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Ms. Banks' Classroom

  • Oak Grove Elementary School
  • North Miami Beach, FL
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Clothing for Those Oh-Oh Moments!

    Funded Dec 12, 2024

    Thank you for fully funding my "Clothing for Those Oh-Oh Moments!" project request. Because of you, my students will have fresh underwear and uniforms to change into when there are those "oh-oh" emergency moments. We always run out of backup uniforms and children's underwear and your support will go a long way.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

  • Uniforms Needed for the New School Year!

    Funded Oct 31, 2024

    I sincerely thank you for supporting my "Uniforms Needed for the New School Year!" request. We need uniforms, especially for our new students whose families cannot afford them. The shirts and pants are always in high demand, almost daily, and I am grateful that we can accommodate students in need. Our school appreciates you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by Unilever and 6 other donors.
  • Hygiene is Key for Mental Health!

    Funded Aug 18, 2024

    Wow! I am overwhelmed to know that my "Hygiene is Key for Mental Health!" project request was funded so quickly! Almost every day, a female student has a bathroom accident and it breaks my heart when we run out of sanitation pads. When this happens someone would run to the nearest store to purchase pads, but that leaves the child waiting in embarrassment.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 3 other donors.
  • Briefs and Boxers Needed!

    Funded Aug 17, 2024

    Wow! I am overwhelmed to know that my "Briefs and Boxers Needed!" project request was funded so quickly! Almost every day, a student has a bathroom accident and it breaks my heart when we run out of underwear for situations like these. Most of time, someone would run to the nearest store to purchase them, but that leaves the child waiting in embarrassment.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • Technology and Mobile Devices!

    Funded Nov 30, 2022

    I want to sincerely thank you for choosing my "Technology and Mobile Devices!" project request. Our classroom was in dire need of mobile devices and you came to our students' rescue. With these two tablets with keyboards, my students will be able to complete assignments and assessments online. Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 6 other donors.
  • More Sound Needed for Our Classroom!

    Funded Nov 30, 2022

    Thank you so much for fully funding my "More Sound Needed for Our Classroom!" project request. With this boom box, my students will have enough sound in the classroom, during events, and for school performances. no longer would I have to use a radio for sound when we need music.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and one other donor.
  • Printing for Literacy!

    Funded Oct 14, 2022

    Thank you so much for donating to my "Printing for Literacy!" project request! Because of your generosity and kindness, I will have the liberty to print as many resources as necessary this school year. I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to have these realms of printer paper that will save this year and hopefully part of the next school year.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.
  • Basic Classroom Supplies Needed for Our 3rd-Grade Classroom Please!

    Funded Jan 31, 2018

    Thanks so much for donating towards my "Basic Classroom Supplies Needed for Our 3rd-Grade Classroom Please!" project and getting us these much-needed classroom supplies! As the grade level chair, the pressure is always upon me to provide numerous copies, resources and the essentials for my 3rd-grade teachers and students.

    For the remainder of this school year, I will no longer have to be creative in providing partitions for upcoming testing and assessments. You have impacted all of third-grade and made our classroom more efficient. We are so eternally thankful!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose.org Community and one other donor.
  • Classroom Supplies Needed for Our 3rd-Grade Class Please!

    Funded Jan 18, 2018

    Thank you so much for funding my "Classroom Supplies Needed for Our 3rd-Grade Class Please!" project request! Words cannot express our gratitude as these resources were dearly needed and we were making ends meet with the bare minimum. With kind-hearted donors like you, the world is a better place for our children and our future. I hope that when they grow up, they, in turn, will pay it forward. Today, our students completed their portfolios in color from their new Chromebooks, which was very exciting for them as their work "came to life" in a dynamic way. We are truly grateful for all you do for public schools!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by Tony and Nanar Yoseloff and 2 other donors.
  • Our Reading Centers Need Chromebooks!

    Funded Dec 20, 2017

    Thank you so much for funding our "Our Reading Centers Need Chromebooks!" request. The students were so excited when they saw the new addition to our 3rd grade classroom. We can now have two technology centers simultaneously instead of one, and the students no longer have to pair up when going online to research a topic. You have given us a jump-start to becoming a STEAM music classroom and this would not have been remotely possible without your generosity and great kindness.

    We will never forget what you have done for our classroom and for our school.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Banks

    This classroom project was brought to life by The PwC Charitable Foundation and one other donor.
I teach at a beautiful in North Miami, where most of my students come from high-poverty homes. After Hurricane Irma struck, their lives have not quite returned to normal, as they struggle even more to get the supplies needed for school. As a close community of teachers, the Oak Grove staff and I try to accommodate and facilitate in areas where there is a great need, starting with the classroom. This year we made the grade of "A" so we are determined to maintain this standard. As teachers who care, it is our common goal to ensure that all of our Oak Grove Tigers learn in an environment that is rich in the resources they need in order to be successful in life. Our school is currently in the process of being a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) designated school; therefore, exposing our students to new technological advances will also put them at a greater advantage.

About my class

I teach at a beautiful in North Miami, where most of my students come from high-poverty homes. After Hurricane Irma struck, their lives have not quite returned to normal, as they struggle even more to get the supplies needed for school. As a close community of teachers, the Oak Grove staff and I try to accommodate and facilitate in areas where there is a great need, starting with the classroom. This year we made the grade of "A" so we are determined to maintain this standard. As teachers who care, it is our common goal to ensure that all of our Oak Grove Tigers learn in an environment that is rich in the resources they need in order to be successful in life. Our school is currently in the process of being a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) designated school; therefore, exposing our students to new technological advances will also put them at a greater advantage.

About my class

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