Mr. AW Griffin's Classroom Edit display name

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Past projects 10

• A Calm Mind is a Healthy Mind

  Funded Aug 12, 2024

  I want to be the first to thank you for your generous donation. The donation of two bean bag chairs, headphones, books, a Perplexus puzzle, and a Kindle Fire has significantly enhanced our calmness room's atmosphere and utility. Our students were eager to begin utilizing the items as soon as they were unpackaged and have spent much time utilizing this space.

  These items have provided a space for our students to be comfortable and relax. The bean bag chairs are a favorite spot for our students. The headphones, books, and Kindle Fire provide opportunities for our students to be present as they listen to calming music, guided meditations, or other activities. The Perplexus puzzle ball, along with the other items provide mental stimulation and opportunities for mindfulness as they engage in these calming activities.

  These items have transformed our calmness room into a multifunctional space which supports student relaxation, learning, and mental engagement, as well as fostering a peaceful environment which is conducive to our student's well-being.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

  This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org Teen Mental Health Initiative.

• The Joy of Sports!

  Funded Jan 22, 2022

  I just wanted to leave a note about the joy my students have had since receiving this equipment. When these items arrived, the students were so excited and wanted to use it as soon as possible, beginning with pickleball. Every time I think they are ready to move on, it seems that they are asking to play again. I have been very satisfied with the new opportunities this equipment has brought my students.

  Additionally, the Kindle Fire has been utilized by students when their Chromebooks were out of service. This has been very useful to some of our students and we look forward to finding other uses for this device.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

  This classroom project was brought to life by Utah State Board of Education.

• Every Day Is A Great Day For Hockey!

  Funded Nov 22, 2021

  We are so grateful for the opportunities we have due to your donations. The students love it! We have already used it multiple times and the students can't get enough of it. They love the competitiveness of hockey and love learning a new sport. I have had multiple students who are not in my classes ask what they need to do to get to play with the floor hockey equipment. There was enough interest, that we held a hockey session outside of school hours so that some of these students would have the opportunity to try out the new equipment. It was very successful and they all had fun. We are indebted to you for the energy your donation has brought to our school.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

• Understanding Equality for All

  Funded Aug 20, 2020

  Thank you for your generous donation which will help our students begin learning about social justice. Our students are always excited to read something new and we have a few students who are especially excited about this particular book because it delves into a history that they feel is left out of our textbooks. Our students hunger for the whole picture and they know that there is more that needs to be taught. As I have begun perusing this book, I know this is exactly what they are looking for and I look forward to using these books for years to come.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

  This classroom project was brought to life by Equal Justice Initiative and 2 other donors.

• Battle for Health and Athleticism

  Funded Jan 9, 2020

  We have already begun using these items in both the classroom and with our basketball team. Our student-athletes were so excited to see the new equipment and wanted to utilize the battling ropes and "plyometric jump boxes" as soon as they arrived. Some have even begun bragging about how "sore" they were the next day and couldn't wait to do some more. They love this equipment and will benefit from it for years to come. We have also begun utilizing the jump ropes in class and our volleyball team is excited to be able to use them once their season begins.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 3 other donors.

• Yoga Ball for Better Posture

  Funded Mar 21, 2019

  Thank you so much for providing this equipment for our class. Our students have been excited to get these yoga balls out and begin using them right away. When they found out what was in the box they wanted to open the box immediately and begin pumping the balls up. Currently, we are mainly using them for an alternative place to sit during class. Most of the kids are choosing to utilize these balls. They have been especially helpful for those students who had a hard time sitting still because they can lightly bounce during class. We have plans to begin using these balls in PE in the coming weeks as well. I have even had students who are not in my class get excited about these items. Thank you for brightening our lives.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

• Weight Plates to Teach Lifetime Skills

  Funded Jun 12, 2018

  Thank you so much for your donation. These weight plates are filling a big void that we have had at our school. These weights will help our teams get better. These weights will help our students learn a lifetime skill that will support their health. I have many students who have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of these weights. Prior to the arrival of these weights, it was difficult to lift with another person, much less with a group. The students are pumped and ready to utilize these weights. Some have already used them. This is helping to bring energy into our school as our students see that we do care about their success and there are others who they have never met who also care.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

• Track & Field in Need of Throwing Implements

  Funded Jun 12, 2018

  Thank you so much for your donation! I have many students who are excited for the new equipment. They have been anxiously waiting the arrival of the new throwing implements since the end of last school year. These implements will allow our kids to compete at a higher level, both in meets and at practice.

  I already have a student who wants to start throwing now, even though the official season won't start for her until the Spring. It is great to see the students excited about throwing. This will have a lasting impact on our school.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 3 other donors.

• Kettlebells & Slam Balls for Enhanced Sport Performance

  Funded Mar 27, 2018

  My students/athletes were pumped to see that we had new equipment that they could use. They have already began using the kettlebells and slam balls for kettlebell rows, kettlebell swings, goblet squats, and over-the-shoulder slams (slam balls). They are extremely excited to have this new equipment. Before I even assigned a workout related to the use of the new equipment, they were trying new exercises at the end of their workouts just to incorporate the new equipment into their workouts. Some of them have even written out workouts on the board that have exercises that involve the new equipment. I knew that these items would have an impact, but I didn't realize how excited they would be. We can't wait to continue to build our program/weight room by incorporating new and/or exciting equipment to improve our health, our fitness, our classes, and our teams.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. AW Griffin

  This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and one other donor.