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Ms. Pivonka's Classroom

  • A.B. Harrison Intermediate School
  • Wylie, TX
  • More than a third 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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  • Literacy and Science - The Most Dynamic Duo

    Funded Aug 10, 2019

    We have loved having these new books in our classroom. When introducing a book, students join me on large rug in the front of the classroom. We read the book together, and discuss how the book relates to our classroom content. For example, this week we read a book about a sediment (rock) and the journey he takes to become a Sedimentary rock. After reading the book, students wrote similar stories from the point of view of a rock. They were so creative, and added very detailed illustrations to their work. These books that you've donated help reinforce our science topics. Our learners deeply appreciate the books that you've added to our classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Pivonka

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 5 other donors.
  • Hands-on Labs: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Scientists, Today!

    Funded Jul 30, 2018

    Thank you SO much for the various items your donation helped supply. My students LOVE getting to use the colorful stools on a daily basis. Along with the stools and teacher table, your donation also allowed me to purchase adhesive LED lights that are displayed along my board. Every morning my students rush into my room, in hopes of being the "color selector" for the day! They love getting to change the color of these lights. Giving them something little like this, makes them feel like this classroom is also their's - a place where they belong.

    This past week we have been studying light energy. Groups of 5-8 students gathered at my teacher table, to learn about how light can reflect or refract. This small group setting, allowed students a hands-on experience of learning science. For that I am truly grateful.

    Please be on the lookout for my future projects. I would like to create a project that helps increase our literacy in the science classroom. So far this year I've been checking books out from my public library, but I would eventually love to get these titles donated so they can be a permanent part of our classroom.

    Again, thank you for your contribution. You have made my year!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Pivonka

The materials that I am requesting will get used daily in our station-centered classroom. Our classroom is designed in a way in which students complete a circuit of stations all aimed at giving students multiple opportunities to discover new content. One of the most valuable stations is what we call “teacher table”. The table and stools will give all students an opportunity to get an up close, hands-on, authentic scientific learning experience. At “teacher table” a small group of 4-6 students works with me to explore new concepts. This table will allow me to work with more students at one time, as well as giving students an opportunity to learn from their peers.

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The materials that I am requesting will get used daily in our station-centered classroom. Our classroom is designed in a way in which students complete a circuit of stations all aimed at giving students multiple opportunities to discover new content. One of the most valuable stations is what we call “teacher table”. The table and stools will give all students an opportunity to get an up close, hands-on, authentic scientific learning experience. At “teacher table” a small group of 4-6 students works with me to explore new concepts. This table will allow me to work with more students at one time, as well as giving students an opportunity to learn from their peers.

About my class

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