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Ms. Mente's Classroom

  • James McHenry Elementary Middle School 10
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 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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  • Our Kindergarten Kingdom

    Funded Nov 12, 2023

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! Your donations have provided so many new and excited experiences in our classroom. We made it through all the winter months of indoor recess with all the fun activities we received from these donations. My classroom is a safe space that allows children to grow, ask questions and explore our world. Without your donations, our classroom wouldn't be as wonderful as it is!

    Thank you again for your donation which helped us receive so many supplies for our classroom. We are so lucky to have donors like you! ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Mente

  • Kindergarten Closing Gift

    Funded May 3, 2022

    Thank you for your generous donations! These donations helped me provide a very memorable end of the school year for my students. I was able to gift each of them one of their favorite library books to help them build their very own library at home. I wrote a personalized note in each of their books. reminding them of their gifts and all they have to offer this world. It was a very special moment being able to watch them open their books and see the smiles on their faces. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping provide this very special moment for my students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Mente

  • Help Change Baltimore's Future

    Funded Mar 9, 2016

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! We have had a very successful school year learning all about our new technology in the classroom. I have set up a center where my students can not only listen to stories being read to them but they can also record themselves reading. This helps with their fluency and being able to identify strengths and weaknesses on their own. I have also created accounts for each student on an app called Epic, which allows the students to log how many books they have read and how often they are reading. The students are able to answer questions about the stories they are reading as well, which helps improve their comprehension. We have also used the iPad's to complete research fro several classroom projects. My students love looking up information about animals and different countries around the world.

    Thank you again for your donation which helped us receive our iPad minis. They have made a huge difference in our classroom and we use the iPads daily!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Mente

  • Help Change Baltimore's Future!

    Funded Jan 25, 2016

    Thank you so much for your generous donations! We have had a very successful school year learning all about our new technology in the classroom. I have set up a center where my students can not only listen to stories being read to them but they can also record themselves reading. This helps with their fluency and being able to identify strengths and weaknesses on their own. I have also created accounts for each student on an app called Epic, which allows the students to log how many books they have read and how often they are reading. The students are able to answer questions about the stories they are reading as well, which helps improve their comprehension. We have also used the iPad's to complete research fro several classroom projects. My students love looking up information about animals and different countries around the world.

    Thank you again for your donation which helped us receive our iPad minis. They have made a huge difference in our classroom and we use the iPads daily!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Mente

  • Baltimore's FUTURE Can Be Changed!

    Funded Jun 19, 2015

    Thank you so much for your donations towards our classroom carpet. The project was funded so quickly which wouldn't have happened without your support! We received our carpet the first day of school and we started using it immediately. It has completely changed our classroom environment. The students were amazed by how large and clean the carpet was. We meet every morning to start our day with a morning meeting. During this time, my students are asked a question or given a topic to share their thoughts and feelings about. Being able to all sit together on the carpet really sets the tone for our meetings. I stress regularly that we are a family or a small community and we have to stick together. I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations. The support you all have shown encourages me to give my all on a daily basis. I do my best to provide my students with a safe place that allows them to grow and learn together. Thank you for providing the support I needed to help make this possible.

    Sincerely,

    Allison Mente

    2nd Grade Literacy Teacher”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Mente

  • Help Make Time For Kids Happen!

    Funded Oct 19, 2010

    I am still overwhelmed by the extreme generosity from so many different people that share the same hope for our children today. I cannot express with words the impact the Time for Kids magazines have had on my students. As the children sit down weekly to read their TFK's, I remind them that we need to show our appreciation for what someone has done for us by helping others. Whether it be something as simple as kind words to a classmate or something of more magnitude and later in life. The biggest unexpected learning tool that came along with my students TFK subscriptions was the ability to allow them to see how much so many people care for their future. This opportunity has allowed them to "step foot" outside of their reality, which is a struggle in this community. I can only hope that my students' exposure to TFK throughout the year will allow them to see the unlimited possibilities for their future. Thank you again for your generosity and support.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Mente

    This classroom project was brought to life by TIME Magazine and 2 other donors.
When given the support and motivation my students deserve, they are wonderful thinkers, believers and achievers. Our school is in West Baltimore surrounded by poverty, drugs and violence. We see the effects of these daily. Due to an extremely dedicated and supportive staff we have done a wonderful job creating a safe and motivating learning environment for our students.

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When given the support and motivation my students deserve, they are wonderful thinkers, believers and achievers. Our school is in West Baltimore surrounded by poverty, drugs and violence. We see the effects of these daily. Due to an extremely dedicated and supportive staff we have done a wonderful job creating a safe and motivating learning environment for our students.

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