Past projects 15
iPads for Passes
Funded Nov 19, 2024Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project. This particular project is going to make our daily lives in the classroom much easier and everything run much more smoothly.
Having adapted a new online hall pass program this year, how to put it in place without disrupting learning was a big concern for me. Having the iPad in place for this system has prevented this disruption, and now students can take care of their personal needs without having to share aloud in front of other students and without interrupting me or other students during instruction.
So far, this system has worked incredibly well, and we're already coming up with other great uses, such as clubs making video announcements and as an alternative instructional aid when my district laptop isn't working properly. It really has improved my quality of instruction and classroom environment.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
This classroom project was brought to life by Cox Enterprises and 5 other donors.Fighting the Pink Tax with Free Feminine Hygiene Products
Funded Nov 8, 2024While it may seem like a small thing, offering tampons and pads to students, I can tell you that it is absolutely not a small thing. I regularly watch students come into the room and go straight to the cabinet without a word. Sometimes I know the student, sometimes I don't, but it's become common knowledge that any student is welcome at any time.
Last week, a young woman I'd never met before came in shyly and asked if she could take a tampon from the cabinet. When she found what she needed, she told me, "This is a life-saver. I was going to have to go home early and miss class." The option to come to my room and get the product she needed kept her in class. This is what I mean when I say that this is not a small thing. Students who are comfortable and have the proper hygiene products are students who can pay attention in class and grow in knowledge.
Through your support of my classroom, you have enable countless numbers of students to go through their days at school feeling safe, supported, and hygenic. This is no small gift that you've given them, and we are all incredibly grateful for your donation.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and 4 other donors.Classroom Refresh
Funded Aug 14, 2024Thank you so much for your continued and generous support of our public school classrooms. Over the years, I have worked hard to make my classroom inviting, comfortable, and overall, a place where students want to learn. I have only been able to do this through the kindness and generosity of Donors Choose and the people who give. The set up of my room has been a game changer, and that is all thanks to you. As we move forward, I hope to continue to earn your support and trust. I can't say thank you enough.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 6 other donors.Reading Corner Refresh
Funded Dec 20, 2023Thank you for continuing to support our classroom as we tweak and adjust to make it the best classroom possible. Since our students in the IB program have to do so much independent research, reading, and writing, we have a lot of days where students are asked to work quietly for long periods of time. They need this and they work hard to make the most of the time we give them. The refresh of the reading corner has already proved to be so valuable to this aspect of our classroom. We've already made use of the space multiple times in the last two weeks, and the kids love it.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
Creating a Reading/Quiet Work Corner
Funded Nov 27, 2023The reading corner you helped us build has already been an asset to our classroom. I teach an advanced course (International Baccalaureate) that requires a lot of reading and essay writing, and the kids have already been competing with each other to get the "comfy seats" for their long bouts of hard work. It means so much to us that you have helped create this space that they love. The lighting and tea kettle also help create a calming space where they feel happy and comfortable doing the hard work that we ask of them.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
Classroom Refresh
Funded Sep 10, 2023Thank you so much for your support of our classroom. I have found that students respond strongly to the setting in which they learn. If I can create a space for students that they enjoy, that is comfortable, and over which they have some control, they tend to pay more attention to what we're doing. I also believe it shows them how much we want them there and care about them...an empty room does not make students feel welcome or excited about being there. The students chose the items for this refresh, and they were excited when the items came in. My classroom, thanks to you, is a brighter and more enjoyable place for them to be.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
Feeding These Teens
Funded Sep 5, 2023Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom snack cabinet. Research has shown that kids learn better when they are not hungry or distracted by where their next meal comes from. Helping us create our snack cabinet means you are helping students be their best selves and helping our classrooms be welcoming, nourishing, and less stressful places for the kids to be. When they all gather together during lunch, they not only joke and chat together while they eat, but they also discuss school and life, and I think this couldn't be more important for them.
Again, thank you for supporting our students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
Shooting for State!
Funded Jun 8, 2022Thank you so much for your contribution to our team. The students have been studying with the online materials you've provided, and they really love the program way more than using the study binders. They've been able to scrimmage each other and take practice tests every week. They are even able to compete against kids at other schools who also use the program. It really has been a game changer. As we move forward towards competition, we will be using these materials on a daily basis as we push ourselves to make it to state competition. Again, we are so grateful for your faith in us and your contribution to our group.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
New and Improved Hillcrest Library
Funded Apr 1, 2021Thanks to you our library has some amazing resources for our teachers and students!
The button machine has been a HUGE hit. Our clubs used it to make buttons just for fun. The biggest club, our Anime Club, made so many character buttons and are still wearing them on their backpacks and lanyards. Student Council members are also using it to make school pride buttons that are showing off our mascot!
The Cricut machine is also a fantastic resource for both our teachers and students. The possibilities this machine can do is going to benefit our classes so much. Some of our clubs designed stickers and we printed those out to show off their swag. We also used it to make sashes for our Principal of the Year and Teacher of the Year! Teachers have used it to make decals for t-shirts during our testing week, letters for decorating their classrooms, and a group of students even made me a custom sign!
The impact from COVID really brought down our spirits but these items have really helped brighten our days! I can't wait to see what future projects will come out from using them. Thank you so much!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
This classroom project was brought to life by T-Mobile and 8 other donors.Rewarding Academic Excellence
Funded Dec 2, 2020For this project, I wasn't looking for instructional materials--I was looking for inspirational materials. With the frames and board, we (my students and I) created a Hall of Fame for past graduates. We put together a nomination form for senior teachers to nominate the graduates who they believe achieved something great. My students were able to read through these nominations and see who had gone before them, and I think it was a great moment for them to realize that they, too, could achieve great things if they worked hard enough.
After we created our Hall of Fame, students and teachers were seen standing in front of the case reading about these former students, and they seemed impressed. In our past we've had politicians-to-be, NFL players-to-be, Nurses, New York Businessmen, Lawyers, and Scientists. I think that during this time of uncertainty and anxiety about our future, it's been good for students and teachers to have these reminders of how life can be. My goal is to add to this case every year with 1-2 teacher-nominated graduates. I think it will become a great tradition on our campus.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Huntley
This classroom project was brought to life by FamilyAlbum and 3 other donors.