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Ms. Cristales' Classroom

  • 32nd - USC Performing Arts School
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 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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  • Till the End

    Funded Mar 17, 2025

    Materials have been received and have been put into use for the benefit my scholars. Laminating film adds protection to be displayed in our classroom boards. Awards and medals will soon be used to honor scholars that have done far and beyond the standards. Others will be honored for their consistency and improvement. It will be a special day of celebration with a special touch with the medals purchased thanks to your contribution.

    May your finances be blessed in many ways. We have been blessed as a classroom with your donation.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

  • New Year New Semester New Successes

    Funded Jan 15, 2025

    With immense gratitude I once again thank you for your donations. Although schools do provide students and teachers supplies to engage in learning, not all supplies are on the approval list for purchase. Supplies such as ink, color paper, glitter markers etc. These supplies although not listed are essential to projects, to daily printing, to our everyday lessons.

    Thank you for your support. Thanks to your donations, Munchkin was able to match every dollar amount contributed to this project. Many blessings to all.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

    This classroom project was brought to life by Munchkin and 6 other donors.
  • An Exciting New School Year Begins

    Funded Aug 13, 2024

    Your donation, your kind heart, your contribution, your support, is present in our classrooms. Folders have been prepared, laminating film is being used, ink is being used for parent notes, student notes, fliers, etc. None of this would have been able to take place without your helping heart. The impact will continue to be present throughout the school year. Thank you for choosing to give to my Trojan Classroom. A difference is made when support and help is given. I have definitely felt and seen that support through you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

  • Worthy of Recognition and Praise

    Funded Feb 20, 2024

    Your donations will continue to bring my Trojan Scholars a smile to their face as they celebrate their accomplishments. When they receive the medals, year after year they shout out, "These medals are real. They are not plastic." Thank your for making this happen. I like to honor those where honor has been earned. Taking the time to put on a formal celebration is worth it all. It is with parents and supporters as yourselves that teachers can make things happen in a more meaningful way. Many blessings to you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

  • A Portable View

    Funded Oct 25, 2023

    My scholars and I are so excited to have our Nebula Capsule. Being able to project not only inside the classroom setting is amazing. Being able to connect to the various streaming channels without having a hiccup in school is AMAZING. This couldn't have been able without your support. As an educator our own monetary pockets are constantly being used to provide students impactful memorable moments. Although districts provide the basic essentials, its not really enough to impact those unique aha moments. Once again thank you and many blessings.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

  • Colorful Support

    Funded Aug 16, 2023

    Research studies of the brain has shown that when a student is writing important information such as, study notes, homework assignments, or something they really need to remember such as key vocabulary, using a single colored pen can get dull and why not say it, it can be boring. But, Im so glad for color. When students incorporate color, more creativity is added to their writing.

    As a teacher I can now make my notes colorful for them to remember and learn. It also catches my student's attention better as well as my parents attention as I send special notes home. Being able to print in color makes a huge difference. Thank you for all the contributions received. Thank you for helping me make this possible.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

    This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and 6 other donors.
  • Memories In Color

    Funded Apr 21, 2023

    I was once told "If it was not in a picture it will not be believable." That is the reason I like to print memories about my scholars throughout the school year. Through your amazing contribution I will be able to do so this academic school year.

    Memories are stored not always in our long term memory. Some erase throughout time. BUT when you have an image to look back at those memories are never truly erased. My scholars and I will be able to keep such memories active in our memory and in our hearts.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

  • Printing Necessity

    Funded Jan 30, 2023

    With a much appreciated and grateful heart...THANK YOU!!! Thank you for making my wish of a new printer come true. Although schools supply the basic supply needs towards our scholars education, printers are never on the list for teachers but you made it possible for me. I have begun using my printer in class. I am able to create original teacher created supportive worksheets taking them for class copies. My T-Rex printer has been disposed and is now history (but it served me 10 years). Once again many blessings to you for blessing me with a BRAND NEW COLOR PRINTER.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

  • A Trojan Celebration

    Funded Nov 14, 2022

    The medals and the ribbons you so kindly donated towards my classroom brought many proud smiles to my scholars on December 15th. Scholars were rewarded in various subject areas. Scholars were given a day of celebration for their great efforts this first half the school year before the end of 2022. Recognition for example was given for academic improvement, reaching reading goals, academic honors, perfect attendance, citizenship just to name a few. The ribbon along with their certificate, added a special touch to all their efforts.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

  • Recognizing Achievement

    Funded Oct 21, 2022

    The smiles my scholars had as they were recognized for their math achievements was priceless. Administrators were invited to celebrate with us. Each math award included the golden seal. It gave each award that special touch of recognition. The math metals earned by the top scholars hanged around their necks with so much pride. Thank you for supporting this project. Each contribution is well invested in tomorrows men and women. This would have not been possible without your support. Once again thank you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cristales

The use of technology in the 21st Century is inevitable. Scholars are learning the shaping of a new tomorrow through the use of apps, social media, online courses, online assessments, online assignments and the list doesn't stop. My passion as an educator is to provide my scholars the opportunity to embrace success as of now. With the use of these ipads my scholars will be able to have a center of a group of 6 where they will be able to practice skills needed per their academic level on a daily basis. They will access apps recommended by LAUSD district to assist at their level of need to succeed and become that scholarly Trojan I have motivated them to be. Being just across USC motivates each of my 24 scholars to see themselves one day being part of the Trojan family. Many of my scholars do not have access to a laptop or computer at home. One may be at disbelief that in the 21st Century such need still exist but teaching students from low income families it is a fact. My only passion is the success of my scholars.

About my class

The use of technology in the 21st Century is inevitable. Scholars are learning the shaping of a new tomorrow through the use of apps, social media, online courses, online assessments, online assignments and the list doesn't stop. My passion as an educator is to provide my scholars the opportunity to embrace success as of now. With the use of these ipads my scholars will be able to have a center of a group of 6 where they will be able to practice skills needed per their academic level on a daily basis. They will access apps recommended by LAUSD district to assist at their level of need to succeed and become that scholarly Trojan I have motivated them to be. Being just across USC motivates each of my 24 scholars to see themselves one day being part of the Trojan family. Many of my scholars do not have access to a laptop or computer at home. One may be at disbelief that in the 21st Century such need still exist but teaching students from low income families it is a fact. My only passion is the success of my scholars.

About my class

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