Past projects 19
Operation: P.R.I.D.E
Funded Jun 8, 2022WOW! Thanks so much for pouring your love into our project. With all requested materials we will pour these sweet rewards into our school P.R.I.D.E store for our students to earn each week as they build their daily points. Also we were able to support individual teachers who have students who are unable to transition to school store due to overstimulation by creating a mini store within their classrooms. Teachers with the mini stores in the classroom connect each reward to our schools PBIS. I appreciate you all so much and wish you awesomeness.”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by Optimum.Operation: Laundry Mat
Funded Apr 7, 2022OW!! Thanks so much for the love you poured into this project. We will be able to create instruction centered around teaching hour students how do their own laundry and keep theirselves clean as apart of our Adaptive living skills(ADL) program. Students will practice skills such as sorting, sequencing, identifying, and much more through tis program. Our hope is to increase each student's level of independence here at school and outside. I feel so lucky and honored to have awesome Human beings in our corner cheering our students on. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you awesomeness. =D”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
Operation: Safe and Sound
Funded Sep 29, 2022Thanks so so much for pouring so much love into this project. Safety is on the mind all of us educators I feel in light of all the craziness happing around the world. Making sure our students stay as safe as possible when in our care is priority number 1 and with these tools to make ID's for each of our students is going to be a game changer and because of you. Wishing you awesomeness =D”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Classroom Supporter and one other donor.Operation: B.O.
Funded Apr 7, 2022WOW!! Thanks so much for the love you poured into this project. We will be able to create instruction centered around teaching hour students how to keep themselves clean and smelling fresh as apart of our Adaptive living skills(ADL) program. As you all already know our student are in middle school and coming into their bodies. Hormones are on a rise and affecting them daily in many familiar, but also different ways. Body order and cleanliness are among the major issues our students are facing. A fresh and clean classroom environment can make for better learning for each one of our kiddos. I feel so lucky and honored to have awesome Human beings like you all in our corner cheering our students on. Our students Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you awesomeness. =D”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
Bringing ColorsThrough COVID-19
Funded Mar 23, 2022Thanks so much for pouring your love into our project. Our seniors were really struggling to move forward and take those few happy steps towards graduation. After our creative painting event our seniors were able to decompress and express themselves through their art. Our seniors were able to to connect with each other, foster friendship and strengthen their sense of community. I truly beleive they walked away knowing they will always be apart of our school even after graduation.
During the event each senior to get a canvas bag filled with all the art supplies needed to participate in a school-wide virtual paint session. The paint session focus on the idea of a "Brighter future" and how our seniors would like to see themselves in it. We ultimately framed and hung all the student work. From the bottom of my heart thanks so much for everything you have done for our students and community. Your awesome next level. =D”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by Male Teachers of Color Initiative.Operation: Ready Up
Funded Aug 4, 2022Thank you sooo much for this blessing! The love you have poured into this project has carried us over the finish line. Our students will get the school supplies needed to conquer a new school year and math program. I appreciate you all so much thank you for supporting our students and their education.
You’re awesome!!!!! 😊”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 2 other donors.Operation: Fresh
Funded Feb 11, 2022Thank you so much for pouring your love into our project. We were able to achieve our goal of providing fresh clothing to those students in our community who's family lack the resources to afford them on their own. I have seen students come to school with holes in their clothing. Even worse, I have seen students come in without underwear or without an extra pair when they are known to have toiling accidents. Now we are able to offer that support with for our students in their times of need. This all thanks to your big hearts and support of what we do. You're so awesome and we appreciate you to the max =D”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and 2 other donors.Operation: Take a Breath
Funded Jan 13, 2022Thank you so much for pouring so much love into our project. All requested materials will first go to priority students who are easily overstimulated, struggle with regulating emotions, and need extra support in managing disruptive behavior. Our school employs a PBIS program called "PRIDE" (Practice safety, Respect, In location, Do the responsible thing, and Engage in learning). Students are earning points throughout the day as they follow PRIDE. As students earn their points, they will reach different tiers of awards and prizes such as one of the requested sensory supports. Each resource can mean the difference between a focused student and one that is overwhelmed by the world around them. I appreciate you all to the max, your awesome!”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
Operation: Jingle Bells!
Funded Dec 4, 2021Wow, thanks so much for pouring your love into this project. When our students become agitated, overstimulated, and/or are in need of a break we believe giving them the space and time to move their bodies can help to release that energy.
With a lack of space in classrooms, the small handheld tools like the fidget poppers, slime, and sensory balls can provide our students with the necessary physical and mental workout to help stay focused with the use of only their hands. Our students were so excited to receive their sensory gifts. So from the bottom of my heart thanks so much for standing besides us in supporting our incredible students. I appreciate you to the Max =D”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and 2 other donors.Operation: Give Thanks
Funded Oct 16, 2021Thank you, thank you, and another big thank you for pouring so much love into this project Operation: Give thanks. One of the most devastating effects of COVID-19 has been the sheer number of people it has left without reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Even prior to the pandemic, Feeding America estimated about 11.1% of New York State residents and 16.9% of children experienced food insecurity, meaning they at times lacked access to enough food for an active, healthy life. As a result about one in five children in the Bronx and Brooklyn experienced food insecurity, compared to about one in seven children in Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
With this project we were able to provide a gift bag filled with food to our families living in temporary housing for thanksgiving. Our families were overjoyed with the amount of food items in the care bags and expressed their deep gratitude for our school community being able to do this for them. Thank you for being apart of our school community and supporting along side us our incredible superhero students. Wishing you all awesomeness.”
With gratitude,
Mr. S. Rodriguez
This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and one other donor.