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.
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Thank you for keeping William and Alan well fed and healthy. As you can see from the photos, they are beloved by the students. I have been amazed by how much the guinea pigs contribute to our classroom. They often entertain us with little squeaks and funny actions. Also, many students find them to be a comfort. In fact, the school counselors have borrowed them a few times to help a student who is grieving or distressed. As long as I am in the classroom, I will have these little furballs around.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.
We have really become a community of readers in our class this year. Your generous donation has enabled us to refresh our tired class library. When the students saw the new books on display, they immediately requested time to silently read. Boy! They sure had to twist my arm! It was such a joy to see them excited about books.
Thank you for being a beautiful example of kindness, generosity and community to my students. What they learned from you will stick with much longer than any story in a book ever could.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
Thank you for being a beautiful example of kindness, generosity and community to my students. What they learned from you will stick with much longer than any story in a book ever could.
I am excited to use these new books to help my students to understand the world around them.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
We have really become a community of readers in our class this year. Your generous donation has enabled us to refresh our tired class library. When the students see the new books on display, they will immediately requested time to silently read. It was such a joy to see them excited about books.
Thank you for being a beautiful example of kindness, generosity and community to my students. What they learned from you will stick with much longer than any story in a book ever could.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.
We love these Scholastic magazines! Thank you for renewing our class subscription for next school year. It is so nice to have an age appropriate magazine that discusses current events. Several students often ask to borrow a copy to finish reading when we are unable to as a whole class.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
It was so exciting to wake up to an email saying this project was funded! Thank you to all of you for contributing. My students and I will greatly benefit from your generous donations. The school supplies really help, but knowing we are cared for by community does so much more for me and my students than you'll ever know.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 7 other donors.
I am thankful for your support. I love teaching middle school and feel blessed to be in the classroom, but it is struggle to afford all the items needed to keep a class going smoothly. My students benefit greatly from your generosity. I am excited to show them what you have sent.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.
Yes!! This is so exciting. Thank you for providing enough copies for us to read this novel as a class. It is such a treat as a teacher to be the one to introduce students to a new experience. Many of my students have never read a full novel until this year!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
Thank you! Clutter can really ruin a workspace! Middle schoolers are so easily distracted, so it is important to keep the room as tidy as possible. The bins you provided will really help create a better learning environment for the kids. It will also aid in keeping me a little more sane!”
Holy cow! The students were already enjoying this series, which is why I asked for more, but the books you added to our collected really lit a spark. It was completely unexpected. Students started listing the books in the series they had read. This turned into a huge motivator. Students were comparing lists and even suggesting their favorites to each others. Amazing! One student has set the goal to have read every Who's Who book on my shelves. I'm not sure they will have time, but I'm all for the effort. In fact, I've started to give star stickers each time they summarize a book for me.”
Many in our community work multiple jobs to support their families. Most students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Despite these challenges, our students continue to persevere.
I have the privilege of teaching English Language Learners. Students come from 13 countries and speak 2-3 languages each! They translate for their parents when buying groceries, calling a doctor, or speaking to school staff. This responsibility has created a group of mature and empathetic kids.
Although my students are very bright and able to speak English, they struggle with reading and writing. Increasing their literacy is the focus of every class lesson and activity. I believe that students thrive when they feel loved and secure in our schools and classrooms. We choose reading materials, podcasts, and short films that lend themselves to discussions topics including our emotional well-being, social skills, and acts of kindness.
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Many in our community work multiple jobs to support their families. Most students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Despite these challenges, our students continue to persevere.
I have the privilege of teaching English Language Learners. Students come from 13 countries and speak 2-3 languages each! They translate for their parents when buying groceries, calling a doctor, or speaking to school staff. This responsibility has created a group of mature and empathetic kids.
Although my students are very bright and able to speak English, they struggle with reading and writing. Increasing their literacy is the focus of every class lesson and activity. I believe that students thrive when they feel loved and secure in our schools and classrooms. We choose reading materials, podcasts, and short films that lend themselves to discussions topics including our emotional well-being, social skills, and acts of kindness.
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