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Mrs. Pena's Classroom

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Mesa, AZ
  • More than half 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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Enhancing Student Learning Through Animal Research Projects

Help me give my students a cabinet, printer ink, and animal books to enhance their learning through research.
Mrs. Pena
Washington Elementary School
Mesa, AZ
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  • Reading is the Key to their Future!

    Funded Aug 16, 2022

    We are so excited to have received all of our materials. Students were very excited to see new boxes being delivered into our classroom. As we opened the boxes they jumped with joy.

    Students were so excited to see all of the furniture going up and quickly began asking to used it ever day.

    The table and chairs have created a great and relaxing atmosphere in my classroom. This has helped students find a comfortable seating easily and efficiently. Students have also learned to take turn reading in our new flexible seating.

    Thank you for helping to give my students a place to read and be successful! Our new classroom flexible seating will be utilized in years to come. Once again, we appreciate you and your generous donation."

    Thank you again for donating!! You are the best!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena

    This classroom project was brought to life by Steele Foundation.
  • Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader

    Funded Aug 24, 2022

    We are so excited to have received all of our materials to begin our leveled library. Students were so excited to see all of the bookshelves going up and have been asking to read all of the new books.

    The bookshelves have created great organization in my classroom. This has helped students find books easily and efficiently. Students have also learned to take turn reading our new books.

    Thank you for helping to give my students a place to read and be successful! Our new classroom library will be utilized in years to come. Once again, we appreciate you and your generous donation."

    Thank you again for donating!! You are the best!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena

    This classroom project was brought to life by Arizona Department of Education.
  • Readers Striving for Success

    Funded Mar 11, 2022

    We are so excited to have received all of our materials to begin our leveled library. Students were so excited to see all of the bookshelves going up and have been asking to read all of the new books.

    The bookshelves have created great organization in my classroom. This has helped students find books easily and efficiently. Students have also learned to take turn reading our new books.

    Thank you for helping to give my students a place to read and be successful! Our new classroom library will be utilized in years to come. Once again, we appreciate you and your generous donation."

    Thank you again for donating!! You are the best!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena

    This classroom project was brought to life by Arizona Department of Education.
  • Safe and Flexible Learning

    Funded Oct 22, 2021

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Words cannot explain how great full I am for your generosity. When I first opened the boxes and students got to see the new books. They were so excited.

    I am sure my students will enjoy having different books to read and a wiggle seat to sit on in which they will enjoy learning. So far my students have been taking turns to read the books and they have also been enjoying the wiggle seat.

    Thank you again for your donation to make this happen. It means a lot!"”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena

  • Safe Learning

    Funded May 7, 2021

    My students are amazing! They come from a variety of backgrounds and unique home situations where sometimes school may be their only safe and comfortable place. Our school represents a large group of low-income students that benefit from having flexible seating. Thanks to your donations towards our new flexible seating. Students have been able to have flexible seats that have allowed students to be able to wiggle and move around.

    My students have been enjoying their new flexible seats in our classroom. Since our first day of school students come in looking forward and exited that they will be seating on either a wiggle seat or on our floor seats. Students have been able to choose a seat in which they feel good learning in. Everyday when students come in to the classroom they get to choose where they want to sit and learn. I have had many students telling me that they are able to concentrate better when they sit on a wiggle seat.

    The different types of seats, ottomans, floor cushions, have allowed students to work in multiple spaces. Flexible seating allows my students to wobble, rock, bounce, or stand, which will help with the oxygen flow to their brains. This has lead to more learning in our classroom. Having flexible seating has helped my students to quickly and easily pair up, work in small groups, or discuss as a whole class. I am looking forward to continue having flexible seating for my students so that they have a fun, engaging learning environment. Again thank you for your generosity towards my students.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pena

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 2 other donors.
My students need to be able to move around and have flexible learning spaces and carpets in the classroom allow for that. The rectangular rug will allow the students to work in multiple spaces without getting into each others personal spaces by sitting in their own square while as a whole class or in small groups. This will also create a more inviting environment for students to learn. The round rug will be used for daily community/family meetings in our own classroom. This will allows us to create comfortable, safe spaces for students to learn and build social skills.

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My students need to be able to move around and have flexible learning spaces and carpets in the classroom allow for that. The rectangular rug will allow the students to work in multiple spaces without getting into each others personal spaces by sitting in their own square while as a whole class or in small groups. This will also create a more inviting environment for students to learn. The round rug will be used for daily community/family meetings in our own classroom. This will allows us to create comfortable, safe spaces for students to learn and build social skills.

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