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Ms. Vasiu's Classroom

  • PS 97 Forest Park
  • Woodhaven, NY
  • 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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  • Be The Best You Everyday

    Funded Jul 6, 2022

    I truly appreciate everything that was funded for my project. The students will use the dry erase markers with excitment during lessons. The vibrant colors will entice the The students to pay attention to their lessons using their dry erase boards.

    The figit spinners will also help my students with ADHD focus and in tern retain the lessons taught. The focus cushions are always an incredible tool for students that have focusing issues. This will help them use the kinesthetic aspect of these cushions to enhance their learning.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

    This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 2 other donors.
  • We Learn Through Our Challenges

    Funded Nov 23, 2020

    I greatly appreciate the dry erase boards that were sent to me this morning. With a constant change from online teaching to in person classes, having multiple dry erase boards at my convenience is so helpful. I am able to teach my lesson is at home with convenience and ease. Using multiple colors to write words for ELA classes help students with visual modalities. It is Also in the one minute with how many protocols in the school. Not having to bring the dry race board back-and-forth to my virtual at home setting decreases the spread of germs.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

    This classroom project was brought to life by Allstate Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • We Can Do It

    Funded Jan 10, 2020

    When I received my Hokki stool for my classroom my students were so excited. The fact that a new classroom chair was ordered especially for my class, and my class or leave made them feel special. The students were excited to try out the new chair but were very mindful to take turns in doing so.

    We have already implemented the chair into classroom read aloud's. Some students get fidgety well listening to stories and have trouble focusing. This chair allowed them to use their bodies as well as their mind to help them focus.

    My students come from a diverse background with different learning styles and learning needs. The use of this chair will help them learn more effectively. Thank you again so much for your donation.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

  • We Can Do It!

    Funded Feb 25, 2019

    The use of these chrome books we made incorporating technology in the classroom much easier. The students with different learning styles were able to receive books Ondine and read individually and in groups. Students that have different learning styles will be able to choose to listen to a book on their level or read along side a mentor reader.

    What the students find most exciting about this technological devise it is something that the school normally doesn't provide. They are also aware that it was given to them through donations. This in my opinion really amplifies what it means to give back to society and hopefully intern my students will do the same.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

  • Be All You Could Be

    Funded Jan 29, 2019

    When my students received these beautiful focus cushions for the classroom they were beaming with joy. Receiving any type of gift is exciting. But then upon unwrapping the big boxes and seeing these colorful objects created more excitement. Once I instructed the children on their purpose and how to use them efficiently, that's when the fun really began.

    My students are able to focus on their independent work more efficiently with these focus cushions. The students writing stamina is increased and in turn they complete their work. Students work in groups more effectively with these cushions. They share ideas more calmly and evenly.

    Right now my class is working on how to books. The students get started on their work with excitement using these wonderful tools. You have made an tremendous impact in my classroom and the lives of our future generations.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

    This classroom project was brought to life by Carol Kupers Whalen Memorial Fund and one other donor.
  • Wiggle, Giggle and Learn

    Funded Mar 27, 2018

    Thank you so much for your generosity and funding my project to help my students focus. My students use the balance disc during writing to help them focus. My students love to sit on them while they write and do arithmetic. I love when they start to write and then midway through they self evaluate and are able to distinguish the fact that they need a little bit help finishing their work and focusing.

    When my students first saw the packages they were excited to receive the donations. Upon opening them and seeing the colorful bags their excitement grew.

    Seeing that there are people in the world that loves to give to others is such a good message for my students as well as the school community.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

    This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple.
  • We Can Do It

    Funded Dec 28, 2016

    Thank you so much for your donations. The headsets are now being used in my classroom to help air quality during center time. They will also aid focusing within the classroom.

    The students were so excited when they saw the big box being delivered to the classroom. After explaining theses headsets were a gift they were even more excited.

    Once the students learn the rules for using these headsets they can use them in center time. The vibrant colors create more excitement for the students. Again your generosity is greatly appreciated.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

  • Its the Little Things That Count😀

    Funded Dec 18, 2015

    My class was overwhelmed with excitement over receiving these big boxes to our classroom. Upon getting the delivery and unpacking the excitement grew and grew. The books and manipulative that went with each of the sets were so influential in my lessons and had the students really grasp what was being taught. They were all common core aligned and designed to meet the needs of my students.

    Reading in my classroom comes in different variations. We use a lot of hands-on work as well as movement and a kinesthetic approach. We read using the spot board often. We even go into small reading groups and work with partners within the classroom. Students are paired a group according to their skill levels and instructional needs. These fun and exciting games were just what was necessary to liven up my classroom.

    The students with special needs most enjoyed and utilize these reading books and centers. Due to their hands on nature and very colorful exterior, the students found them exciting. A few of my students have autistic characteristics and have a hard time controlling their behavior and their outbursts. This definitely calmed them down. The students that have trouble controlling themselves, this definitely made them eager to learn. Overall, I can't thank you enough for this generous contribution to my classroom. A commode you see yo overall, I can't thank you enough for this generous contribution to my classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 4 other donors.
  • Help Create a Winning Team

    Funded Mar 28, 2014

    My students were so excited when the principal walked into the classroom and delivered the two packages of books. The newness of the box caused so much joy. It is not very often that we received new supplies or books. They compared it to winning the lottery.

    I will be implementing the materials in centers as well as in writing. It will start our nonfiction unit and study of autobiographies. The use of photographs on this book will really give the students a clear image of the people they are studying.

    Thank you so much for this donation it will be used with my class this year as well as future classes to come.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

  • Committed To Excellence

    Funded Dec 18, 2013

    Upon receiving the literacy centers my class was thoroughly excited. They anticipated center time with great excitement immediately. After reviewing the rules about how to handle the centers they were ready to go. This attributed to the fact that they were able to work cooperatively better than ever before. This aided learning and retaining the information dramatically. Many of my students are visual learners. The photographs on the center cards were extremely helpful.

    My students were curious and excited about the donors that helped them receive these exciting new classroom additions. I use it as a positive reinforcement for behavior. They are only able to use these new centers on making the right choices in the classroom. My students were very appreciative and wanted to

    know who donated these materials to our class. They want to do a good deed in return for them. It is so cute to see the happiness in their faces.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Vasiu

My students come from diverse backgrounds and many are first generation immigrants to this country. This Integrative Team Teaching Kindergarten Classroom has students with learning disabilities and different learning styles. Special needs students are integrated with regular education students in this amazing learning environment.

About my class

My students come from diverse backgrounds and many are first generation immigrants to this country. This Integrative Team Teaching Kindergarten Classroom has students with learning disabilities and different learning styles. Special needs students are integrated with regular education students in this amazing learning environment.

About my class

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