Nearly all students from low‑income households
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I would like to start by thanking you so much for your donations. The winter season can get really cold and students want a break from work but do not want to go outside and freeze. With your donations, I was able to set up a "recess corner". When it was too cold or when outside things stopped us from being able to enjoy the playground, we could enjoy play inside. There were blocks, puzzles, board games, card games, magnets, Legos, and so much more. I have a carpet area where students enjoyed sitting and playing. I also allowed this to be a time where students can stand and play because I know that all day they were requires to sit and work. My students loved everything. Them more that was added, the more the students became excited. Eventually, they didn't even want to go outside once it warmed up again. I have kept everything in good condition, wiping it down and teaching my students to take care of everything. I am able to use my items for my classroom this year as well.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Jackson
This classroom project was brought to life by Black History Month Partners and 3 other donors.
Thank you so much for your donation. Adding a snack time into my 3rd grader's daily schedule impacted us tremendously and changed even the culture and climate in the classroom. The snack rejuvenated the students and gave them enough energy to finish their day. It also gave them something to look forward to and they could not wait to see what snack they would get to enjoy. When my student's first saw the HUGE boxes of snacks, they were ecstatic. It became a privilege to be able to pass out snack for the day and students knew they had to behave in order for me to ask them to help me in that way. Snack time is also a time to bond as a class. While the students snack, we were able to talk and laugh, usually doing a "would you rather" or playing a game. I'm very thankful and excited for another year of teaching.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Jackson
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 4 other donors.
The students arrive at school at 7:30 A.M. and they receive their breakfast when walking into the building. While sometimes the breakfast is cereal, other times it is something new that the children are not willing to try. As third graders, we eat lunch at 12:15 P.M. and by that time, the students are starving. Before lunch, we have math and when students are hungry and unable to focus, it can make the math block challenging. Not all of the students are able to bring their own snack but because I do not want anyone hungry, it makes it costly on me providing snacks everyday.
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The students arrive at school at 7:30 A.M. and they receive their breakfast when walking into the building. While sometimes the breakfast is cereal, other times it is something new that the children are not willing to try. As third graders, we eat lunch at 12:15 P.M. and by that time, the students are starving. Before lunch, we have math and when students are hungry and unable to focus, it can make the math block challenging. Not all of the students are able to bring their own snack but because I do not want anyone hungry, it makes it costly on me providing snacks everyday.