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Ms. Castro's Classroom

  • South Miami Heights Elementary School
  • Miami, FL
  • 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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  • Fifth Grade Back-to-School Essentials

    Funded Aug 16, 2023

    I hope this message finds you well. We are reaching out to offer our deepest gratitude and to share the remarkable difference your contributions have made in our classroom.

    The new resources you generously provided have been seamlessly integrated into our daily lessons. This project was mainly to replenish materials that were used in the previous school year. These donations made it possible for my students to be ready and prepared for school starting on day 1.

    I wish you could have been present on the day the materials arrived. The atmosphere was electric! There were gasps of awe and exclamations of "Look at this!" or "Can you believe we have this now?" The sparkle in their eyes was undeniable, reflecting both their enthusiasm and the endless possibilities they saw in these new resources.

    Your contribution has set the stage for even more engaging and insightful lessons.

    Your kindness and generosity have not just added materials to our classroom but have also expanded horizons, ignited passion, and reinforced to our students that there are people who deeply care about their education and future. We are forever grateful for this gift.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Castro

    This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and 11 other donors.
  • Classroom Refresh!

    Funded May 9, 2023

    I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude and provide an update on the incredible impact your generosity has had on our students.

    Thanks to your donations, we've been able to secure an array of new learning tools and materials for our classroom. One of the most significant impacts was seen when students were motivated to read due to our new cozy area for reading. Students were also seen enjoying their time in this area to work on class assignments in a more flexible manner.

    The day the materials arrived was one for the books. The excitement in the air was palpable. Eyes widened, and gasps echoed around the room as the students eagerly unpacked and explored each resource. I wish you could have seen the joy and wonder in their eyes – it was a testament to how much these new tools meant to them.

    Peek into the Future

    Now that we have these fantastic resources, we're not stopping here. Our next venture is to build our library to generate more motivation to read at home as well. In the near future I hope to build our classroom library up so that students can borrow books just like they would at a local library.

    Your support not only provided tangible resources but also instilled a sense of belief and confidence in our students. Knowing that there are individuals like you who believe in their potential and are invested in their education has made a world of difference.

    From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a beacon of hope and a pillar of support for our young learners. We look forward to updating you on our next adventure!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Castro

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and 8 other donors.

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