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Mrs. Santiago's Classroom

  • Trenton Ninth Grade Academy
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 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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  • Seeking a Class Set of Headphones!

    Funded Sep 20, 2022

    I am so grateful for your generosity in helping me acquire a class set of headphones. My students are all newcomers and are eager to learn English. They require differentiation in lessons, and the headphones allow them to move at their own pace through interactive lessons. Headphones also make it possible for me meet each student where they are, and employ technology in both helping them access material/lessons, and practice building English skills.

    My students are quite social, however, what I have noticed is that getting the headphones out signals that it is time for everyone to focus and get to work. As simple as it seems, having headphones is both a symbolic learning tool, as well as an incredibly effective one that allows for differentiation for my students. I am so incredibly grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 6 other donors.
  • New Teacher in Inner City - A Printer is Essential!

    Funded Sep 20, 2022

    I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in helping secure a printer for my classroom. This is an essential item for teaching and learning, especially for my students who are newcomers and motivated to learn English. I have been able to create word lists of sight words, flash cards and worksheets to reinforce grammar development and vocabulary, etc. My students have jumped into action in helping me update and expand lists of words (English) and phrases they use often!

    I also believe in pushing students to write often, and believe it is helpful to print out their work and provide written feedback for them. My students find it helpful to see my comments and marks (underlined words, corrected punctuation, etc.) as they work on editing/revising their work.

    I could not be an effective teacher without your help. Thank you for believing in my ability to make a difference in the lives of the young people I have the privilege to serve.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.
  • Making School and Home More Comfortable for My Immigrant/Refugee Students

    Funded Oct 1, 2024

    I am so grateful for your generosity and support of my work with young people. Serving in the teaching profession is personally fulfilling and you make a big difference in my ability to create a home away from home for my students in my classroom. Your faith in me is energizing and truly humbling.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and one other donor.
  • Creating a Home for Newcomers

    Funded May 15, 2024

    Thank you for your generosity and faith in my ability to make a difference in the lives of the youth I have the privilege to teach. Your help in providing our 'cafecito' station, as well as cleaning and hygiene supplies will go a long way in helping turn my classroom into their happy place, and in meeting their basic immediate needs so they can focus on learning.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and 3 other donors.
  • New Teacher Building Classroom Supplies

    Funded Oct 26, 2022

    Thank you for your generosity towards my goal of providing basic school supplies to my students at Trenton Ninth Grade Academy. All of my students are newcomers and almost all of them have immigrated as unaccompanied minors seeking a better life due to adversity (extreme poverty, violence, neglect, or discrimination based on sexual orientation) in their home countries. These youth largely hail from Guatemala and Honduras, but a few have come from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Colombia, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. My students arrive motivated and hopeful, and tell me that their safe haven is in school, in my classroom. This is why your gift means so much to me. I thank you for having faith in me to make a difference in their lives. Your generosity has allowed me to welcome each student with a pack of school supplies they need to be prepared to learn. They tell me that it was not always possible to attend school because their families could not afford basic items such as pencils and paper. You have helped me empower these worthy young people to learn and take steps toward building a life everyone deserves.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 2 other donors.
  • Classroom Supply Basics

    Funded Oct 26, 2022

    Thank you for your generosity towards my goal of providing basic school supplies to my students at Trenton Ninth Grade Academy. All of my students are newcomers and almost all of them have immigrated as unaccompanied minors seeking a better life due to adversity (extreme poverty, violence, neglect, or discrimination based on sexual orientation) in their home countries. These youth largely hail from Guatemala and Honduras, but a few have come from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Colombia, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. My students arrive motivated and hopeful, and tell me that their safe haven is in school, in my classroom. This is why your gift means so much to me. I thank you for having faith in me to make a difference in their lives. Your generosity has allowed me to welcome each student with a pack of school supplies they need to be prepared to learn. They tell me that it was not always possible to attend school because their families could not afford basic items such as pencils and paper. You have helped me empower these worthy young people to learn and take steps toward building a life everyone deserves.

    I see the human impact of your gift every single day.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 2 other donors.
  • Project: Warmth, Care, and Hunger

    Funded Jan 3, 2024

    Thank you for your generosity and faith in my ability to make a difference in the lives of the young people I teach. Your help in providing healthy snacks and laundry supplies will go a long way in meeting their basic immediate needs so they can focus on learning and feel cared for.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

  • Inspire and Empower Through Literature!

    Funded Oct 10, 2023

    I am grateful for your generosity and faith in me to impact the young people I serve. Everyday I am humbled and inspired by the strength, discipline, curiosity, and respect my students demonstrate. With your help, I am able to offer them books that excite and challenge them to develop critical thinking. Thank you for being part of my teaching journey.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and 4 other donors.
  • Hygiene Supplies Will Make All the Difference for My Students!

    Funded Sep 25, 2023

    I am grateful for your incredible generosity. Your donation will impact my students’ experience in my classroom on a daily basis. As their teacher, my primary goal is to care for my students and create a space where they feel at home. Thank you for helping me provide important wellness supplies to be able to do this.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.
  • MacBook for Greater Skills, Efficiency, Productivity

    Funded Sep 20, 2023

    Thank you for your generosity and faith in my ability to make a difference in the lives of the young people I teach. Your help in providing a MacBook to use as a tool and platform for learning will go a long way in helping to create powerful growth experiences. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Santiago

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.

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