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Mrs. Da Fontoura Vaz's Classroom

  • United High School
  • Laredo, TX
  • 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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  • "Snack & Succeed: Fueling Motivation One Bite at a Time"

    Funded Feb 12, 2025

    Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students will be so happy to have snacks and prizes to continue to be motivated to learn! Having the fidgets will help them refocus and stay grounded in their learning environment! I am so grateful for your generosity and support! Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Da Fontoura Vaz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.
  • Essential Supplies for Focus, Motivation and Creativity

    Funded Sep 20, 2024

    Keeping our high schoolers motivated and focused can sometimes be a challenge. But when snacks and fun activities are involved, it becomes a game changer!

    Kids love being able to snack in class. It allows them to stay alert, get a boost of energy, and the ability to engage in lessons.

    My kids faces lit up as soon as they saw the snack box arrive!

    A million thanks for supporting our classroom and providing these much needed supplies! Our students are grateful to have the opportunity to earn snacks and prizes during lessons!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Da Fontoura Vaz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Cheez-it, H-E-B, and CFP Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • Calming Corner

    Funded Sep 20, 2024

    Our calming corner serves as a space for students to take a minute to refocus. Often times, our students are fighting a battle we don't see, and they carry a huge weight in their shoulders. Giving them a safe space to recollect themselves is key for them to be able to focus and learn.

    Having creative activities where students can combine literacy and art is very fun. This year, students created poems to characters from a play we read , and they were able to bring the characters to life by using the modeling clay!

    Snacks are always a huge hit, especially when playing blooket to review concepts in class!

    We want to thank you so much for your generosity and support!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Da Fontoura Vaz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Cheez-it, H-E-B, and CFP Foundation.
  • Reading Nook

    Funded Aug 6, 2024

    Reading is such an essential part of a child's education, and it is also a skill that is being lost to many of the new tech around our students. But when teachers have the ability to get students interested and invested in books that students can relate to, we spark the love of reading and delving into new adventures!

    With our new reading nook, my students have a safe space not only to read but also a safe space to unwind, refocus, and just relax if they have had a rough day. My high schoolers absolutely LOVE hanging a space in the corner of my classroom (even if it's to catch a quick nap after they finish their work!)

    In closing, it is just simply amazing to have students appreciate having a space where they can navigate to a new realm, whether it's reading sci-fi or non-fiction. THANK YOU for giving my students a space to read!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Da Fontoura Vaz

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Montgomery Family Fund and one other donor.
  • Snacks And Learning

    Funded Feb 14, 2024

    We cannot thank you enough for donating the snacks and stress ball toys! This semester, we experienced a lot of instances where students were overwhelmed, needed a snack, or just a simple token to make them feel appreciated. We okay a lot of review games, and when students know there's a prize on the line, the "lock in" and focus on the task at hand to win the prize. The absolutely LOVED the variety of snacks they got to choose from! The best part, the used the stress balls during independent activities, or simply asked to use them if they felt anxious. We could not have gotten through the rig out of my course, prepared for testing, and achieved what we were able to do without your donations! THANK YOU again for funding our project! My students and I are forever grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Da Fontoura Vaz

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