Mrs. Jean Raftery's Classroom Edit display name

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Past projects 12

• New Year, New Supplies

  Funded Mar 30, 2025

  I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of essential supplies to our classroom. Your support not only helps me meet my students' needs but also shows them the importance of community and caring for one another.

  Your contribution has made a significant impact, allowing me to create a more engaging and effective learning environment. I am truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to educating our youth. Your support means so much to me and my students. Knowing that we have someone like you who cares about our learning environment truly makes a difference!

  Thank you once again for your generosity and for taking an interest in our classroom. It means the world to us!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Jean Raftery

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

• Love for Legos in the STEAM Lab!

  Funded Mar 30, 2025

  Thank you for funding my Donors Choose Project! I am grateful for your generous donation of LEGO bricks, pixel cubes, and LEGO boards! The students in the STEAM lab are going to absolutely love working with these materials! Your donation not only helps me meet my students' needs but also shows them the importance of community and caring for one another.

  Thank you once again for your generosity and for taking an active interest in our classroom. Your involvement inspires us all to strive for excellence. We truly appreciate your support!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Jean Raftery

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 6 other donors.

• Full STEAM Ahead in STEAM Class!

  Funded Dec 18, 2024

  Thank you so much for your generous donation of building materials to our STEAM classroom! The Lincoln Logs, building bars, and pattern block cards will provide my students with incredible opportunities to explore engineering and design concepts in a fun and engaging way. My students were so excited when I opened up the package full of building materials for them to use in class and there are so many ways they can use them!

  These materials will not only enhance our hands-on learning experiences but also encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among my students. I'm so excited to see how they will use these resources to bring their ideas to life!

  Thank you once again for your thoughtful contribution. Your support is truly appreciated and makes a significant difference in my students' educational journey.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Jean Raftery

• Jumping for Joy for Robots!

  Funded Dec 18, 2024

  I want to to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of robot kits to my STEAM classroom. Your support will have a profound impact on my students' learning experiences and it will surely be a class activity they will not forget!

  The robot kits will not only provide a hands-on opportunity for my students to engage with technology and engineering concepts, but they will also inspire creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. We are so excited to see how these kits will spark curiosity and innovation in our classroom! My students can't wait to get started on this project!

  Thank you once again for your generosity and commitment to fostering a love for STEAM in our students. Your contribution truly makes a difference!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Jean Raftery

• Introducing STEAM Challenges with Read Aloud stories

  Funded Dec 22, 2024

  Thank you so much for helping to fund my project and for your generous donation of books to my STEAM classroom. Your thoughtful contribution will greatly enhance our read-aloud sessions and inspire our students to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through literature.

  The books you provided will not only enrich my lessons but also foster a love for reading and learning among our students. These books are used as a springboard for their STEAM challenges. For example, after reading "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind", students constructed their own windmill. Your support makes a significant difference in their educational journey, and we are truly thankful for your kindness.

  Thank you once again for your kindness! I'm looking forward to sharing all of the wonderful stories with my students!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Jean Raftery

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Mo & Cher Willems Foundation and one other donor.

• Keeping Our Students Clean, Calm, and Well Fed

  Funded Dec 22, 2024

  Thank you so much for funding this project! On behalf of the students in my class, I want to express my gratitude for your donation of snacks and health care items to our classroom. Your thoughtfulness and support have made a significant impact on my students' well-being and learning experience.

  The snacks you provided have not only nourished my students but have also brought smiles to their faces. Many of my students come from challenging backgrounds and your kindness has helped ensure that they have access to certain things they may need. I have an area designated for wellness, with baskets of mouthwash, hand sanitizer, deodorant, and other health care items. This small gesture has made a big difference in their focus and energy levels, allowing them to feel more comfortable and engage more in their learning. My students feel cared for and supported. Again, Thank you for your incredible support!! I am truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to helping my students thrive!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Jean Raftery

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Tepper Foundation and one other donor.

• Building Up Our Creativity in STEAM Class

  Funded Nov 17, 2024

  Thank you so much for funding my project! As a brand new steam teacher this year, these building materials will help immensely with every grade level I teach! Your gift will truly enhance the learning experience for my students who have taken such an interest in STEAM and love working on hands-on projects! They will be so excited to work with all our new materials! Without the generous support from donors like you, I wouldn't be able to foster their love of engineering!

  My students were so excited when the package arrived and couldn't wait to use everything in the box! Building materials are a vital resource in STEAM education, providing opportunities for exploration, creativity, and practical application of knowledge. I really appreciate your generosity and am thankful for people like you who invest in our children, who are the future!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Jean Raftery

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kaplan Early Learning Company and 4 other donors.

• Building Up Our STEAM Classroom!

  Funded Nov 13, 2024

  Thank you so much for funding my project! I am a brand new STEAM teacher and the building materials sent will help greatly with every grade level I teach! So many engineering & design projects can be planned now that I have enough building materials for the class to work with and what a great variety!

  Since I received the package, the students have been so excited and anxious to get working with everything! I have used it as an incentive for students to stay on task, complete their work, and follow school rules. Students can now earn "Free Build Fridays" if they earn enough points during the week! The students have really enjoyed working with the magnetic cubes, playstix, and straw connectors and have been having fun creating new designs.

  I am very grateful for your contribution and so are the many students who come to my STEAM lab each week!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Jean Raftery

  This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon and one other donor.