Past projects 2
Physics and Philosophy: Science Literature for All
Funded Jan 1, 2025I am thrilled to report how much my students enjoyed reading and loved the books you donated to my classroom. We are using the books during class to have book groups and small group discussions. Students sit and read silently and then spend time processing what they read and how it relates to our science curriculum. It is pure joy to participate in these reading circles with 17 and 18 year old students.
The added bonus to reading "Starry Messenger" is that the students know of Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. As New Yorkers they have all been to the American Museum of Natural History. They had no idea how many books Dr. Tyson has written and because of your donation are looking forward to reading more. Thank you so much for your generous donation. I love when students read especially when they read books and are able to shut down their computers and phones. Reading an actual book feels so rare for this generation of teens.
Thank you again.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Molly
Mental Health Snacks for Growing Teens!
Funded Oct 18, 2024Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. I received so many boxes of healthy and delicious snacks for my students. As you know teens are constantly hungry. All my students qualify for free lunch and they certainly take advantage of the school provided breakfast as well. Unfortunately the breakfast and lunch are fairly small. Many of my students are athletes and need more calories during their day. Many days around 1pm my students hit an energy low and find it difficult to focus during their afternoon classes.
Having snacks available is a game changer for my afternoon classes. It is amazing to see how focus and energy improve the minute I distribute the snacks. I am so grateful for these donations because it immediately impacts students and classrooms. Here are some student statements about the impact these snacks have had:
"I love the snacks - they make class better!" - Michaya
"I've had a long day - the snacks keep me energized." - Sahara
"The snacks you provided help us grow." - Lesly”
With gratitude,
Ms. Molly