Past projects 18
Playground Furniture
Funded Oct 7, 2022Thank you donors for your generosity. I have seen such a huge difference in the way our students have been playing in our playground. The furniture has truly helped them rest, read, draw, and color with one another. The table and chair is stable, beautiful, and goes with the environment. The round seating area, is comfortable, and the pillows make it more special. I love seeing the children use the outdoor space in such an intentional way with their friends. It has limited a lot of running, and more focused activities of being together.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Avila
This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and 6 other donors.We NEED Chairs and MORE Chairs
Funded Aug 19, 2022Receiving these chairs for our toddlers has made a tremendous impact in our classroom. If you can see the pictures, the students are able to sit comfortable for eating, playing, and sharing. They color of the chairs also create an inviting environment that encourages children to sit in a comfortable space to play and learn. Going on three years now with changes due to Covid, this change made a huge difference in our classroom space. It shows how much respect and love I (and so many others) have for these children. Their classroom belongs to them, and with the right materials, we were able to transform a space for children to feel safe and nurturing, instead of changing themselves to fit an environment that wasn't working for them. Thank you away.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Avila
Shade Our Outdoors
Funded Jun 10, 2022I am over the moon that this project got funded. The heat has been so difficult for our students, and these shades have made a huge impact in their playtime outside. The heat is not directly on their bodies, they are able to move and play around the playground with ease, and enjoy the warmth of summer in a cool and comfortable way. It has also enhanced our playground because the triangle shapes are cool and interesting, shading the ground, and changing directions at each hour.
I want to thank you all again or supporting our classroom.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Avila
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and 9 other donors.Watch Out Kindergarten, Here We Come
Funded May 4, 2022Thank you so much for your donations. Wow, did it make the culmination of our students 100x's better. This was our first in-person culmination since returning back from a pandemic. The children and their families were so excited for this amazing opportunity. Thank you for always supporting our program. It was moving to see their faces light up, take pictures, and receive gifts for one another. I am so proud to be a part of that experience and all the families and individuals who kindly gave to our school.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Avila
This classroom project was brought to life by PNC Grow Up Great® and one other donor."We Are Leaders" Affirmation T-Shirts for Preschoolers
Funded Aug 12, 2021Thank you so much for your donations. It has helped our school community in such positive ways. I am so thankful for these t-shirts because all of the students wear them proudly each week. I have learned them say "I AM A LEADER" so many times. It is extremely exciting to see how happy they truly are. I love that they feel confident in their shirts, and spread the awesome qualities of our program. When new children come to our site, we give them these shirts to help them welcome to our school community. Again I thank you all.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Avila
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 15 other donors.Art Materials for Exploration
Funded Jun 29, 2020The pandemic hit hard for our families, however, the resources and materials we received from your generosity helped ease some of the struggles our families faced. I was able to mail out the art materials to many of my students who were able to use them during our Zoom sessions. It was a joy watching them create beautiful works of art with their families, describe their creations, and connect with their peers while on zoom. This would not have been possible for the kindness of strangers, loved ones, friends, and community partners. Thank you for all my heart.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Avila
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 6 other donors.A Resting Place for Preschoolers
Funded Dec 12, 2019The beds the children were sleeping in before in bad condition. Some of the screws were falling out. The beds must of been over 10 years old. My team and I decided to write this grant. We were ecstatic of the wonderful people that donated. Our parents were happy and too shared with their family to donate. Many people from out of state donated and we received and an anonymous donor who gave us the biggest donation that funded the beds.
The new beds the children are a bit lower and the beds are in great condition. I feel the children rest a lot better. The children are spread out the room with enough personal space during rest time. In the storage closest is has been space saver. With the old beds we had to closest to store beds now we just have one. We utilize that extra space to store materials that need to be out of children's reach.
The children were so excited that they received these beds. Some of the children jumped on the beds. We had to talk to the children about safety rules but it was great to see them excited. We thank the donors so much for their generosity.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Avila
Photography and Printing With Preschoolers
Funded Dec 31, 2019This project has given my students the opportunity to learn about photographs and how they are taken. I also use the camera to take pictures of the students and use them as documentation as they reach their developmental levels. It has been wonderful watching them use "old school" technology such as a real camera to take a picture, rather then seeing their families use their phones.
The students were so interested in seeing how the photographs were taken and how the picture ink worked to print out pictures. They were curious about how to click the button on the camera and to "see" the picture come up on the computer. They were amazed that the pictures taken were printed out and posted. It has been a great learning experience for our class. I want to thank you all for your donations.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Avila