Peace and Opportunity

Funded Nov 28, 2023

Thank you so much for believing in my project and supporting my students. We have received headphones, wobble stools, notebooks, pencils, and glue sticks.

My students have been using the headphones to listen to reading fluency passages and recording their readings. They also used them to practice for their annual speaking proficiency exam. In this exam, the students verbally respond to prompts on a computer. Thanks to you, the headphones we purchased with your donations are similar to those used for testing, so my students were better prepared for this challenging exam.

When the wobble stools arrived, the students were very excited. They helped unwrap them and since then frequently asked to use them. This year we are using the wobble stools for the small-group instruction area. Students who need additional guidance for completing assignments sit there with me and complete their classwork. Some students pull up these stools next to their desks and prefer to sit on them instead of their usual seats. Having a choice of seating helps them concentrate on the instruction better. Next year, I am hoping to have tables in my classroom instead of desks so students can sit on these stools any time they need.

As new students joined our class during the second semester I was able to provide them with notebooks and pencils so that they could immediately start taking notes and not fall behind due to lack of materials.

Thank you so much for supporting my students. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Direskeneli