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Mrs. Pinkerton's Classroom

  • Harry M Bailey Middle School
  • West Haven, CT
  • 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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  • Chromebooks for Creating

    Funded Sep 1, 2017

    Words cannot express the gratitude from both myself and my students. The look of excitement and satisfaction on their faces when they are able to use the Chromebooks is priceless. They are all becoming quick pros and learning new and interesting features. My students have used the Chromebooks for researching explorers and typing out a persuasive letter to the Mayor of our town. They have also been able to enhance their learning by using interactive sites geared towards Language Arts and Social Studies. Thank you so much again for being so incredibly generous.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pinkerton

    This classroom project was brought to life by Dalio Foundation and 5 other donors.
  • Technology in the Hands of the Future

    Funded Sep 10, 2016

    You all truly amaze me with your generosity! Constantly innovating my classroom is a goal of mine and these two tablets made this more of a reality. We are now able to complete more projects by researching and my lower level learners can use these to go on interactive sites. These students are thriving because they can learn the basics and still feel like a part of our classroom. Most students have used them for RAZ kids, which is a listening to reading program. Students have studied vocabulary on the Quizlet app, and practiced CLOZE reading comprehension passages.

    This really means the world to us and your donations have helped immensely! Thank you again!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pinkerton

    This classroom project was brought to life by Dalio Foundation and 5 other donors.
  • We've got the "Write" Stuff

    Funded Jan 17, 2015

    The students have never been more thrilled to see their work come alive with the printer and ink! After every assignment, big or small, they are asking to type out their work and laminate it to showcase around the classroom. This project has brought life into them again because they have a purpose for completing their work and can show something to be proud of!

    We have also used the ink and paper to make flyers to put around the school about our donation project to a local animal shelter. The kids were able to design the graphics and each write a piece to be printed. They were beyond excited to see it posted and look professional. Thank you again so much for your donations. It may be something small to add to our classroom, but it made a huge difference.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pinkerton

    This classroom project was brought to life by Quill.com FY15 and 3 other donors.
  • Help Young Writers Print Their Work

    Funded Jun 9, 2013

    Thank you for your recent generous donation to our project! Thanks to you, we have been able to provide the students with a technology resource that has benefited the instruction I am now able to give and has taught the students about responsibility. As soon as the package arrived, the kids were eager to use the printer and to try out all of the new features. They knew more than I did!

    Your generous gift makes it possible for me to differentiate lessons on a whim. If a student isn't understanding a concept, I can quickly print something out that can aid him or her through a lesson. Your kindheartedness told the students that someone believed in them, someone they may not even know and that's powerful. You demonstrated your belief in education and you moved our mission forward. From all of us-thank you!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pinkerton

  • Technology! Technology! Technology!

    Funded Feb 13, 2013

    I can not begin to explain the impact that our new iPad has had on our classroom. We have been able to download a variety of apps to expand the students' vocabulary, practicing math skills, and improve writing skills. Certain apps have also been particularly successful in teaching students with special needs that may have trouble speaking or writing. We have also been able to complete many projects and presentations due to the extensive research the students have been able to accomplish.

    In addition, since our school is in a high-poverty area, we aren't able to go on many field trips. With the use of the iPad, we have taken numerous virtual field trips to places such as the England and Yellowstone National Park and the Royal Navy Museum in Portsmouth, where we were able to interact with the museum guide and ask questions. Without your help, we would never have been able to have this amazing addition to our classroom!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Pinkerton

My students are 5th graders attending an low income intermediate school in Connecticut. They come from all areas of town, mostly from an urban setting and many of them qualify for free/reduced lunch price. School offers the consistency and success that they so desire in their lives. My 5th graders are constantly designing and creating brilliant work! They would love to be able to print and document their work. There is something incredibly satisfying about actually holding something that you have worked on, and I want my students to experience that feeling. Our school is full of wonderful students and dedicated teachers, but our resources are very few. Children learn by doing, but in a high poverty school, they often lack enriching experiences unless we provide them. They are hard workers, and are always happy with they have, but I want to give them more!

About my class

My students are 5th graders attending an low income intermediate school in Connecticut. They come from all areas of town, mostly from an urban setting and many of them qualify for free/reduced lunch price. School offers the consistency and success that they so desire in their lives. My 5th graders are constantly designing and creating brilliant work! They would love to be able to print and document their work. There is something incredibly satisfying about actually holding something that you have worked on, and I want my students to experience that feeling. Our school is full of wonderful students and dedicated teachers, but our resources are very few. Children learn by doing, but in a high poverty school, they often lack enriching experiences unless we provide them. They are hard workers, and are always happy with they have, but I want to give them more!

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