Ms. Chavelas' Classroom Edit display name

Past projects 27

• Stand Up for Virtual Teaching

  Funded Mar 3, 2021

  Thank you so much for your generosity!

  The desk and fatigue mat are fantastic. It's been a great relief on my back and knees having the ability to either sit or stand.

  It's very easy to move the desk up and down and at different levels.

  It has been a especially helpful the days that I stay after for tutoring - a super long day but the fatigue mat helps me keep going during tutoring. The kids appreciate all the extra support that they receive after school.

  I will continue to use them during the summer. I have quite a few days of professional development.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chavelas

• Snacks BOOST Brain Power

  Funded May 6, 2020

  We would like to thank you for your generosity. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 the school was closed and students weren't able to received the snacks.

  My students have seen the snacks that came in and they are very excited to get them.

  I have created individual bags with snacks for my students. As soon as the school office is open , the students will be able to come to the school to pick up their individual snack bag.

  Due to the current situation in Los Angeles with Covid-19, many of the families are suffering financially and the students were grateful that they receive these snacks.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chavelas

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 3 other donors.

• Capturing the Minds of Youth

  Funded Sep 16, 2020

  I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the document camera. It's amazing and has changed my ability to support my students.

  I am able to write on my paper which then projects on the Zoom screen. It is especially useful for reteaching math concepts and for providing examples especially in Algebra 2 where there are several steps to one problem.

  Not only have I used the camera in my class but also in my co-teaching classes where I have a few students in a breakout room.

  One of my student in Algebra 2 has voiced how document camera has made a difference in the support that I provide.

  Every chance I get I pull out the document camera.

  I would also like to thank you for the file folders. It has helped me organize my students' work and teacher feedback forms. When we return back to school, I will be able to easily transfer these folders to their files at school.

  I can not thank you enough for your donation.

  Many many thanks.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chavelas

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose 20th Anniversary Fund and 4 other donors.

• Chromebooks for Learning Center

  Funded Dec 23, 2019

  Thank you so much for you donation. The chromebooks have helped my students have access fast technology. They are able to work on the many platforms such as Google Classroom to access their work.

  When they walk into my classroom, they request to use the new chromebooks. They are so excited to use them since they are so much more efficient than the outdated laptops.

  One particular student, is often the first one to come to my desk everyday to request to use the chromebook.

  We are truly grateful for your generosity because it has made a difference in my classroom especially for my students.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chavelas

  This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 12 other donors.

• Healthy Snacks for the Brain

  Funded Dec 21, 2019

  My students truly appreciate the generosity of all the donors. They are so happy that there's snacks available to them to help them focus but also satisfy their hunger. Once they receive a snack, they are able to concentrate and get right to work on their assignments. When we first opened the boxes, they couldn't believe the variety of snacks that were donated. Their favorites were the fruit snacks and the goldfish.

  The other day in the class I co- teach in, one of my students got my attention and whispered "goldfish ...goldfish." After class, she stopped by to get goldfish. Another student is sincerely thankful for the donation because he has a sensitive stomach and isn't able to eat anything.

  Thank you for your generosity. My students truly appreciate the snacks that were donated.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chavelas

  This classroom project was brought to life by Biz and Livia Stone and one other donor.

• 21st Century Learners Need Supplies for Academic Success

  Funded Dec 6, 2019

  Thank you for the donation. The first week back from winter break, I was helping a student start off the year organized with a binder. The binders are one of the most essential items that students need and the most costly as well. It's also great to have writing utensils available for them when they need them.

  When I spread out the supplies on the table, many of my students were so surprised by all the items. They find it hard to believe that people are so generous.

  Once again, thank you for your generosity. The supplies will help my students get through this school and hopefully through the beginning of the next one. Truly grateful especially since our school has a limited amount of funds.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chavelas

  This classroom project was brought to life by Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation and 3 other donors.

• Reading Through a Rainbow of Colors

  Funded Oct 24, 2019

  Thank you for donating the colored overlays and reading rulers. I learned about the colored overlays when I was a teachers assistant. Recently the district has brought more attention to dyslexia.I knew that some of my students struggled to read.

  I had them try the reading rules first using the suggested colors by the manufacturer. The reading rulers also helps kids track as they read. It has been a blessing to have them available to my students.

  One student in particular was desperately struggling with reading in her English class and was the first to find the color that helped her. Another student that loves to read but struggles saw the difference in his reading with the reading ruler.

  Another student was so surprised at how just by reading with color helped him. He uses both the reading ruler and the overlays. He also uses them when he's working on an online class. One student commented "...I began to read more and it would help me focus more when reading."

  I will continue to observe and asses my students in my classes and on my case load. Of course this is part of my job but it makes it so much easier to have these tools available. We are very fortunate to receive this donation when our school doesn't have funds.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chavelas

  This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 3 other donors.

• Healthy Snacks for Students From Low Income Families

  Funded Sep 27, 2019

  Thank you for your generous donation! The students were very excited when they found out that the project was funded but were ecstatic when they saw the packages of snacks. When they come to class, ask for a snacks and they get right to work.The snacks have been a blessing for these hungry teens. The granola bars and the fruit snacks were the favorites.

  They are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness.

  Since we all want to stay healthy, the disinfecting wipes are great with keeping our room clean and free of germs especially with flu season.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Chavelas

  This classroom project was brought to life by District Partnership Program and 4 other donors.