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Ms. Karapetian's Classroom

  • Kester Elementary School
  • Sherman Oaks, CA
  • Half 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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  • Necessities to Keep Everyone Organized

    Funded Nov 29, 2022

    What would our school staff do without you! You have provided the essentials we need to make things at our school more functional. To most it may see like it was little things that people don't notice but to the office and staff, it was one of the best things ever.

    Thank you again for your generosity. Your dedication to our school, students, and staff is greatly appreciated. Teachers are here to educate our future leaders but you are the ones who are there to make our lives a little bit easier. THANK YOU!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 3 other donors.
  • Incentives and Rewards for Our School's English Language Learners

    Funded Sep 2, 2022

    Learning a new language in a new country is not the easiest thing to do for a child. Giving them the help and motivation to succussed is what keeps a child growing. Positive reinforcement and attitude is key. Wit the wards, medals, stickers and reading buddies, they are encouraged to persevere. Thank you for giving use everything we need to encourage them to do better. Can't wait to have our English Language Learner Reclassification Assembly in May to give the trophies with awards honoring those who exited the program. Without you, this would be impossible.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 3 other donors.
  • Organization Is Key to Success!

    Funded Apr 7, 2022

    All the odds and ends that teachers need each year add up to cost us a fortune. Things like highlighters, pens, markers, post-its, binders, and much more just cost a fortune to get year after year. However these are the necessities we need to maintain organization and do our job more efficiently. I was beyond blessed to have had these materials provided to me through your generous donations! I feel at ease knowing that I have what I need and and being supported by strangers just to make education more impactful for all. Thank you for helping me get what I need. Your support doesn't go unnoticed.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and 2 other donors.
  • In Need of a Laptop to Teach in Class!

    Funded May 8, 2022

    This laptop has by far been the best thing I've ever! I've had multiple laptops in the past, but this one is perfect vin so many ways. It's size, touch screen, the durability and the fact that I can use it as a tablet is just priceless. And the battery life is amazing, I charge it every other day!! It truly has made a big difference in my daily duties.

    Thank you for giving me this gift to use at my school. It has made everything so much easier on me as an educator. Laptops tend to be expensive so I am very thankful that you helped me get this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 4 other donors.
  • Students Need Help Accessing Materials for Independent Work Time

    Funded Jun 14, 2022

    Thank you for helping me get the filing cabinet we need to organize the materials we need access to when working with children or helping them during targeted instruction. This has been a lifesaver for myself and my assistant. We have set the norm to make things more accessible for all. We are now working on ways to help create a better system.

    Thanks again for supporting me and giving us everything we need to make this school more functional for all. It is the little things that make a big difference.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

    This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 3 other donors.
  • Space for Children to Go to for Assistance

    Funded Jun 1, 2022

    The exciting feeling we get when getting our Donor's Choose boxes feels just like Christmas morning. We were grateful to get this shipment specifically because it contained material for our dear assistant to have a little corner to make her own. This space has been essential in our room. It is a place where my assistant can help children with their struggles and get all the clerical stuff ready for our classroom. She FINALLY feels like she has a place to call home and that's thanks to you!

    I always have the great ideas to make things great for our class but don't have the means. Without your support, my visions would not be possible. Thank you for supporting this teacher in brining things to life! Without your constant support this would be impossible.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

  • We Need Some Odds and Ends

    Funded Jun 14, 2022

    Thank you for helping me get the basics to get my school year started. I normally spend about $1000 per year on my classroom. With your help, this year I won't have to break the bank to get the necessities I need to do my job. The binders, the post-its, pens, and markers are what I needed. I share them with my assistant and my students on a daily basis.

    It's supporters like you that make the lives of educators like me much easier. Thank you again for the supper in my classroom. You, with the whelp of Donor's Choose, truly make a dream come!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

    This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 5 other donors.
  • Oh the Places They Will Go!

    Funded Apr 7, 2022

    Thank you for supporting me in making my vision a reality again this year. Each year I love gifting my 5th graders something that they will cherish forever. This year I did customized cups, hats, a bracelet, and of course the "Oh the Places You'll Go" book. This year in the book I inserted a QR code of our class video so that the children/families can scan it anytime and watch our year foul of memories. These books are very expensive for a teacher to buy for 25 students, I am great full that you helped me get them for my children. The love they felt was beyond expected. Thank you again!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and 6 other donors.
  • Withdraw and Deposit, Help Us Learn About Financial Literacy

    Funded Nov 30, 2021

    Thank you so much for filling up my prize box for children to purchase items with the money they save up in their registers. They are more motivated now to do better and earn "more money" to get the new prizes we have in store. (Check out the paper registers I use in my classroom.) These items will be available for this year's students and the 5th graders if next year as well. Thanks again for your generosity, you have really spiced up my prizes and have motivated my students to do better. Without your support this would be impossible.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.
  • Reading for the Soul

    Funded Sep 29, 2021

    Thank you so much for donating books to my classroom. These books have brought a lot of diversity and exposure to experiences that the children might not be familiar with. It was amazing to read some of the books and do some activities with them. Teaching other students about growth mindset, emotions, diversity, kindness, and much more is essential in an elementary setting. We are only a third way through the books you have donated. Can't wait to share all the rest with them and build lessons around them.

    Thanks for supporting my classroom!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Karapetian

I am a teacher who teaches a classroom full of fifth grade students. I have been working with LAUSD for 18 years and loved every second of it. Making my visions come to life in my classroom was what I accomplished each year. Working with kids and teaching them the unknown is what keeps me doing what I do best. This year I am the coordinator at my school, this allows me to access and support multiple classrooms. I envision assisting all the childr4en and teachers at our school the best I can. Thank you in advance for helping my classroom! You are the one who make teacher's dreams into reality. ❤️

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I am a teacher who teaches a classroom full of fifth grade students. I have been working with LAUSD for 18 years and loved every second of it. Making my visions come to life in my classroom was what I accomplished each year. Working with kids and teaching them the unknown is what keeps me doing what I do best. This year I am the coordinator at my school, this allows me to access and support multiple classrooms. I envision assisting all the childr4en and teachers at our school the best I can. Thank you in advance for helping my classroom! You are the one who make teacher's dreams into reality. ❤️

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