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Past projects 9

• Anime Card Games and Snacks

  Funded Nov 28, 2023

  I am so grateful for your generous donations and interest in our student led club. You have made a huge difference in the lives of my students by funding board games for my Anime Club. These games will help them develop social skills, creativity, and critical thinking while having fun and bonding with their peers. They are very excited to play them and learn more about the anime and Japanese culture. Thank you for supporting our club and our school. You are amazing!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.

• Anime Festival Event

  Funded May 9, 2023

  We are so grateful for your generous support of AniFest, a one-of-a-kind event that celebrated the art and culture of anime. Thanks to your donations, we were able to provide supplies, lanterns, and anime related prizes for 150+ students who attended the event. They had a blast learning about different aspects of anime, such as drawing, cosplay, and trivia. They also enjoyed watching student performances in the auditorium.

  Your contributions made a huge difference in making AniFest a success. You helped us create a fun and educational experience for the students, who expressed their appreciation and excitement throughout the event. You also helped us promote the values of creativity, diversity, and community that anime embodies.

  We hope you are proud of being part of this amazing project. We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and one other donor.

• Anime Sports Festival Snacks & Prizes

  Funded Jun 5, 2021

  Thank you for giving our students the opportunity of creating their first and only live event of the 2020-2021 school year - AniFest! With your help, we were able to purchase fun games, props, various supplies, posters, and anime merchandise.

  Because of your gift, the event was able to reach more than 70 attendees and volunteers, and contributed to creating 10 unique booths that students were able to visit and participate in. Additionally, the students enjoyed the wonderful snacks and prizes they won from the spinning wheel we were able to attain. Lastly, many students loved the photo booth, and took various pictures with the backdrop and props we received.

  Thanks to your support, the event was a major hit and students were so happy to be there and enjoy the festivities.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen

• Anime Sports Festival - Outdoor Games and Fun!

  Funded May 28, 2021

  Thank you for giving our students the opportunity of creating their first and only live event of the 2020-2021 school year - AniFest! With your help, we were able to purchase fun games, props, various supplies, posters, and anime merchandise.

  Because of your gift, the event was able to reach more than 70 attendees and volunteers, and contributed to creating 10 unique booths that students were able to visit and participate in. Additionally, the students enjoyed the wonderful snacks and prizes they won from the spinning wheel we were able to attain. Lastly, many students loved the photo booth, and took various pictures with the backdrop and props we received.

  Thanks to your support, the event was a major hit and students were so happy to be there and enjoy the festivities.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen

• Electronic Translators for ESL Classroom

  Funded Oct 1, 2015

  I wanted to thank you again for supporting my project. With your support, I was able to purchase 6 Spanish translators for my students, which they use throughout the day. My entering/beginning language learners are especially grateful for the new devices.

  My students use the technology during mini-lessons on new vocabulary and for writing assignments. While teaching students new vocabulary words, many of them use the translators to find the exact translation into their language so they understand what it means. In addition, while working on writing assignments, they translate words from Spanish into English to improve their work.

  The translators have also helped with behavior management in my classroom. Students who use the translators are not tempted to use their cell phones in class and can stay focused on the lesson. Moreover, they're able to understand more vocabulary, becoming more confident in their development.

  Lastly, many students are excited to use the devices because there are games and activities they can use on it during their free time. This gives them more opportunities to learn in ways that are fun and interesting to them. My classes and I greatly appreciate your support!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen

• Sensory and Tactile Supplies for ESL/Special Needs Classroom

  Funded May 24, 2015

  Thank you for your support in helping me purchase supplies for my classroom. With your help, I was able to get stress balls, classroom prizes, two timers, and a couple of musical chimes for student behavior and signaling in the class. My students really enjoyed the new prizes for their weekly behavior improvement awards, especially the small dinosaurs. Moreover, the new timer is much louder and easier to use and has helped me better manage classroom time since students are able to see the numbers and hear the alarm sound more clearly. Lastly, students had fun with the new teacher stamps and laughed at their work when it was labeled "REALLY?!" My class and I are so grateful for your support. Thanks again.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen

• Self-Expression & Self-Discipline Through Breakdance

  Funded Mar 4, 2015

  Thank you so much for donating to the Newtown Breakdance Club. Through your support, the students were able to receive new sound system equipment for their weekly practices. For the past 2 months, they've been working hard to get a routine down for the school's annual multicultural show, and let me tell you, as the final act, they shined. The portable equipment enabled them to practice after school and outside of school to develop their skills. The club gives many of these students a place to go and feel safe after school, and a way to express themselves in a positive, productive and creative activity. I as well at the students want to express our sincere appreciation towards your support. Without your help, it it would be difficult to maintain the routine practices for these students.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen

• Boardgames and Inteactive Activites for ESL

  Funded Sep 22, 2013

  Thank you for your donation to my classroom project on DonorsChoose.org. I'm currently teaching intermediate and advanced ESL and special education classes, and with your support, my class received various board games, literature, language arts, and behavior posters, and other classroom supplies. These items have been a great resource for my students, and we've been using them frequently as part of classroom instruction and activities. The board games have been used for fun team work and speaking activities. For example, they've played Pictionary based on new vocabulary words and reading comprehension games with question cubes. Being able to incorporate more interactive activities has been especially useful for my class because many of my students are tactile and kinesthetic learns, so they learn best by moving around and interacting with others. The posters have been posted on my classroom walls to serve as visual tools and reminders of literary definitions and grammar rules.

  Thank you again for the donation. My students have been greatly benefiting from these new resources and we appreciate your support!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen

• Help Integrate Technology into ESL Instruction!

  Funded Sep 21, 2013

  Thank you for your donation to my classroom project on DonorsChoose.org. I'm currently teaching intermediate and advanced ESL and special education classes, and with your support, my class received an iPad, literature, language arts, and behavior posters, and other classroom supplies. These items have been a great resource for my students, and we've been using them frequently as part of classroom instruction and activities. The iPad has been used to connect with my classroom SmartBoard, an interactive touch whiteboard, granting me control of the SmartBoard from various parts of my classroom. It's also allowed me to incorporate more interaction in my activities and games. For example, my students enjoy playing Jeopardy and matching games with it. With the iPad, they are able to write on it and have their answers projected on the SmartBoard. Being able to incorporate more interactive activities has been especially useful for my class because many of my students are tactile and kinesthetic learns, so they learn best by moving around and interacting with others. Additionally, my students use the iPad to conduct research for projects and for translating words from English into their native language. I've also downloaded a few behavior management apps on the iPad which has been helping me log and track student participation and misbehavior.

  Thank you again for the donation. My students have been greatly benefiting from these new resources and we appreciate your support!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Nguyen