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Mrs. Cheney's Classroom

  • Gen Philip Kearny Elementary School
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Nearly all 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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  • Separated by Circumstance, Succeeding Together!

    Funded May 5, 2020

    Thank you so much for supporting our students during distance learning! I am fortunate to be teaching the same group of students who are now in sixth grade!

    The white board was essential for demonstrating Math concepts and recording students' input and thinking while working through mathematics problems. In addition, because the board is magnetic, it was (and is) the ideal place for displaying the base ten blocks when working on place value. The Post-It chart paper and markers were used to make anchor charts which were displayed on the whiteboard. The sentence strips were used for key vocabulary terms and for posting objectives and standards. We used (and will use again) the rock samples, Earth model, magnifying glass, and posters, when we begin our 6th grade Science unit on Earth processes.

    Your help was invaluable during distance learning and continues today as we can still use some of the educational resources that you generously provided for us in the past. The materials from this project will enrich the learning experience of our amazing scholars!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 4 other donors.
  • A Comfy Couch for Cooperative Learning

    Funded Jan 22, 2020

    As you can see, the beautiful new furniture has made quite a difference in our classroom and we can't wait to get back to it!

    The new couch, chair and ottoman, have truly made our meeting area more comfortable and brighter. Our scholars can't wait to have their turn on the new seating! During meeting time our children now have more seating options instead of sitting on the carpet. During independent, and small group learning, the new furniture is a favorite spot to sit and collaborate.

    Thank you for helping improve the learning environment of our second graders!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 2 other donors.
  • Help Us Build a Love of Literacy!

    Funded Mar 2, 2020

    As you know, developing a love of reading at an early age is key to creating life-long readers and learners. The books that you so kindly gifted to our classroom truly fueled a passion for reading. Our scholars were so excited by the beautiful new books! They couldn't wait to read one of the books they had selected and you provided!

    Our children seamlessly immersed themselves into reading these new books, building their reading stamina, fluency, and comprehension. It is wonderful to see our second graders laughing over their books, sharing with a friend, or reading with a partner.

    Thank you for enriching the literacy experience of our children and promoting a love of reading!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

    This classroom project was brought to life by A group of anonymous donors and 6 other donors.
  • Help Us Celebrate Our Achievements!

    Funded Dec 3, 2019

    Can you tell by the photos? Our scholars were so excited when we had a gathering to celebrate their academic and social achievements! The trophies and awards really made our children feel that they are special (and they are!) and that their efforts are recognized. The children shared that receiving the trophies made them feel like "winners" and that they couldn't wait to take them home and share them with their families. Thank you for supporting the efforts of our students and helping them to feel valued.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

    This classroom project was brought to life by Perry and Donna Golkin Family Foundation and 7 other donors.
  • Graphic Novels to Inspire a Love of Reading!

    Funded Dec 6, 2019

    If you were to visit our classroom when our scholars have independent reading time you would see a group of highly engaged and energized readers! Thanks to your generosity, our children have books that they truly enjoy reading. The fact that they chose the titles included in this project means that our students have a classroom library that they have taken part in creating! In addition, our children realize that their reading, and overall, success is valued by others - namely you!

    Thank you for helping these wonderful young people fall in love with reading!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 9 other donors.
  • Old Jack Frost Is Nipping at Our Noses!

    Funded Nov 27, 2019

    Your support of this project provided our scholars with much needed winter weather gear which included warm hats, gloves, scarves, and socks. Not only did your gift ensure that our children were protected from the elements, you also let our children know that they are valued, important, and recognized.

    Our children truly felt special when they were able to choose their own set of winter necessities and wear them with pride each day. Thank you for helping to keep our scholars warm, healthy, and attending school.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

  • Help Us Promote a Love of Reading!

    Funded Feb 16, 2020

    Our scholars will be energized to hear the news that we will be receiving comfortable furniture options, exciting books, and storage shelves. Thanks to you, our children will be able to choose a comfortable ottoman or wobble stool to settle into while reading one of the engaging books you have provided!

    Thank you for making this a special year for our second graders!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 3 other donors.
  • Recognize Greatness!

    Funded Feb 14, 2020

    Our scholars are going to be thrilled to hear that this project has been funded thanks to you! Our young students, want to succeed and are very motivated by both extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. These prizes, that our children expressed interest in, will continue to motivate them in a big way! These incentives are items that they will enjoy for years to come. Thank you for your support!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 7 other donors.
  • Ignite a Passion for Reading!

    Funded Jan 27, 2020

    Our scholars will be thrilled to hear the news that they will be receiving an updated classroom thanks to you! I know that they will be truly excited to receive colorful wobble stools to wiggle while they work. The new books will keep them reading while improving their reading skills. The new clip boards and holders will allow them to work around the room while working together or independently. Thank you for improving the learning experience of our second grade scholars!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 2 other donors.
  • Help Create Math Masters!

    Funded Oct 21, 2019

    Thank you for supporting our second grade scholars! Our students truly benefit from using hands-on manipulatives to support their understanding of math concepts. The rekenreks, abacus, tens-frames, and cards, help to support students' base-ten understanding. The number lines and dry erase markers help our children with adding and subtractig small and large amounts. All of these materials support, and extend, the understanding of base ten and computation. Your help will ensure that our children succeed now and are prepared for the third grade!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cheney

Welcome friends! I love teaching and my children love learning! We are faced with a challenge. Less than 60% of our children finish high school, and far less go on to college. My dream is to inspire a love of learning that will continue throughout the lives of these children. We need to promote Math and Reading skills so that they may succeed now, and, in the future. You can be a part of helping our 3rd grade students achieve greatness!

About my class

Welcome friends! I love teaching and my children love learning! We are faced with a challenge. Less than 60% of our children finish high school, and far less go on to college. My dream is to inspire a love of learning that will continue throughout the lives of these children. We need to promote Math and Reading skills so that they may succeed now, and, in the future. You can be a part of helping our 3rd grade students achieve greatness!

About my class

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