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Ms. Shariffskul's Classroom

  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Berwyn, IL
  • 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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Past projects 48

  • Let's Bring the World to Our Stage with Scenic Painting

    Funded Dec 4, 2010

    Thank you so much for the paint you have sent our children. When we started this program three years ago, I walked into a completely empty classroom - bare walls, no books, no curriculum.

    We have a great staff and administration who bend over backwards to help our department. However, there are only so many resources to go around.

    These paints make it so much easier for us to create set designs for our plays. It was so easy making the set for our spring play Guys and Dolls. We look forward to using the paint for the rest of our plays.

    Your donation helps the students see that their class and our department are special and important. By doing these 8th grade plays, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

  • Help Our Sound Designers Rock Out! Part 2

    Funded Nov 24, 2010

    Thank you so much for the CD/DVD Burner, External Hard Drive, and Extra Memory you have sent our children! When we started this program four years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are creating sound designs with the CD/DVD Burner, External Hard Drive, and Extra Memory. now. We look forward to using them in our upcoming performances. The kids were so excited to get to use them for all of our performances this year. The tools you have given us will definitely help us create amazing sound designs!

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. By giving CD/DVD Burner, External Hard Drive, and Extra Memory, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

  • 8th Grade Plays - Save Our Designs!

    Funded Oct 21, 2010

    Thank you so much for the 15 storage tubes and two packs of storage boxes you have sent our children! When we started this program four years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are using the 15 storage tubes and two packs of storage boxes now to store designs. We look forward to using them in our upcoming projects as well. The kids were so excited to get to use them for all of our designs this year. The 15 storage tubes and two packs of storage boxes definitely help our organization and prevent student work from being damaged.

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. By giving 15 storage tubes and two packs of storage boxes, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

  • Help Our Sound Designers Rock Out! Part 1

    Funded Oct 9, 2010

    Thank you so much for the netbook, neoprene sleeve, and carrying case. you have sent our children! When we started this program four years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are rehearsing with the netbook now. We look forward to using it in our upcoming performances. The kids were so excited to get to use it for all of our performances this year. The netbook, neoprene sleeve, and carrying case will definitely make it easier to design and execute sound for our shows

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. By giving a netbook, neoprene sleeve, and carrying case, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

  • Help Our Stage Crew Be Stealthy Like Ninjas!

    Funded Oct 7, 2010

    Thank you so much for the 7 two-way radio ear buds you have sent our children! When we started this program four years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are rehearsing with the 7 two-way radio ear buds now. We look forward to using them in our upcoming performances. The kids were so excited to get to use them for the rest of our performances this year. The 7 two-way radio ear buds will definitely improve our crew's communication!

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. By giving them 7 two-way radio ear buds, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

    This classroom project was brought to life by Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation and 3 other donors.
  • Help Our Sound Designers Rock Out! Part 3

    Funded Oct 28, 2010

    Thank you so much for the music and sound effects you have sent our children. When we started this program three years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are in the process of teaching our students how to use the new music and sound effects. We look forward to using it in our upcoming performances. The new music and sound effects will definitely improve our audience's experience!

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. By giving them music and sound effects, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

  • Bring Fairies to Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

    Funded Apr 20, 2010

    Thank you so much for the fairy costumes you have sent our children! When we started this program four years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are rehearsing with fairy costumes now. We look forward to using it in our upcoming performance. The kids were so excited to get to try them on. The costumes will definitely make our performance sparkle!

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

  • Whaaaat Did You Say? - Two Way Radio's for Our Plays

    Funded Aug 9, 2010

    Thank you so much for the two way radios you have sent our children! When we started this program four years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are rehearsing with the new two way radios now. We look forward to using it in our upcoming performances. The kids were so excited to get to use them for all of our performances this year. The two way radios will definitely improve our crew's communication!

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. By giving them two way radios, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

  • Microphones for the Theatre Kids!

    Funded Jun 18, 2010

    Thank you so much for the microphones you have sent our children! When we started this program three years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are practicing with the new microphones now. We look forward to using it in our upcoming performances. The new microphones will definitely improve our audience's experience!

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. By giving them new microphones, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. More students get a chance to participate in it. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

  • Light Up Our Lives - Drama Club Needs Lighting Equipment

    Funded Aug 4, 2010

    Thank you so much for the lighting supplies you have sent our children. When we started this program three years ago, we walked onto a completely empty stage - bare walls, no equipment, and few kids. With the help of the generous supporters of DonorsChoose, we have begun to build a department that includes more kids and creates quality performances.

    We are in the process of installing the new lighting equipment and teaching our students how to use it. The new lighting will definitely improve our audience's experience as well!

    Your donation helps the students see that they and our department are special and important. By giving them lighting equipment, these students don't just learn about the performing arts. They experience first hand how teamwork, motivation, and creativity impact their work and themselves. Thank you again for your donation!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Shariffskul

Our middle school drama/speech department serves kids grades 6 - 8. Our students are passionate, imaginative kids who deserve the chance to experience a creative learning environment. We have an after-school drama club program where students can participate in 2 full-length plays, improv, speech team and Thespian society. Students of all ability levels and learning types play a role in the creative process. This past year, over 90 students participated in our program. We try to find a place in our theatre for any child interested in the performing arts. Our students act, sing and dance on the stage. They learn technical skills backstage as well. Students are responsible for just about every aspect of the creative process; sound, set, props, costumes, makeup, and lights are all designed and executed by the theater students.

About my class

Our middle school drama/speech department serves kids grades 6 - 8. Our students are passionate, imaginative kids who deserve the chance to experience a creative learning environment. We have an after-school drama club program where students can participate in 2 full-length plays, improv, speech team and Thespian society. Students of all ability levels and learning types play a role in the creative process. This past year, over 90 students participated in our program. We try to find a place in our theatre for any child interested in the performing arts. Our students act, sing and dance on the stage. They learn technical skills backstage as well. Students are responsible for just about every aspect of the creative process; sound, set, props, costumes, makeup, and lights are all designed and executed by the theater students.

About my class

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