Past projects 13
Flexible Seating
Funded Sep 4, 2024hank you so much for the flexible seating. This is great for students to go and get comfortable when they have to focus on math and science activities. They can bring their chromebook over and work individually on IXL or other applications like IM and Amplify science and get assignments done. We also work collaboratively in groups on projects so they can meet here to discuss how they are going to accomplish the task and help each other to do this.
Students were so excited to get the swivel chairs. This will help them focus on the lessons if they feel more comfortable. This helps with students engagement in the lessons as well. This was a positive reward given to students that were improving with their behavior or on their assignments that they enjoyed to participate in.
When students are comfortable in their environment they are more open to learning new things. Not only that but they responded better to bigger challenges and was able to discuss and think through more complex concepts as a small group.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
Flexible Seating
Funded Oct 31, 2023Thank you so much for the flexible seating. This is great for students to go and get comfortable when they have to focus on math and science activities. They can bring their chromebook over and work individually on IXL or other applications like IM and Amplify science and get assignments done. We also work collaboratively in groups on projects so they can meet here to discuss how they are going to accomplish the task and help each other to do this.
Students were so excited to get the yoga balls or swivel chairs. This will help them focus on the lessons if they feel more comfortable. This helps with students engagement in the lessons as well. This was a positive reward given to students that were improving with their behavior or on their assignments that they enjoyed to participate in.
When students are comfortable in their environment they are more open to learning new things. Not only that but they responded better to bigger challenges and was able to discuss and think through more complex concepts as a small group.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
Math Corner
Funded Oct 11, 2022Thank you so much for the math corner. This is great for students to go and get comfortable when they have to focus on math and science activities. They can bring their chromebook over and work individually on IXL or other applications like IM and Amplify science and get assignments done. We also work collaboratively in groups on projects so they can meet here to discuss how they are going to accomplish the task and help each other to do this.
Students were so excited to get the bean bag chairs. It was a spot they felt comfortable going within the classroom. The rug even allowed for more people to come and just sit on the rug which they don't get this opportunity very often in middle school. This was a positive reward given to students that were improving with their behavior or on their assignments that they enjoyed to participate in.
When students are comfortable in their environment they are more open to learning new things. Not only that but they responded better to bigger challenges and was able to discuss and think through more complex concepts as a small group.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
Teaching Tool
Funded Dec 3, 2019I want to thank you for all of your support in getting the Surface Pro. We have enjoyed playing on it in the classroom. I have been searching for apps related to math games, etc. I have found a graphing app that allows the students to put in an equation and it will graph the line for them. I have also found an app that will be useful with spatial representation when we get to geometry. I found an algebra practice for students who might need extra help on a specific concept.
Students are getting onto the tablets and interacting with a quiz online through socrative teacher app. I can see how they are progressing with the concepts taught in class. This also allows me to see who needs my help on certain concepts in math. I can also see who is doing really well.
The surface pro is also helpful in science. Students have used them to research different concepts in science. They are able to see pictures and video to help understand what we are covering in class.
It has been great to see students excited to do math and science. Thank you again for contributing to the wonderful new technology we have in the classroom.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 21 other donors.Technology in the Classroom
Funded Feb 22, 2019Thank you so much for the chromebooks for the classroom. One of our computers crashed so I am trying to build up access to computers to the students in the classroom. We do a science program that is all online. Students will be able to access all parts of the program from the computer on their own. This way they can go back and review at any time. We also do online museum projects through google classroom. The students will be able to access their account to work together with others to create their museum. The math program is also online so they can access assignments, textbook, and extra guidance on these computers. It is always wonderful to bring in new technology to the classroom. I appreciate everything.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
Technology For The Classroom
Funded Aug 24, 2017Thank you so much for the chromebook and the kangaroo for the classroom. One of our computers crashed so I am trying to build up access to computers to the students in the classroom. We do a science program that is all online. Students will be able to access all parts of the program from the computer on their own. This way they can go back and review at any time. We also do online museum projects through google classroom. The students will be able to access their account to work together with others to create their museum. The math program is also online so they can access assignments, textbook, and extra guidance on these computers. It is always wonderful to bring in new technology to the classroom. I appreciate everything.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
Tablets Needed!
Funded Oct 19, 2016Thank you so much for the tablets. The students will enjoy using the tablets. This is great timing because two of the tablets just crashed so the tablets will take the place of this broken technology. We use the tablets all the time to do Accelerated Math, science research, and to take tests. Accelerated Math is an online program that will help reinforce concepts I have taught and the tablets are very helpful. This program moves at the student's pace so it is important that each student has their own device. This is helping me get a class set so all students can have their own device in the classroom. I want to express my gratitude to everyone. We appreciate all the wonderful support!!!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
Technology To Improve The Classroom
Funded Sep 20, 2016Thank you so much for the donations toward the kangaroo. This has been really helpful when we are working on several things in the classroom. We use the kangaroo with research for our science concepts. The kangaroo is connected to the printers so they can work on their reports on the kangaroo. We also have been using this for Accelerated Math. This is very helpful because not all students have devices that can connect to the Internet. I plan to try a few more interactive programs that need devices such as nearpod and this will be helpful. I appreciate all the support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
Technology!
Funded Feb 4, 2016Thank you so much for the donations toward the three tablets. This has been really helpful when we are working on several things in the classroom. We use the tablets with research for our science concepts. The tablets are connected to the printers so they can work on their reports on the tablets. We also have been using them for Accelerated Math. This is very helpful because not all students have devices that can connect to the internet. I plan to try a few more interactive programs that need devices such as nearpod and this will be helpful. I appreciate all the support.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
Surface Pro accessories
Funded Mar 11, 2015I want to thank you for all of your support in getting the Surface Pro Accesories. We have enjoyed playing on it in the classroom. I have been searching for apps related to math games, etc. I have found a graphing app that allows the students to put in an equation and it will graph the line for them. I have also found an app that will be useful with spatial representation when we get to geometry. I found an algebra practice for students who might need extra help on a specific concept.
Students are getting onto the tablets and interacting with a quiz online through socrative teacher app. I can see how they are progressing with the concepts taught in class. This also allows me to see who needs my help on certain concepts in math. I can also see who is doing really well.
The surface pro is also helpful in science. Students have used them to research different concepts in science. They are able to see pictures and video to help understand what we are covering in class.
It has been great to see students excited to do math and science. Thank you again for contributing to the wonderful new technology we have in the classroom.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halpern
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 6 other donors.