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Past projects 27

• Computer Station for Organization

  Funded Aug 31, 2024

  I am so incredibly grateful for your generosity in providing the computer charging station for my students. It has truly transformed our classroom! The charging station has made it so easy for students to keep their computers organized, powered up, and ready to use for their learning activities.

  This simple addition has had such a positive impact on our daily routine. My students no longer worry about dead batteries and computer organization. It's a small change that has made a big difference in fostering a more productive and efficient learning environment.

  Thank you for believing in my project and for investing in my students' success. Your kindness and support mean so much, and we will continue to put this gift to great use. Thanks again for your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis

• Sensory Calming Corner

  Funded Nov 8, 2023

  Thank you so much for sponsoring my sensory calming corner. I'm thrilled that the sensory calming corner is positively impacting my students. Providing students with a space to self-regulate and manage their emotions is incredibly valuable for their overall well-being and learning experience. Providing calming materials and a calm-down space has allowed my students to self-control​ their feelings of love, hate, fear, anger, etc.​ This has been a wonderful tool to help all students self-regulate. Thanks again for such a positive impact on my students. You rock!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis

• Conquering Programming With Indi Bots

  Funded May 1, 2023

  Thank you so much for sponsoring "Conquering Programming with Indi Bots." Students are eager to learn the fundamentals of coding and the Sphero Indi Bots have allowed students to pursue various ideas and skills. The children are using problem-solving skills to program the bots in various ways. Students use them to map out story concepts, practice fact fluency, map skills, and incorporate new STEAM in the classroom in various ways.

  You have made it possible to create a young classroom and thinkers that thrive on hands-on learning. Thanks again for believing in me and my students. You rock!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis

• Back to School Classroom Fun

  Funded Aug 18, 2022

  Thank you so much for all the wonderful classroom items. The storage bins and rolling cart have come in handy so many times. They help keep me organized and on task each day. My class loves building with Legos. They can't wait to create with them at stations. My students love earning incentives. Each day I pay students pennies for good behavior, helping a friend, being a good citizen, and completing their work. Students attend our class bank and then go shopping in our class store. Desk pets, key chains, and small trinkets have really motivated my students to earn and do their best. The class set of bags has also come in handy as students take their computers to other classes. Thank you for providing all these wonderful resources to me and my students. I can't thank you enough!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In at 7519 Mountain Grove Drive.

• Back to School Science and Technology Learning Lab

  Funded Aug 18, 2022

  Thank you so much for the back-to-school science materials. My class absolutely loves the doodle boards. We use them for everything. We practice math facts, vocabulary words, spelling words, science quick talks, math talks, and reading questioning. These are quick and easy for students to grab and they love using them. They make partner talks and group work so much fun. It also is a great way for me to do a quick check throughout lessons. I ask a question and students quickly hold up the answer. I love them! Our class document camera is also a lifeline during our daily work. I can easily display student work under the camera and provide assistance when needed in demonstrating activities and experiments. It is also a great tool for a substitute that may not know how to use our classroom active panel technology. Thank you so much for believing in me and my students. You guys rock!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In at 7519 Mountain Grove Drive.

• Clean, Organized, and Ready to Learn

  Funded May 3, 2022

  Thank you so much for donating to our class project Clean, Organized, and Ready to Learn. In first grade, I try to create a classroom of responsible young citizens. Organizing a library with different ability levels is a key factor in making this happen. The storage cube system has been a lifesaver for students. They know exactly which bin is theirs and know how to find books on their level. The class set of sweepers has also been very beneficial. Students are eager to keep our classroom neat and tidy. They will often race to the sweepers to see who gets to clean up first. lol. Thank you for helping my project become a reality. You guys rock!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 2 other donors.

• Let's Glow and Grow in 1st Grade

  Funded Nov 30, 2021

  Thank you so much for donating to our "Let's Glow and Grow in 1st Grade" project. The children were so excited when they found out our project got funded. I did not let students know about our first glow party and their little faces lit up as they entered the dark classroom with glowing lights. They were so excited to participate in this activity. This project will be used every year various times throughout the year to get students excited about learning. Thanks again for your help and support. Your contribution made my idea a reality and words can not express my appreciation. You rock!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.

• Reading with a Pet

  Funded Sep 24, 2021

  Thank you so much for believing in me and my students. Many students were virtual last year and handwriting has been very challenging this school year. The pencil grips have been an amazing tool to correct pencil holding skills with my students.

  The vast array of books has been amazing to motivate everyone in the class. The children are eager to read and genuinely love earning things for his/her desk pet. These small treasures have gotten my students excited about reading. The kids love coming to shop for food and accessories for his/her desk pets every Friday at our class store called "Paw-mart." Students earn money during the week for reading and good behavior. On Friday, students come to "Paw-mart" to shop. I have never seen my students more excited. I cannot thank you enough for making this idea a reality. I cannot wait to continue this project in the future. Thanks again for your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis

• Back to School Portfolios, Math Tools, and Sensory Fidgits

  Funded Jul 5, 2021

  Thank you so much for the picture printer, storage system, and math manipulatives. Students love seeing pictures of themselves around the classroom and on their supplies. I never knew the kids would get so excited over pictures of themselves around the room. Instead of word cards, I have students' pictures on our class station rotation and the kids love it! The storage containers have been wonderful to keep students' things and help them stay organized.

  Often times math can be challenging, but the decks of cards, dice poppers, and ten frame stamps have been wonderful in helping my first-grade friends understand new concepts. Thank you kindly for helping me begin the school year with so much support. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. McAmis