Past projects 27
Not Today Covid!
Funded Jul 27, 2020On behalf of our first-grade team at Farragut Primary School, thank you so much for contributing towards our project. The digital thermometers have been a great tool to have with us at all times. We are working hard to make sure we are keeping all kiddos and staff safe and the thermometers are allowing us to do just that. We feel geniunely blessed to have the support of the community during these uncertain times. The thermometers will be beneficial in years to come. Thanks again for helping us stay safe.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McAmis
Discovering Science With STEM Tubs
Funded May 13, 2019Thank you so much for the STEM tub manipulatives. My students are truly enjoying them. Hands-on learning experiences have made memorable opportunities for the children in my class. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your kindness. Students are working hard to finish their work so they can create different STEM projects. The STEM tubs have made learning more enjoyable for my students and they cannot wait to see what their next STEM challenge will be. Thank you for this opportunity to reach my students in a meaningful way!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McAmis
This classroom project was brought to life by Craig Newmark Philanthropies and 4 other donors.Math Fact Fluency
Funded Feb 28, 2019Thank you so much for helping me create a math fact fluency station. The children truly enjoy the station. They play fun interactive games using the Osmo and the iPad each week. The Osmo makes learning math facts fun and the kids cannot wait until it is their turn at that station. The students math fluency has improved tremendously all because of you. Students are developing strategies to help them know and understand basic math facts, which has proven very beneficial with higher level math skills. Thanks again for your help and support. You are truly a blessing to my classroom.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McAmis
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose.org Community and 2 other donors.Interactive Writing Station
Funded Dec 4, 2018Thank you so much for the materials for the interactive writing station. My students were so excited when our materials arrived. They truly love the computers, pencil sharpener, pencil grips, and journals. I have added pencil sharpener as a classroom job because they are so excited to use our new sharpener each day. The new computers have given students the ability to view and research many topics. They now love researching new things so they can write about them in their journals. The computers have also given students who normally would not be able to write a sentence the opportunity to do so with a talk to text app option. This has given all students the opportunity to feel successful and am I very grateful that opportunity. Thank you for your kindness and support. I greatly appreciate it.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McAmis
Cozy Corner
Funded Dec 4, 2018Thank you for your kindness and support. My students love the new cozy couch and balance ball seats! They genuinely enjoy going to the cozy corner learning station each day. Students also love having the opportunity to choose where they will sit. Students now have multiple choices of seating options to help them feel comfortable. This makes them available for learning all because of your contribution. This has given my students that struggle to sit in a traditional seat options that allow them to be successful. Thank you for your generosity. It has truly impacted my classroom in a great way!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McAmis
Flashlight Friday
Funded Oct 2, 2018Thank you so much for sponsoring my class and our Flashlight Friday project. Often times it can be challenging to get students excited about reading. Flashlight Friday has changed that. My students get extremely excited every Friday when we bring out our new books and flashlights. They look forward to this time all week and can't wait to choose one of the life skill books. Each week we focus on a life skill such as perseverance, manners, effort, etc. The new classroom books allow the kids to not only hear the skills from me, but see them in action. They refer to the books often when talking to their peers. Thank you for this educational opportunity in my classroom. It has genuinely impacted the whole class. Words cannot express how grateful I am for this opportunity. Thanks again!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McAmis
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In.Have a Seat
Funded Aug 23, 2018My students were so excited when our new classroom rug arrived. They could not wait to sit on it. Students have enjoyed working together at the carpet, having a comfortable space that fits the entire class to interact with one another, and enjoyed the cozy reading opportunity. The science ABC rug I chose has given students multiple enriching discussions about science and has allowed students to explore a vast array of new ideas. This has also been a wonderful teaching tool for our first grade space unit. I will be eternally grateful for the opportunity you have given my students. Thank you so much for taking the time to invest in me, my current students and my future students. This rug will not only impact my current classroom students , but also students to come.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McAmis
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.I Like to Move it, Move it!
Funded Oct 9, 2017Thank you so much for your help and support. With your donation, I was able to purchase four Kore wobble chairs and two Zenergy ball chairs. When the boxes arrived and I pulled the chairs out, the children all cheered. They were so excited! I was very excited too!
Children spend a lot of time in the classroom each day. Students need the ability to be able to move around. Because of your donation, they now have that option. Students are excited to choose different seating options. They are now more focused and engaged while doing their work. The children are also excited to come to small group reading because they get to use the Zenergy chairs. You have truly changed the dynamic of my classroom.
Words can not express how grateful I am for your generosity. I have wanted alternative seating for a few years, but did not have the funds to purchase it. I am very thankful to each and every person that donated. You have impacted so many lives and have helped to create a student-centered classroom. Thank you for making my dream a reality!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. McAmis
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 3 other donors.