Past projects 26
Communication Station
Funded Oct 5, 2019The organization is unreal! I am able to be super efficient and organized in distributing important notices out to my students and their families. I am also able to use the communication station to pass out homework packets, review sheets, and feedback to kids. Thank you so much for your donation. In addition, the communication station has really made transitions super seamless. Students know where their things are. The communication station center has helped make sure kids don't misplace important work and permission slips that are time sensitive. Thank you again.
From the bottom of our 2nd grade hearts, we love you.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
September Supplies
Funded Aug 13, 2019Thank you so much for your generosity! September supplies are an essential part of starting the year off on the right foot! My students will now have strong and sturdy book baggies to store their books in! We appreciate you! I can’t wait to share the wonderful news to my incoming second graders!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.Booming Bulletin Boards
Funded Sep 6, 2018Walking down the hall feels different now! Our walls are beautifully lined with student work. Students feel so proud to show off what they've created. As we walk to lunch, and other classes you can hear the chitter chatter and see smiling faces. It has also given students the chance to talk to parents and friends, explaining the process of how they completed the task.
Celebrating student effort is essential in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Thank you for your help in making it easier for that to happen. We thank you for your dedication to our kids.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
This classroom project was brought to life by Neukom Family Foundation and 3 other donors.Organization Counts!
Funded Mar 27, 2018Organization really makes a classroom easier to navigate. When students are given the opportunity to be independent, it activates engagement and increases the rate of learning. When we opened up the boxes, our students were so excited! You could hear the cheering and clapping from down the hall! The clear bins allow for students to sort important classroom materials and access them when needed. The students in our classroom also are able to move the bins easily and stack them in our closet. Teachers are also able to store reading and writing materials by unit. Thank you so much for your help in making our systems child friendly!
YOU ROCK!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple and one other donor.Stayin' Sharp in the New Year!
Funded Sep 6, 2018PENCILS EVERYWHERE! Thank you for making writing workshop a time of writing long and strong! We never have to worry about dull pencils now! When students have the materials they need and deserve- learning stays the focus. Thank you for providing our students with pencil sharpeners. Students are able to sharpen their own pencils as needed. Thanks to you, we are stayin' sharp in 2019! We don't need to panic about over heating the sharpener motor due to the fact that we have multiple sharpeners out in the classroom for easy access.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
This classroom project was brought to life by Neukom Family Foundation and 3 other donors.Learning Super Stars!
Funded Sep 10, 2017We are so thankful for your donation to our classroom! Our learning environment has really changed thanks to you!
When we opened the packages you could hear the roar down the hall! Our students are so happy to sit on soft, colorful rugs! They are clean and make the room look and feel more like home!
We are using the rugs for small group instruction and for when we split up differentiated groups. It makes life so much easier for the kids because they have a clear designated area to go to for instruction. The floor was cold and often uncomfortable, but because of you- it feels more cozy!
Thank you so much for all you have done for us!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
Drummer Boy!
Funded Mar 20, 2017Opening the boxes, setting up the drum set, and seeing the smiles on their faces was priceless. We thank you so much for all that you have done to help provide the instruments needed for our school chorus.
The hearts of many students have been touched by discovering and experiencing the powerful affect of music. Our concert was a huge success and it will forever be remembered by students and staff. Having the resources to practice with a drum set can never be replaced with a drum pad. The feeling of having a drum set to assemble, learn about tuning, and making beats have made students anxious for practices on Tuesday and Friday every week! Students jump for joy when they see that it's time for drumming practice!
Thank you from the bottom of our 2nd grade hearts! We love you!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
Organization is the Key to Success!
Funded Apr 13, 2017Organized students make for happy students! We are currently using our bins to organize classroom materials across all subjects! The tray bins have allowed for smoother transitions between subjects. Table captains know exactly where to find materials, and can clean up in the blink of an eye! We've managed to color code all of our subjects and create areas that are engaging and functional.
When we opened up our packages, we were amazed at all the supplies we would now be able to sort! The bins are colorful, large and sturdy! The children were cheering from all the joy and excitement! We are so thankful to know that we have such caring people in our lives.
Thank you so much for your generosity! We appreciate it!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
This classroom project was brought to life by Aspect Ventures and 8 other donors.O Projector Wherefore Art Thou?
Funded Oct 17, 2016Technology is a integral part of our day, often making lessons more interactive. Our students learn in many ways, and using our projector makes displaying SMART board app lessons possible. Our group discussions, and small group instruction is now greatly enhanced by the use of our projector.
The use of both visual and audio tools are an absolute necessity to engage students in learning. This projector is creating a much more exciting learning experience! We can watch videos, see diagrams, participate in activities and SEE the presentations made with PowerPoint! Our students appreciate being able to clearly see what is on the board, illustrations are crystal clear!
We also are using the projector everywhere we go, from the alcove to the auditorium! It is a versatile tool that makes our lives more organized and less stressful. Not having to worry about charting on paper, is a plus for teachers as well!
Thank you so much for donation! We love you!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi
iPads for 2nd Grade Independent Inquiry
Funded Oct 23, 2016My students come from various cultural backgrounds and speak many languages, creating a truly unique and diverse classroom. iPads in our learning community have really made a major difference in getting access to information online. Many of them lack access to technology in the home which motivates us to provide these tools for our students even more.
Having iPads in our classroom has benefited the students tremendously by giving them more hours of internet access. iPads allows them to use research-based software programs to improve their reading and math skills. We have also been able to give them the tools to complete research based projects using iPad apps!
Thank you for your donation. You have made learning all the more exciting and fun!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Crisafi