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Organizing for a New Year
Funded Jul 8, 2015I would like to thank you for your generous donations to fund my Donor's Choose project. I could not believe how quickly it was funded and sent to my classroom! I am very grateful for your help in buying supplies for my classroom.
When my students found out the project was funded, they cheered! They were shocked to learn that people they had never met wanted them to succeed and would donate money so they could get the most out of their education. We're going into our sixth week of school and the supplies have already made a difference. Each student has two binders – one for math and one for science. They have already learned how to use the dividers to organize their notes and work by topic – a great study skill! They keep their pencil cases in the classroom and store the supplies they use every day and other important items (like reward coupons!) so they are always ready for class. The extra clipboards give them the freedom to work away from their seat, which is both rewarding and relaxing (and often times, they are more focused). These items are used each and every day by all 46 of my 5th graders.
The donations have affected my teaching and my kids' learning in many positive ways. I am able to stay organized because my students are learning to organize themselves. My classroom runs efficiently because students know where to find what they need. They can look up their notes by topic, which is very helpful when they are working independently or I am not available to assist them. Because they are learning this level of organization, they are becoming more independent. This allows me to have the time and space to meet with students in small, individualized groups to meet all the needs of my diverse group of learners.
We have five learner expectations at our school. They focus on building well rounded, social-justice minded students who want to change their communities. One of our learner expectations is Empathetic Citizen. Students learn what it means to have empathy and to be empathetic. We show, teach, and build opportunities for them to reach out into the community and give back. By receiving these donations, they are able to see that there are people in their communities (near and far) who practice what we preach and give back.
Again, I cannot thank you enough for your kind donations.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halleck
Enough for Everyone
Funded Sep 10, 2013THROUGH"YOU'I would like to thank you for your generous donations to fund my Donor's Choose project. I could not believe how quickly it was funded and sent to my classroom! I am very grateful for your help in buying supplies for my classroom.
When my students found out the project was funded, they cheered! They were shocked to learn that people they had never met wanted them to succeed and would donate money so they could get the most out of their education. Their favorite things are the white boards and markers. They love to use the white boards to respond to my questions, work out problems, and practice their skills. They are very careful with the new markers. They always make sure all the markers are accounted for, organized, and being used properly. The math fact cards have been a great addition to our center games. They are a great motivator in getting the kids to practice those multiplication facts! The paper sorter turned individual kids' have helped keep them, and me, organized.
The donations have affected my teaching and my kidsâ learning in many positive ways. I love using the white boards to assess their understanding on various levels. I use them daily during small group instruction as my students learn how to multiply and divide. They are great for long division practice! I also use them for whole group games and daily instruction. I can easily see what each kid understands by looking at his or her white board responses. Plus, I save a lot of money on paper! The multiplication and division cards have provided a great addition to out Math Games center and our "ÂWhat to do When You're Through" choice board. My fifth graders have mastered all their facts and most of my fourth graders will have mastered them well before end of the year. Finally, the new cubbies have allowed all of us to get organized. I am able to assign individual skill practice to students by putting a certain activity or assignment in their cubbies. Students keep unfinished work and on-going projects in their cubbies for easy access.
We have five learner expectations at our school. They focus on building well rounded, social-justice minded students who want to change their communities. One of our learner expectations is Empathetic Citizen. Students learn what it means to have empathy and to be empathetic. We show, teach, and build opportunities for them to reach out into the community and give back. By receiving these donations, they are able to see that there are people in their communities (near and far) who practice what we preach and give back.
Again, the kids in Room 223 and I cannot thank you enough for your kind donations.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Halleck
This classroom project was brought to life by Kia Motors America and 13 other donors.