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Mr. S.'s Classroom

  • Shady Spring Middle School
  • Shady Spring, WV
  • Half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • One Student At A Time

    Funded Nov 30, 2022

    Thank you for the donation to help with classroom supplies, teaching in a low-income area in WV were students face a difficult time affording to buy the basic school supplies needed for the classroom. The items that have been provided have already made an impact in the classroom fostering academic achievement. The supplies have helped make each of my students' day more productive because the supplies have been able to meet their school needs for daily classroom activities, learning objectives and building confidence

    The Classroom timer has been a huge success in the classroom, students enjoy a visual reminder of how much time they have to complete a set task, unto moving to the next activity. The Printer / Scanner has completely changed the classroom, I am now able to print copies instantly instead of having to go to the office when I am free.

    When I opened the box of colored pencils one student, was shocked and said "whoever sent these must know were running low on colorful colors" My students have enjoyed using the colored pencils to create projects on the unit we have been studying on

    Once again A huge THANK YOU, for your support and donations. The supplies will be used to foster educational growth in the classroom. Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. S.

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and one other donor.
  • S.O.S - Send Over Supplies

    Funded Jun 8, 2022

    Huge Thank you for the classroom donations and supplies. My students are enjoying using the supplies and love the countdown clock. The countdown large display clock has been a very beneficial tool to remind students how much time they have until we move on to the next activity, some students are using it as a reminder not to waste the classroom time. When we received the materials, my classroom was curious what was in the box, I had them open it up and then allowed them to provide ideas on the best ways we can utilize the materials, their ideas allowed to have ownership of how the classroom can play out the rest of the year. Once again THANK YOU , THANK YOU , THANK YOU”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. S.

    This classroom project was brought to life by Suddenlink and one other donor.
  • Preparing for the Tomorrow's Leaders

    Funded Oct 22, 2020

    Thank you for the donation, the supplies were needed to help the classroom foster a clean, positive leaning environment that encourages students to thrive and achieve to the best of their ability. My students will be able to complete various projects with the supplies.

    When the box's showed up at my door my students, immediately asking what was in it. I took my time and opened the box in front of them and took out all the supplies. Once everything was out of the box, I told them this is for all you. They were so glad to see classroom supplies, that they will be able to use this year. As an additional bonus the cleaning supplies will be helpful during this covid-19 hybrid classroom, One student was shocked at the huge box of paper towels saying "covid cleaner to the rescue"

    I informed my students that not only do I believe in them but also others believe in them and want them to achieve to their full potential. Most student were eager to be able to have materials that can be used and not having to purchase materials or borrow from a friend.

    With students eager to learn they already want to show off their skills and are proud when their work gets displayed on the "Wall of Success" Students are currently working on a country profile project and sharing information with classmates. I have even caught my students discussing the material not only in class but also on their own time, because they are proud of their work.

    Once again -- Thanks!”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. S.

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Donor and one other donor.
  • Preparing Tomorrows Leaders

    Funded Aug 21, 2019

    Thank you for the donation, the supplies were needed to help the classroom foster a positive leaning environment that encourages students to thrive and achieve to the best of their ability. My students will be able to complete various projects with the supplies.

    When the box showed up at my door my students had curiosity, immediately asking what was in it. I took my time and opened the box in front of them and took out all the supplies. Once everything was out of the box I told them this is for all you. They were so glad to see classroom supplies, we had a brainstorm session on how we could use all the materials this school year. The ideas ranged from homework, class projects, posters, displaying information, and study help.

    I informed my students that not only do I believe in them but also others believe in them and want them to achieve to their full potential. One student smiled and said, "if they already believe in me and I never met them then I better believe in myself."

    With students eager to learn they already want to show off their skills and are proud when their work gets displayed on the "Wall of Success" I have even caught my students discussing the material not only in class but also on their own time, because they are proud of their work. Our First project was a 9/11 Anniversary Tribute, thanks to the donations students were engaged in retrieving facts and drawings of the events.

    Once again -- Thanks !”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. S.

    This classroom project was brought to life by Walmart.
  • Help Tomorrow’s Leaders

    Funded May 13, 2019

    Thank you for the donations that provided the resources, my students have been more engaged and love the hands-on activities. Some students are going beyond the required work and wanting to show off the work they have produced. With school in its final few weeks students have gotten a second wind and still want to learn new concepts and look forward to the projects that go along with it.

    With students eager they want to show off their skills and are proud when their work gets displayed on the "Wall of Success" Some students have even discussed with me new idea for projects they would like to try or given the chance redo from this year. I have even caught my students discussing the material not only in class but also on their own time.

    When I showed them the new materials I had one student say, " Somebody must think I'm Awesome " With new materials in hand and a positive attitude I have seen grades improve and more importantly their self-esteem.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. S.

    This classroom project was brought to life by Craig Newmark Philanthropies and one other donor.
  • Donate Today and Help a Student Have a Better Tomorrow

    Funded Jan 25, 2018

    Thank you for the donation , The supplies were needed to help the classroom foster a positive leaning environment that encourages students to thrive and achieve to the best of their ability. My Students have been able to complete various projects with the supplies.

    When the box ( huge box) showed up at my door my students asked what was in it, I opened the box in front of them and took out all the supplies. Once everything was out of the box I told them this is for all you. I informed my students that not only do I believe in them but also others from all over believe in them and that they can go great things. One student smiled and said "if they believe in me and I never met them then I better believe in myself then."

    One project my students loved doing was "Greek book" The used a template I provided for them and created a facebook profile for the greek gods . They thought the gods living in todays world was a great way to connect to the ancient world . Another project my students worked on was creating a country of their on ,( with laws , map, government etc) they loved working and debating what mouthy they should build. These project would not been possible with you the support from the donors .”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. S.

    This classroom project was brought to life by The First Million Fund and 3 other donors.
  • Classroom Supplies for Geography

    Funded Mar 29, 2016

    Thank you for the resources, my students have been more engaged and love the hands on activities. Some students are going beyond the required work and wanting to show off the work they have produced . Students are eager to learn new concepts and look forward to the projects that go along with it.

    Students are eager to show of their skills and and are proud when there work gets displayed on the "Wall of Success" Some students have even discussed with me new idea for projects they would to try. Students like to compare and discuss the material not only in class but also on their own time.

    When I showed them them the new materials I had one student say " I guess I have no excuse but to get an "A" now" With new materials in hand and a positive attitude I have seen grades improve and more importantly their self-esteem.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. S.

I teach in a low income area in WV where many students cannot afford to buy school supplies. These supplies will be given to students to use daily in my classroom. They will help make my students' daily school day better because I will be better able to meet their school needs for daily classroom activities.

About my class

I teach in a low income area in WV where many students cannot afford to buy school supplies. These supplies will be given to students to use daily in my classroom. They will help make my students' daily school day better because I will be better able to meet their school needs for daily classroom activities.

About my class

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