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Mrs. Cortes' Classroom

  • Garfield Elementary School
  • Toppenish, WA
  • Nearly all 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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  • Clorox Clean!

    Funded Sep 6, 2023

    Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. The supplies kept our cleaning cabinet stocked all year. The Clorox wipes and sanitizing spray were essential in keeping our desks tops and counters clean throughout the day. There was plenty of supplies that I was able to create a small sanitizing station that made it easy access for all students whenever needed.

    Thank you for helping our classroom be a save place to learn. I could not do what I do for my students without your help and support. We appreciate you”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by Dial® and 4 other donors.
  • Comfy Classroom Couch!

    Funded Sep 6, 2023

    Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom I am so excited for my 4th graders to receive their Amazon package. A brand new mini couch to create a new comfy space for our classroom is going to be the perfect addition to our class. I could not create this space without you. Thank you for all you do for my students. I appreciate you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 7 other donors.
  • Beanies and Gloves to Keep Our Head and Hands Warmer

    Funded Nov 29, 2022

    Thank you so much for being our classroom hero this past winter and providing my classroom with beanies and gloves. I was able to make Christmas goodie bags and provide each student with their very own set of gloves and a matching beanie. Students were able to stay warm this past winter during the cold months and were able to play outside and run around at recess while being warm which was a key essential to students' learning. Thank you for being a big part of my student's success this school year. I could not do it all without your help and support.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 3 other donors.
  • Dribble That Basketball!

    Funded Mar 20, 2023

    Thank you for your generous donation for some of my students to receive new basketballs. The funding of this project will provide each girl the opportunity to fully participate in practice and learn new basketball skills while continuing to enhance their game. The girls received 10 new basketballs that are the proper size for their age group. These basketballs will help build their ball strength, learn new skills, and boost their confidence on the court.

    Thank you for being a part of this new transition and making this next basketball season a success.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 8 other donors.
  • O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!

    Funded Nov 29, 2022

    I can not explain the excitement in the room when we received our Christmas trees. We opened them and set them up as we listened to Christmas music. It was so exciting, to make our very own Christmas ornaments and hang them on the tree as well. I wish you could see all the smiles on the kids' faces it was a bit emotional, to be honest. Thank you so much for making this experience possible, for a few of my students this is their only tree and they took pride in decorating it and making our classroom look festive.

    Thank you again.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and one other donor.
  • H2o Is the Way to Go!

    Funded Nov 29, 2022

    I am so excited to give the students their new water bottles with their Wildcat logo. I have added them to the Christmas gifts I have put together for each student. These water bottles will help decrease classroom disruption as students ask often to go into the hallway for a drink of water.

    The new water bottles will be kept at students' desks so that they have access whenever they need to get to them. Students will get hot cocoa tomorrow and will open their Christmas baggies as we are getting ready to go on holiday break. Thank you so much for making this classroom Christmas experience possible.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 3 other donors.
  • Basic Restock! Just a Few Basic Classroom Supplies.

    Funded Oct 26, 2022

    Thank you so much for donating to our classroom and restocking our supply closet. We have already put the Ticonderoga pencils to use as we were previously very low on the supply of pencils. This project also provided snacks that students have access to daily to get them through the day, either first thing in the morning if they have forgotten breakfast or when they haven't gotten enough to eat at lunch. '

    Students do not know about the smencils yet as they will be part of their holiday gift package but I know they will be so excited about them when that time comes.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and one other donor.
  • Give Me A Break, a Quick Snack Break!

    Funded Aug 9, 2022

    I can not thank you enough for your contribution to our classroom in providing snacks. Snacks go so quickly when it is for 30+ students but we make it work. The snacks have helped tremendously especially on days when students don't enjoy that day's school lunch or on days when they are a little extra hungry because they forgot to have breakfast. These light snacks are just enough to get students back into work mode and help hold them over till the end of the day when they can go home to eat dinner.

    I truly believe that if students are hungry they can't sit and learn by providing our class with snack you are contributing to my student's learning. Thank you for believing in us all.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 6 other donors.
  • It's a Good Day to Be a Wildcat!

    Funded Aug 10, 2022

    The students were so excited to see the setup of our reading area with the comfortable bean bags you provided for our classroom. These new materials provide a quite comfortable space for reading to self and have been very encouraging for students to pick up a book and dive into reading.

    The jolly ranchers, colored pens, smencils and birthday bracelets are put together in a small package for student birthday gifts. Students are so excited to receive their birthday gifts and light up with a big smile when they open up their small goodie bag.

    Thank you again for your kindness and generosity to my students we appreciate you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 3 other donors.
  • Doodle Boards for Math

    Funded Sep 21, 2022

    Our Doodle boards have been a big success in our learning within the classroom and in small groups. It has cut down the time it takes for us to get supplies out and ready for learning and has helped eliminate the distraction we often had with dry-erase markers not working.

    These doodle boards have even encouraged several students to work harder and be more focused during math intervention time. Students enjoy the different color schemes that are provided with the use of the doodle boards.

    Thank you again.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Cortes

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 5 other donors.
Our school is located in the small rural town of Toppenish, WA. on the Yakama Nation Native American Reservation. More than 95% of our students are considered low income and receive free and reduced lunch. We have a multi-cultural diverse school where most of the students are English Language Learners and have families who work in the agriculture industry. My hope and dream is to provide a safe, inviting, and comfortable learning space, allowing all students can learn to their best ability.

About my class

Our school is located in the small rural town of Toppenish, WA. on the Yakama Nation Native American Reservation. More than 95% of our students are considered low income and receive free and reduced lunch. We have a multi-cultural diverse school where most of the students are English Language Learners and have families who work in the agriculture industry. My hope and dream is to provide a safe, inviting, and comfortable learning space, allowing all students can learn to their best ability.

About my class

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