Past projects 5
Snacks, Support, and Solace
Funded Sep 2, 2024I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for the snacks and cleaning supplies you provided for my students. Your generosity has had a positive impact on their academics, especially for those from low-income families who may struggle to provide extra snacks for their children.
These snacks have truly made a difference, helping to increase their energy levels at the end of a long day. Often students struggle to stay awake during the morning periods or are very hungry towards the end of the day. Extra snacks in the classroom can allow the students to have confidence and motivation to complete their work and engage in meaningful activities. Your support means so much to us, and it is greatly appreciated.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Scheer
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 5 other donors.One, Two, Three, ABC, EQUITY!
Funded Sep 29, 2022I am so thankful that my students were given the opportinty to have the same school supplies as all the other children. Since the pandemic, this school year seems to show the economic disparieties between social groups the most. With inflation and the prices of rent increasing many students and families have to choose between groceries and school supplies.
Also, recently my school has had an infux in migrant students entering school with no school supplies at all. I am so thankful that I have extra paper, binders, pens and pencils to give these students who literally have nothing. My favorite moment was setting up a binder for a student who just entered the country and seeing their face that they were going to have an educaiton which is equitable to all students regardless of where they are from.
Moving forward, my students learn to respect their belongings and supplies because they were a gift and I am teaching them to cherish gifts which will enhance their learning and contribute to their academic success.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Scheer
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.Food, Supplies, and Equity for ALL!
Funded Aug 2, 2022I never realized the impact that food and snacks can have on my students until this year. Over the last few months the cafeteria in my school has been running out of food because there are so many starving students. Having the snack in my classroom has provided an outlet for students where they feel safe to come and grab a snack before class or after lunch. My students know that my classroom is a safe place and they do not feel ashamed to come and ask for a snack.
I am proud to say that I can offer emotional support to my students through food and learning. Often the cafeteria does not offer snacks and food that appeal to the diverse students in my community so simple snacks in my classroom can support a hungry belly until they leave these four walls and go home.
In addition, having extra snacks and supplies for the students has helped me create a better relationship with the children. I am building a more social emotional relationship with the students as opposed to a content teacher only. My students are still suprised everyday that they are able to have snacks in school that are not from the cafeteria. They were so excited and continue to apprecitate the genorosity of the donors.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Scheer
One Tablet can Engage Many Minds
Funded Sep 24, 2021I am beyond grateful for the Microsoft Surface that I was able to receive through Donors Choose. During class I am able to work in a small group with students and show color images better then before. Students are able to see details that they would not have noticed and can analyze images as a group and discuss content with more certainty. Working in a small group gives students the confidence to speak freely and let their voices be heard. Students are also are more likely to take initiative and use the tablet to show other students details in an image that they might not have seen previously.
My new dual language class has been so excited to use this tablet to translate documents and research definitions, images and synonyms for new vocabulary words. This tablet has changed the classroom environment because the students are more comfortable knowing they have a digital resource available that offers quick solutions to their needs.
Another exciting aspect of having a tablet available to the students is the opportunity for them to view their grades and missing work online. Students no longer have to ask me what their grade is or if they are missing work. They are able to see their grades in real time, complete Google Classroom work or make up missing assignments during class or their lunch period. Some students do not have quiet time at home to focus on school. This tablet has given students a chance to catch up on their work and not worry about going home and getting distracted by their siblings.
Once again I am amazed at the generosity of the donors. Thank you again! You have impacted the students and they are forever grateful.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Scheer
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.It's School Supply Time!
Funded Oct 24, 2019I can't thank you enough for your generous donations. My students were so excited to have brand new schools supplies and are eager to use them each day. These school supplies helped build the confidence of some students who couldn't afford a binder or an expensive planner. The parents were also so appreciative and relieved that their hard earned money could be used elsewhere and their child would still have the supplies needed to do well in school. I remind the student everyday that generous and thoughtful people have supplied these items for them. Maybe one day my students can pay it forward and donate to another child like them who has the will to learn and succeed.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Scheer
This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 9 other donors.