Past projects 18
School Is Cool!
Funded Apr 23, 2018Thank you much for your generous donations! It's hard to put into words how grateful I am for your donation to my project. It is super important to me to provide my students with the education they deserve in the setting in which they deserve it. These tower fans were truly able to keep our classroom cool during this extremely hot and humid summer. Students were able to focus on learning rather than how uncomfortable they were. This was all made possible by your generous donations! Thanks again.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ameri- Ortiz
This classroom project was brought to life by Salesforce.org and 5 other donors.2018: Let’s Spruce It Up
Funded Feb 5, 2018Our dreams continue to come true! Because of your kindness and generosity, Class 5-238's makeover was a huge success! The tabletop whiteboards, supply caddies, soft seats and comfy pillows gave our classroom just the new vibes we needed.
You have helped us create a classroom that is accessible to all students energy levels, seating preferences and fine and gross motor needs. Thank you so much for contributing to provide these classroom supplies that have been an awesome and much needed addition to our learning environment.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ameri- Ortiz
Color Sets the Tone
Funded Jan 21, 2018What a necessary addition to our technology center! We desperately needed toner, colored paper, staplers, and copy paper. Now we have enough supplies to last through this year and maybe even next year! Students are now able to publish and print their work. This addition to the classroom has given our students a sense of pride, accomplishment, and ownership of their work. Students love seeing their work look "professional" as it hangs up on the bulletin board.
Thank you again for enhancing our Technology Center!
You truly have made a difference in our classroom.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ameri- Ortiz
A- B- C; it’s easy as 1- 2- 3!
Funded Dec 21, 2017We love using the die cut machine and letters for cutting alpha letters for posters, bulletin boards, signs and classroom projects. It easily cuts through everything from card stock and felt to poster board. These die-cuts are useful for so many different activities.
This machine will has allowed us to make to words in a creative and concrete way. We have already began to use the letters and shapes across the curriculum to learn and challenge each other in a dynamic fast paced fun way. We will now be able to easily to integrate with math curriculum or ELA, from something as simple as a colorful and whimsical Word Wall to something more complex as students monthly projects and presentations.
Simply put, we love our die cut machine!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ameri- Ortiz
Let Us Stream in Color
Funded Mar 24, 2017The colored printer with toner was the perfect addition to our technology center! Students are now able to publish and print their work. This addition to the classroom has given our students a sense of pride, accomplishment, and ownership of their work. Students love seeing their work look "professional" as it hangs up on the bulletin board.
Students who may have not been eager to write before, are now excited and motivated to write so that they will have a chance to type up their projects. They glow as they show off their finished copy printed like a high school report!
Thank you again for enhancing our Technology Center! You truly have made a difference in our classroom.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ameri- Ortiz
Join Us at the "Cafe-Table"
Funded Dec 21, 2016Dear Donors,
I anxiously set up the cafe table and chairs late in the afternoon when the children had already left for the day. We had to rearrange the classroom in order for everything to fit perfectly. The next morning the students arrived and were speechless. They excitedly asked if they could sit there, almost afraid to use the new furniture. They absolutely love the table and chairs and can't wait to be called to learn the Café Table.
The cafe table has not only facilitated group work but it instantaneously motivated the students. Morning math, a program that lasts one hour and starts before school, has become the most popular time of day! We also use the table when we invite the students up for lunch as a reward- what a treat to have lunch at our Café Table!
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/let-us-stream-in-color/2496009/?rf=page-siteshare-2017-03-ifproject-teacher_3838743&challengeid=20833973
The kidney table and chairs was truly a dream come true! Thank you for your generous donations,”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ameri- Ortiz
Wishing for a Whiteboard
Funded Dec 18, 2016The whiteboard came in the nick of time as the lightbulb on our SmartBoard blew out and we were left with nothing to write on. Our students were so excited to see a professional whiteboard in our classroom. The whiteboard can be easily wheeled around the classroom which makes it perfect to use anytime or anywhere! We are using the whiteboard's magnetic back surface as a "Who, What, Where?" board that optimizes classroom teaching time by showing students what they need to be doing and where.
Our current project is a colored printer with toner. I am certain that with this brilliant addition to the classroom our students will feel a sense of pride, accomplishment, and ownership of their work; this color printer will definitely improve student motivation and academic success in class 5-226! Check it out:
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/let-us-stream-in-color/2496009/?rf=page-siteshare-2017-03-ifproject-teacher_3838743&challengeid=20833973
Thank you for granting our wish! We truly love our new whiteboard,”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ameri- Ortiz
Headphones Needed for Technology Center Enhancements
Funded Dec 19, 2016Our headphones arrived and immediately turned our technology center around! Students are now able to use computers and iPads at any time throughout the day. I'm sure you can imagine how thrilled the students are!
We are working on improving our math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) on XtraMath. Having headphones for each computer or iPad really helps when it comes to letting the students go on the app. The headphones also facilitate our incentives for good behavior and class participation; everyone wants Computer or iPad time!
Our current project is a colored printer with toner. I am certain that with this brilliant addition to the classroom our students will feel a sense of pride, accomplishment, and ownership of their work; this color printer will definitely improve student motivation and academic success in class 5-226! Check it out:
https://secure.donorschoose.org/project/let-us-stream-in-color/2496009/?rf=page-siteshare-2017-03-ifproject-teacher_3838743&challengeid=20833973
Thank you for enhancing our Technology Center! You truly made a difference in our classroom.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ameri- Ortiz