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Ms. Bernardino's Classroom

  • PS 212
  • Jackson Hts., NY
  • More than 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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  • Print for Success

    Funded Sep 29, 2024

    Thank you soo much for the gift of a color printer. We are truly grateful for your generosity and thoughtfulness in assisting our classroom. The students and I love our color printer. We have used it to create holiday cards for our families (which were a huge success). We also used it to print our photos to be trapped in a snow glode. The students loved seeing themselves in snow. Additionally we use it to print color hundreds charts to aid the students in math. The colors truly helped them count by tens to see the patterns of numbers. We are excited to use the scanner to help us see our work. This is truly a gift for our class. Color truly helps students who live in world full of color. We appreciate all your support for out young minds.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bernardino

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.
  • Diverse Books that Mirror Us

    Funded Nov 29, 2022

    Thank you so much for supporting my students love for reading diverse books. They students were soo excited to see all the new books. They do not stay in the library long before another students reads them. The students really love reading books about characters that are like them and learning about new cultures. Words cannot express the smiles on their face. Thank you again for supporting a young love for reading. Hopefully this will inspire the students in my class to continue to read for the rest of their lives. Series books helps students to open a world of reading.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bernardino

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 7 other donors.
  • Extra! Extra! Print Is Powerful

    Funded Oct 9, 2022

    Thank you so much for donating to the classroom. The children are so excited to see the boxes of supplies arrive at the classroom. They were so happy to be able to print once again with your help. We were able to complete class projects like self portraits based on books, place value activities, and trapped in a snow globe. We are also now able to print reading charts so the children have a tool box when they read tricky words.

    We are in the process of making a collaborative poster to celebrate Kindness day that will be placed in the hallways for all students to see. I am now able to print decodable worksheets and books for students to take home and practice building there reading skills. I am also able to print math games like addition and subtraction dominos to aid students in learning their math facts. The lamination sheets help to preserve the games to be used with future classes.

    The power of print and paper can never be replaced. Students need to feel and write in order to enhance their learning. With these supplies we are allowing students to grow their minds and embrace learning.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bernardino

  • We Have a Need to Read

    Funded Sep 29, 2022

    Words cannot express how thankful my class is to have new books in our room. The students cheered whenever they saw boxes arrived at out school/ classroom. Opening the boxes the students eyes grew wide with excitement to read new books. In our reading units they are discussing various reading strategies to read difficult words. They are using these books to practice these skills. Since the books come in multiple copies we are able to partner read. Students are learning how to reread parts of books and a partners are helping to encourage each other to try new strategies.

    In our room student book baggies are filled with new and exciting book titles. Each week students are loving going book shopping because each week they are able to read new books. Books they would not have had access to without you. They are reading more and more. This is helping each student move up in their reading skills and encourages them to try reading new books series.

    The smiles on their faces are priceless. They are telling each other to read the books they just read. You cannot put a price on the love and joy of reading. Reading is a lifelong skill they are learning about at a young age.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bernardino

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 3 other donors.
  • Struggling Readers Want to Shine Bright Like Diamonds!

    Funded Sep 20, 2014

    Thank you all once again for all of your generosity. When the box of books came the students could not wait to begin to read them. Their eyes lit up. It was an amazing experience. They all wanted to read Junie B. Jones and Amelia Bedevil. My girls were excited to begin to read Andrew Clements. The new magnetized dry erase board is wonderful. When it arrived it was no problem to put together but it was difficult to erase. The directions did not show there was a plastic film around the whole board. After some use we discovered there was a plastic film and once removed it worked wonders. The kids learned the importance of reading directions. It is wonderful to be able to write on a clean board with a variety of colors so they can better understand math. It is very helpful having a second board in the room. Thank you for all of your support words cannot begin to describe how these materials will benefit my students. We are creating life long readers!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bernardino

  • A Special Love for Reading

    Funded Feb 5, 2014

    Thank you all once again for all your generosity. The students are so excited to begin reading all the graphic novels. Each student has read at least one of them so far. The basket is filled with amazing non-fiction texts. After reading each they are asking questions and filling their book bags with more and more books. The struggling readers in my class are enthusiastic to read Geronimo Stilton and Katie. They are constantly recommending them to each other. Through your support you have help to create a love of reading and exposed children to even more authors and series. They enjoy reading a joy that makes this projects special. Thank you once again for all of your support :)”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Bernardino

I teach an amazing group of Special Education Self Contained Students. They come to school eager and excited to learn. Each of my students are struggling readers who are at levels at least a year and a half behind grade level. They have a difficult time decoding words. As a result they can become discouraged, frustrated, nervous, and anxious which can lead to meltdowns. These students have been together for many years which has helped us become a family. Daily they encourage, help and support each other. As a teacher it is my job ensure they are cared for, listened to, motivated, encouraged, empowered, safe, respected and happy. They are taught to believe in themselves and accomplish anything they put their minds to. My classroom is a place where they feel safe to ask questions and ask for help when they struggle. I am there to support them and create a love for learning.The kids know "Just because something is HARD doesn't mean you shouldn't TRY; you should TRY HARDER.

About my class

I teach an amazing group of Special Education Self Contained Students. They come to school eager and excited to learn. Each of my students are struggling readers who are at levels at least a year and a half behind grade level. They have a difficult time decoding words. As a result they can become discouraged, frustrated, nervous, and anxious which can lead to meltdowns. These students have been together for many years which has helped us become a family. Daily they encourage, help and support each other. As a teacher it is my job ensure they are cared for, listened to, motivated, encouraged, empowered, safe, respected and happy. They are taught to believe in themselves and accomplish anything they put their minds to. My classroom is a place where they feel safe to ask questions and ask for help when they struggle. I am there to support them and create a love for learning.The kids know "Just because something is HARD doesn't mean you shouldn't TRY; you should TRY HARDER.

About my class

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