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Ms. Lorraine's Classroom

  • Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 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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  • Keeping Kids Healthier at School

    Funded Dec 31, 2011

    Thank you so much for your donation! My students are very appreciative of you for the disinfectant wipes, sani-hand wipes (to sanitizer), the tissue and paper towels as well as the soap. We learned about germs and ways to not spread them.

    Children were able to disinfect their desks and chairs on a regular basis. Although, a few still got sick, I am sure it was not due to our classroom environment!

    Students learned that germs are spread by not covering their mouths when coughing or sneezing. They made sure to sanitize every time they sneezed or coughed in their hands. They also reminded their classmates if any of them forgot to do that.

    Because of your donation, my students were able to learn in a clean and sweet smelling environment. Thanks a million. ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

  • Pocket Dictionaries

    Funded Dec 30, 2009

    I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your donation.

    In this age of technology, basic skills like dictionary skills have fallen to the waste side. It is still important for children to learn how to use this reference tool. Especially, children that are english language learners. They need to be able to acquire word and learn their meanings.

    The sentences my students are now producing have improved 100%. They are also using the words in their daily vocabulary! Each child was able to take a dictionary home to work on homework assignments and share with their families. There were 5 left over for the classroom and students use them in small group work in reading and during writing workshop.

    Other teachers have been inspired to write proposals on the website because of your immediate response to our need. Thank you for giving, thank you for your generosity. ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

  • K-2 Writing Workshop Needs Paper!

    Funded Jul 21, 2008

    Thank you so much for your donation. The students, the administration and I are grateful for your generosity. Kindergarteners, first and second graders can now write to their hearts content having writing centers in their classrooms stocked with different kinds of lined paper.

    Eleven classes and about 200 children will benefit from this donation. We cannot thank you enough for you kindness”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

  • Help Us Spell!

    Funded Mar 20, 2008

    On behalf of the students and I, we thank you for your generous donation to our project. Children feel empowered when they do not have to ask their teacher how to spell something. I believe that being smart is not knowing everything, but knowing where to go to find the answers. Our students will be getting smarter because of these spelling dictionaries. They will take ownership to the words they list in their books and carry it with them to the next grade. It is people like you that help us do this great job. Thank you, thank you, thank you”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

  • THE PORTFOLIO CENTER

    Funded Mar 3, 2005

    Thank you, thank you, and thank you. I cannot say these words enough! Working in the Public Schools with very little resources is extra hard. Knowing that there are people like you, with giving heart, really makes a HUGE difference in the lives of the children. We are very happy and excited about our new portfolio center. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.

    Sincerely,

    Lorraine ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

  • The All Purpose Teacher's Organizer

    Funded Jan 21, 2005

    Thank you so much for the organizers. We are a small class with tables. My students have their math books in crates under the tables and notebooks in seat sacks that can only hold 3 books. This organizational tool will help us get more organized and worry less about the clutter! Thanks a million, my students and I appreciate you!

    Sincerely,

    Lorraine ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

  • Science Discovery Chest

    Funded Feb 2, 2004

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! As I stated in my proposal, this is the first year our school has a Science Program and I must say that if it weren't for DonorsChoose, I would have no resources! I can't wait to receive the Discovery Chest and compile the Thank You notes from the children. I appreciate your generosity”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

  • RESEARCH REFERENCE BOOKS FOR CLASSROOM LIBRARY

    Funded Dec 23, 2003

    Thank you so much for your donation. My students and I are excited about the books we are about to receive. As you read in my proposal, the school has not had a science program in many years. The small selections of books I have do not cover all the sciences and now students are coming to me for books for their research and science projects. I am so happy that now, thanks to you generosity, I am able to provide my students with the resources they need as they explore the sciences and expand their knowledge base. Thanks a million. We look forward to flipping through the pages of these incredible books.

    Sincerely,

    Lorraine ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

  • NO MICROSCOPES !!??

    Funded Dec 23, 2003

    I cannot believe it! There are no words that can express my gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I posted this proposal and in one day it was funded. As you read in my proposal, this is the first year my school has had a science program. And now, thanks to you we have real microscopes! My students and I thank you for the microscopes.

    Sincerely,

    Lorraine ”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Lorraine

I having been working with children for the past 26 years as a teacher, literacy coach and teacher mentor. Teaching is the best job in the world! I have an opportunity every single day to touch the future and inspire! Every child has what it takes to be amazing and my goal, as an educator, is simply to help them reach theirs! Unfortunately, it takes resources to supplement our work as educators and there is not enough funding in our school budgets to really give our children what they deserve. With the help of donors, we are somewhat able to level the playing field. Thanking you all in advance for your consideration! Ms. Winfrey

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I having been working with children for the past 26 years as a teacher, literacy coach and teacher mentor. Teaching is the best job in the world! I have an opportunity every single day to touch the future and inspire! Every child has what it takes to be amazing and my goal, as an educator, is simply to help them reach theirs! Unfortunately, it takes resources to supplement our work as educators and there is not enough funding in our school budgets to really give our children what they deserve. With the help of donors, we are somewhat able to level the playing field. Thanking you all in advance for your consideration! Ms. Winfrey

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