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Ms. Ojo's Classroom

  • PS 18 John G Whittier
  • Staten Island, 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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Past projects 11

  • Baby It's Cold Outside.

    Funded Oct 25, 2024

    My students greatly appreciated the warm hats, neck warmers, and gloves, as these items had an immediate positive impact on their comfort and well-being. Many students expressed how the accessories helped them stay warm and focused during outdoor activities, especially in colder weather. The thoughtful donation not only provided physical warmth but also contributed to their overall sense of care and support, creating a more positive and engaged learning environment. These items helped improve their participation in both class and extracurricular activities, fostering a greater sense of readiness and enthusiasm for the day.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

  • Learning By Doing: A Series of Direction-Following Activities II

    Funded May 31, 2024

    Thanks to your generous contributions, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant learning environment where students can truly engage in hands-on experiences. The new resources have allowed us to implement project-based learning activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking. For instance, the science kits have enabled students to conduct experiments that bring abstract concepts to life, fostering a deeper understanding of the material. Additionally, art supplies have inspired students to express their ideas visually, allowing for a richer exploration of themes across subjects.

    When the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was palpable. Their eyes lit up with curiosity as they unwrapped the supplies, and many immediately started brainstorming how they could use them in their projects. The collaborative spirit in the classroom has flourished as they share ideas and work together to create and experiment. This hands-on approach has not only enhanced their learning but also built a strong sense of community among them. Your support has made a profound impact, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunities you have provided for our students to learn by doing. Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

    This classroom project was brought to life by Amazon Business and 3 other donors.
  • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! Part III

    Funded Nov 17, 2023

    We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of this organization that helps educators/health professionals like myself provide for their students. It's the dedicated support of donors like you that keep our hearts grateful.

    We truly can't thank you enough for your generous donation to our students. Your support has allowed us to give the best gifts to the students in our school community who need them most. People like you truly make a difference in the world, and we're incredibly grateful!

    They look forward to their holiday season knowing they'll receive the perfect gift that warms their heart.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

    This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 12 other donors.
  • Learning By Doing: A Series of Direction-Following Activities

    Funded Jun 1, 2023

    We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of this organization that helps educators/health professionals like myself provide for their students. It's the dedicated support of donors like you that keep our hearts grateful.

    We truly can't thank you enough for your generous donation to our students. Your support has allowed us to continue providing low-cost resources to the students in our school community who need them most. People like you truly make a difference in the world, and we're incredibly grateful!

    They look forward to the end of the year projects and receiving the donations allowed for that to happen. They were able to learn by doing like little scientists. We are grateful to you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 3 other donors.
  • Shh! I Am Regulating Myself in the "Snoezelen Room."

    Funded Sep 29, 2022

    This project has made such an impact on the students we service and in the school community. We had representatives from the district see this room and many disciplines from other agencies and schools are impressed. Our students has greatly benefitted from the purpose the Snoezelen room serves and we are more than delighted to see that. This all happened because of you. Wonderful and generous donors that took the time to donate because they believed in the cause. We appreciate the generosity and hope that you know how much you've touched the children in our community.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation and 7 other donors.
  • Ms. Ojo, Can I Have a Snack?!

    Funded Jan 25, 2022

    With deep and sincere gratitude, I thank you. The impact of such a simple gesture of snacks have made such a great impact on the spirit and motivation of my students. They were very thankful and happy to receive their snacks. They performed better with most tasks knowing they'll be receiving a snack during or at the end of each session. I am so appreciative for your donations that have allowed this to happen. My students felt very special knowing that people who have not met them were willing to donate to give them something that makes them happy and satisfied. Stay blessed and favored.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

  • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!

    Funded Dec 5, 2021

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your generosity. I want to extend my gratitude again for your donations. Your donations not only made my students holiday season but also made mine as well. I was very touched by the instant response you gave. You gave hope when hope was lost during the Christmas season, you allowed my students to know there are people who care and understands them. They were so happy and excited to receive their gifts from "santa." Thank you for being the Santa in their life this past Christmas. For some, the gift that was purchased through your donation was all they received. So with that, I thank you abundantly. God Bless you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

    This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 10 other donors.
  • Help! I'm not a Handwriting Therapist!

    Funded Sep 7, 2021

    I want to extend my gratitude again for all your donations. The materials and supplies that you helped donate were essentials for my students that needed external guidance while writing and organizing their thoughts. As Occupational Therapists, we engaged the fine muscles of the hand, visual perceptual, and visual motor skills required to be successful in writing using various techniques and sometimes our students just need a little extra strategy to get them fired and going! You helped in making many of my student's goals obtainable by having these extra resources. They were so pleased and excited to have their highlighted/raised paper and pencil grips. I pray that you understand the impact you have just by donating. God Bless you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

    This classroom project was brought to life by Clorox and 3 other donors.
  • It’s Snack Time!

    Funded Mar 5, 2021

    I am so grateful for all your generous donations for my students. They were so happy to see bags of snacks that we had for them. The pandemic has been really tough for everyone. Our students suffered because of lack of social interaction and their little minds wondering about what is going on in the world. I am so pleased that we have wonderful people like you willing to donate. Some of my students were not in school at the time of distribution; but I made sure that each student who had permission to receive, all did! Some came to the school and were so happy to see that we did not forget about them. This was such an amazing feeling and I will forever be grateful to you all.

    Thank you and God bless each and everyone one of you always,”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

  • Hey! That’s my Box! “Remote Learning Box”

    Funded Sep 30, 2020

    Thank you for your generous donation to our Donor's Choose project.

    Because of your donations we were able to give each of our student individual boxes filled with items that'll help them while learning remotely. Our students as well as their parents were filled with gratitude.

    I can't thank you enough for all your kind words, donations, and shares. I pray that everything that is good in your lives will be better and multiply. I appreciate everyone one of you. Please be safe and stay blessed.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ojo

School can become challenging and frustrating in general; but to many students in a low socioeconomic community, it may be more difficult. Sensory pathways help students develop motor skills, eye-hand coordination, spatial awareness, and emotional regulation skills. By providing the students with a sensory pathway during therapy sessions, and as they transition throughout their day, it allows them not only to build on their academics but also their self-regulation and focusing skills needed for success. The sensory pathway can be utilized in many ways for our students such as transitioning throughout the building, providing a sensory/movement/brain break, or a change in environment. These breaks are known to rewire the brain which affects the outcome potential of each student.

About my class

School can become challenging and frustrating in general; but to many students in a low socioeconomic community, it may be more difficult. Sensory pathways help students develop motor skills, eye-hand coordination, spatial awareness, and emotional regulation skills. By providing the students with a sensory pathway during therapy sessions, and as they transition throughout their day, it allows them not only to build on their academics but also their self-regulation and focusing skills needed for success. The sensory pathway can be utilized in many ways for our students such as transitioning throughout the building, providing a sensory/movement/brain break, or a change in environment. These breaks are known to rewire the brain which affects the outcome potential of each student.

About my class

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