Past projects 7
S.N.A.C.K. Students Need a Chance at Knowledge
Funded Dec 28, 2021I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project, "Snack, students need a chance at knowledge." Thanks to your support, our students were able to engage in meaningful data analysis sessions while enjoying snacks and fostering open discussions with their teachers, instructional reading coaches, and other stakeholders.
Your contribution played a vital role in empowering our students to analyze their data and design effective plans for improvement. As a result of your generosity, our students left feeling encouraged and motivated to implement these plans. I am thrilled to share that, for the first time in history, we achieved a remarkable 20 percentage point increase in our literacy proficiency rate.
None of this would have been possible without your kindness and support. Your donation has made a lasting impact on our students' lives and has helped us achieve an unprecedented milestone in our educational journey. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making a difference.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Peabody
This classroom project was brought to life by Nickelodeon and 4 other donors.S.T.O.R.M. Staying Totally Organized and Really Motivated!
Funded Aug 24, 2021Thank you sometimes doesn’t seem adequate enough to express gratitude. Today, I am simply elated and overjoyed by your support and generosity. I am sure that my students will benefit from the materials that the project offers, but I’m certain that once they discover that donors thought that they were important enough to deliver these materials, they too will feel the feeling of gratitude I feel today. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Peabody
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 7 other donors.Incentives for Success!
Funded Oct 23, 2019Let me first start with saying thank you! I have been inspired by many great philanthropist and humanitarians. In this instance, your gift made me think of words that I cherish often, which were shared by the late Dr. Angelou. She stated, "When you learn, teach. When you get, give. I get to teach daily, and because of you I get to give! I am so overwhelmed by your generosity to my school's community and the community in which I serve.
I promised my students that I will ensure that ever time they show growth, I will give an incentive. I believe in celebrating the small moments. So, when my students took their latest test, and knocked it out of the park, guess what WE, yes WE did? We celebrated with cotton candy! I became the rock star teacher. :) I wear that badge with so much pride.
Finally, your donation also allowed for us to begin our mindfulness room. I wanted to provide my students with a space where they could take a break and just enjoy the moment. What better way to do that than with a PS4? My students are so pumped. Thank you so much! I'm forever grateful.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Peabody
This classroom project was brought to life by Verizon and one other donor."Cutting" to Creativity
Funded Oct 31, 2018Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You're gift has allowed my students to create things they never imagined. From cover of books to class shirts, together we have found our inner craftier. Initially, this was simply to create a cover of a book. Currently, students from all grade levels are begging for a "cutting " club. Thanks to you, I am able to expose
my students to endless possibilities. All I need is their imagination and our new machine, the creations are endless! Thank you for investing in my students. Thank you for believing in the gift of education. It is my hope that your seed will manifest into something spectacular. Thank you again!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Peabody
This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron Fuel Your School and one other donor.Budding Authors Surfacing
Funded Mar 1, 2019My students are currently creating a book to give to the grade level coming behind them. This book, is a snap shot of what to expect in 5th grade. My students are so excited because they are able to include interactive tools that my soon to be 5th graders will be able to use as challenges arise. How cool is that?
It has always been my goal to produce 21st century students that are able to compete globally. This tool that you have put in their hands has done just that! I cant begin to tell you how excited my students are to WRITE! Hearing their little voices collaborating to write the best book, is pure joy to my ears. It is because of you and I am forever grateful!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Peabody
This classroom project was brought to life by Verizon and 9 other donors.H.E.R.O (Having Everything Ready and Organized)
Funded Oct 23, 2017Having everything Ready and Organized was a project that focused on ensuring that materials were readily available and sustained organization in the classroom. The materials that were provided, established a library and mailboxes for all of my students. The library was an instant hit. This area featured the genre of the week and a few of my favorites or what we called "trending this week". Students were encouraged to read often. The library became a favorite spot during lunch and afterschool. How cool?
Having a personalized mailbox, helped me keep up with work that needed to be filed, made up, or give notes of encouragement. This too was a hit and my students looked forward to having mail.
As soon as the materials arrived for the project, my students were so excited to see their new library and mailboxes they begged to set the items up. Many of my students struggled with reading. The biggest contributor to that fact, is that English is their second language. My fifth graders came from a variety of homes that sometimes lacked structure. Knowing that I made commitment to ensure their classroom home would be organized and structured. They felt that and were incredibly excited about their materials.
Your commitment to education and specifically my class, allowed for more book to get in the hands of students who typically are not afforded that opportunity. Your donations provided an organized space that made their classroom inviting and engaging. Truly it takes a village. Thank you for be a villager to our community of learning.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Peabody
Digital Library
Funded Jul 24, 2017Thank you for your generosity! Because of your gift my students had access to books in an organized and efficient manner. Novels and chapter books are my students absolute favorite. This organizational tool inspired my students to read all the time. Eventually, I had to implement scheduled check-out times throughout the reading block. As ELL students, sometimes reading in English is a task. This simple not only made the room organized but it also made it pop! Isn't an inviting library a reader's dream? Because of you, this was made possible! From my students and I, we say a huge thank you!!!!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Peabody
This classroom project was brought to life by Sergey Brin Family Foundation and 10 other donors.