Past projects 5
Guided Reading for Growing Readers!
Funded Jul 15, 2023It is with great gratitude that I write you this letter for your generosity and willingness to give to this Guided Reading project. With your donations, our class got a full set of books to read in school and at home.
While important, the new trend towards phonics instruction means that my students were spending a lot of time with worksheets and online drills. They were so happy to get what they called "real books" that it has really motivated them to do well in their phonics work so they can read these books on their own.
I have three students who emigrated to New York and speak very little English. These three in particular have been thrilled to have simple books in which they can practice the words they have been learning. They have told me that they love reading the books to their families and teaching their parents English words.
I cannot thank you enough for helping not only this class, but my future classes to become lifelong readers!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Falco
Exploring Our Imaginations!
Funded Jul 26, 2021Our students are so lucky that you all were so generous and we were able to get the supplies. We have slowly introduced the supplies to the students and each time they get so excited!!! Since you all helped us get classroom supplies like the markers, we did not have to ask the parents to buy these things, which was a huge help to the parents, especially in the time of the pandemic. The crafts have come in so handy for their fine motor skills as well as their emotional well-being. When we have a student who is having a hard time or bad day we let them sit with the crafts and share their feelings through art. We are so grateful for your contributions!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Falco
Help Us Be Successful!
Funded Nov 23, 2020Thank you so much for our new learning materials! Our students lost so much time when schools closed in March and they went fully remote. When we met them in September, many of them were struggling with reading, writing, and math that they would have otherwise learned in Kindergarten.
Our new workbooks and games are helping students to catch up with the basics in a fun and engaging way, and their wobble seats let them release some energy while working.
We want to thank you again and hope that you know what an impact you have made on our kids!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Falco
This classroom project was brought to life by Allstate Foundation and 2 other donors.Opportunity for Success for our Students
Funded Sep 10, 2020There are no words to express how grateful we are for your generous donation. Because of your donation we have been able to make the difficult transition to school that much easier! Our kids are enjoying school all day as well as being able to read while on their remote days! Each kids smile walking in to school every day brings a heartfelt smile to our faces. Even though the students have to stay in their seats all day they are able to move around because of their individual cushions. The creativity that their imagination has brought through all of the toys we were able to get them has helped them immensely! Thank you again!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Falco
Make Our Students' Day Fun and Safe While Learning!
Funded Sep 4, 2020Words can not express what an enormous impact your generous donations have made to our students lives! Coming back to school after not being there for so long has been a tough transition, but because of the materials we were able to buy they have been able to be so successful!!! The pictures of the students playing with legos is just a small sampling of what they have created using their imagination! A few students have made "walkie-talkies" and they talk to each other. Their imaginations have grown, while also helping their fine motor skills!
Thank you again!!!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Falco