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• The Piano Lesson: Books Needed

  Funded Apr 9, 2025

  Wow! Thank you so much for funding this amazing play! I love teaching August Wilson's works, as his language brings such complicated characters to life. I plan to read the play with my seniors later this Spring and I know it will be the perfect piece to keep them engaged and focused.

  Thank you again for your generous support! It really does make a difference!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.

• Time for Tea and Literature: Kettle and Tea Needed

  Funded Jan 29, 2025

  Thank you so much for funding this project, "Time for Tea and Literature!"

  My students have absolutely loved having a cup of tea or hot cocoa while we read, especially on chilly mornings. On mornings when we enjoyed our tea, students said this was why they loved coming to class—it was welcoming and cozy, and they learned a lot.

  Seeing students enjoy reading with their tea or cocoa has been a treat. It has created a sense of community and made students enjoy reading a little more.

  Thank you again for your continued support! It really does make a difference!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by A New York City Parent and 4 other donors.

• Let's Build: LEGOs Needed for Calming STEM Activities

  Funded Mar 21, 2025

  Wow! Thank you so much for funding this project! Just this week, my students asked if there were any more LEGOs to build. They will be so happy on Monday when I tell them this project was funded and that more LEGOs are coming!

  Thank you again for your support! I look forward to sharing pictures and an update with you later this Spring!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by Olga Graham Inspiring Teachers Fund and one other donor.

• Hands-On: Art Supplies Needed

  Funded Dec 3, 2024

  Thank you so much for funding this project!

  Students in my new Mixed-Media art class have loved using the supplies to make their creations. We recently finished a project using the tempra paint sticks funded to create hearts inspired by Brazilian artist Romero Britto. Being able to paint in class without making a mess was a great bonus to the fun students had with these supplies. We also are in the midst of working on a project inspired by Wassily Kandinsky's Concentric Circles, but using hearts instead. Watching students choose their colors and arrange the pieces of paper just so has been such a joy.

  Thanks to your support, students could be creative, have fun, and destress. Thank you again!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 2 other donors.

• Creating a Calming Classroom: Desk and Stools Needed

  Funded Feb 19, 2025

  Wow! What amazing news! Thank you so much for funding this project! I cannot wait to have a new desk and stools for students to use. The cleaning supplies and tissues will also help keep germs away and provide students with some comfort.

  Thank you again for your amazing support!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by Olga Graham Inspiring Teachers Fund and one other donor.

• Teaching Racial Justice With The Nickel Boys: Books Needed

  Funded Dec 29, 2024

  Thank you so much for donating copies of The Nickel Boys to our classroom. Your support means so much—not only because you've provided books but because you've given my students access to a novel that sheds light on an important yet often overlooked part of American history.

  My students loved Elwood and Turner, the novel's main characters, and their friendship. The powerful ending (no spoiler alerts if you haven't read the book!) left students with a lot to say about justice and hope.

  Students were also surprised to learn that The Nickel Boys is based on the real-life Dozier School for Boys. They were fascinated (and outraged) when they learned that the abuse and corruption described in the book actually happened.

  Now that we've read the novel, we plan to watch the movie together in class and make comparisons. Thank you again for your continued support! It really does make a difference!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and one other donor.

• Let's Build Part II: LEGO Needed for STEM Activities

  Funded Dec 19, 2024

  Thank you so much for your support in funding Legos for my classroom! Seeing my students fully engaged—collaborating, problem-solving, and creating—has been an absolute joy.

  As you can see from the pictures, students locked in while building - using any space possible (even the floor) to sort bricks and create sections. They worked diligently, coming in during their lunch period and before or after school to continue building the R2-D2 (I never realized how much my students LOVE Star Wars!).

  Your generosity has made a real impact, and I'm truly grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 3 other donors.

• Learning Chinese Calligraphy for Lunar New Year

  Funded Dec 30, 2024

  Thank you so much for funding this project and providing an opportunity for my students to learn about Chinese calligraphy!

  Working with one of the Paraprofessionals in my school from China, students learned how to write the character for fortune (fu), and a few wrote Happy New Year or their names. My students absolutely loved this activity, and my classroom was soon filled with tons of students wanting to learn and practice. Several of our Chinese students loved practicing something they once learned or have seen their family members do.

  Thank you again for this amazing opportunity to build community and learn about Chinese culture and language.

  Happy New Year! 新年快乐”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Express and 6 other donors.

• Mental Health Matters: Art Supplies and Kits Needed

  Funded Sep 18, 2024

  Thank you so much for funding this project and providing my students with these amazing supplies!

  When I created this project, I had no idea how much my students would love building things like Legos and other 3D models. When I brought out the first Lego set, my students screamed with excitement -- these are high school students, remember. Seeing them this excited about a toy was not something I expected. Watching them build the Lego sets gave me a whole new appreciation for the little bricks -- students worked together and got so caught up in the building that not a single kid was on their cell phone -- a miracle.

  Students have also enjoyed creating projects with different art materials and supplies, trying new techniques, and experimenting with designs. Seeing them be creative and relaxed while making art has been so much fun.

  Thank you again for your generous donation! It has really made a difference!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gionti

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 6 other donors.