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Ms. Etienne's Classroom

  • Intermediate School 5 Walter H Crowley
  • Elmhurst, NY
  • More than three‑quarters of 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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  • Comfort and Academic Success

    Funded Sep 16, 2022

    Thank you so much for making this great project come to life.

    My dream has always been to supply my students with everything that will make their learning day an enjoyable one from pencils to undergarments. To be able to learn in a classroom, students need to feel comfortable in their own skin which means wearing clothes that actually fit them well. Some people don't think about that aspect of a student's life but accidents happen even in the middle school years.

    A change of clothes may be needed for so many different reasons. Whatever my students are going through that requires a change of clothes, I would like to be to support them the best I can.

    Thank you for such a great gift. My students will appreciate it when the moment comes. The other day, we helped so many students with a change of clothes after they got caught in a deluge on their way to school.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

  • Dealing With Stress!

    Funded Sep 20, 2022

    Students drop by my office stressed about a million different things. Unfortunately, some of our students have to face adult problems. If I can bring a little joy into their life by offering them a place to relax and some stress relief items, then I'll be more than happy to do so.

    When my students are facing an issue in their life, they come to my office to talk. They also welcome the choice of a stress toy to help them deal with these issues while they talk it out.

    My students and I are very grateful to wonderful donors like you who support public school students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.
  • Stress Relief With Sensory Toys

    Funded Aug 20, 2022

    Students drop by my office stressed about a million different things. Unfortunately, some of our students have to face adult problems. If I can bring a little joy into their life by offering them a place to relax and some stress relief items, then I'll be more than happy to do so.

    When my students are facing an issue in their life, they come to my office to talk. They also welcome the choice of a stress toy to help them deal with these issues while they talk it out.

    My students and I are very grateful to wonderful donors like you who support public school students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 22 other donors.
  • Devices + Chargers = Math Classroom Success

    Funded Aug 22, 2022

    These are very hard socio-emotional times and technology should not be something a student has to worry about. Our eighth graders have been using the Counseling laptops whenever they are in need of a device for the day. With these devices, it is easy to misplace chargers. These spare chargers will be beneficial to our students as they can take the device with the chargers wherever they need to go around the school building.

    The cubes and iPad chargers will be used to charge the iPads assigned to them by the DOE. Students forget to charge their iPads at night and don't carry the chargers. These chargers will be used in class to recharge my students' devices so they can continue with their work.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 9 other donors.
  • Basic Classroom Supplies

    Funded Jul 22, 2022

    Thank you so much for helping fund this amazing project.

    My students and I are very happy to have these supplies. The notebook will be used to take notes. Markers and colored pencils will be used for classroom projects. These supplies are available to any students who need them. Paper towels and tissues will reduce germs in the classroom.

    Some notebooks and folders are already in use. My students were happy to get these supplies to start their year well.

    Students visit my office for a multitude of reasons. My goal is to have most supplies available to them. If I make their school life easier by handing them some basic office supplies then it's the least I can do. Thank you for helping me reach this goal.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

    This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 3 other donors.
  • New Year, New Groups: Stomachs Still Empty

    Funded Jul 5, 2022

    Students drop by my office all the time to ask for a snack. Sometimes, they miss dinner or breakfast because they have no food available at home. Since I have a large number of my students in temporary housing, a snack is needed in a classroom or office.

    Having a snack ready at any time during the day helps students get through that day. A snack after gym class is very much appreciated by all students. My growing middle schoolers seem to always be hungry. I always have a snack ready for them either to get them through the day or to replenish their energy for their after-school activities.

    Your generous donations will keep my students satisfied and ready to learn for a while with a smile on their faces.

    Now, I have a bin full of snacks labeled "Snack of the Day". My students love the "Snack of the day". When they pass by my office, they get so excited to discover what new goodies were added to the bin that day. All of this is possible because of wonderful donors like you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

    This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and one other donor.
  • Successful Year With the Right Supplies

    Funded Jun 29, 2022

    Thank you so much for helping fund this amazing project.

    My students and I are very happy to have these supplies. The notebook pads will be used to take notes or if they are looking for colorful loose leaf. Pencils and erasers are always needed in the classroom or at home. These supplies are available to any students who need them.

    Some notebooks and folders are already in use. My students were happy to get these supplies to start their year well.

    Students visit my office for a multitude of reasons. My goal is to have most supplies available to them. If I make their school life easier by handing them some basic office supplies then it's the least I can do. Thank you for helping me reach this goal.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

  • Fresh with Sweats

    Funded Jun 13, 2022

    Thank you so much for making this great project come to life.

    My dream has always been to supply my students of everything that will make their learning day an enjoyable one from pencils to undergarments. To be able to learn in a classroom, students need to feel comfortable in their own skin which means wearing clothes that actually fit them well. Some people don't think about that aspect of a student's life but accidents happen even in the middle school years.

    A change of clothes may be needed for so many different reasons. Whatever my students are going through that requires a changes of clothes, I would like to be to support them the best I can.

    Thank you for such a great gift. My students will appreciate it when the moment comes.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

  • Let's Refuel! - PartII

    Funded Jun 2, 2022

    Thank you for helping me bring this project to life. Food is such an important part of our life. I can't stand seeing a student hungry. I want to be able to feed every student who comes through my office. It humbles me to see how others are willing to support our public school students. I am grateful for your donation. 🙌 🧡

    Students drop by my office all the time to ask for a snack. Sometimes, they miss dinner or breakfast because they have no food available at home. Since I have a large number of my students in temporary housing, a snack is needed in a classroom or office.

    Having a snack ready at any time during the day helps students get through that day. All students very much appreciate a snack after gym class. My growing middle schoolers seem to always be hungry. I always have a snack ready for them either to get them through the day or to replenish their energy for their after-school activities.

    Your generous donations will keep my students satisfied and ready to learn for a while with a smile on their face.

    Now, I have a bin full of snacks labeled "Snack of the Day". My students love the "Snack of the day". When they pass by my office, they get so excited to discover what new goodies were added to the bin that day. All of this is possible because of wonderful donors like you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

    This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and 2 other donors.
  • Allergy Season? We're Ready!

    Funded May 14, 2022

    It feels so good to know that we have supplies to help our students feel and stay safe around the school building.

    Having the tissues available is very important. Students get a cold and they need tissues. Students feel safe enough to let it out and have a good cry in my office. The tissues are very convenient in these cases.

    The paper towels, tissue, room sprays, and lysol sprays help me keep my office germ free especially the common area where students spend a lot of time. A quick cleaning at least once a day makes me feel confident that students won't catch any germs when they come to my office.

    All of this is possible because of amazing people who care about our public school students. Thank you so much, wonderful donors, for opening your heart and wallet to the benefits of our students.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Etienne

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 6 other donors.
Many of my students get their essays and projects done on google drive directly on their phones or tablets. Unfortunately, most of them do not have a printer at their disposal. They have to rely on either the school library or the public library to be able to print their work/projects. I'm setting up an after-school club where students will get academic help where they can collaborate with their peers and be able to print the result right away. My goal is to show them that their teachers along with their community can help them get on the road to success.

About my class

Many of my students get their essays and projects done on google drive directly on their phones or tablets. Unfortunately, most of them do not have a printer at their disposal. They have to rely on either the school library or the public library to be able to print their work/projects. I'm setting up an after-school club where students will get academic help where they can collaborate with their peers and be able to print the result right away. My goal is to show them that their teachers along with their community can help them get on the road to success.

About my class

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