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Ms. Polonia's Classroom

  • PS 5 Ellen Lurie
  • New York, 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

  • Special Delivery for Special Kids

    Funded Oct 30, 2023

    Thank you so much for your generosity. The students will be so excited to hear that we were gifted with sensory bins and book bins. This will really help us get through the year. My special students love learning through hands-on activities, and the sensory bins will definitely help with that. Thank you so much.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

    This classroom project was brought to life by Equitable Foundation.
  • STEM in Sped

    Funded Jul 21, 2022

    Thank you so much for the donation. My kindergarten students received a supply of STEM toys and sensory materials that are helping them advance their learning and regulate they emotions.

    My students are very excited to engage in learning with these materials. It has become easier to teach science and math with our new tools. Also, my special needs students are able to regulate their emotions a bit easier because of the sensory tools.

    My students look forward every day to use these materials and engage in hands on learning. This donation has made teaching a bit easier in a time where it has become very difficult. Once again, thank you for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

    This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 5 other donors.
  • Kinder Kreaters

    Funded Dec 30, 2021

    I am so thankful for your generosity. Because of you, I have a new resource that will take my teaching to the next level.

    The Cricut machine has allowed me to become more creative with my teaching and customize my classroom for my students. Since receiving the Cricut machine, I have been able to create seasonal activities that are engaging and fun for my students. I have been able to use the Cricut machine to customize presents for my students.

    Everyday, I think of more ideas that I can do with this machine. I can't wait to continue using it years on end and make teaching a lot more fun!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

  • I See Me in My Writing

    Funded Aug 14, 2019

    I would like to express immense gratitude towards your generosity. I was able to create writing boards that acted as a resource to my kids' writing. my students absolutely loved the resources and were actually excited to write. This is such a difference from what I am used to seeing.

    Thank you for helping bring the love of writing to my kindergartners and helping them show that you believe in them. They now have some amazing tools they need to begin their writing journey. Once again thank you for your generosity.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 3 other donors.
  • Kindergarten Koders!

    Funded Dec 3, 2019

    I would like to give a huge THANK YOU to you for your generosity. You have made our dreams come true by being able to get these amazing robots. My students love these robots so much and love to use them. Along with the computer science training I am personally receiving, I am able to integrate vocabulary words into the Sphero experience.

    Because of your generosity, I am able to develop the minds of future scientists and roboticists. I cannot wait to keep teaching my Kindergarten Koders how to code!

    Thank You.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

    This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and one other donor.
  • Super Readers!

    Funded Apr 18, 2018

    Thank you so much for your contributions! My class was so excited and overjoyed when they saw the package and the materials that came in just for them. My kinderg�rtners couldn't wait to start using the games during literacy centers and privacy folders during writer's workshop.

    Because we now have those privacy folders, my co-teacher and I were able to add spelling and writing resources on the folders so that the students have an easier time working on their writing pieces. Because of you, my students wrote their best pieces yet!

    Thank you so much. I can't wait to continue using these materials for years to come!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

  • Literacy Centers for Little Learners

    Funded Apr 4, 2016

    When the boxes of materials arrived, I told my students about the generous and caring people we have in this world . I explained to my students that there were some people who wanted them to learn how to read so much that they help me get new supplies for our literacy centers. My students were so excited. They were amazed at the kindness that they experienced.

    On behalf of my class, I truly thank you for your generosity and commitment to my students. We are so thankful for people like you! THANK YOU!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

  • Artists in the Making

    Funded Mar 29, 2016

    When the boxes of materials arrived, I told my students about the generous and caring people we have in this world . I explained to my students that there were some people who wanted them to learn how to be such amazing artists that they help me get new supplies for our classroom. My students were so excited. They were amazed at the kindness that they experienced.

    On behalf of my class, I truly thank you for your generosity and commitment to my students. We are so thankful for people like you! THANK YOU!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

  • Special Students Want to Write, Write, Write!

    Funded Jan 12, 2016

    Thank you so much for your generosity. With your donation, we have received the writing supplies needed for our writing center. The students have been so excited to used the "fancy" paper and create original stories and produce great work.

    We have been working hard on writing letters about some characters we have read. They are able to write their drafts, edit and publish their work. I have attached some samples of their work so that you are able to celebrate with us. Once again thank you for your kindness.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

    This classroom project was brought to life by Disney and 3 other donors.
  • *Special Needs Special Delivery*

    Funded Dec 11, 2015

    Thank you so much for your generosity. Thanks to you, we can easily print out worksheets, pictures and other materials that allow my students to engage in the learning. I've already seen improvement in their academic work because of the printer we are able to have.

    In addition, I have been able to help spread word of the kindness that comes from Donor's Choose. Many teachers are realizing that they can also rely on the kindness of strangers to help fund their classroom. Thanks to you, we are on the right track to success!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Polonia

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and 6 other donors.
My students are truly one of a kind. This is a self-contained classroom. That means this is a class of only students with disabilities. The best thing about my students is that they love school and they love to learn. Because we are located in such a low income community, our students are faced with even more obstacles than the typical student. We do not want math and literacy to be one of those obstacles.

About my class

My students are truly one of a kind. This is a self-contained classroom. That means this is a class of only students with disabilities. The best thing about my students is that they love school and they love to learn. Because we are located in such a low income community, our students are faced with even more obstacles than the typical student. We do not want math and literacy to be one of those obstacles.

About my class

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