Past projects 6
Creative Artists Need Supplies To Create!
Funded May 29, 2020Myself and a friend went door to door last week to deliver art supply packages, that all of you made possible, to 52 very happy students and their families!!
My students and their families were so excited to be given this wonderful surprise!
I have received numerous thank you notes and photos of students using the supplies to create beautiful works of art.
Spreading a little sunshine at this time when so much of my students lives have faced disruption, means so much.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping to spread the sunshine!
Much love to you all!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Patricia Bergstrom
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 23 other donors.Peace Out! We Want to Do Yoga in School!
Funded Dec 29, 2010I want to thank you for caring enough about the education of our students to provide the funding for our project. We received the yoga mats, the DVD's, and the DVD player and have been doing yoga3-4 times a week since. My students look forward to this part of the day. While some of my students have physical limitations, we have made adaptations and they can participate fully in the Yoga group. The experience thus far has been very positive for my students and the staff who are assisting. I would not have been able to provide the materials needed to bring Yoga into my classroom if it were not for your generosity. On behalf of myself, my staff, and all of the students who will participate in Yoga, because of your generosity, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Patricia Bergstrom
This classroom project was brought to life by American Express Members Project and 6 other donors.Music To My Ears.....And Heart!
Funded Feb 5, 2009I received the donated materials last week. The radio/CD player/cassette player, has been such a wonderful addition to our room! We received the ribbon sticks, dancing sheet, and music CD and the children have been dancing, listening to seasonal songs and books on tape. Your donation has brought life, music, movement, and literacy to our room.I have been taking photos of the children to send home to share with their families. It means so much to the families of the children in my class to see photos of their children enjoying their school day. All of the children in my class are non-verbal. They are not able to go home and share with their families the story of their day. In addition to learning academics and life skills, what they also really want for their children is for them to enjoy their day in school and to do the things that make them happy.
We use the CD player all day long, all day. In the morning we use it for our morning meeting, to learn academics (the alphabet, numbers, days of the week etc). We have many CD's that teach these things. For times when we need a calming environment, we play beautiful soothing music. For those times when we want to have fun and dance, we pull out the parachutes and ribbon sticks and dance around. When we are doing literacy we follow along in a book with books on tape. Thank you Lisa and Danielle, and a special BIG thank you to Daniel. Your kindness and love are wonderful. You must be a wonderful, thoughtful boy and your parents must be proud of you. Thank you all!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Patricia Bergstrom
Help Me To Share My World And My Story!
Funded Nov 21, 2008I am just thrilled to know that the camera is on it's way...it will be a wonderful holiday season with many wonderful activities, and I will be able now, to share all of it with the families of my students. I can't thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. I wish you the same kindness and generosity that you have bestowed upon the families of these wonderful children. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Pa”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Patricia Bergstrom
Sharing My World- iMovies for Children with Autism!
Funded Feb 21, 2008Oh my goodness!!!! I absolutely can't thank you enough for your wonderful thoughtfulness and generosity!!! I can't wait to get busy making movies for/with the kids. What a wonderful way to document all of the projects and activities that we will be involved in this spring. I am so excited. You have given some great kids and grateful parents, an absolutely wonderful gift. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Pat ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Patricia Bergstrom
What Did You Do In School Today?
Funded Jun 30, 2006I am so grateful to you for responding to my request for a digital camera for my classroom. I have had so many parents tell me that for them, "a picture is worth a thousand words". For a parent whose child can not come home and tell them about all of the things that they have done in school, this is especially true. Your camera donation will make it much easier to share my students' days with their families and I am extremely grateful to you for this. Thanks a million!!
Pat ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Patricia Bergstrom