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Ms. Calandra's Classroom

  • Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School
  • Wyandanch, 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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Ms. Calandra
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School•
Wyandanch, NY
  • 2 donors so far
  • $1,348 still needed
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  • Spread Kindness Like Confetti!

    Funded Mar 21, 2025

    Thank you sooooo much! Spreading kindness is so much fun and I can't wait to experience the joy my students do as they prepare these packages to spread kindness throughout the whole school community!

    One simple smile or compliment can change an entire day and my students are going to see that in action as they spread kindness!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation.

  • Paint Stix in the New Year!

    Funded Jan 1, 2025

    Yay! Thank you so much for helping me to give my students an amazing experience in the Computer Lab and Library! Fun activities that are centered around learning are the things you remember from elementary school for years to come.

    The students have all loved learning about Chinese New Year and creating a ton of other projects with the paint stix. They are do much fun and mess free! They are so cool.

    We couldn't have made this happen without your generosity and kindness and we can't thank you enough!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Express and 8 other donors.

  • Start the New Year Off on the Right Foot!

    Funded Dec 28, 2024

    Yay! Thank you so much for helping me to give my students an amazing experience in the Computer Lab and Library! Fun activities that are centered around learning are the things you remember from elementary school for years to come.

    The students have all loved spreading kindness with the socks and couldn't have done it without the materials in this project. It was so great to see the kindness in action from the littles up to the too cool fifth graders.

    We couldn't have made this happen without your generosity and kindness and we can't thank you enough!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Express and 2 other donors.

  • Teachers Can Do Virtually Anything!

    Funded Oct 16, 2024

    Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity! This PD has been an amazing addition to my dreary winter. There is so much I can bring back to my classroom (Library) and implement.

    What a wonderful opportunity to take PD and have donations matched.

    The class allowed me to engage in meaningful PD with teachers from many different school districts which is so nice to learn different perspectives and what works in different locations.

    I couldn't have done it without your support! This was an amazing PD opportunity, I look forward to many more!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 7 other donors.

  • Takis & Fortune Cookies

    Funded Dec 31, 2024

    Thank you ❤! My amazing students are going to be so excited when they hear the great news. I can not wait for the students faces when they return to school after the break. It truly takes a village, we are so glad you are a part of ours. Happy New Year!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Express and 4 other donors.

  • Hooray! Let's Celebrate the 100th Day of School!

    Funded Dec 29, 2024

    Thank you ❤! My amazing students are going to be so excited when they hear the great news. I can not wait for the students faces when they return to school after the break. It truly takes a village, we are so glad you are a part of ours. Happy New Year!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Express and 4 other donors.

  • Book Bins for Non-Fiction

    Funded Dec 23, 2024

    Thank you so much! I am so excited to make the non fiction section more user friendly and accessible for my awesome students in the new year with these bins! I couldn't have done it without your generosity and kindness! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you a million times!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 13 other donors.

  • Professional Learning Never Ends!

    Funded Sep 8, 2024

    Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity! This PD has been an amazing addition to my Fall schedule. There is so much I can bring back to my classroom (Library) and implement.

    What a wonderful opportunity to take PD and have donations matched.

    The class allowed me to engage in meaningful PD with teachers from many different school districts which is so nice to learn different perspectives and what works in different locations.

    I couldn't have done it without your support! This was an amazing PD opportunity, I look forward to many more!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 9 other donors.

  • Textbook for Professional Learning

    Funded Mar 14, 2024

    Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity! This P Book was very useful. I even was able to share it with a colleague and when they are done they will return it to our Professional Learning book library.

    What a wonderful opportunity to have a professional learning book and have donations matched.

    The book allowed me to learn new things and engage in discussions with colleagues where we can all grow.

    I couldn't have done it without your support! This was an amazing opportunity, I look forward to more!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by Center for Disaster Philanthropy and 5 other donors.
My students are K-5th graders who are full of energy & visit the library once a week for scheduled special. In addition, teachers send students to the library to complete a task or come for a full class activity. Some also come during recess for fun or to mentor younger students. This year library looks different, Library is coming to classrooms. Students attend school in a hybrid model or some attend school fully virtually 5 days per week. The students have adapted to the challenges thrown at them this year & are not only surviving, but thriving in this very different environment due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. My students come from very diverse backgrounds. They love reading diverse books, participating in makerspace activites & STEM challenges & are very curious. There are over 1400 students in our school! I have a large population of ELLs, they eager to learn and enjoy every minute of it. They are all amazing kids!

About my class

My students are K-5th graders who are full of energy & visit the library once a week for scheduled special. In addition, teachers send students to the library to complete a task or come for a full class activity. Some also come during recess for fun or to mentor younger students. This year library looks different, Library is coming to classrooms. Students attend school in a hybrid model or some attend school fully virtually 5 days per week. The students have adapted to the challenges thrown at them this year & are not only surviving, but thriving in this very different environment due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. My students come from very diverse backgrounds. They love reading diverse books, participating in makerspace activites & STEM challenges & are very curious. There are over 1400 students in our school! I have a large population of ELLs, they eager to learn and enjoy every minute of it. They are all amazing kids!

About my class

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