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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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  • 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.

  • Library Book Baggies!

    Funded Sep 9, 2024

    Thank you for funding the cost of ziploc book baggies. With all of the students that visit the library, it certainly adds up. The students were excited to use their bags to hold and protect their books. Many were excited for the label which to them is their very own library and to me is a time saver as I can quickly zap their card and not have to search by last name (through 1500 names) in our library database.

    Last year I had students come in with books covered in mushed bananas, pears and one too many books soaked by the dreaded backpack water bottles. This is what prompted me to ask for baggies and last week when a student cane to me with her book baggie covered, and I mean covered in an entire bottle of Elmer's glue and the brand new book still in perfect condition I was thrilled I was able to have this project funded and the bags available to my students protecting that book for many more to read.

    Our library circulation has also improved since recieving these bags which is so exciting, thank you again!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 8 other donors.

  • Takis Please!

    Funded Nov 6, 2024

    Thank you, thank you, thank you so very much for your generosity and kindness in helping this project get funded! The students will be excited and motivated to be their best selves and work hard knowing they can earn some takis. Takis are their favorite snack. It truly takes a village.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

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

  • Kindness Counts!

    Funded Mar 22, 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 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 The Allstate Foundation.

  • Teachers Can Do Virtually Anything With the Right Education!

    Funded Apr 28, 2024

    Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity! This PD has been an amazing addition to my summer. 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 10 other donors.

  • March Book Madness 2024!

    Funded Mar 5, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness! The new books put huge smiles on my students faces! The new books were unpacked immediately and they were so excited to read them and participate in March Book Madness. We played musical books to get acquainted with them all. It was great.

    The new diverse picture books were especially appreciated as my students love seeing kids they can relate to in a new book.

    They say it takes a village, thank you for being an important part of ours! We couldn't have added these new books to the library with out you.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Calandra

    This classroom project was brought to life by Center for Disaster Philanthropy and 4 other donors.

  • Teachers Are Lifelong Learners!

    Funded Feb 28, 2024

    Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity! This PD has been amazing and there are still 2 sessions left. 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

  • Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles!

    Funded May 8, 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 going outside in the fresh air and learning about bubbles! So far 8 classes have gone out and the others will get to over the next couple of weeks! So fun!

    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 An Anonymous Supporter and 3 other donors.

  • Never Miss an Opportunity to Learn Something New!

    Funded Aug 24, 2023

    Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity! This PD has been amazing and 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 all 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 Optimum and 11 other donors.

  • Candy Canes & Fortune Cookies!

    Funded Dec 6, 2023

    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 the chance to taste a candy cane as we took part in various festive activities in December. In 2 weeks it will be Chinese New Year, we are ready with these amazing read alouds and I am excited to give students a chance to taste a fortune cookie!

    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.
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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