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Ms. Mariana's Classroom

  • Samara Community School
  • Bronx, 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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  • Rain Boots and Suits for Outdoor Learning

    Funded Oct 12, 2024

    All throughout the autumn season our Kindergarten classes practiced the routine of spending Fridays learning through play outdoors. In preparation for Forest Friday, we share observations about weather and seasonal happenings, we bake a snack to share, and finally gear up for a day of play in the woodlands. Thanks to your generous donations, our children have coveralls that fit a range of sizes, new rain boots, warm socks and mittens to wear. Not only do they feel comfortable and safe in their outdoor gear, they zip, button and pull on boots in great anticipation of a fun time outside!

    In addition to running, climbing, digging, sorting, building forts and mud kitchens together, children will soon be rolling snow balls and exploring the forest's cold and icy surfaces. As we settle into the winter season of Forest Fridays outdoors, we are so grateful for the gift of warm feet and hands. Thank you for your generous contribution to the first and only public forest school program in the Bronx, NY. Warm wishes for a happy, healthy new year!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Mariana

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 13 other donors.

  • Safe and Dry on Forest Friday!

    Funded Dec 3, 2019

    Thanks to your generosity, our project has been fully funded! The warm socks, boots and muddy buddy suits for our PreK students are on the way, just in time for winter explorations! We are extremely grateful for your contributions of care, and your support of the first UPK Forest School program in the Bronx!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Mariana

    This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and 31 other donors.
Our youngest learners are embarking on an exciting journey into the world of Forest School! Samara Community School is launching the first program of its kind, “Forest Fridays” right here in the Bronx, NY—with biweekly visits to the woodlands of the beautiful New York Botanical Garden. For the duration of the school year, throughout all four seasons and all weather, PreK students will take part in a full day of nature exploration and open-ended learning in the forest. The generous donation of rain gear for our PreK students will ensure their warmth and safety during their outdoor learning time. In order for students to fully engage and enjoy the wonders of being in the woods through each changing season, they must feel comfortable and dry. The families we serve are unable to incur the cost and maintenance of the extra apparel needed for Forest Friday programming. As the facilitating teacher, I acknowledge the financial hardship outdoor programs can present for families due to the cost of special supplies. The selected waterproof coveralls, warm socks and rain boots ensure each child is equipped to explore and play in the forest.

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Our youngest learners are embarking on an exciting journey into the world of Forest School! Samara Community School is launching the first program of its kind, “Forest Fridays” right here in the Bronx, NY—with biweekly visits to the woodlands of the beautiful New York Botanical Garden. For the duration of the school year, throughout all four seasons and all weather, PreK students will take part in a full day of nature exploration and open-ended learning in the forest. The generous donation of rain gear for our PreK students will ensure their warmth and safety during their outdoor learning time. In order for students to fully engage and enjoy the wonders of being in the woods through each changing season, they must feel comfortable and dry. The families we serve are unable to incur the cost and maintenance of the extra apparel needed for Forest Friday programming. As the facilitating teacher, I acknowledge the financial hardship outdoor programs can present for families due to the cost of special supplies. The selected waterproof coveralls, warm socks and rain boots ensure each child is equipped to explore and play in the forest.

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