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Mrs. Shank's Classroom

  • West Hills Primary School
  • Kittanning, PA
  • 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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  • Who Would Win? We Would!

    Funded Oct 6, 2024

    It was an exciting day in third grade when these books arrived!! The students LOVED each and every one!!

    The books are perfect for their reading levels. Being hard cover, they are sure to last for many years. The pictures are bright, colorful, and engaging. The topics covered are of high interest. They loved learning about the giant squid and how the book was set up as a "choose your own adventure". This was very interesting to the students as they quickly realized that they could read the book over and over and it can be different each time. I will definitley have to research more books like this.

    Thank you so much for your generosity!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and one other donor.
  • Our Cool & Colorful Classroom

    Funded Sep 26, 2024

    These resources are wonderful!! They arrived quickly and were exactly what we needed!!

    My third graders were so excited when the packages arrived. We discussed our upcoming projects and display ideas. They loved the bright colors and ease of magnetic options. The materials are of high quality and sure to last many years. It was just the boost we needed!!

    Thank you for making our classroom an amazing place to learn. When students are happy and involved in classroom decisions, they excel!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by Quill.com and 3 other donors.
  • Shark Week Art Activities

    Funded May 23, 2024

    This "Shark Week Art Activity" project was amazing!! It took our classroom learning beyond expectations.

    All students were actively engaged. The materials were high quality and perfect for third graders. Students collaborated on art projects increasing learning opportunities. I was really impressed with the knowledge gained and connections made across multiple subject areas.

    The stencil kits provide students with opportunities to create realistic art based on classroom lessons. Watching them apply their learning with hands on activities was wonderful. They loved having their own velvet art shark poster to take home. Many students statedthat this was their favorite lesson!! I am sure this is something they will never forget!! I am already starting to plan this lesson for the next group of third graders!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

  • A Great Start to a New Year!

    Funded Aug 14, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom!!

    The pencil boxes completed our class set. Each student received a pencil box filled with all of the school supplies they would need for the school year including crayons, pencils, gluesticks, highlighters, dry erase markers and erasers!

    The brochure holders helped us organize our Math trifolds. These are new this year and the students love them!! They are colorful, engaging, and perfect for third graders learning their math facts and skills.

    The Kleenex and paper towels have already been put to use with breakfast being provided in our classroom everyday. They help keep our desk areas and hands neat and clean.

    We are very appreciative of your generosity in helping our classroom run smoothly each day!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 5 other donors.
  • Back to School Basics

    Funded Aug 15, 2024

    Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom!! The students were so excited the day the materials arrived!!

    The Kleenex and paper towels have already been put to use with breakfast being provided in our classroom everyday. They help keep our desk areas and hands neat and clean.

    The magnetic file folder holders helped us organize our Math skills charts. Students now have easy access to the materials they frequently use. Organization is very important in a third grade classroom.

    We are very appreciative of your generosity in helping our classroom run smoothly each day!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 4 other donors.
  • Ocean Exploration!

    Funded May 5, 2024

    This project contained chapter books and a special surprise to complete our "shark week" unit for the school year. The books were a perfect complement to our previously funded project thanks to your generous donation. The books were perfect for third graders and led us to explore many other related topics such as pollution and conservation. I love using teachable moments...we all learn from those!! The shark candy bracelets were a huge hit!! This was a wonderful way to close the school year. Thank you for your support!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and one other donor.
  • Who Would Win? Ultimate Shark Rumble!

    Funded May 4, 2024

    Wow!! These books did not disappoint!! The colorful illustrations and fun facts were exactly what I was looking for to engage my third graders. We all loved learning about not only sharks, but the ocean and how to take care of it. These books were part of our very first "shark week" unit and I can assure you that it will definitely continue!! Students were so excited to share what they were learning. We are very appreciative of donors to bring these amazing learning experiences to our classroom. Thank you!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and one other donor.
  • Shark Week...At School!

    Funded Mar 4, 2024

    Wow!! These materials are wonderful!! My students were so excited to see the boxes arrive at our classroom door.

    We are ready for Shark Week in third grade!! The materials in this project include everything from classroom decorations to motivate and engage to shark shaped candy to enjoy during a shark themed movie. The books far exceeded my expectations. They are of high quality and full of educational facts. The shark pop-up book is amazing. The students love it!!

    This really is a classroom changing project. It will reach students on so many levels and bring excitement to all learners. Thank you for making our classroom a fun place to learn.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.
  • Let's Get Ready for Winter!

    Funded Jan 9, 2024

    These resources are amazing!! They were just what my third graders needed. It was wonderful to see the smiles on their faces when our boxes arrived!!

    We never seem to have enough Kleenex. Whether it is allergies or winter colds, the Kleenex box is always empty!! It is nice to have a supply ready to go when needed. The moiturizing hand sanitizer and gloves were also great surprises for the students. Both are wonderful for little hands in the winter weather. The chapstick and hand lotion are highly requsted items. It is hard for children to concentrate on schoolwork when they are focused on other things like chapped hands and lips.

    Thank you so much for helping us with these very important items. We are very appreciative of your generosity!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 3 other donors.
  • Creating Smiles!

    Funded Jan 17, 2024

    This project is amazing!! We were so fortunate to receive the match to help this project reach funding.

    The materials in this project exceeded expectations. They are being used to create colorful, inspirational, and encouraging cards for our local hospital and health center. The cards, envelopes, and stickers are of high quality and very colorful. They are perfect for brightening the day of the very special people who will receive them.

    My students were reminded of the influence they can have on others by completing even the simplest of tasks. This project was a wonderful experience for everyone involved from the creators of the cards to those receiving them!!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Shank

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation.
This dry erase table will provide endless opportunities for my students. Mastering third grade math skills can be challenging, but this addition to the classroom will ensure motivating practice for small groups. Students learn the most when they are having fun! As a teacher, I will be able to visually assess the work of multiple students and address errors. Students can also learn from each other using this resource. They can observe the work of others The table is excellent for partner work. It also provides an opportunity to verbally express their thought processes to small groups using their own work. This dry erase table will provide my students hands-on learning in all aspects of the math curriculum.

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This dry erase table will provide endless opportunities for my students. Mastering third grade math skills can be challenging, but this addition to the classroom will ensure motivating practice for small groups. Students learn the most when they are having fun! As a teacher, I will be able to visually assess the work of multiple students and address errors. Students can also learn from each other using this resource. They can observe the work of others The table is excellent for partner work. It also provides an opportunity to verbally express their thought processes to small groups using their own work. This dry erase table will provide my students hands-on learning in all aspects of the math curriculum.

About my class

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