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• It's So Hard to Say Good Bye!!!!!

  Funded May 2, 2024

  I hope when you read this that you are in the best of health. I wanted to express how much your donations made my students as well as their parents happy. Our carnival was a total success our parents joined us and did all the fun activities with the children. I find it to be amazing when the children get so excited when their loved ones play ball , jump rope and run around with them after all the excitement they enjoyed their snacks and juice. Our moving up ceremony was also a major hit our theme was inside out with all the different emotions a person can go through. The children loved it even more so because we took them to the movies to see," Inside Out" It was so enjoyable having conversations about the posters with the children they were telling me when they were angry, sad and happy stories I loved it. They were able to have a conversation as well as retell the movie. I consider all that you donated helped with their learning. I Thank You for all that you have done.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

• Celebrating Life Pre-K Style! Happy Holidays

  Funded Dec 3, 2023

  I want you to know that each of my little ones had the time of their lives. Each child was so happy to receive the gifts you were so kind to donate to us. I appreciate the support you have given me and my students. My little ones will always remember their care packages. Many of my students live in temporary housing or doubled up so many don't have much to call their own. One student came and was talking about his handheld game and it was his. Another student loved his soccer ball and spoke about how he played with his mother. I just wanted you to know we appreciate you. Thank you for believing in me and what I want for my students.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

  This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 4 other donors.

• Lets Celebrate Pre-K Style!

  Funded Oct 19, 2023

  I wanted to express my gratitude my appreciation. My students loved opening up the boxes and they were able to see all the objects that we were able to receive with your support their eyes opened up as I filled up their bags.Many of my children are unable to go trick or treating and I was able to set up the bags with candy, treats and potato chip so they have their party and we were safe and basically that is my objective for them to be safe as well and enjoy all the perks that Pre-K can give. Their parents were as happy as can be because they saw how happy each child was. Thank you for all your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

  This classroom project was brought to life by A Donor Who Loves Teachers and one other donor.

• Food for the Mind and Brain!

  Funded Sep 4, 2023

  I hope this letter finds you in the best of health. I want you to know that when we received the packages and I opened the first box that had the Ritz crackers all my children started saying," I like those Ms. Vivian." It was snack time so I opened two packs and gave them some. They enjoyed talking with each other and eating the crackers so naturally I opened a box of juices and they had juice and crackers. I loved watching them as they were eating. Many of my students are in shelters and may not have much so every Thursday I pack up baggies of cereals, juices, fruits, cakes, spaghetti and meatballs for all my babies. My parents are very humble and appreciative of everything that is given. It warms my heart when they just smile at me and are so grateful for what they receive. You did not just help my babies you gave families hope, understanding and compassion this goes a long way. I thank you for your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 2 other donors.

• Come One, Come All, and Let's Celebrate!

  Funded Dec 7, 2022

  I wanted to Thank you for your support. In the beginning of our school year we did not have the utensils we need to serve our babies so this was wonderful. Now that the weather will be getting getting better we could take our George Formen and parents will enjoy themselves as well as spending quality time with their children.When ever we do projects we try to include parents, caregivers, uncles and aunts.We will be having a wonderful end of the school year celebration. Thank you for all your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

• Pre-K Celebrates All!

  Funded Sep 29, 2022

  I would like to wish you Happy Holidays and hope wellness to you and your families. I am so grateful for your generosity because the joy you gave us is priceless. My students saw everything coming out of the boxes but did not realize it was for them. When I gave the packages to my babies their eyes lit up and their parents were happy as well. On that particular day we had our Winter Fest and ate some fried chicken and that was delicious with rice on the side. Parents also enjoyed the festivities this brought smiles to the children as well as the parents. At the end of our celebration we handed out Santa Bags filled with toys, clothing and more goodies Thanks to your contribution we were able to Celebrate Pre-K Style. May you have a wonderful Holiday!!!!!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

  This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and one other donor.

• Ready, Set, Let's Go! Pre-K Wants to Go on Trips

  Funded Sep 29, 2022

  This donations was one of my happiest because each child that goes to school should get the chance to experience a school trip.I am looking forward on planning trips to the zoo, aquarium, central park and the hall of science. The excitement of going on the school bus with their friends and visiting all of these places can be one of their best experiences learning about animals and science can be so enjoyable. You made this happen thank you for believing in us as we continue to enrich the lives of our students.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

  This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and one other donor.

• Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Here We Come Pre-K

  Funded Sep 29, 2022

  As you may know many of my students are in temporary housing and some loose many of the clothing that they have had so when we send home that t-shirt , pajamas, socks,hats and gloves this means a lot to my little ones as well as the parents. Every bit helps when you have limited clothing or everyday necessities. I am proud and very happy to be apart of the donor choose organizations because we all have some type of impact in their lives with your help we can accomplish so much for our younger generations. It takes a village so once again thank you.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

  This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and one other donor.

• Never Too Young for Math and Science

  Funded Sep 29, 2022

  When I got these packages I had such a smile on my face. I can say I have one of the best math and science centers. I have little mirrors so when we do our weekly drawing of ourselves they have a mirror to look at themselves. I love the view finder and the planet projector. They love building and when I put all the math manipulative they sat and enjoyed playing as well as learning how to count. They have drawn pictures in their notebooks about leaves and they did an awesome job. Thank you for supporting one very happy class.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

  This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and one other donor.

• Rocking Around The Christmas Tree With Pre-K

  Funded Sep 29, 2022

  I was so excited to open these packages and when I saw the toys for my little ones it made me feel great. I thank you for making our holidays special. I have a couple of curious little ones and two saw some of what I was unpacking and their eyes opened so wide and the smiles were priceless. I can not wait til the holidays and they take their gifts home and just to know how happy they will be when they open it makes me feel warm inside. All children should be able to enjoy the holidays and be children. Thank you for helping me give my little ones a day to remember. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Otero

  This classroom project was brought to life by Valhalla Foundation and one other donor.