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Ms. Velasquez's Classroom

  • Mater Academy East
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 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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  • Supplies for Successful Learning!

    Funded Oct 11, 2021

    I am extremely thankful for all of your incredible and thoughtful donations. My students were able to have a wonderful school year full of all the supplies needed to help make them successful in this school year. Many of our student come from a low income household and are not able to obtain supplies needed. With your donations I was able to give each student a goodie bag to take home. This provided them with all tools needed when working on any at home learning. The smiles on their faces was priceless as there is no better feeling then receiving a bag full of fresh supplies. My class and I are extremely thankful once again.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

  • A Picture is Worth 1000 Words!

    Funded Sep 24, 2020

    I am extremely thankful and appreciative for all your kind donations. These cameras for our classroomI are going to be able to capture many beautiful memories in our 2nd grade classroom.My most favorite thing to do is being able to post our classroom photos around the room for students to enjoy on a daily. It really creates a warm and loving environment. I also love when parents or other teachers are able to come in and see certain moments in our school day. I know with these instant print cameras our students will be able to engaged and capture those moments to share with family and friends. Like that saying "A picture is worth a 1000 words" and I couldn't agree anymore.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and 4 other donors.
  • Organization is important!

    Funded Sep 11, 2020

    I am beyond thankful, for everyone donations. This year was a very interesting one for all of us. Having these items were able to get myself and my students well organized throughout this school year. All of the shelves and containers will be used during our center activities. It is super important to have students become organize and have a routine that they can become accustom too. I want to give my thanks and appreciation as all these items will be used to the fullest in this 2nd grade classroom.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and one other donor.
  • Incentives Make Us Work Harder!

    Funded Sep 17, 2020

    Thank you so much, I am extremely appreciative of all of your generous donations. With this current pandemic we are living through this school year has been a roller coaster of emotions. We have had so many changes and new experiences both teachers and students have had to experience. I have to say that the one thing that never changes is the love and passion for learning. These students are not letting COVID or the pandemic get in the way of their education. With these goodies from this project I am able to provide my students with prizes and lovely items to reward them for all of their hard work. Thank you so much for your donation it is greatly appreciated.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and 5 other donors.
  • Back to School Supplies!

    Funded Sep 10, 2020

    Thank you so much for all of your generous donations. With all of your support I was able to provide my students with all of the necessary supplies that helped us kick start a wonderful school year. This school year due to the pandemic we started out virtually but made a transition to a hybrid model. My students have been coming to school every day eager to learn they are not letting the pandemic get in the way of their education. With all of these supplies provided for us my students are able to have an easy transition into this school year.Thank you once again, I greatly appreciate it."”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and one other donor.
  • Back to School Supplies!

    Funded Sep 14, 2020

    Thank you so much for all of your generous donations. With all of your support I was able to provide my students with all of the necessary supplies that helped us kick start a wonderful school year. This school year due to the pandemic we started out virtually but made a transition to a hybrid model. My students have been coming to school every day eager to learn they are not letting the pandemic get in the way of their education. With all of these supplies provided for us my students are able to have an easy transition into this school year.Thank you once again, I greatly appreciate it."”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and 2 other donors.
  • Cozy Classroom Carpet for Learning!

    Funded Sep 14, 2020

    Wow! I am super excited for this project. My students love any carpet time. Especially with a carpet this beautiful. My goal as a teacher is to always make sure my student feel comfortable almost as if they were just relaxing in their own home. My students absolutely love this carpet. They love grabbing a book and relaxing on the carpet. They really will use any excuse just to sit or lay in the carpet. I myself love pulling small groups and enjoying the comfort of such comfortable carpet. I am extremely grateful and super excited to have this carpet as an extra edition this school year.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and 2 other donors.
  • IPad For Back To School Learning!

    Funded Oct 23, 2020

    I am beyond thankful for all of your wonderful donations. Due to the pandemic and virtual learning. This school year we have been incorporating lots of technology. This iPad is being used in my classroom in many different ways. My students are able to use the iPad for online reading during our reading centers. I have several of students who have speech or occupational therapy via zoom. They are able to log into zoom through the iPad and be engaged during their session. This iPad had been such a big support and an amazing edition to the classroom. I am once again extremely thankful for you and your donations.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

    This classroom project was brought to life by Someone Who Loves Southern Nevada Students and 5 other donors.
  • Back to School Supplies!

    Funded Jul 30, 2020

    Thank you so much for all of your generous donations. With all of your support I was able to provide my students with all of the necessary supplies that helped us kick start a wonderful school year. This school year due to the pandemic we started out virtually but made a transition to a hybrid model. My students have been coming to school every day eager to learn they are not letting the pandemic get in the way of their education. With all of these supplies provided for us my students are able to have an easy transition into this school year.Thank you once again, I greatly appreciate it.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

  • Ipads for Blended Learning

    Funded May 30, 2020

    I am beyond thankful for every single donation that was made in order to achieve this goal. Im excited to start the new school year and be able to provide my students with such amazing technology. My students will be able to use these ipads for all of their blending learning activities that we will be working in our classroom this school year. I am excited for them to have that access to also be able to use the ipads for any of their research projects. With these iPads, I will be able to provide my students with more sources of technology that will help lead them towards a more meaningful education.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Velasquez

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 19 other donors.
I am a 2nd grade teacher in a high needs, low income, Title I school. Our students are primarily English Language Learners. Our school is 70% ELL and 100% free lunch/breakfast for all students. I have an incredible group of 26 students who have so much potential in them. Each and every one of my students have gained a place in my heart, they're such kindhearted, noble, and passionate individuals.Every day these students walk into the classroom eager to learn and ready to face any challenge that's put in front of them. These kids spend long hours at school every day and yet, every single day they're excited to be here and ready to take on whatever is put in front of them. It truly amazes me how determined and dedicated these young minds of theirs are.

About my class

I am a 2nd grade teacher in a high needs, low income, Title I school. Our students are primarily English Language Learners. Our school is 70% ELL and 100% free lunch/breakfast for all students. I have an incredible group of 26 students who have so much potential in them. Each and every one of my students have gained a place in my heart, they're such kindhearted, noble, and passionate individuals.Every day these students walk into the classroom eager to learn and ready to face any challenge that's put in front of them. These kids spend long hours at school every day and yet, every single day they're excited to be here and ready to take on whatever is put in front of them. It truly amazes me how determined and dedicated these young minds of theirs are.

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