As we welcome the new year, Macaroni KID Modesto is excited to highlight five incredible local teachers who are making a difference in their classrooms. Through DonorsChoose, these educators are bringing innovative and impactful projects to life, and you can help them succeed by contributing to their campaigns.
Featured Teachers
1. Mrs. Astorga
- School: Orville Wright Elementary School, Grades PreK-2
- Project Title: Backpacks Off the Floor
- Description:This backpack rack will make it easier for students to get things in and out of their backpacks. It will help keep their learning environment and themselves organized.
- Support Link: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/backpacks-off-the-floor/8751939/
2. Mrs. Donnelly
- School: Burbank Elementary School
- Project Title: Books for My Bulldogs
- Description: My goal is to add at least 50 more books to our classroom library that include but are not limited to diversity and inclusion in race, class, disability, SEL, and coping skills to name a few. We also need books to cover subject matters that they are learning about like weather, health, and safety plus forces and motion.
- Support Link: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/books-for-my-bulldogs/8833656/
3. Ms. Liana
- School: Grace M Davis High School
- Project Title: Spartan Center
- Description: My project is fully for the Spartan Center which is a mental health wellness center. I hope to be able to ensure all students that come to our center are able to thrive in an environment that promotes mental wellness. The stigma surrounding mental health often leads to long-term difficulties for students and their families especially in rural communities. With the help from this project we will be able to further improve our wellness center. We will also be able to use the supplies for individual and group sessions throughout the school year and reuse for years to come.
- Support Link: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/spartan-center/8998358/
4. Mrs. McCarthy
- School:James Enochs High School
- Project Title: Library Makerspace: Inspiring Connection and Creativity
- Description:Our library is on a mission to create a welcoming and engaging space where students can unwind, connect, and explore their creative side. With your help, we hope to bring in a curated selection of vintage-style board games to foster collaboration and fun. Mindfulness tools like the Mini Buddha Board Art Set will encourage relaxation, while magnetic poetry kits and origami supplies will inspire creativity in both writing and hands-on crafts. These resources are designed to make the library a vibrant hub where students can relax, recharge, and express themselves.
- Support Link: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/library-makerspace-inspiring-connection/8968221/
5.Ms. Martinez
- School: Wilson Elementary School
- Project Title: Learning English With Hands-On Materials in First Grade!
- Description: My students are fantastic! I have 7 English learners in my classroom this year. They are so sweet, kind, and CAN NOT wait to master the English language. My students have so much potential.
- Support Link: https://www.donorschoose.org/project/learning-english-with-hands-on-materials/8762687/
Every donation, no matter the size, helps these teachers create a brighter future for their students. Let’s kick off 2024 by supporting our local schools and showing our appreciation for the incredible work these educators do every day.
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