Donors Choose
DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. Several of Ray's teachers have posted classroom project requests on the DonorsChoose.org site, and you can give any amount to the project that most inspires you.
To see the all of the Ray School teacher's projects listed together, click here.
To see the all of the Ray School teacher's projects listed together, click here.
Diverse Books for Diverse Learners
My students need high quality picture books featuring diverse characters that mirror themselves, their families and their peers.
Ms. Hall, 1st Grade
Students come from all walks of life at our school. We celebrate diversity on a daily basis and look for ways to create a learning environment that appeals to all types of learners. We celebrate various learning styles and embrace the differences that make us all unique. This year our class includes multi-language learners, students with hearing impairments and students benefiting from various sensory integration strategies. We are nestled in a south side Chicago neighborhood, walking distance from a large university. Read more>
My students need high quality picture books featuring diverse characters that mirror themselves, their families and their peers.
Ms. Hall, 1st Grade
Students come from all walks of life at our school. We celebrate diversity on a daily basis and look for ways to create a learning environment that appeals to all types of learners. We celebrate various learning styles and embrace the differences that make us all unique. This year our class includes multi-language learners, students with hearing impairments and students benefiting from various sensory integration strategies. We are nestled in a south side Chicago neighborhood, walking distance from a large university. Read more>
Communicating Evidence of our Learning!
My students need an iPad in the classroom so I will be able to share pictures and videos with their parents and guardians. This will help our classroom communicate what we have learned and created!
Ms. Erickson
My students live and learn in Chicago's south side. They are a diverse and highly curious group of students. They love learning through inquiry and sharing what they have accomplished. Our 5th grade is departmentalized so this project will impact the learning experience of 75 students! I teach reading, math, and social studies to a wonderful group of 5th graders. Our classroom community will deepen from this piece of technology. Read more>
My students need an iPad in the classroom so I will be able to share pictures and videos with their parents and guardians. This will help our classroom communicate what we have learned and created!
Ms. Erickson
My students live and learn in Chicago's south side. They are a diverse and highly curious group of students. They love learning through inquiry and sharing what they have accomplished. Our 5th grade is departmentalized so this project will impact the learning experience of 75 students! I teach reading, math, and social studies to a wonderful group of 5th graders. Our classroom community will deepen from this piece of technology. Read more>
Flexible Seating Options for Energetic Kindergarteners!
My students need a variety of unique seating options to choose from. In particular, I am seeking Jellyfish chairs, Wobble stools, and a bean bag chair to add to my classroom.
Mrs. Burks
I am a kindergarten teacher at a public school. My students are a remarkably energetic, lively, and enthusiastic group of kindergartners. They love to move and are constantly seeking to explore their new learning environment at school. Read more>
My students need a variety of unique seating options to choose from. In particular, I am seeking Jellyfish chairs, Wobble stools, and a bean bag chair to add to my classroom.
Mrs. Burks
I am a kindergarten teacher at a public school. My students are a remarkably energetic, lively, and enthusiastic group of kindergartners. They love to move and are constantly seeking to explore their new learning environment at school. Read more>
Reading Like Maniacs!
My students need a class set of the novel Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. This project will allow each student to read at their own pace, and study the themes of homelessness and racism.
Ms. Ericson, 5th grade
My students live and learn in Chicago's south side. They are a diverse and highly curious group of students. They love learning through inquiry and sharing what they have accomplished. I teach reading, math, and social studies to a wonderful group of 5th graders. Read more>
My students need a class set of the novel Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. This project will allow each student to read at their own pace, and study the themes of homelessness and racism.
Ms. Ericson, 5th grade
My students live and learn in Chicago's south side. They are a diverse and highly curious group of students. They love learning through inquiry and sharing what they have accomplished. I teach reading, math, and social studies to a wonderful group of 5th graders. Read more>
Lab Tables + Students = Chemisty
My students need science lab tables with chemical resistant tops for their first time experience in a science lab.
Ms. Drewa
My students are very inquisitive. They enjoy discovering new things and sharing their experiences with one another. While many of our students come from surrounding neighborhoods, we have many students who come from various countries around the world. These children bring their cultures together and love to learn from each other. Read more>
My students need science lab tables with chemical resistant tops for their first time experience in a science lab.
Ms. Drewa
My students are very inquisitive. They enjoy discovering new things and sharing their experiences with one another. While many of our students come from surrounding neighborhoods, we have many students who come from various countries around the world. These children bring their cultures together and love to learn from each other. Read more>
