Basic Needs = Clean Water, Food and Tools for Hygiene
My students need clean water, individual wrapped toothbrushes, toothpaste, and a variety of fruit snacks.
$416 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
Our Language Arts and Social Justice Magnet School emphasizes the respect of self and others. This encompasses discipline and high expectations as well as activism and compassion. The kids know they will be Agents of Change and follow our school motto, "Be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Ghandi
We are classified as a "highest poverty" school and the kids at our school are brilliant.
They deserve excellent educational resources. Although my kids may lack financial resources, they have an incredible work ethic and desire to learn. We are a full Title I school, a vast majority of our students qualify for free or reduced lunches.
Our students may lack the material privileges that other American children are fortunate to have, but they certainly make up for it with talent, fortitude, and sheer intelligence. We live in a world where our youth are simply not provided with enough quality resources to shine; your donation will make the dream of a bright future come true.
My Project
A child cannot focus on a task in class if he or she is hungry. Students will exhibit behavior that seems like they are misbehaving or off task, but it’s a result of hunger. Even though the majority of our students qualify and receive a free breakfast in the classroom, many of them are still hungry after eating it because they went to bed hungry. Some students refuse to participate in class discussions due to bad breath and some miss many days of school due to dental problems.
When students are hungry, they do not want to work.
They spend valuable instructional time unfocused and unable to complete their classwork. Having snacks available to get them through the day would be helpful in keeping them motivated and satiated until lunch time and give them something to fill their bellies after school. I can send some snacks and water with students after school to ensure that they have something to eat. Additionally, I can send students home with their own toothbrush and toothpaste so they can come back fresh and ready to participate in class discussions.
Having snacks and clean water would ensure that my students have the nutrition necessary for them to succeed. Having their own toothbrush and toothpaste would ensure that my students have the opportunity to be healthy and practice good hygiene.
I thank you in advance for your generosity. Thank you for making a difference in the class and ensuring children's success!
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