My school has a unique group of more than 90% Title I students, which is the largest Title I population in the district. Many of our students are homeless and we try to help their families find some stability through school life. We are the hub school for English Language Learners in the district, which creates a lot of diversity within our walls. We have students that not only speak Spanish, but also other languages as well. This diversity makes teaching a little more challenging than being in any other school in our district. As a PreK - 5 school with 24 to 28 students in each class, we have more than 500 students in our school. For Wyoming, this is a large elementary school, which also creates different challenges.
Our students have very little resources to come up with any extras, such as snacks, school supplies, backpacks, etc.
We use every resource we have to help students succeed in the classroom. With all of the diversity that is within our building, it is imperative that we use every minute to learn with great intensity. Our school motto is, "The Home of the Hardest Working Students in ...."
My Project
My students come to school every day with bright smiles ready to learn! They are excited about each and every day and can't wait to see what the day has in store for them. Being at school means love, warmth, food, shelter, and all of those basic needs many of us take for granted every day. However, for many of my students this is their safe haven. School is the place where they can relax and know that everything is going to be okay; at least for the next seven hours.
Then the bell rings and their lives get turned upside down.
When the bell rings their lives turn into chaos again. Where will they sleep? Will they have water tonight? Will they have dinner? Who gets the pillow when they sleep on the floor? Sometimes it gets turned upside down before the bell ever rings. Some students are so stressed out about their home lives they have daily accidents. My students come to school without deoderant, their hair combed, chapped lips that bleed, etc. It is amazing how good students can feel when they have these items. Having basic needs can make your whole day better.
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Rush 0.5 Ounce Case of 36
• Amazon Business
$43.98
3
$131.94
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Soothing Gel, Fresh scent, with Aloe and Vitamin E - 1 fl oz JELLY WRAP Carrier (Pack of 36 - JELLY WRAP Color Will Vary) - 3903-36-CMR
• Amazon Business
$43.22
2
$86.44
Lip Balm with Beeswax, Cocoa Butter Chapstick Bulk & Lip Moisturizer – Chap Stick with Vitamin E, Coconut Oil Total Hydration For Treatment And Lip Therapy – Fruit Flavors 24 Count Pack
• Amazon Business
$17.99
4
$71.96
Ownest 10 Pack Fruits Extract Fragrance Hand Cream,Moisturizing Hand Care Cream Travel Gift Set with Shea Butter For Men And Women-30ml
• Amazon Business
$13.99
3
$41.97
Ownest 10 Pack Plant Fragrance Hand Cream Moisturizing Hand Care Cream Travel Gift Set With Natural Aloe And Vitamin E For Men And Women-30ml
• Amazon Business
$13.99
3
$41.97
100pcs 2 Inch Hair Clips No Slip Metal Hair Clips Snap Barrettes for Girls Toddlers Kids Women Accessories 20 Colors (Assorted Color)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
2
$15.98
7 inch All Purpose Hair Comb. Hair Cutting Combs. Barber’s & Hairstylist Combs. Fresh Mix 12 Units.
• Amazon Business
$7.59
2
$15.18
Goody Girls Ouchless Hair Elastics Perfect for Girls with Fine Hair, Curly Hair or Sensitive Scalps (60 Pieces) (Assorted in Brights and Pastels)
• Amazon Business
$4.85
3
$14.55
Anezus 80 Pcs 2 Inch Snap Hair Clips Non-Slip Metal Barrettes
• Amazon Business
$6.99
2
$13.98
Materials cost
$433.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.51
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$470.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$83.03
Total project goal
$553.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$553.51
3 Donors
-$544.68
Donations toward project cost
-$470.48
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Wood's Tremendous Third Graders and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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