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.
My Students
When you walk into our classroom, you'll feel the energy and excitement of junior high! You might get knocked over by an overzealous application of cologne, or you might get taught the newest Tik Tok dance! Our students are learning their place in this world in a school that celebrates them but also challenges them.
We live in a small, rural community four hours away from the nearest city, so my goal is to introduce my students to new opportunities while also helping them love and appreciate the support of the community around them.
My Project
I love teaching junior high students; they are at a crucial crossroads as they transition their thinking and habits from childhood mindsets towards adulthood. I cherish the role I get to play in this process. As they maneuver this transition, however, one common attribute that I frequently encounter is that my middle schoolers no longer get excited to go to the library, and they nearly always groan when I give them a reading assignment. One of my primary goals as their ELA teacher is to reawaken my students' excitement and love for reading, writing, and ultimately learning.
Since the pandemic, I have noticed my students seem even more disengaged.
Sometimes I feel like I could stand on my head, and they still wouldn't bat an eye. In addition, I have not been able to purchase books or curriculum since I moved from teaching English language learners to ELA. This grant would enable me to choose resources that I believe will help open their eyes and bring the spark into the classroom.
Thank you so much for investing in teachers, so we can invest in our students!!
More than half of 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
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Teens: How to Turn a Loss into a Win
• Amazon Business
$13.59
15
$203.85
Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie
• AKJ Education
$7.29
25
$182.25
Between Shades of Gray
• Amazon Business
$5.63
19
$106.97
Blue Yeti USB Mic for Recording & Streaming on PC and Mac, 3 Condenser Capsules, 4 Pickup Patterns, Headphone Output and Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Adjustable Stand, Plug & Play - Silver
• Amazon Business
$99.99
1
$99.99
HERSHEY'S, KIT KAT® and REESE'S Assorted Milk Chocolate Candy, Valentine's Day Gift, 27.3 oz Variety Box (18 ct)
• Amazon Business
$14.64
2
$29.28
Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie - Student Packet by Novel Units
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy, Valentine's Day, 5 lb Bag (360 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
Materials cost
$647.32
Vendor shipping charges
$58.87
Sales tax
$52.76
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.71
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$798.66
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$140.94
Total project goal
$939.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$939.60
1 Donor
-$939.60
Donations toward project cost
-$798.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
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 Mrs. Hendrich and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
