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
In deep East Oakland live the most brilliant, powerful, and resilient students and I have the honor of teaching them. My eighth graders are the reason for my personal growth and strength. They are fierce warriors who believe in social justice and strive to use their voices to speak for themselves and others. They are filled with so much love for themselves and their community and have a strong desire to explore and understand the world around them. My students are faced with numerous challenges at home and in their community. I admire their strength and courage to face all adversity and still make it to school.
As their English Language Arts teacher, I watch my students progress as avid readers and strong communicators each and every day.
They stand together as a class to discuss social issues that impact their community and they take great pride in their town. Most of my students have been exposed to gang and gun violence and family trauma, yet their resilience is extraordinary. I have so much to learn from these amazing young adults.
My Project
Since the start and spread of COVID-19, my students have been lacking the motivation to do well in school. Across campus, our district, and the country as a whole, students have experienced a loss of joy in the classroom. Through all of my efforts, it is still extremely difficult to help students find happiness while they are at school and in my class.
My students deserve any bit of joy that they can find during these trying times.
Scholastic Action, blocks, watercolors, and other supplies would allow my students the fun that they yearn for when they show up every day.
Nearly all 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
Scholastic Action®, Grades 6-12, Reading Level Grades 3-5 (min. 20 subscriptions per order) (Digital + Print)
• Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs
$9.49
20
$189.80
Prang Watercolor Pan Master Class Pack
• Blick Art Materials
$111.38
1
$111.38
Jenga Game Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Kids Game Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
UNO Family Card Game, with 112 Cards in a Sturdy Storage Tin, Travel-Friendly, Makes a Great Gift for 7 Year Olds and Up [Amazon Exclusive]
• Amazon Business
$9.99
3
$29.97
Bienfang Mixed Media -Pad - 12 x 9, 90 lb, 40 Sheets
• Blick Art Materials
$5.24
5
$26.20
Materials cost
$397.33
Vendor shipping charges
$18.98
Sales tax
$36.36
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$488.63
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$86.23
Total project goal
$574.86
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$574.86
8 Donors
-$352.43
Donations toward project cost
-$299.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$52.86
Matching donations from our partners
-$222.42
Match offers toward project cost
-$189.06
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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