Help me give my students options for more comfortable seating when working on projects and lessons.
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My Students
Space: The Final Frontier - To go where no Gettys' 6th grader has every gone before. This will be the motto for my 6th grade exploratory class this year. This new science based exploratory class will introduce my rural community 6th grade students to the amazing world of flight and space. Medical Detectives: Investigators - Cracking the Case will continue to be my 7th & 8th grade exploratories.
What I love the most exposing students to "science beyond the textbook" and opening their eyes to all the incredible ways science is in our world.
With over 70% of my students coming from Free & Reduced lunch programs and state assistance programs, my classroom is their biggest opportunity to be exposed to science beyond the traditional model.
My students are traditional a mix of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. My classes are typically 60% female to 40% male ratio. Our district has a "school choice" and 20% of my students "chose" Gettys over their city's assigned school. Our program follows the PLTW program. Gettys has been awarded PLTW Distinguished School award 2 years running. In 2019, I was named an Outstanding PLTW Gateway Educator and I am our District’s ToY.
My Project
My hard-working Medical Detectives and Flight & Space learners need a more relaxing cozy learning space for when they are reading, working on their laptops, and not working in the lab. We have some yoga balls but the kids like to sit around the room to study rather than at our tables.
My hardwood floors need some softness for my students to settle in and learn.
By adding these "comforts" of home to our classroom, our room becomes more inviting and more comfortable for learning. While I had hoped my students could donate some pillows, bean bags, and softer chairs, financially they can't afford the cost. Your support to help fund these greatly desired seats for our room is very much appreciated.
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
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