I work at a virtual school, so my students come from across the entire state of Utah. I have to work extra hard to get to know my students because when traditional teachers get to see the cute smiling faces of their students as they walk into class, I often just see a name on a computer screen. They see me, but I rarely get to see them. This has made it especially difficult to connect with them and really motivate them to work their hardest.
I teach middle school English, but my number one objective is to help a student feel loved, empowered, and appreciated.
In order to do that in a virtual school, that requires sending a lot of mail! It's amazing to see the difference it makes in the attitude of a struggling child when they get a postcard from me, written by hand, telling them that they matter.
This project will go toward funding letters, stamps, rewards, and small tokens of appreciation that will be delivered across the entire state.
My Project
My goal is to enhance learning in my classroom and to motivate students by sending them a handwritten postcard or their choice of small prize in the mail. For example, when a student wins a raffle for 100% attendance or completion or assignments, he or she will get to choose which prize I will mail to their home. On the other hand, when students are struggling, I can send them an inspirational postcard of encouragement so they know they aren't alone.
I know that it’s not where my student started out or even where they are today—their potential is limitless.
I want to help them believe in and discover that success. I’ve observed that these small rewards and incentives can be that extra boost a student needs to get back in the game and an important way to connect with students who I don't interact with face-to-face.
USPS Us-Flag-Forever-Stamps-40 US Flag Forever Stamps - 40 Stamps (Two Books of 20) Packaging May Vary, Blue Red White
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$30.28
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$30.28
Live the Life You Love Postcard Box: 100 HAND-LETTERED POSTCARDS
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$20.00
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$20.00
1InTheOffice EasyClose Neon Brights Color Envelopes, 10, Assorted, 4 1/8"H x 9 1/2"W, 50/Pack (Assorted Neon Brights)
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$13.99
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$13.99
Power Thought Cards: A 64 Card Deck (Box Set)
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$13.48
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$13.48
Optimisms - 20 Inspirational All Occasion Cards with Envelope (4 x 5.12 Inch) – Motivational Greeting Note Card Set - Stay Positive All-Occasion Stationery Pack (2 Each, 10 Designs) AM6631OCB-B2x10
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$12.99
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$12.99
Thanksgiving Sales! Cute Unicorn Bookmark 60 PCS - Perfect Gift - Present- Bookmark Bulk - Kids Bookmarks
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$12.90
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$12.90
Sticky Notes- Zoo Cute Animals Self-Stick Removable Sticky Notes -32 Pads per Pack - 20 Sheets per Pad - per Pack 8 Animals Inside-80mm x 54 mm (32 Pack)
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$11.99
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$11.99
Cute Animal Funny Bookmarks for Kids Teens Boys Girls,30PCs
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$5.88
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$11.76
48 Pcs Unicorn Slap Bracelets Party Favors Slap Bands Carnival Prizes Birthday Gift for Kids Boys Girls Adults
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$10.99
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$10.99
360 Cute Sloth Sticky Notes Page Flags Index Tabs for Sloth Lovers Kids Office School Reading
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$7.99
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$7.99
The Constellation Theme Colorful Bookmarks, 30 PCS
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$7.47
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$7.47
Cute Feather Shaped Colorful Bookmarks for Kids Teens Boys Girls Women, 30PCS (Feather Dream)
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$6.99
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$6.99
Stickers for Water Bottles Big 30-Pack Cute,Waterproof,Aesthetic,Trendy Stickers for Teens,Girls Perfect for Waterbottle,Laptop,Phone,Travel Extra Durable 100% Vinyl
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$5.59
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$5.59
Cute Cat Theme Colorful Bookmarks for Kids Teens Boys Girls Women, 30PCS (Cat's Paw)
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$4.97
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$4.97
Materials cost
$171.39
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.57
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$203.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$35.99
Total project goal
$239.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$239.95
4 Donors
-$197.75
Donations toward project cost
-$176.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$21.41
match offer
-$32.50
Match offer toward project cost
-$27.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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