My amazing 5th graders come from a very diverse background where 87% of our students have free or reduced-price lunch. I have a large number of special education students mainstreamed into my classroom. My classroom speaks more than seven different languages and some of them face hunger and homelessness, but they have the GRIT and do not give up!
My classroom with special education students and english language students are eager to learn and experience new things, and they love reading, math and STEM.
A majority of my students enter the classroom without school materials, where I must then provide them. Many of them wear the same hoodie to school every day because they do not have another. It's amazing to see them succeed once they feel safe and secure in school. Even as fifth-graders, they approach me for daily hugs or additional ones if they are in crisis. I look at my class as my family and once they feel and believe it, the learning can really begin. There isn't anything I would not do to help them.
My Project
My students are in need of materials used on a daily basis that are dependable and necessary to enhance their learning. Our class is in need of new materials such as clipboards, dry erase markers, and a class whiteboard on wheels. Our classroom materials are on their last leg after 15 years of use from past students.
Durable classroom materials help make student learning quick and successful for academic growth.
We also need to replace our classroom video camera and tripod that was accidentally broken during use. The pocket folders would be a nice addition when working on our math facts multiple times a week, if we could wipe off our work we would not have to make so many copies.
Dexboard Mobile Dry Erase Easel 40 x 28 inch, Rolling Round Stand Whiteboard w/Flipchart Pad, Magnets, Markers & Eraser
• Amazon Business
$125.90
1
$125.90
Video Camera Camcorder Digital YouTube Vlogging Camera Recorder kicteck Full HD 1080P 15FPS 24MP 3.0 Inch 270 Degree Rotation LCD 16X Digital Zoom Camcorder with 2 Batteries(604s)
• Amazon Business
$63.99
1
$63.99
Clipboard Dry Erase Surface 9'' x 12.5'' Letter Size Low Profile Clip Whiteboard (Pack of 30)
• Amazon Business
$34.95
1
$34.95
Expo 1920940 Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count (Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$25.80
1
$25.80
Dry Erase Pockets Reusable Sleeves by Office Orchid - Heavy Duty Oversized 10" x 14" - 30 Pockets Assorted Colors + 30 Pens + 500 Worksheets - School or Work - Sheet Protectors or Ticket Holders
• Amazon Business
$22.97
1
$22.97
AmazonBasics Lightweight Camera Mount Tripod Stand With Bag - 16.5 - 50 Inches
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
Materials cost
$288.60
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$322.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$56.99
Total project goal
$379.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$379.92
5 Donors
-$250.51
Donations toward project cost
-$229.43
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$21.08
match offer
-$110.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$93.50
Match offer 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. Kelly Dudeck and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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