My students need what most people would consider standard school supplies--pencils, markers, and poster board. They aren't so standard for my students.
Our school represents a large variety of students from various countries all over the world. One hundred percent of the students at my school receive free or reduced-price lunch, and we are a school-wide recipient of Title I funds.
Want to know one of my favorite parts of my job?
I love seeing the change that students undergo over the course of the year. I am fortunate enough to see kids develop ways to express kindness each and every day. They use manners that weren't present in August. I have seen students who loathe reading turn into book lovers. Few things make me smile like seeing my kids pull out a book when they have an extra few minutes. My classroom is full of faces and personalities that will impact our future world. As a teacher, I believe it is my job to do everything I can to make sure that impact will be a positive impact!
My Project
Every year, students and parents around the country scavenge through the store aisles to fill their carts with school supplies that are amid the hustle and bustle. Often overlooked is that many of these basic supply necessities are unattainable for many students. With items like white board markers, colored pencils, and markers, students in my classroom will be able to participate in many of the same activities as their peers at other schools in our county. They will learn to collaborate on projects together, they will learn to think before they write through brainstorming, and they will earn the pride in their work so many of us remember from our own childhoods in the classroom.
Many families in America are struggling.
With high unemployment, we are 100% free and reduced price lunch, and many parents are unable to provide the basic school supplies their children need to be effective. In addition, schools across the country are facing severe budget cuts and lack the funding to purchase necessary supplies. This project will have a profound impact on students and their learning experience. Make school a better place for both students by the simple act of providing basic tools.
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