This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
I am a teacher in a low-income/high-poverty area. My students are faced with many challenges both in and out of the classroom. Every child in our school receives free or reduced lunch, and a large percentage of students are considered homeless. Despite this, my students are excited to be part of a learning community where they feel safe and cared for.
Our classroom is an area where students are encouraged to work hard, collaborate with one another, and communicate clearly.
I encourage learning through exploration and value the intrinsic curiosity of my students.
My Project
Our lunch this year is at 11:00 AM and we continue to learn until 3:15 PM. This is a very long day for such little bodies. We are a 100% free breakfast and lunch school. My scholars are financially unable to provide a snack of their own to get them through our long afternoon. I want to ensure that our school is a place where all their needs are met. I am asking for several types of snacks to be eaten at the end of our school day! Some of my students rely on this snack to hold them over until breakfast at school the next day. I want to ensure I am caring and nurturing for my students' minds, bodies, and spirits and believe these snacks will help do just that. Thank you for believing in us-- my scholars deserve it and won't let you down!
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
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. Fender and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
