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
My students come from one of the poorest regions in the United States. In my elementary school, 98% of the students live at or below poverty level. The Arkansas Delta does not provide much in the way of entertainment or industry, but it is rich in diversity and history.
Building a culture of respect that will help bridge communication between our students, families, and communities is one of my main goals this year.
I have several projects planned that I feel will help that goal become a reality, but we need supplies that our budget cannot provide.
My Project
My students have chosen "respect" as the theme of their class civic engagement project. We plan to learn about the history of our school, build a community garden to highlight the monument which marks the site of George Washington Carver School (the school for African Americans before integration). My students will build a culture of respect by showing respect for themselves, as well as their classmates, families, and communities.
After reading the book, Only One You, my students decided that they would like to paint rocks to show their individual personalities.
The rocks will be placed in a small garden and outdoor classroom/reading area that students and community members could enjoy. Each student will be represented because each of them is an important part of our learning community.
24 Rocks for Painting - Flat & Smooth Kindness Rocks for Arts, Crafts, and Decoration - Stones w/Easy Paint Surface - 2 to 3.5 inches - Set of 24 - Black
• Amazon Business
$21.99
5
$109.95
AmazonBasics Plastic Clipboards, Black, Pack of 6
• Amazon Business
$12.54
4
$50.16
Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, 24 Bright Colors Paint Markers Kit for Glass, Stone, Wood, Fabric, Metal, Ceramic, Rock & More, Extra Fine Tip, Water Based, Acid Free Non Toxic, Quick-Dry
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
Magicfly Outdoor Acrylic Paint, 30 Colors (60ml, 2oz.) Patio Paints with 3 Paint Brushes, Rich Pigments with White, Gold, Shocking Pink, Multi-Surface Paints for Rock, Crafts, Fabric, Leather, Paper
• Amazon Business
$32.99
1
$32.99
Aleene's Spray Gloss Finish 6oz Acrylic Sealer, Original Version
• Amazon Business
$5.97
3
$17.91
ACKTRA Coated Nylon Safety WORK GLOVES 12 Pairs, Knit Wrist Cuff, Multipurpose, for Men & Women, WG008 Black Polyester, Black Latex, Medium
• Amazon Business
$17.75
1
$17.75
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 5 Packs / 50 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Materials cost
$280.73
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$23.16
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.21
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$338.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$59.66
Total project goal
$397.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$397.76
2 Donors
-$367.76
Donations toward project cost
-$338.10
Donations 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. Steeland and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
