Help me give my students a place to store their materials, a pencil sharpener to be able to write down their work, a cozy chair for our reading corner and a printer.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Sonido's classroom raised $450
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are warriors.
They live in a community with staggering poverty rates and many do not have the greatest home life.
Despite all of the hardships they've faced in their young lives they come to school every day ready and willing to learn. It is my personal mission to make my classroom a second home for them where they can receive the love, care, and support that they need to blossom and grow as learners but more importantly as people.
The system has stacked the odds against these children, many are multiple grade levels behind academically but are still expected to perform on grade level. The pressure that they face is palpable but they are incredibly strong and resilient. I have been absolutely blown away by their grit and determination to do their best day in and day out. The progress and growth they make are astounding and I am blessed to be able to teach such an amazing group of students.
My Project
If I had the money in my pocket to pay for these things for my students myself I would in a heartbeat. I hate asking for help but if it's for my students I'll do just about anything. I am asking for a printer to keep in my classroom as at my school we are very limited as to the copies we can make and none of it is in color. A printer would be a game changer, being able to print material for my students on demand and also provide colorful diagrams to demonstrate concepts!
As I am moving to a classroom with no storage besides a small coat closet, I am asking for a storage rack in order to give my students a dedicated space to keep their materials.
I am also asking for a cozy chair for our reading nook. The one I used this year was mine from when I was a child myself, it is thus very old and broken in places to the point where it is no longer safe for children. I am hoping to replace it with a new one as my students this year loved it. Lastly, I am asking for a high quality electric pencil sharpener, so my students are able to keep their pencils sharp so they can keep learning!
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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