Being the school counselor, one of my main responsibilities is to address the needs of the "whole child" and treat every student holistically. My students come with varying needs, and over 90% belong to impoverished homes. Their diverse cultures, needs, and experiences mean that one size does not fit all when it comes to guidance and counseling.
Due to their parents' economic status after Hurricane Maria and Irma, and the fact that these children attend a Title I school where resources are limited, basic needs such as access to school uniforms and school supplies are always ongoing issues.
We are slowly receiving students impacted by Hurricane Maria, who need my assistance more than ever.
At my school, I wear many hats and I facilitate a vast diversity of students' and teachers' needs alike. Currently, the capacity of my school budget has been limited and challenged due to the impact of Hurricane Irma. As the school counselor, I take a very active role in my students' lives. I visit classrooms daily and give presentations that build character and educate the students about hygiene, core values, and social behavior.
My Project
A great number of my students are ELL/ESOL who were displaced during the earthquake in Haiti and relocated to South Florida several years ago. Now we have students coming in from islands affected by Hurricane Irma who also need assistance in terms of clothing and school supplies.
More than half of my students have no access to basic commodities in their households, including school supplies and uniforms.
Almost everyday, I have to try to accommodate a child who came to school out of uniform because they just migrated from an impoverished or devastated island or their parents cannot afford to purchase what is needed for school.
Unfortunately, due to limited funding, I am running out of ways to provide the classroom supplies needed to facilitate each child that comes to my door. This year I have decided to collect as many school essentials as possible and host a Back to School Extravaganza, where students in need will receive a back pack stuffed with many school supplies.
More than half 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
Advocator Vintage Printed Primary School Backpacks for Girls Boys Kids Backpack
• Amazon Business
$17.99
4
$71.96
Eastsport Sport Backpack for School, Hiking, Travel, Climbing, Camping, Outdoors - Mint Star Print
• Amazon Business
$23.85
3
$71.55
Vaschy Lightweight Backpack,20 Liters Classic Basic Waterproof Collapsible Daypack for Sports and Traveling,Middle School Book Bag with Two Side Pockets Navy
• Amazon Business
$19.89
3
$59.67
Trailmaker Super Popular Boys Backpack for School, Summer Camp, Travel and Outdoors! Sharks
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$10.95
5
$54.75
Advocator Vintage Printed Primary School Backpacks for Girls Boys Kids Backpack (blue2)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
3
$53.97
Crayola Back to School Supplies Set, Art Set, Grades K, 1, 2
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$14.99
3
$44.97
Zippered Pencil Pouches by School Smarts - 3 Ring Pencil Case with Mesh and plastic window. Huge 30 Pack with a Variation of 6 Bright Colors..
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Hiking backpack,Vaschy Lightweight Water Resistant Collapsible Foldable Packable Travel Backpack with Chest Strap Gray
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$22.99
1
$22.99
Vaschy Lightweight Backpack,20 Liters Classic Basic Waterproof Foldable Daypack for Sports and Traveling,School Book Bag for Boys and Girls Green
• Amazon Business
$19.89
1
$19.89
Metal Pencil Sharpener - Pack of 24 Manual Aluminum Alloy Sharpener, Mini Handheld Sharpener, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, 1 x 0.4 x 0.5 Inches
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks
• Amazon Business
$9.86
1
$9.86
Sargent Art 36 Count Premium Pink Eraser Class Pack, Best Buy Assortment, 36-1012
• Amazon Business
$8.18
1
$8.18
Materials cost
$484.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.27
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$522.24
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$92.16
Total project goal
$614.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$614.40
2 Donors
-$603.52
Donations toward project cost
-$513.74
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$89.78
match offer
-$10.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$8.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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