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
As an educator in a low-income, high poverty school in Louisiana, my students are faced with several challenges; both in and out of the classroom. They all receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status, and come from nontraditional homes. Many students do not come to school with supplies.
Unfortunately, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, with so many parents being out of work, this year's back to school season is going to be especially stressful for my students and their families.
Despite the many challenges these kids face, their circumstances do not get the best of them. My 50 students come to school in hopes of receiving love and care, in a safe environment, equipped with the necessary materials to be successful. If I had to choose only one word to describe my students, I would choose eager. My students are eager to learn, eager to be engaged in meaningful lessons, and eager to push themselves to achieve greatness. Although they are willing to put in the effort, they lack the materials needed to be successful in the classroom currently, as well as for the next school year.
My Project
My project will enable my students to get the necessary supplies to be successful at school this year, from the beginning to the end. I want all of my students to feel loved and supported.
By providing my students with the needed supplies, I can help ease anxiety and make back to school an exciting time for them!
Students should not have to worry about not having supplies or not being able to keep up in the classroom because they now live in a technology based society where they need to be successful.
I believe that coming into a classroom that is unconventional and already equipped with supplies would encourage more student engagement and meaningful peer to peer conversations. Providing my students with these basic supplies is one way that I hope to remove some of the barriers that they face and make learning fun for each one of them!
At our school, we work to teach the whole child, socially, emotionally and academically. Assisting in tearing down those barriers with small changes could be just the trick to pushing them forward to reach their goals.
"I wasn't born to just teach. I was born to inspire others, to change people, and to never give up; even when faced with challenges that seem impossible."
Samsill Economy 3 Ring Binder Organizer, 1 Inch Round Ring Binder, Customizable Clear View Cover, White Bulk Binder 24 Pack
• Amazon Business
$54.47
2
$108.94
3 Ring Pencil Pouch, 12 Pack, with Mesh Window, 2 Compartments, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$18.42
3
$55.26
Expo 1920940 Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count (Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$26.47
2
$52.94
Better Office Products Yellow Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Yellow
• Amazon Business
$25.99
2
$51.98
Ticonderoga DIX13472 Golf Pencil, Yellow (72 Count)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
4
$39.96
Electric Hole Punch, AFMAT 3 Hole Punch Heavy Duty, 20-Sheet Punch Capacity, AC or Battery Operated Paper Puncher, Effortless Punching, Long Lasting Paper Punch for Office School Studio, Black
• Amazon Business
$38.49
1
$38.49
AmazonBasics Binder Organizer Poly Jacket, 3 Hole Punch, Assorted Colors, Pack of 25
• Amazon Business
$19.00
2
$38.00
Dry Erase Boards [30pc Double Sided] Lapboards with ClearWipe Coating! Small White Boards - 9" x 12" Mini White Boards for Students, Classroom Teacher Supplies
• Amazon Business
$32.95
1
$32.95
Crayola Crayons Bulk, Back to School Supplies, 24 Box Classpack, 24 Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$31.19
1
$31.19
EX-20 Electric Pencil Sharpener, Ideal For No. 2 and All Colored Pencils (Artist Drawing, Coloring), Heavy Duty Helical Blade with Auto-Stop Function, Perfect for School, Office or Classroom
• Amazon Business
$26.73
1
$26.73
Westcott 14871 5" School Pack of Kids Scissors with Anti-Microbial Protection, Blunt, Assorted Colors (Pack of 12)
• Amazon Business
$13.58
1
$13.58
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Gram, 30 Count
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$11.63
1
$11.63
Materials cost
$501.65
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$43.89
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$583.06
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$102.89
Total project goal
$685.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$685.95
11 Donors
-$555.48
Donations toward project cost
-$472.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$83.32
Matching donations from our partners
-$130.47
Match offers toward project cost
-$110.90
Match offers 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 Mrs. Williams and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
