This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
This will be my 9th year at the same Title I middle school, and I can't see myself anywhere else, because of the students. Our school's population is highly diverse, and many faces the challenges that come with poverty - roughly 90% are students from a minority group and 90% receive free/reduced-price lunch. Our school is a big part of the community, where families take great pride in the successes of their children, our students.
They are students who deserve the chance to explore and engage in authentic learning experiences.
These kids take on academic challenges on top of any other struggles they may be facing. They have curiosity waiting to be unlocked, and enthusiasm waiting to be directed to a phenomenon that speaks to them. I am lucky to work with them!
My Project
The pandemic has disrupted so many aspects of my students' lives. One of the things that I have noticed this year is that many of my students are hungry. With all of the snacks, I'll be able to give my students a boost of energy and nutrition that willl help their brain and body function better throughout the school day.
Attendance is another large struggle that I have noticed this year.
Sometimes students are sick or quarantining, but in many there is also a lack of motivation to get up and get to school each day. With the science materials that I have requested, I hope to inspire students to come to school to get in on the hands-on action. With items like the owl pellets and aquatic plants they will explore firsthand how matter cycles through plants and animals in an ecosystem. With the binoculars they will get to hone the scientific practice of observation along our local river pathway. With items like the seeds, soil, and grow lights, they will get put photosynthesis into play.
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
Celestron UpClose G2 8 x 40 Porro Binoculars
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$39.15
2
$78.30
Prismacolor Premier Pencil Sharpener
• Amazon Business
$5.82
12
$69.84
Snack Box Variety Pack Care Package (60 Count) Valentines Day 2022 Candy Gift Basket Idea for Kids Adults Teens Family College Student - Crave Food Birthday Arrangement Candy Chips Cookies
• Amazon Business
$35.95
1
$35.95
Painted Lady Butterfly Larvae Mini Cup Set, Living, Pack of 3
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
GooingTop LED Grow Light,6000K Full Spectrum Clip Plant Growing Lamp with White Red LEDs for Indoor Plants,5-Level Dimmable,Auto On Off Timing 4 8 12Hrs
• Amazon Business
$28.95
1
$28.95
Small Owl Pellet
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Snacks and Cheese Sandwich Crackers, Snack Crackers Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs
• Amazon Business
$13.98
2
$27.96
Belinlen 10 Pack 27 oz Sports Water Bottles Sports and Fitness Squeeze Water Bottles BPA Free come with 16 pcs Chalk Labels, 1 Pen
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Snack Box Variety Pack (40 Count) Candy Gift Basket - College Student Care Package, Prime Food Arrangement Chips, Cookies, Bar's - Easter, Birthday Treat for Women, Men, Adults, Teens, Kids
• Amazon Business
$24.49
1
$24.49
Grow Your own Bonsai kit | Crafts Hobby Kits for Adults | Easily Grow 4 Types of Bonsai Trees with Our Complete Beginner Friendly Kit | Unique Christmas Gift ideas For Plant Lovers
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Seed Dispersal Set
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$22.86
1
$22.86
Cabomba (Fanwort), Living, Pack of 25
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$21.55
1
$21.55
TickleMe Plant Seed Packet
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$7.00
3
$21.00
Wagner's 62008 Western Regional Blend Wild Bird Food, 20-Pound Bag
• Amazon Business
$20.48
1
$20.48
Back to the Roots Organic Pink Grow Kit, Harvest Gourmet Oyster Mushrooms
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Brine Shrimp (Artemia) Eggs, 2 oz
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$19.80
1
$19.80
Frito-Lay Variety Pack, Party Mix, 40 Count
• Amazon Business
$17.98
1
$17.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1)
• Amazon Business
$7.48
2
$14.96
Cardinal Economy 3 Ring Binder, 2 Inch, Presentation View, White, Holds 475 Sheets, Nonstick, PVC Free, 4 Pack of Binders (79520)
• Amazon Business
$14.79
1
$14.79
Elodea (Egeria densa), Living, Pack of 25
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$14.40
1
$14.40
100 Glow Sticks Bulk Party Supplies - Glow in The Dark Fun Party Pack with 8" Glowsticks and Connectors for Bracelets and Necklaces for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzel Crackers, Snack Packs, 30 Count Variety Pack Box
• Amazon Business
$10.24
1
$10.24
Fleischmann's Yeast, Active, Dry, 0.75-Ounce Packet (Pack of 9)
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
Alka-Seltzer Original Effervescent Tablets - Fast Relief of Heartburn, Upset Stomach, Acid Indigestion with Headache and Body Aches - 72 Count
• Amazon Business
$7.98
1
$7.98
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix 16 qt
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
June Gold 440 Pieces, 0.7 mm HB #2 Lead Refills, 110 Pieces Per Tube, Medium Thickness, Break Resistant Lead/Graphite (Pack of 4 Dispensers)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
June Gold 640 Pieces, 0.5 mm HB #2 Lead Refills, 160 Pieces Per Tube, Fine Thickness, Break Resistant Lead/Graphite (Pack of 4 Dispensers)
• Amazon Business
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$686.81
Vendor shipping charges
$91.17
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$818.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$144.40
Total project goal
$962.68
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$962.68
1 Donor
-$962.68
Donations toward project cost
-$818.28
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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