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Ms. Haick from Oakland, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lego Builders on the Rise

Help me give my students more resources in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Haick's classroom raised $590

This project is fully funded

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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

I am so excited to begin my first year in a Title 1 school in the urban school district of Oakland Unified. This year I have 22 amazing, bright, and kindhearted 5th graders. My students look forward to coming to school each day and some have even asked the first week if they could have sleepover in the classroom!

My students are all on free or reduced lunch.

I have poured money out of my own pocket to ensure all my students have school supplies to start the school year so that all children have a right to a fair and equal education despite their socioeconomic backgrounds.

I have several students who do not speak any English. 21 out of 22 students are English Language Learners where English is not their first language. All of my students are hard workers and I am hoping to get all my students to be able to read by the end of this school year and have them ready for middle school next year.

My Project

This is my first year teaching. My group of students are fun, engaged, and energetic about learning. Many of my students come from hard home life backgrounds and look forward to coming to school each day. We are a title1 school and in need of resources. I personally prior to the start of school spent over $500 of my own money into my classroom without getting reimbursed.

My students whom are eager to learn, are anywhere from 2-4 grade levels behind, some of my students do not speak English.

There are 20 of my students who are all English Language Learners. Our class only has a couple of students who know their multiplication facts, the majority do not. The kids have asked me to help them so they can find more fun ways to learn these fluency facts. It is crucial I get them to know their times tables so we can continue with the curriculum for 5th grade.

My students also have a desire to play with Legos. Many of my children do not have these in the home nor our school. I absolutely would love a class set that we could also share with the other 5th grade class from time to time. As you know Legos are crucial to help with brain development. Studies have shown that using Legos teaches children about constructing and visualizing 3D elements. This would be an amazing donation not only to my class, but the entire 5th grade. This would be used in the classroom when students have earned it.

Also, we really need chart paper and markers. The ELA, ELD, and Math curriculum all suggest using chart paper daily for lessons I need to plan. I can follow curriculum guidelines with access to materials.

Ms. Haick Markham Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO(r) Classic Large Brick Box - 10698 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 4 $251.84
LC529BU - Flex-Space Balance Ball Seat - 22 - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 2 $49.98
Sustainable Earth by Staples Easel Pads, 27" x 36", White, 50 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads/Carton (17639) • Staples $36.00 1 $36.00
GF706 - Smath • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
JJ393 - Multiplication Bingo • Lakeshore Learning Materials $11.99 1 $11.99
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Point, Assorted, 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Blue, Dozen (30003) • Staples $8.80 1 $8.80
Sharpie Flip Chart Permanent Marker, Bullet Tip, Assorted, 8/Pack (22480) • Staples $8.79 1 $8.79
Too Many Tamales • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Bud, Not Buddy • AKJ Education $6.29 1 $6.29
TRU RED Ballpoint Gripped Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Red, Dozen (52866) • Staples $2.79 2 $5.58
The One and Only Ivan • AKJ Education $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$420.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $38.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.42

Total project goal

$589.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $589.48

6 Donors

-$563.91

Donations toward project cost

-$501.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.57

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