My students need basic supplies, such as pencils, scissors, markers, glue, color pencils, pencil box, and erasers, to start the year off right.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Viera's classroom raised $811
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
My students are wonderful students. They are so eager to learn. They adhere to classroom rules and generally stay on task. However, as we know, students today are under enormous pressure. The expectation set for students today is very high. Every year, students in my school are expected to reach the NYS goals for their grade regardless of the challenges that they face due to their circumstances. Many of my students have economic challenges and lack parental support. As a teacher, it is frustrating to know that many of our students are at a disadvantage, but must still meet their state standards and expectations. The reality is that not all students have writing material at home. I also have students with IEPs and English Language Learners.
These students need to develop and catch up to their grade expectations and these materials can help develop their writing potential.
My Project
Every year, many of my new students come to school with no supplies. I have to call my supervisor and ask them if I can have pencils and notebooks, so they can have a place to begin their work. It’s very discouraging for them when they look around and see that several of their classmates have all their school supplies.
I want them to come into OUR CLASSROOM and know that I am on their side and let them know that learning isn’t what you know, but how you present it.
Also, learning is a mindset, it is helpful when you have the right things to start off with.
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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