The students in my first-grade class are interested in sharks, puzzles, making friends, STEAM, and superheroes. They want to succeed even though there are many forces in this country that fight against their efforts. They speak Spanish, Tigrinya, Somali, Finish, Khmer, Cambodian, Mandarin, Tagalog, and English. My students are inquisitive, hilarious, honest, and ambitious people. Two out of three are living in poverty and every single student has so much drive to learn. Our dual-language program supports native Spanish-speakers along with those with a desire to learn Spanish. With a wonderful diversity of interests and challenges, our school works hard to know each student's name and need.
My Project
At our school, we try every day to be PUMAS: Positive, United, Mindful, Academic, and Safe. In order to be PUMAS, many of my students rely on the support of the community for basic necessities. Many of my students deal with homelessness or housing insecurity. They cannot do their best in class if they are worried about being hungry, properly dressed, clean, and warm. In my classroom, I have a space I refer to as Maslow's Closet which contains supplies to care for those concerns. This space is available to any student or family who is in need.
I consider this to be a positive, united, and mindful strategy to support my students while holding them to high academic and behavioral expectations.
Each one of these items is something that has been requested by a parent or student. Pants and long-sleeved shirts will keep kids warm and feeling confident while they build their skills in school and at home.
Brix Boys' Long Sleeve Tees - Combed Cotton Super Soft 4-pk Crewneck Shirts. 7/8
• Amazon Business
$25.99
2
$51.98
French Toast Boys' Big Adjustable Waist Relaxed Fit Pleated Pant (Standard & Husky), Black, 8
• Amazon Business
$18.99
2
$37.98
French Toast Boys' Big Adjustable Waist Relaxed Fit Pleated Pant (Standard & Husky), Navy, 8
• Amazon Business
$18.80
2
$37.60
French Toast Little Boys' Pleated Double Knee Pant with Adjustable Waist, Navy, 7
• Amazon Business
$15.91
2
$31.82
French Toast Little Boys' Pleated Double Knee Pant with Adjustable Waist, Navy, 6
• Amazon Business
$15.91
2
$31.82
Mightly Boys and Girls' Lightning Flash Long-Sleeve Pocket and Raglan Baseball T-Shirt, Organic Cotton 2-Pack Toddler and Kids Clothes Set, Small (6/7)
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Mightly Boys and Girls' Red Set Go Long-Sleeve Pocket and Raglan Baseball T-Shirt, Organic Cotton 2-Pack Toddler and Kids Clothes Set, Medium (8)
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Mightly Boys and Girls' Surf and Sea Long-Sleeve Pocket and Raglan Baseball T-Shirt, Organic Cotton 2-Pack Toddler and Kids Clothes Set, Large (10)
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Mightly Boys and Girls' Blue Bells Long-Sleeve Pocket and Raglan Baseball T-Shirt, Organic Cotton 2-Pack Toddler and Kids Clothes Set, Small (6/7)
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Mightly Boys and Girls' Tiger Stripes Long-Sleeve Pocket and Raglan Baseball T-Shirt, Organic Cotton 2-Pack Toddler and Kids Clothes Set, XSmall (4/5)
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Mightly Kids Clothing - Night Sky Shirts for Girls and Boys, Organic Cotton, Medium (8), Pack of 2
• Amazon Business
$28.95
1
$28.95
Mightly Kids Clothing - Whales Shirts for Girls and Boys, Organic Cotton, Medium (8), Pack of 2 Green, Navy
• Amazon Business
$28.95
1
$28.95
Mightly Kids Clothing - Under The Sea Shirts for Girls and Boys, Organic Cotton, Small (6/7), Pack of 2
• Amazon Business
$28.95
1
$28.95
Mightly Kids Clothing - in The Band Shirts for Girls and Boys, Organic Cotton, Small (6/7), Pack of 2
• Amazon Business
$28.95
1
$28.95
French Toast Little Boys' Pleated Double Knee Pant with Adjustable Waist, Black, 6
• Amazon Business
$13.06
2
$26.12
Materials cost
$482.87
Vendor shipping charges
$4.50
Sales tax
$42.25
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.24
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$566.86
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$100.03
Total project goal
$666.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$666.89
5 Donors
-$631.60
Donations toward project cost
-$566.86
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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