My students need a digital camera and storage media to cherish the memories of their 1st year in middle school.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Paula's classroom raised $240
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 have experienced and seen so much more than an average 30 year old person. Living in high need community, they often do not get the chance to be children. Their environment forces them to grow up much faster than other students their age.
My students are happy and they put a smile on my face everyday.
They are so enthusiastic about learning and exploring. They love hands on activities and being able to apply their knowledge to real life. I push them above their limits and its makes me happy to know that they love the challenge. They challenge each other academically! They attend a high need middle school in New York City. It is amazing to know that the simple things in life like quality time bring them happiness.
My Project
Every year, I take lots of pictures of my students from the beginning of the year till the end. I document every experience they have with me in the classroom and outside the classroom. At the end of the year, I surprise them with a personalized album of their 1st year in middle school. They cry when I present it to them because they I know I care for them deeply. I take the pictures on my personal camera, but it makes it difficult because I cannot leave my camera at work. There are times were I could not capture the special moments to include in their album. My personal camera broke in my purse from constant shuffling bank and forth. I would love to have a camera that will be only for my students. The camera features videos so that I could create a movie for them. I think this is a gift that is priceless. I would like to start teaching them about video documentary. Incorporating technology in the classroom, will be valuable as they discuss real life issues that they go through.
I want my students to have a positive outlet about what they are going through.
I want them to know that I genuinely care about them, their future, and the type of person they become. I do not view my students as empty vessels that need to be filled with information. Please help me continue providing a personalized way of showing my gratitude for them.
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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