Help me give my students an inviting place to work and study in.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sharkey's classroom raised $295
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 diverse group of 10th and 11th graders in Fresno are some of the most economically underserved in Central California. Teachers provide nearly every single material students use so that they don't miss out on hands on, engaging and academically challenging activities and projects. More than anything, I want my students to have the opportunities I never did. I want them to see what they study, feel what they study, and to experience what they study in ways that a textbook just cannot provide.
This is my chance to demonstrate the importance of historical and critical thinking and to show my kids that history is more than just reading about people long dead and far away events.
History is us. It's now. It's about how we got to this very moment in time and how it guides us into the future.
My Project
The items in this project will go towards making my classroom a more inviting place for students.
I want my students to feel safe, relaxed, and most importantly, I want to be able to provide my students with meaningful instruction.
Many of my students are without headphones, and so having extra pairs I can sanitize between classes will help them keep up. The book of US history resources will allow me to plan more engaging assignments, and the wall coverings will help the classroom feel less like a room with four white walls and more like an inviting space for study.
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
Soundnetic CCV 10 Pack Classroom Stereo Budget Headphones with Leatherette Earpads Volume Control
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
2 Pack - Simple Houseware 6 Trays Desktop Document Letter Tray Organizer, Black
• Amazon Business
$36.97
1
$36.97
Business Source Basic D-Ring View Binders, 5", Black
• Amazon Business
$17.24
1
$17.24
Black Disposable Face Masks, 100 Pack Black Face Masks 3 Ply Filter Protection
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
SanDisk 128GB Ultra Luxe USB 3.1 Gen 1 Flash Drive - SDCZ74-128G-G46
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Capsceoll World Map Tapestry Wall Tapestry World Geographical Distribution Tapestry for Men 80X60 Inches
• Amazon Business
$16.19
1
$16.19
Sturdy Cell Block Cell Phone Jail with Lock and Keys,Smartphone Stand Holders Classroom Home Table Office Storage Gadget -Family Time, Party Fun Novelty Gift Idea
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Hip Hip Hooray! Hippo Stamp / 2000 Plus Self Inking Teacher Stamper/Black Imprint Planner & Worksheet Stamp
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
U.S. History Workbook, Grades 6-12 American History, People and Events From 1865-Present With Maps and Timelines, Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum (96 pgs)
• Amazon Business
$11.69
1
$11.69
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Fg295573Blue Plastic Resin Deskside Office Small Recycling Can, 3.5 Gallon/13 Quart, Blue Recycling Symbol
• Amazon Business
$7.98
1
$7.98
Leowefowa Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Black Tapestry Wall Hanging Retro Wall Tapestry Home Decoration Wall Art Blanket 33.9"x27.6" Tapestry for Living Room Bedroom Dorm
• Amazon Business
$5.86
1
$5.86
Yiflin Cute Neck Lanyard for Keys, Wallet, Id Card Holder, Cool Keychain Lanyard for Women, Men, Teacher
• Amazon Business
$4.49
1
$4.49
Materials cost
$199.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$18.24
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$250.60
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.22
Total project goal
$294.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$294.82
1 Donor
-$147.41
Donations toward project cost
-$125.30
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.11
match offer
-$147.41
Match offer toward project cost
-$125.30
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Sharkey and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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