Open Sesame! First Time Middle Schoolers Need Locks for Lockers!
Help me give my students 4 digit combination locks so that they can easily open their lockers as first time middle schoolers.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hawkins's classroom raised $266
This project is fully funded
My Students
As a teacher of all girls in Southeast, Washington, DC, my students face several challenges outside of the classroom, including poverty and excessive violence in the community. However, when you walk into my classroom, you see sisterhood, leadership, and collaborative work. My students are full of energy, personality, and eager to learn each day.
My girls are driven by purpose and challenges; they are motivated by their experiences and strive to exceed all limitations society has set for their lives.
My girls are learning the power of solidarity and leadership. They are learning the power in literacy, writing, and public speaking. They are resilient, ambitious, and hard working. They rise to the occasion and overcome academic, social, and familial obstacles on a daily basis.
My Project
Our 7th grade students are experiencing middle school for the first time in the building this year because their last year of in person learning was elementary. Our girls are eager to learn high school readiness skills including, organizational skills, time management, and smooth hallway transitions.
To support our girls with this transition from elementary to middle school, we are asking for 4 digit combination locks for them to use on their lockers to keep their materials safe during the school day.
These locks will also help our girls get in and out of their lockers quickly and safely with social distancing requirements being met. These locks will also prepare students for high school, college, and career readiness as they become accustomed to using combination locks to access their materials throughout the school day.
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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