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 a diverse group of excited and motivated individuals. Our school is small and most students have been at the school since kindergarten. Our school is special because we can really develop a close relationship with each individual student as they grow up.
As a school with a bilingual program, students are immersed in rigorous instruction in both English and Spanish.
A a dual language, bilingual and bicultural educator, I personally understand and appreciate the value of being fluent in two languages and biliterate. These skills open up many doors for success. There are numerous benefits to being bilingual, and students work very hard to access the curriculum despite it being a challenge. We have both Spanish-dominant and English-dominant speakers, which means that one hundred percent of our students are second language learners.
My Project
Currently, I have another project up for art supplies in the classroom. While I teach 6th grade Math and Spanish Language Arts I want to create opportunities for students to engage with the content in fun and creative ways.
This project will help us keep materials organized so that students can maintain focus while also having fun in their learning.
The bins will ideally have markers, crayons, colored pencils, tape and other materials for students organized in group bins. They will learn to share the materials and keep them nice and neat. The privacy shields will be come in hand for testing. We do not have space in the classroom and school to give each student the best area for taking a test so I've typically borrowed these from another teacher. Students respond well to this and my students could really use a permanent set as well as the option to use them when they want to work independently in class.
More than half 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
Really Good Stuff Privacy Shields for Student’s Desks – Desk Shield Keeps Their Eyes on Their Own Test/Assignments –Blue with Motivational Messages (Set of 12)
• Amazon Business
$55.38
2
$110.76
CleverMade 62L Collapsible Storage Bins with Lids - Folding Plastic Stackable Utility Crates, Solid Wall CleverCrates, 3 Pack, Neptune Blue
• Amazon Business
$69.99
1
$69.99
Really Good Stuff Stackable Plastic Book and Organizer Bins for Classroom or Home Use – Sturdy Plastic Baskets in Fun Neon Colors (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$29.49
2
$58.98
Elmer’s Extra Strength School Glue Sticks, Washable, 6 Gram, 30 Count
• Amazon Business
$17.66
1
$17.66
Edupress Classroom Clothesline (EP62449)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Materials cost
$270.38
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.06
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$304.44
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$53.72
Total project goal
$358.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$358.16
3 Donors
-$208.20
Donations toward project cost
-$178.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$29.73
match offer
-$148.20
Match offer toward project cost
-$125.97
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. Thornquist and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
