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
In deep East Oakland live the most brilliant, powerful, and resilient students and I have the honor of teaching them. My eighth graders are the reason for my personal growth and strength. They are fierce warriors who believe in social justice and strive to use their voices to speak for themselves and others. They are filled with so much love for themselves and their community and have a strong desire to explore and understand the world around them. My students are faced with numerous challenges at home and in their community. I admire their strength and courage to face all adversity and still make it to school.
As their English Language Arts teacher, I watch my students progress as avid readers and strong communicators each and every day.
They stand together as a class to discuss social issues that impact their community and they take great pride in their town. Most of my students have been exposed to gang and gun violence and family trauma, yet their resilience is extraordinary. I have so much to learn from these amazing young adults.
My Project
My eighth graders have accomplished so much this school year, from tackling family challenges to navigating a school year that continues through this pandemic. They have remained strong in their efforts to show up to school and work hard to prepare for high school. With all of these challenges, it can be a struggle to stay focused in class and get work done.
I use raffle tickets to award students with a range of prizes every week, including snacks and fidgets.
These small incentives allow for students to feel accomplished for their hard work. Many of my students need extra support with sitting still, so fidgets have been so useful 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
20 Pcs Mini Push pop Bubble it Fidget Sensory Toys Pack,Small Simple Popitz Fidget Toy,Colorful Anti-Anxiety Poppit Keychain Bulk Desk Toy,Stress Relief Keychain Hand Toy for Adults and Kids(Square)
• Amazon Business
$21.14
6
$126.84
Raffle Tickets - Green Smile Single Roll - Roll of 2000 Smile Raffle Tickets (Green)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
2
$17.98
1 X 2000 Orange Star Single Roll Consecutively Numbered Raffle Tickets
• Amazon Business
$6.99
2
$13.98
Indiana Ticket Company Smile Ticket Roll, Yellow
• Amazon Business
$6.99
2
$13.98
Materials cost
$172.78
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$15.81
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$221.18
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$39.03
Total project goal
$260.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$260.21
1 Donor
-$173.47
Donations toward project cost
-$147.45
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.02
match offer
-$86.74
Match offer toward project cost
-$73.73
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 Mrs. Valdriz and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
