My students come from many differing socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. With one-third of my class consisting of students with special needs, we are fortunate to have an ESE teacher co-teaching in our room for part of the day. This co-teaching model benefits all students.
Despite the various backgrounds and abilities of my students, hardworking, positive-minded, determined, encouraging, and problem solvers is what we all strive to be every day in my 3rd grade classroom (teacher included).
Our classroom fosters a sense of comfort and confidence with taking risks because we know that our mistakes are beneficial to everyone as teachable moments.
My Project
Many students have their "big" meal of the day at school during lunch, because of our high rate of free and reduced lunch. Our lunch time is very late and it's a lengthy morning for my students (some of whom do not eat breakfast, even though it is offered at school). I encourage my students to bring a nutritious snack each day, but many do not bring anything, or bring sugary snacks, such as doughnuts, to serve as their breakfast.
Growing minds require fuel!
For this project, I am requesting non-perishable snacks such as pretzels, energy bars, and fruit snacks. I want to provide my students with nutritious snacks so they have the energy needed to focus on completing their work each and every school day. By providing a variety of snacks for those students who do not bring one from home, ALL of my students will be able to enjoy a snack. I also hope that showing examples of healthy options will encourage those students who DO bring a snack from home to bring healthier items.
These snacks will be welcomed by my students who are still feeling the effects from Hurricane Irma. Many parents have bigger concerns to worry about besides what their child might bring to school for a snack.
Thank you for helping my students have a healthy and energetic school day!
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