Help me give my students snacks to get them through the school day.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Santos's classroom raised $405
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
Despite some of the challenges they face in and around their environment, every year my students come to school excited, full of life, and eager to learn.
I teach Pre-K.
I will serve approximately 19-24 students for the 2021-2022 school year with a wide range of abilities, needs, and concerns. My students are in a low income/high poverty school in which more than 80% of the students receive free or reduced-price meals.
When children have a strong foundation of learning, they are able to stay on track to remain in school, graduate, and pursue post-secondary education and training to successfully transition into adulthood.
Children make my classroom their home for however long they stay and miss it dearly when they move on. No matter who enters through my classroom doors, they become part of our school family.
My Project
I am asking for a variety of snacks including fruit snacks, crackers, and pretzels. A donation of snacks to my Pre-K students will improve our classroom in several ways.
I want to make sure that my students have enough snacks.
Children need to be able to refuel throughout the day to maintain energy and focus on academics. That's where snacking comes in. Snacks are especially crucial for children because they are still growing. Healthy snacking at school can lead to better nutrition during foundational years. Children may need to fill certain nutrient gaps left by meals. They don't always like what the cafeteria serves. Snacks will provide increased energy and ability to focus.
Unfortunately, snacks are not provided by our district and very few parents send snacks for their children as they are of low socioeconomic status. Pre-K students should be having fun learning, and not be worrying about their bellies rumbling.
My students attend Pre-K full day. It is a very long day for these young 4-5-year-olds, and they get really hungry. Please help support my students to make sure they have a snack every day and help me have peace of mind that they won't go hungry.
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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