My students are passionate, talented, funny and persevering. They have to be, in order to survive in one of the worst neighborhoods in the South Bronx. They come from broken homes, foster care, group homes and several are coming from homeless or abused family shelters. Despite these circumstances, my kids are eager to come to school and find a path out of their situation with the power of education. I have never met a stronger group of young men and women in my twenty plus years of teaching.
These students are so disadvantaged that many of them don't have access to the simplest supplies at home.
I want them to be exposed to as much as possible, so they don't fall behind in their future educational endeavors. They could have a very bleak outlook on what life has to offer them, but the amazing thing is they don't. I strive every day to be a positive role model for them and reinforce the idea they can make a difference in their own lives with the power of education.
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My juniors and seniors are amazing students who work hard every day in my seminar classes. The sad truth, though, is that many of them don't eat well at home and come to school hungry or skip lunch to get work done, and therefore can't concentrate as well as they could on their lessons. They know, however, that they can rely on me to bring out some healthy snacks to get them over that growling stomach for the period.
Granola bars, Cheez-Its, Pop Corners, and other healthy snacks are just what my students need to get them through the day.
I have a well-stocked "bodega" in my office for students in need to take home meals and hygiene products, but providing them with quick, in-class snacks can't be overlooked either. I've provided them with a lot of these items, but we're running quite low at this point in the year and we could really use your help to re-stock.
Giving them a quick snack makes a world of difference for their concentration and work output. They're a great pick-me-up for late morning or late afternoon, and I love being able to help my students out with them. Please help me help my students with something to tide them over to the end of the day!
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Healthy Snacks Care Package - Variety Assortment of Popcorn, Chips, Nuts, Bars, Fruit Snacks (40 Count)
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$28.99
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$86.97
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$62.97
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$19.99
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$59.97
Cheez-It Baked Snack Cheese Crackers, Original, Single Serve, 1 oz Bagsxa0(20 Count)
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