This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Project
Each day, as I assign various projects and tasks, the students ask me for writing utensils and paper, the basic tools needed to do schoolwork. At first I’m frustrated, but then I recall their individual circumstances and I am disheartened.
The entire student population of my school is on a free or reduced-price lunch.
Most do not have money for simple things like basic school supplies, book bags and clothes (school uniform, regular laundry washing, etc.).
Despite these obstacles, most of my students are, admirably, college-bound. It is my goal to get 100% of my students to college, but without preparation (which they achieve through completion of my projects and assignments) they will be ill-equipped for the expectations and stipulations of college coursework.
My Project
The students will use these materials (pens, pencils, notebook paper) to write, plain and simple. I have my students write a bit every day (a paragraph, a poem, a literary summary) and they need the basic supplies to do this. Generally, I suffer the cost of these materials myself, but as the teachers in my district have not received raises in nearly a decade, I am finding it difficult to balance the cost of assisting my students with supporting myself.
This project will make an exponential difference in the lives of these inner city youths.
They have felt abandonment on nearly every level throughout their lives; for someone (anyone, especially a stranger) to show them support and empathy is priceless in terms of what it adds to their self-esteem and self-worth. Academically speaking, this project will also help a group of determined and driven students properly prepare for the college education they so rightfully deserve.
Pilot, Precise V5, Capped Liquid Ink Rolling Ball Pens, Extra Fine Point 0.5 mm, Black, Pack of 14
• Amazon Business
$18.64
2
$37.28
Bic Mechanical Pencil #2 EXTRA SMOOTH, Variety Bulk Pack Of 40, 20 0.5mm With 20 0.7mm Led Pencils, Assorted Colored Barrels, for professional Office & School Use.
• Amazon Business
$14.32
2
$28.64
Mead Composition Notebooks, 6 Pack, College Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 9-3/4", 100 Sheets, Assorted Bright Colors (850106-ECM)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
2
$25.98
Oxford Composition Notebooks, College Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Black Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack (63796)
• Amazon Business
$22.92
1
$22.92
Composition Notebook College Ruled: Vintage Fungi Botanical Illustration Composition Book | Cute Mushroom Aesthetic Journal for School, College, Office or Work
• Amazon Business
$6.99
3
$20.97
Materials cost
$135.79
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$167.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$29.62
Total project goal
$197.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$197.45
1 Donor
-$167.83
Donations toward project cost
-$167.83
Donations 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 Mr. Harshman and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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