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Ms. Ross-Coke's Classroom

  • Mount Pleasant High School
  • Providence, RI
  • 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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  • Healthy Snacks for High School Students.

    Funded Aug 24, 2023

    My high school students are reflective of the city. Almost all are first generation students who are receiving free or reduced lunch, many multiple language learners and almost a third came directly from other countries. I am expected to meet individually with each student to explain their academic status including credit acquisition and enrichment opportunities.

    When I meet with students I want to build relationships and get to know them on a level of trust. Having a healthy snack helps break down barriers, gives them a boost of energy and gives them a reason to come back. I have passed out hundreds of granola bars, popcorn and fruit snacks. Without your generosity I would not be able to provide.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ross-Coke

    This classroom project was brought to life by The SONIC Foundation and 9 other donors.

  • Clothing Closet

    Funded Jan 11, 2023

    Thanks for your generosity! I was able to purchase racks and shelves for the free clothing store at my school. I have been able to provide opportunities for students to do community service organizing the clothing. Families from diverse backgrounds who are below the poverty line, new immigrants, students who have had accidents or torn clothing, even those who are transitioning and need gender appropriate clothing have been able to utilize the clothing available. Being able to have racks and shelves for separate styles and sizes makes the experience of using the clothing closet easier and quicker.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ross-Coke

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 15 other donors.

  • Healthy Snacks for High Schoolers

    Funded Dec 21, 2022

    Thanks for your generosity! Due to your kindness I was able to distribute hundreds of granola bars, Kind Bars and cereal bars to students looking for a little nourishment. While enjoying a healthy snack I have been able to review grades and attendance, check in about social-emotional issues, encourage participation in sports, tutoring and extracurricular activities. My students come from diverse backgrounds and most are considered low-income. Many come in without eating breakfast and need a pick-me-up. Several students are experiencing trouble in classes and need to talk with me as their school counselor. I appreciate having healthy snacks for them.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ross-Coke

    This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 14 other donors.

  • Food For The Soul, Healthy Snacks for Teens

    Funded Feb 11, 2020

    My students often came to school hungry. They were thrilked to come to me to get a snack. During the day, I often had kids that needed a break and would stop and get a snack, and check in with me. I could get a chance to go over grades, attendance or just chat.

    The best response to the healthy offerings was "Miss, this is the best thing anyone has ever done gor us"!

    I have kids who were excited about the Fig Bars, the Nature Valley granola bars, or the other options.

    Sadly, when we went to distance learning I couldn't see the kids directly, but we ended up doing food delivery for some kids so we added some snacks to their food boxes, so they could have snacks at home.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ross-Coke

I work in an urban high school with over a 90% poverty rate. We have students from diverse backgrounds and needs. 60% of our students are either special education or multi-lingual learners. Many are new immigrants, unfamiliar with the culture and climate of our city. The unifying factor is poverty, which causes stress on their families and on their still developing minds. In order to focus on Bloom's Taxonomy in Pedagogical Terms, one must have Maslow's hierarchy of needs met first! The basic need of food is not always met and kids come to school hungry. They do not always want to eat the school food, or miss the breakfast due to the public bus schedule. As a professional school counselor, I hear their individual strories. Many kids come to me looking for a quick snack and someone to listen to them. I would like to offer them a variety of healthy choices that are nutritious and taste good. Some students ask for more than one and when pushed will tell me they do not have a lot of food in their houses. At the same time, the student is taking a quick break, I get the opportunity to look at their grades, attendance, future goals, to talk about enrichment opportunities and their personal lives. Sometimes, kids have been sitting in class all day and need a quick break. Other times, they are called down to discuss a particular issue that may have been brought to my attention by a classroom teacher or an administrator. Food is a universal need and usually a motivator. If one is hungry, it is more challenging to focus and learn, at the same time knowing they can get a snack makes them feel cared for and safe.

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I work in an urban high school with over a 90% poverty rate. We have students from diverse backgrounds and needs. 60% of our students are either special education or multi-lingual learners. Many are new immigrants, unfamiliar with the culture and climate of our city. The unifying factor is poverty, which causes stress on their families and on their still developing minds. In order to focus on Bloom's Taxonomy in Pedagogical Terms, one must have Maslow's hierarchy of needs met first! The basic need of food is not always met and kids come to school hungry. They do not always want to eat the school food, or miss the breakfast due to the public bus schedule. As a professional school counselor, I hear their individual strories. Many kids come to me looking for a quick snack and someone to listen to them. I would like to offer them a variety of healthy choices that are nutritious and taste good. Some students ask for more than one and when pushed will tell me they do not have a lot of food in their houses. At the same time, the student is taking a quick break, I get the opportunity to look at their grades, attendance, future goals, to talk about enrichment opportunities and their personal lives. Sometimes, kids have been sitting in class all day and need a quick break. Other times, they are called down to discuss a particular issue that may have been brought to my attention by a classroom teacher or an administrator. Food is a universal need and usually a motivator. If one is hungry, it is more challenging to focus and learn, at the same time knowing they can get a snack makes them feel cared for and safe.

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