Snacks for 3rd Grade

Funded Nov 6, 2024

On behalf of Ms. Echezabal's 3rd Grade Class, we would like to thank you for your generous donations to our classroom project. Your contributions have made such a positive impact to our classroom learning. When we first opened the boxes together, they were so excited that they started cheering and clapping.

To start, Riverside Elementary is a Title 1 school. Unfortunately, students in this region have a low socio-economic status which may affect whether or not students can afford snacks to hold their appetites until lunch. They are used to early lunch when they were in the primary grades like K-2. For 3rd grade, they experience a later lunch and often complain about their hunger. They frequently respond like "When is lunch?" or "I'm hungry. Do you have any snacks?" By focusing on their hunger, it is difficult to focus on learning. Because of your giving of snacks, I am able to distribute snacks to the children. Now, they are focusing on learning and not hunger.

Furthermore, I use the snacks as an incentive for learning. For example if they complete their iready minutes and pass the daily lesson, they choose a snack! That way, they feel rewarded for their work AND feel satisfied until lunch time.

Thanks again for your care and concern for the students.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Echezabal