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Ms. Genovese from Houston, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridge the Gaps

Help me give my students the tools needed to be successful within their academics. I have chosen items that will help bridge the gaps created by the pandemic and provide them with interventions during our small group sessions.

  • $680 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

Hi, my students are beautiful, full of life, and love to learn.

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I school within Houston ISD.

Our school has over come many obstacles. Every year our scholars work hard and persevere.

At our school, 93% of our students are economically disadvantaged, 73% are considered At- risk youth, and 33% have Limited English Proficiency. Even through we have many disadvantages, our students still come to school every day to learn. They shine bright and strive for excellence in all they do.

Every student struggled through the pandemic and will have many gaps. Help me bridge these gaps and continue to strive for excellence in our daily work.

My Project

The pandemic has caused a disruption in our students way of learning. They have resiliently adapted to the new normal but unfortunately there will be gaps for all students. I have selected items that will help me conduct small group instruction that will help bridge these gaps and make our scholars successful. We focus so much on math and reading that we forget the fundamentals of science and social studies. I want to help bridge these gaps by including games and activities within our workstation time. I have included science exploration kits and geographic puzzles our students can continue to practice there skills even after our lesson has been taught.

With that being said, there is nothing more powerful to a student than having a teacher that is well prepared.

I have included items that will allow me an opportunity to plan every day and small group lessons effectively and be mindful of our time during class. It is important for a teacher to have time management and organizational skills to make their students successful.

Ms. Genovese Jefferson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Genovese

Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
GG470X - Touch Read Phonics Sentence Match - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
PP512 - Lakeshore Magnet Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
AA898 - Roll Race Activity Ramp • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
LM390X - Splash Reading Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
PP181 - Giant Classroom Timer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
PP916 - Continents Oceans Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
PP857 - Social Studies File Folder Games - Gr 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
PP856 - Social Studies File Folder Games - K-Gr 1 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
GG367 - Touch Read Blends Digraphs Match • Lakeshore Learning Materials $23.99 1 $23.99
GG369 - Touch Read CVC Words Match • Lakeshore Learning Materials $23.99 1 $23.99
STD8321 - Oh Happy Day Lesson Plan Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $17.99 1 $17.99
FK227 - USA Map Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$539.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$577.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.91

Total project goal

$679.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $679.39

4 Donors

-$523.73

Donations toward project cost

-$471.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.50

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.66

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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