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Ms. Andresen from Anchorage, AK is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking 101: Crock-Pot Kids

My students need crockpots and cookbooks in order to learn how to cook nutritious meals for themselves (and sometimes their siblings) using limited resources.

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My Students

My diverse group of middle school students is AMAZING! My students speak eleven languages: Samoan, Vienamese, Nuer, Arabic, Hmong, Tongan, Russian, Yupik, Chinese, Thai and Spanish. Some of them are English as a Second Language Learners, Gifted, Highly Gifted, and some are students with disabilities. They come from all walks of life. Some are living the dream in some of the nicest neighborhoods in Alaska. Others, are sofa surfing or living in shelters. One of my students had her bed in the living room of her family's apartment. Currently, 262 of our 765 students qualify for free or reduced lunches.

Visualize a tapestry and how the individual fibers intertwine to create a beautiful picture bursting with color and texture.

That's my school. Despite our differences, the students at our middle school work together and enrich our school with their varied backgrounds and experiences.

My Project

The plan for Cooking 101: Crock-Pot Kids is to teach our students how to prepare easy and nutritious meals using limited resources in order to develop resiliency skills and to promote healthy lifestyles for students in financial need.

When describing dinnertime at home, one of my 7th graders called it "FFY" or "fend for yourself".

He described looking through the cupboards at home to find something he could throw together for supper. He is one of the 262 students at my school (31.83%) who is on free- or reduced lunch. He is also one of several students who look after a younger sibling while caring for himself.

Each student who participates in the program will receive a crock-pot, crock-pot cookbook, and a weekly cooking class where they can taste test one of the crock pot meals. They will also have time to prepare the ingredients to take home that night in order to make the meal for their family. In addition to having at least one healthy meal in the evening, the students will be learning a real-world skill...Cooking! This can lead to better memory and focus in class as well as improved health that could decrease absences. The students might feel more connected to school. Plus, they'll be developing resiliency skills and improving their self-esteem because they are learning to provide for themselves and their families.

Ms. Andresen Romig Middle School Grades 6-8

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Anchorage, AK View local requests

More than a third 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

21 students impacted 23donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CROCK-POT the Original Slow Cooker Recipe Collection • Amazon Business $11.68 21 $245.28
Crock-Pot SCCPVL600S Cook' N Carry 6-Quart Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $29.50 6 $177.00
Hamilton Beach 33461 Stay or Go 6-Quart Portable Slow Cooker • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Hamilton Beach 33454 Shimmer Finish Slow Cooker, Purple, 5 quart • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Hamilton Beach 7-Quart Slow Cooker • Amazon Business $24.97 3 $74.91
Hamilton Beach 33452 Shimmer Finish Slow Cooker, Silver, 5 quart • Amazon Business $20.99 3 $62.97
Hamilton Beach 33660 Programmable Slow Cooker, Silver, 6 quart • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Brentwood SC-150R 6.5-Quart Slow Cooker, Red Tone • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Brentwood SC-150R 6.5-Quart Slow Cooker, Red Tone • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Artisan Stainless Steel 4-Piece Measuring Spoon Set • Amazon Business $3.68 1 $3.68

Materials cost

$791.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.21

Total project goal

$994.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $994.72

2 Donors

-$994.72

Donations toward project cost

-$845.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.21

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