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 Students
We are a Title I school that offers free breakfast and lunch to all children. Our second grade scholars live in a high poverty neighborhood. Our community is located in an inner-city area. About 85% of our students identify as African American, 5% Latino, 2% White, 1% Asian, and 9% multi-racial.
Labels and test scores do an injustice to our scholars and teachers.
My scholars and I refuse to accept failure. If you could see our children, you would understand that they are full of potential and that they are future leaders and innovators. Our students are perseverant, motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to succeed. We will bridge the poverty gap, and they will achieve!
My Project
Our second grade scholars are not just learning to read, they are now reading to learn!
We need some classroom basics to improve our learning experience.
We are requesting some graphic novel series such as Amulet, Phoebe and Her Unicorn, and Teen Titans, to get our scholars engaged in reading thereby improving their reading fluency and comprehension skills. We also need wobble stools to allow students to move their bodies while reading to help them stay focused. Finally, we would like some new clipboards, and a place to keep them, so that we can complete work where we choose in the classroom. These new books, furniture, and clipboards, will help to support engagement in reading and help our scholars realize the success they are so capable of!
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
Kore Kids Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom & Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Age 6-7, Grade 1-2, Purple (14in)
• Amazon Business
$52.99
4
$211.96
Kore Wobble Chair - Flexible Seating Stool for Classroom, Elementary School, ADD/ADHD - Made in USA - Junior- Age 8-9, Grade 3-4, Green (16in)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
3
$179.97
Really Good Stuff, Store More Clipboard Stand, Organizational Tool, Easy Assembly, Sturdy Clipboard Holder
• Amazon Business
$57.44
2
$114.88
Plastic Clipboards (Set of 6) Multi Pack Clipboard (Colored Assorted) Strong 12.5 x 9 Inch | Holds 100 Sheets! Acrylic Clipboards with Low Profile Clip | Cute Clip Boards Board Clips
• Amazon Business
$14.49
5
$72.45
Amulet #1-8 Box Set
• Amazon Business
$64.45
1
$64.45
Teen Titans GO! Box Set Cover Image may vary
• Amazon Business
$22.54
2
$45.08
The Big Sparkly Box of Unicorn Magic: Phoebe and Her Unicorn Box Set Volume 1-4
• Amazon Business
$19.50
2
$39.00
Materials cost
$727.79
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.92
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$768.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$135.65
Total project goal
$904.36
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$904.36
1 Donor
-$265.81
Donations toward project cost
-$265.81
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$591.65
Match offer toward project cost
-$502.90
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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