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Ms. Grande from New Haven, CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Poetry Motivates and Inspires!

My students need journals, pens and colored paper to decorate those journals, popular and contemporary poetry books for inspiration, and ink for our class printer to publish edited work.

  • $855 goal

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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

My students are an eclectic bunch--with a range of abilities, who may be classified as low-income, but are never poor in potential and drive. They seek knowledge and feel empowered with the few resources we have. We do not have a department budget or the option to turn in a list of supplies every year. In fact, teachers at my school are driven to provide as many resources as they can because our students are truly remarkable.

Some may not come from socially and emotionally safe homes.

Some may not have their basic needs met at home. Some have trauma and emotional disturbances that affect their learning. Some may be reading at college level and just need a space to express themselves.

They need a boost half way through the year, to be motivated, and to feel like they can achieve. I want to prepare them for high school, but want to create an activity that will allow them to deal with their emotions while gaining useful literary skills. Promoting reading and self determination has been helpful, but I'd like to start a poetry club.

They will need journals, poetry books, art supplies to decorate their creations, and ink.

My Project

We have reached the middle of the year, and motivation is a factor among 8th graders, who may begin to develop "senioritis." Poetry is a phenomenal way to engage the adolescent mind that is growing and feeling so many changes at once.

Through words they can express their feelings, frustrations, motivations, goals and angst.

These changes can overwhelm a child and cause their academic work to falter, so why not create an outlet for expression and coping via poetry?

They will need journals, poetry books, art supplies to decorate their creations, and ink. They will learn crucial literary terms and how to apply poetic devices. They will be able to write in their personalized journals, and choose to type and print their best poems to share in the classroom.

Ms. Grande Conte - West Hills Magnet School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

75 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Unlined Travel Journal Set With 3 Notebook Journals for Travelers - Kraft Brown Soft Cover - A5 Size - 210 mm x 140 mm - 60 Pages/ 30 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.98 23 $183.54
Milk and Honey • Amazon Business $8.99 15 $134.85
salt. • Amazon Business $23.48 3 $70.44
HP 62 Black & Tri-color Original Ink Cartridges, 2 Cartridges (C2P04AN, C2P06AN) • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
Corazón • Amazon Business $13.60 3 $40.80
HP 62XL Black High Yield Original Ink Cartridge (C2P05AN) • Amazon Business $35.25 1 $35.25
Fineliner Pens, iBayam 24 Colors Fine Tip Colored Writing Drawing Markers Pens Fine Line Point Marker Pen Set for Bullet Journal Planner Note Calendar Coloring Art Projects • Amazon Business $10.98 3 $32.94
The Sun and Her Flowers • Amazon Business $9.90 3 $29.70
Sharpie 1829201 Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 6-Count • Amazon Business $6.79 3 $20.37
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5” x 11”, 65 lb/176 gsm, "Spectrum" 25-Color Assortment, 75 Sheets (80944-01) • Amazon Business $16.01 1 $16.01
Bullet Journal Planner Pens,18 Colors Fine Point Pens Markers Colored Fine Line Tip Drawing Pens Fineliner Markers for Writing Note Taking Calendar Coloring Book Art (18 Colors Fineliner Pens Set) • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Diecuts With A View MS019052 Paper Stack, 6 by 6-Inch, Glitzy Glitter, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $8.17 1 $8.17
Bic GMPMP81 BIC Marking Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 8-Pack • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
ColorBok 75386 Spray Paint Cardstock Paper Pad 12" x 12" • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
ColorBok 71876A Cardstock Paper Pad Marble, 12" x 12" • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
ColorBok 61308B Smooth Cardstock Paper Pad Bright, 12" x 12" • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
ColorBok 73485A Designer Paper Pad Sportsman, 12" x 12" • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
ColorBok 73470B Designer Paper Pad Mixed Media, 12" x 12" • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00
ColorBok 68261B Glitter Paper Pad Rock Candy, 12" x 12" • Amazon Business $5.00 1 $5.00

Materials cost

$686.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$726.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.17

Total project goal

$854.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $854.47

4 Donors

-$654.47

Donations toward project cost

-$556.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.17

match offer

-$200.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

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 $0.00

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