Help me give my students paper, stickers, envelopes, and postage stamps to write letters.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Waldo's classroom raised $343
This project is fully funded
My Project
When people ask me what I do for a living, I often pause.
While it might sound odd to tell people that I am an encourager of stories, that is exactly what I do daily.
As a writer, my teaching philosophy takes root from my passion for language and for stories. I want my students to understand that their words matter.
Imagine my surprise several years ago when I found out that the majority of my 9th grade students do not know how to address an envelope and do not know where to attach a postage stamp. In fact, many of them over the past few years thought that a stamp was a "fancy sticker". Therefore, one of my commitments each year is to have my students write, address, and physically mail letters. Through this activity, they are able to hone their persuasive writing skills as they pen an "Outrageous Request".
While I personally feel that old-fashioned writing is important in our digital age, writing letters also gives my students a real-world audience. Instead of merely receiving a grade on an assignment, they are they are able to learn how to communicate with others in a way that does not include a keyboard, emojis, or a screen. Plus, we are able to meet many of the same standards and benchmarks that writing an essay achieves.
While in the past we have typed our letters and mailed them in our district's business envelopes, I added a neat twist a couple of years ago with bright and colorful paper, envelopes, and stickers to mail our letters. My teenage students are bright, quirky, animated. Never underestimate the power of stickers to keep an energetic teen engaged and occupied.
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
Celebration Blooms 2024 (Sheet of 20) First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps
• Amazon Business
$22.98
4
$91.92
USPS Flags for All Seasons Forever Stamps 100 Stamps (5 Books of 20)
• Amazon Business
$73.00
1
$73.00
PerKoop 600 Sheets Colored Loose Leaf Paper 8.5" x 11" college ruled Lined 3 Hole Punched notebook Filler Paper for 3 Ring Binders Office School Supplies (Many Color)
• Amazon Business
$34.99
1
$34.99
Astrobrights Color 10 Envelopes, 4.125" x 9.5", 24 Lb/89 Gsm, "Happy" 5-Color Assortment, 200 Pack (92109)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
1000 Pieces Inspiring Planner Stickers Round Inspirational Quote Label Watercolor Motivational Encouraging Stickers Positive Words Seal Decals Adhesive for Phone, Book, Water Bottle, Envelope
• Amazon Business
$8.59
1
$8.59
Diwali Festival Sticker -50 pcs Happy Indian Stickers Self-Adhesive & Waterproof Lable Stickers Mandala Flower Lace Sticker Decal for Diwali Party Supplies Cup Book Sticker
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Business Envelopes, 40-Pack #10 Envelopes, 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 Inches, 10 Pastel Colors
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Sports Stickers 150PCS Sport Gift,Sports Stickers for Water Bottles,Basketball,Baseball,Football,Volleyball,Soccer,Stickers Sports,Stickers for Teens/Kids
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
ALIMITOPIA Japan Style Sealing Sticker,Round Japanese Traditional Pattern Self-Adhesive Universal Sealing Paster Gift Packing Decorative Labels Envelope Seals(10 Sheets,90pcs)
• Amazon Business
$6.59
1
$6.59
Astrobrights® Filler Paper, 8" x 10 1/2", Wide Ruled, 20 Lb, FSC® Certified, Assorted Colors, Pack Of 100 Sheets
• Amazon Business
$3.32
1
$3.32
Materials cost
$257.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.86
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$291.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.39
Total project goal
$342.62
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$342.62
4 Donors
-$320.24
Donations toward project cost
-$291.23
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