Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2019 Dallas-Fort-Worth Institute I will be responsible for my very own classroom! I can't wait to decorate and meet my students and their families. One of the biggest hurdles that students in high need schools face is a lack of the necessary materials that are needed daily. It makes it infinitely more difficult for students to take part in activities and classwork when they do not have basic supplies.

To get the year started off right, I will use the funds that I raise to purchase the startup supplies needed to welcome my students to a classroom that is clean and stocked full with materials. This will allow me to provide the required supplies to students that otherwise would not have them. I will also purchase copy paper to ensure that I can provide my students with high quality learning materials, whether that is exit tickets, independent activities, or homework. Thank you so much in advance for supporting me and my students at the beginning of this exciting journey.

Every dollar I receive will be put towards classroom supplies so anything you can contribute really will make a difference for my first year. I want to make a great impression and a lasting impact on my first group of students and letting them know that they have a community that supports them both near and far will definitely get us on the right track. Here is a complete list of the materials that your generous investment will help provide for the students of my very first classroom:

Back Up Plan

If I do not meet my goal, I will purchase as many materials as possible. I will prioritize the materials that are most essential to students (pencils, paper, etc.) as they are the most important to ensuring that students can participate in daily lessons.

Fundraiser Updates (1)

maddyhickman@yahoo.com

June 26, 2019

After completing my first week and a half of teaching summer school, I have an entirely new appreciation for good teachers and the work they put in every day. I LOVE my students. In just a few days I have made strong relationships with them that will last with me forever. I am so sad that my time as their teacher will end in a few days with this summer session, but I am even more excited for my students in the fall. Today, I ate lunch with my students and it was SO FUN. They are the coolest little humans and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn from them. If you want to know more about my journey, my classroom vision or TFA, PLEASE reach out!! I am bubbling over with thoughts and feelings and emotions and excitement that I love to share. 

XOXO 

Ms. H 

Comments (2)

Don Hickman June 26, 2019

Hope this helps out Maddy. .

Mary Spencer June 26, 2019

You’re gonna be the best teacher. Cannot wait to see how you shape future leaders in your classroom

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About the Creator

I am excited to be a part of the TFA family and join the movement to solve education inequity in this country and provide all students with a quality education. I'm fortunate enough to be selected from a nationwide talent applicant pool to join a teacher corps comprised of leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in high need public schools. This summer I will be participating in an intensive skill and knowledge development program aiming to increase student achievement as well as a comprehensive professional development program including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas. I can't wait for my first year with Teach for America.

Investments (8)

$10

Emily West

5 years ago

$25

Olivia Landrum

5 years ago

$25

Kyleigh McGrail

5 years ago

$25

Michelle Russell

5 years ago

$100

Anonymous

5 years ago

$25

Rhonda R Holley

5 years ago

$75

don Hickman

5 years ago

$10

Mary Spencer Veazey

5 years ago