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)

Thank you!

July 15, 2019

Hello all -- 

I just wanted to write you this afternoon to say THANK YOU!!!! I am so grateful for your donations.

I'm wrapping up my final days teaching summer school with a charter school in East Dallas. Next on the agenda this summer is to get oriented with DallasISD starting the first weeks of August. In the meantime, I'll be taking advantage of all these new educator discounts...especially at my favorite place TARGET! Couldn't be doing any of this without you all. My kids thank you in advance!!! 

All the best, 

Mr. Santoyo 

Comments (3)

Mel Baxter July 19, 2019

Beyond proud of you! Keep on changing lives!

Carmen Dunlap July 17, 2019

So proud of what you’re doing, your students are so lucky to have you as a teacher!

Michaela Rentz July 1, 2019

You're going to be a great teacher!!!

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About the Creator

I am very excited to have the responsibility of teaching 7th Grade Writing and Reading Comprehension this school year at Gaston Middle School near White Rock Lake in East Dallas.

As a member of the TFA and Dallas ISD family, I am ready to do everything I can to provide ALL students with the highest quality education. This summer I have been participating in an intensive skill and knowledge development program aiming to increase student achievement. I have also been a part of a comprehensive professional development program including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities that collectively aim to help solve educational inequity in Dallas, TX.

I cannot wait to teach for my kids, teach for my state, and most importantly Teach For America.

Investments (12)

$10

Mel Baxter

5 years ago

$10

Christine Anderson

5 years ago

$5

Carmen Dunlap

5 years ago

$15

Alden Marshall

5 years ago

$20

Enrique cuellar

5 years ago

$20

Dan Browne

5 years ago

$10

Anonymous

5 years ago

$15

Skyler A Korgel

5 years ago

$5

Michaela M Rentz

5 years ago

$50

Warfield IT, LLC .

5 years ago

$5

Keren E Flores Morin

5 years ago

$15

Victoria Villescaz

5 years ago