Funding our Future

The Description

I am so proud to be returning for my third year as a teacher in Helena-West Helena. Helena is (unfortunately) ranked as the fourth poorest town in the country, and extra money for things like brand new school supplies can be hard to come by for many families. Even though Helena is an impoverished town and has its struggles and challenges, my students are motivated to succeed - and they will, with the right tools! This is where you come in :) Growing up I never had to worry about having everything that I needed to succeed, both before school began and even when school started. My teachers had the supplies and materials that they needed to teach us properly. I hope that we can, together, give the same peace of mind to my students.

With these funds I will purchase consumable supplies such as:

  • 50 binders (for those who have voiced that they cannot afford them)
  • 50 dividers 
  • Box of 144 pencils (x5)

I will purchase science supply kits for engineering/STEM experiments that align with the Next Generation Science Standards. I strongly believe in hands-on learning, and we have very little funding. These supply kits are necessary to keep up with our counterparts!

  • Flinn Scientific: Gases and Gas Laws Package
  • Flinn Scientific: Chemical Bonding Package (x3)
  • Flinn Scientific: Atomic and Electron Structure Package
  • Flinn Scientific: Electron Capture and Photosynthesis (x2)
  • Flinn Scientific: Chemical Reactions Package (x2)
  • Flinn Scientific: Duckweed Population Study (x2)
  • Flinn Scientific Digital Thermometers (15)

Back Up Plan

I will purchase the consumables first, and hopefully be able to purchase our STEM kits as well!

Fundraiser Updates (1)

5 Days Remaining!

July 27, 2017

With 5 days remaining, we have reached 76% of our goal! I can't believe the generosity of those around me. I am so thankful and excited to be able to give my students everything they need for the upcoming school year. If you know of any additional way that we can reach our goal before the deadline, please don't hesitate to let me know!

 

Comments (6)

Kathy Egloff July 24, 2017

You are doing a great thing for these kids ! Much success to you !

Kathleen Norwood July 24, 2017

Tory,
What you are doing is impressive. You and your students are in my prayers for a(nother) successful year.
Kathy

Tory Cottle July 21, 2017

Blair Horth invested $20 because she's amazing!! I couldn't get her name to show up though...so here she is!

Erin O'Neill July 19, 2017

I'll echo what Agnes said- you rock Ms. Cottle!

Agnes wt July 17, 2017

You rock Miss Cottle!

Carol Thomas July 17, 2017

My daughter is Laura Wooldridge. She loves this school and this school has stolen her heart. Thank you this opportunity.

Carol Thomas

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About the Creator

I am so excited to be entering my third year as a teacher! I am still teaching in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, and am looking forward to an exciting year of learning and making gains every day.

Investments (31)

$100

Toni Schiller

7 years ago

$103

Aly Lynch

7 years ago

$26

Leslie McAndrew

7 years ago

$50

Glenda Riddle

7 years ago

$100

DrJean Wilcox

7 years ago

$50

Kathy Egloff

7 years ago

$52

Lynne Evand

7 years ago

$52

Kathleen F. Norwood

7 years ago

$133

Kristi Lamb

7 years ago

$10

Jillian Fohs

7 years ago

$25

Chintan Desai

7 years ago

$103

Jeff Temple

7 years ago

$103

Anonymous

7 years ago

$103

Lynn Cottle

7 years ago

$25

Alyson Richardson

7 years ago

$10

Taylor Cottle

7 years ago

$21

Tory Cottle

7 years ago

$15

Anonymous

7 years ago

$15

Ben Sullivan

7 years ago

$5

Morgan Chafin

7 years ago

$26

Shelly O'Neill

7 years ago

$10

Erin Elizabeth ONeill

7 years ago

$50

Anonymous

7 years ago

$50

Austin Warren

7 years ago

$52

Agnes Warneford-Thomskn

7 years ago

$10

Erin Collier

7 years ago

$21

Laureina Toler

7 years ago

$10

Carol Thomas

7 years ago

$5

Erica Kontson

7 years ago

$103

Laura Wooldridge

7 years ago

$5

Anonymous

7 years ago