Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2018 Milwaukee 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.

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Comments (5)

Maren Diercks June 25, 2018

They are lucky to have you Elly! You will be a fabulous teacher

Jamee June 25, 2018

You are going to make a huge impact in lots of lives. We are super proud of you. Good luck!

Karen Larson June 24, 2018

Elly, I am so proud of you!
Enjoy the amazing adventure you will experience this year. And when it gets tough, remember all of us who are supporting you. . . and who know that you are awesome!!

The Loroz Family June 19, 2018

This is what we wanted to give you for a graduation gift, so thanks for making it easier for us than the various methods we had been thinking about! Best wishes to you and your students, Elly!

Alex June 18, 2018

Your students are lucky to have such a great person teaching them! Best of luck, you are a blessing to their lives.

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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 (16)

$20

Misti Black

6 years ago

$100

Abbey & Joe

6 years ago

$20

Anonymous

6 years ago

$25

Anonymous

6 years ago

$25

Maren Diercks

6 years ago

$50

Jamee Freedman

6 years ago

$50

Karen Larson

6 years ago

$20

Jennifer Nevener

6 years ago

$50

Peggy Sue Loroz

6 years ago

$30

Morgan Green

6 years ago

$10

Matthew Ryan

6 years ago

$20

Emily Pierre

6 years ago

$100

Anonymous

6 years ago

$35

Barbara Zykan Blauser

6 years ago

$20

Anonymous

6 years ago

$5

Cole Richmeier

6 years ago