Help Build The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

Verified Non-Profit

Verified Non-Profit

The Description

As a Teach For America Philly Corps Member I am responsible for my very own classroom! I engage daily with my students and their families and it is my responsibility to ensure that my classroom is a welcoming environment for everyone. 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.

Here is a complete list of the materials that your generous investment will help provide for the students of my very first classroom:

  • 2 Boxes of Paper (10 Reams) - $50
  • Kleenex (18 Pack) - $36
  • 2 Boxes of Pencils (288 Count) - $32
  • Paper Towels (12 Rolls) - $28
  • Anchor Chart Paper (2 Pack) - $27
  • 2 Packs of Dry Erase Markers (32 Count) - $22
  • Hand Sanitizer (Pack of 2) - $20
  • 3 Packs of Erasers (36 Count) - $18
  • 2 Packs of Ballpoint Pens (48 Count) - $15
  • Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (3 Pack) - $12
  • Grading Pens (12 Count) - $12
  • 3x5 Index Cards (10 Packs) - $12
  • Pack of Highlighters (50 Count) - $10
  • Post-it Notes (24 Pads) - $9
  • Sharpie Chart Markers (8 Count) - $9
  • Sharpie Permanent Markers (12 Count) - $7
  • Paper Clips (Assorted 450 Count) - $6
  • Binder Clips (30 Count) - $3

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)

Help Fund my schools first Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) Classroom !

August 13, 2016

As many of you may now, over a year ago now, a week after graduation, I left California and began a journey to rightfully serve the community of Southwest Philadelphia. The community I teach in is far from affluent, as a matter of fact, 100% of the kids I teach fall below the poverty line. However, what they lack socioeconomically they make up in intelligence, inquiry and potential to be the future leaders of their community and country. After my first year, my school asked me to be the teacher of the schools FIRST STE classroom, science, technology and engineering. I will not only be looping up with my boys, but 3 other 5/6 grade classes. My vision is to use STE for my kids to problem solve in their community. To use the facts of science and imagination to develop technology and engineering to address the inequities in their communities. My goal is to not force my kids into all being scientist, doctors and engineers, but for them to know that as black kids in America, that IS a viable career and academic option. They will leave knowing they have the skills and potential to be that and anything else they choose in their lives. Realizing this vision requires academic supplies and technology that as a teacher, has to come out of my own pocket. If you place as little as a $1 into my vision and my kids, know that you just invested in not just their future, but the future of this country. We as a nation are going through so much pain and your support will show my kids that their lives DO matter and there are people in this country that still believe in them and their potential. If you are unable to donate PLEASE share this post on Facebook. Every share will be matched with $1 towards my cause. Help me meet and exceed my funding goal !

Comments (1)

Emily Sanz August 13, 2016

The students are lucky to have you! Good luck with the STE class!

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About the Creator

As many of you may know, over a year ago, a week after my college graduation, I left California and began a journey to rightfully serve the community of Southwest Philadelphia. The community I teach in is far from affluent, as a matter of fact, 100% of the kids I teach fall below the poverty line. However, what they lack socioeconomically they make up in intelligence, inquiry and potential to be the future leaders of their community and country. After my first year, my school asked me to be the teacher of the schools FIRST STE classroom, science, technology and engineering. I will not only be looping up with my boys, but 3 other 5/6 grade classes. My vision is to use STE for my kids to problem solve in their community. To use the facts of science and imagination to develop technology and engineering to address the inequities in their communities. My goal is not to force my kids into all being scientist, doctors and engineers, but for them to know that as black kids in America, that IS a viable career and academic option. They will leave knowing they have the skills and potential to be that and anything else they choose in their lives. Realizing this vision requires academic supplies and technology that as a teacher, has to come out of my own pocket. If you place as little as a $1 into my vision and my kids, know that you just invested in not just their future, but the future of this country. We as a nation are going through so much pain and your support will show my kids that their lives DO matter and there are people in this country that still believe in them and their potential. If you are unable to donate PLEASE share this post on Facebook. Every share will be matched with $1 towards my cause. Help me meet and exceed my funding goal !

Investments (17)

$10

Kaitlyn Tsai

8 years ago

$10

Xiang Tak

8 years ago

$5

Kayla Myers

8 years ago

$26

Chris Ernst

8 years ago

$5

Anonymous

8 years ago

$10

Sara Malik

8 years ago

$25

Anonymous

8 years ago

$100

Adam Sanders

8 years ago

$40

Anonymous

8 years ago

$10

Samaira Sirajee

8 years ago

$10

Matthew Grace

8 years ago

$31

Anonymous

8 years ago

$10

Jessica Jaw

8 years ago

$10

Taylor Burnside

8 years ago

$30

Jessica Chiu

8 years ago

$35

Andrew Johnson

8 years ago

$5

Emily Sanz

8 years ago