I've spent the past 2 days in Professional Development, learning with the rest of my fellow KIPPster staff about how we're going to make this a year like no other for our students.  It is a huge mountain we're facing this year in our goals for moving student to proficiency, even as we significantly grow the size of the school (we're going from 425 to 580 students). Needless to say, I'm feeling apprehensive about the year ahead as I enter the classroom for the first time. But I'm grateful for all who have donated to helping me supply my classroom.

Please pass the word around to anyone you think would be willing to invest in my students.  6th grade is such a difficult year for kids, and I want to build an environment where my kids aren't only learning to write, but learning how writing can give them voice while they define their identity. It is a crucial developmental year and I'm excited and honored to get to help mentor them through that.

Thanks!! This campaign ends this week.

Eric

Thank you for considering sponsoring my new classroom this fall with your gift donation.  I am super excited to be teaching 6th Grade Writing at KIPP:Endeavor Academy in Kansas City MO.  Be sure to check out our website at www.kippendeavor.org and see what an amazing program the KIPP network is in growing students.

Though the list of items is a generic list created for the Residency, I will be focusing on items that will assist my students in their writing journey, and in creating a learning space focused on many of the topics we'll be covering this year, including colonization of America, geography, ancient civilizations, and building community in our own city, along with exciting lessons on grammar, short story writing, and storytelling. 

Thanks again for your help!  I couldn't do it without you.

Eric