Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2017 Memphis 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.

PledgeCents allows me to keep whatever I raise, 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:

Tiggly offers physical manipulatives that interact with literacy, math, and creative thinking learning apps for students. This provides students with opportunity to engage in digital learning through developmentally appropriate technology. The Tiggly Thinker Kit combines one set of Tiggly Words and one set of Tiggly Digits.

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 y'all so much!

July 26, 2017

Hi everyone! 

First off, thank you all so much! As a brand new teacher, the thought of what I was going to have to spend to get my classroom in order was overwhelming, but this money will definitely help me out a lot! 

I know I've said previously that I will be teaching 4th grade ELA and social studies, but I recently found out from my principal that she is actually moving me up to 5th grade! It's the same content area, and I'm still super psyched about my first year teaching! However, I did learn that my school requires us to have a classroom library but doesn't provide us with any books. Thankfully, my teaching partner has provided me with some books, but I am going to have to spend a lot of this money on books for my classroom library in addition to supplies. 

This fundraiser has a little less than a week left, so if y'all could continue to share, I would really appreciate it! Again, thank you all so much for what you've already given me! I will continue to share updates on my class and my students throughout the school year. :) 

-Alexis 

Comments (2)

Virginia Muguerza June 29, 2017

Alexis

this is a gift from my good friend, Frances Puryear. She doesn't do any type of computing so she asked that I do this for her. Her $$ arrived today in the mail. Love you Grandma Virginia

Indy Arredondo June 16, 2017

Alexis, I know you will be the type of teacher that inspires children to dream big and achieve their goals. Have a great first year!

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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 (7)

$10

Anonymous

7 years ago

$26

Anonymous

7 years ago

$100

Corene Kendrick

7 years ago

$52

VIRGINIA J MUGUERZA

7 years ago

$21

Brandon Sanchez

7 years ago

$31

Stacie Hilt

7 years ago

$20

Indy Arredondo

8 years ago