Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2019 Philadelphia 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 (2)

Arden Simone July 10, 2019

Good luck Lex! You will be a great teacher =)
It was so lovely running into you at that weird fingerprint place recently! Have a great summer!

Brenda Horwitz July 7, 2019

I know you will do great things as a teacher!

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About the Creator

Hey there, I'm Mx. Lex Horwitz and I am a 4-8th grade special education science educator in the great city of Philadelphia. I am a proud member of the Teach for America (TFA) family. I joined TFA to pursue equity in education and to do my part in providing all students with the quality education that they deserve.

I am fortunate enough to have been selected from a nationwide talent applicant pool to join this teacher corps comprised of leaders who are committed to teaching in high need public schools.

This summer I am participating in a 6 week intensive skill and knowledge development program (run by TFA at Temple University) to be immersed in comprehensive professional development (including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas) with the end goal of increasing student achievement both in and out of the classroom. I can't wait for my first year with Teach for America, and I hope that you are able to help support my work!

Investments (8)

$25

Elizabeth L Hoppe

4 years ago

$5

Arden Simone

4 years ago

$50

Darilyn Moyer

4 years ago

$25

Helen Greenberg

4 years ago

$25

Lisa Noone

4 years ago

$25

Heather Clauss

4 years ago

$100

Brenda Horwitz

4 years ago

$75

Vincent Burkhimer

4 years ago