When I was first accepted to Teach for America, a national non-profit organization that trains bright, young people to teach in high-needs schools across America, I immediately began creating a plan for setting up my classroom. And now that Philadelphia Institute, Teach For America's summer training program, is almost finished, I'm even more excited to jump into teaching in the fall.

With that however, comes the significant financial responsibility of buying supplies for my students. 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:

• 3 Boxes of Paper (15 Reams) - $75.00
• 2 Boxes of Pencils (288 Count) - $40.00
• Kleenex (18 Pack) - $36.00
• Anchor Chart Paper (2 Pack) - $30.00
• Scotch Thermal Laminator - $29.00
• Hand Sanitizer (Pack of 2) - $28.00
• 12 Quart Stackable Storage (6 Pack) - $26.00
• Paper Towels (12 Rolls) - $24.00
• 2 Packs of Dry Erase Markers (32 Count) - $22.00
• 2 Packs of Ball-Point Pens (48 Count) - $22.00
• 2 Packs of Grading Pens (24 Count) - $22.00
• Broom with Dust Pan - $20.00
• Pack of Highlighters (50 Count) - $17.00
• 3 Packs of Erasers (36 Count) - $16.00
• Scotch Laminator Sheets (100 Pack) - $14.00
• 3x5 Index Cards (10 Packs) - $12.00
• 2 Packs of Sharpie Chart Markers (16 Count) - $12.00
• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (3 Pack) - $10.00
• Swingline 3-Hole Punch - $10.00
• Post-it Notes (18 Pads) - $8.00
• Sharpie Permanent Marker (12 Count) - $7.00
• Paper Clips (450 Count) - $6.00
• Swingline Stapler - $6.00
• Binder Clips (30 Count) - $5.00
• Swingline Staples (5000 Count) - $3.00

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