Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2019 New-York 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.

Fundraiser Updates (1)

First Day of School

September 4, 2019

Tomorrow is the first day! I'm so excited to be teaching chemistry and earth science at Urban Assembly AMS, a public school in the Bronx. Thank you all so much for your support!

Comments (5)

Rebecca Lindenbaum August 1, 2019

I'm thrilled for you Erica to be part of this organization. So wonderful of you.Thank you for sending this fundraiser.

Carol and Mel Newman July 24, 2019

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help students in need.

Amanda Newman July 23, 2019

This is wonderful and SO important--thanks for getting us involved, Erica!

Abigail Tambor July 22, 2019

Thank you for clue-ing is into this amazing cause (and injustice!). We appreciate the opportunity to support you in this extraordinary endeavor!!!
Xoxo, The Tambors

Jeremy and Vered July 22, 2019

So happy you’re doing TFA! Sure you’ll love the experience and of course your students will benefit greatly from your efforts. B’hatzlacha!

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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 (16)

$100

Gerald S. Kaufman

4 years ago

$180

Miriam Feldstein

4 years ago

$50

Tali Herman

4 years ago

$200

Rebecca Lindenbaum

4 years ago

$200

Carol and Mel Newman

4 years ago

$100

Victoria Feder

4 years ago

$36

Amanda Newman

4 years ago

$100

Marisa Newman

4 years ago

$18

Ariel Braun

4 years ago

$100

Abigail Tambor

4 years ago

$25

Neera Kaufman

4 years ago

$18

Leah and Eitan Hurwich-Adler

4 years ago

$18

Arye Braun

4 years ago

$200

Matthew Lindenbaum

4 years ago

$200

Jeremy kaufman

4 years ago

$100

Anonymous

4 years ago