Building A Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2017 Dallas-fort-worth 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.

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 (7)

Uncle Marc and Aunt Sandi August 15, 2017

Philip,
So proud of the man you are. Hope this helps. What a lucky bunch of kids.
Love, aunt Sandi and Uncle Marc

Molly Eklund-Huhn August 9, 2017

Best of Luck Philip! I know you're going to be an awesome teacher!

Clay Cohen August 8, 2017

Good luck Mr. Cramer, miss you

Linda G Chapa July 24, 2017

People think being a doctor, lawyer, engineer, is the epitome of the highest calling; but before these children can become that, they need teachers, and that is what we are privileged to do; build the next generation! Best wishes for a successful school year. Billy's mom.

Hannah July 24, 2017

These kiddos are gonna be so lucky to have you as their teacher!!

Hannah July 24, 2017

These 7th graders are gonna be so lucky to have you as a teacher!! XOXO

Holland July 19, 2017

You make me so proud everyday!! Love you!!!

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About the Creator

I am excited to be a part of the TFA family and the movement to solve education inequity in this country by providing all students with a quality education. I am now in my second year with Teach For America teaching at the Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred Florence MS in Dallas ISD. As the school year begins and continues I will participate in intensive skill and knowledge development seminars aiming to increase student achievement as well as a comprehensive professional development program including discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas. I can't wait for my second year with Teach for America!

Investments (22)

$50

Sandi & Marc Cramer

6 years ago

$100

Reginald Eklund

6 years ago

$52

Kiel J Huhn

6 years ago

$10

Erik Kausin

6 years ago

$26

Alyssa Stricklan

6 years ago

$25

Molly Eklund Huhn

6 years ago

$26

Laura M Perloff

6 years ago

$10

Clay Cohen

6 years ago

$25

Fevola Family

6 years ago

$21

Linda G Chapa

6 years ago

$25

Wendi Trilling

6 years ago

$10

Emily Kaplan

6 years ago

$37

Hannah Cramer

6 years ago

$10

Michael Bishop

6 years ago

$10

Holland DeBoer

6 years ago

$21

Rachel Poulin

6 years ago

$10

Benjamin Brown

6 years ago

$52

Max Cassidy

6 years ago

$36

Samantha Blum

6 years ago

$5

Garrett Meyers

6 years ago

$10

SHEILA W ROSENBERG

6 years ago

$26

Anonymous

6 years ago