Building The Foundation: Startup Classroom Supplies

The Description

After completing Teach for America’s - 2018 Atlanta 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)

Well on my way!

August 3, 2018

Only 23 days remain until the first day of school and I can't wait! Thanks to all of your generous donations, I have a great foundation of supplies for my classroom to set my students up for success. So far, your money has purchased the following:

200 Index Cards

100 Pencils

100 Sheets Card Stock

8 Gel Pens

48 Eraser Caps

1 Dry Erase Board Eraser

8 Dry Erase Markers

8 10ct Colored Pencils

Poster Tack

1 Dry Erase Calendar

4 Boxes of Kleenex

3 80ct Lysol Wipes

6 Paper Towel Rolls

18 Handheld Pencil Sharpeners

2 36ct Construction Paper

1 Birthday Chalkboard

8 Custom Printed Posters

2 Self-Stick Chart Paper Easels

1 Laminator

50 Laminator Sheets

1 Guillotine Paper Cutter

1 Stapler 

1 Tape Dispenser

30 Mini Dry Erase Boards

90 Spiral Bound Notebooks

90 Pronged Folders

 

I am so grateful for your support-- knowing that I have so many people in my corner inspires me to be the best teacher I can. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

-Delia

 

Comments (2)

Delia Parks June 9, 2018

Thank you so much, Heather. I know it is going to be very challenging work, but I will do my best every day to honor her as I love, learn, serve and grow.

Heather deSaillan June 9, 2018

Looks like a great program, Delia. I know you know how proud your Grandmother Louise would be....just don't ever forget! Have a good year . All the VERY BEST. Love.

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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 (6)

$25

Laura Parks

8 years ago

$100

Floyd Neal III

8 years ago

$50

Anonymous

8 years ago

$50

Ivan Edwards

8 years ago

$100

Heather deSaillan

8 years ago

$100

Daniel Klein

8 years ago