Hello Families and
Friends!
Over the last several
weeks, I have had many parents and friends ask how they can help support our
classroom. In these uncertain economic times, we have been fortunate to
maintain such a skilled staff, supportive administrators and creative solutions
for lack of funding for supplies. However, this year has presented new
challenges. With the funding being reduced district-wide, we are being asked to
do more with an already limited classroom budget, including purchasing sensory supports for our students with Austism. Some of these supports, like Hokki Stools and Balancing Balls, are simply outside the realm of our classroom budget.
One easy way to help out is to check our class Wishlist, which is posted on the side of this blog. It includes some basic items that we're always in need of, such as hand sanitizer, tissues and Chlorox wipes. Occasionally, I'll also list items that we need related to a specific activity, such as cooking items or art supplies. I try to update it at least once a month.
This year I also have a DonorsChoose website to ask for assistance in purchasing various supplies,
supplemental activities and curriculum, as well as classroom technology that we
can use during both small and large group instruction. In case you aren't
familiar with it already, the concept of DonorsChoose is simple. Teachers
create a page, requesting specific items for their classroom. Donors from
around the world read about the need, and donate money. DonorsChoose then
purchases the supplies, and delivers them to the classroom. My experiences with DonorsChoose have been very positive in the past, after I saw the positive impact it has made on
many of my fellow teacher's classrooms both at Mountain View and other schools
in the Beaverton School District. I am asking that you spread the word about
our page to friends and colleagues who may be willing and able to donate. Here is the link:
Thanks
for all of your support!
Mrs. Zaworski
