Teacher: Ashleigh Madsen
School: Meadow Ridge Elementary
District: Weld RE-3J
District Website: www.re3j.com
School Address: 1501 Fletcher Ave. Lochbuie, CO 80603
Grade Level: 2nd grade (Math, ELA)
Region: Northeast
Project Title: Snacks & Storage!
Category: Social Emotional Learning
Amount Requested: $250

Project Description:
Help me provide my students with healthier snack options and storage solutions for classroom manipulatives! Many students struggle with staying focused due to hunger, either because they didn't eat a proper breakfast or there's a long gap between breakfast and lunch. By offering healthy snack options, we can help students maintain their energy and focus throughout the day. Additionally, we need better storage for math and reading manipulatives to ensure a more organized and calming learning environment.

Proposal:
Some students arrive at school without having eaten a good breakfast, either due to time constraints or a lack of hunger in the morning. This means that by the time lunch comes around, they've gone a long time without food, which can affect their focus and mood. I am requesting funds to provide ready-to-eat snacks for those students who forget to bring their own. Additionally, my classroom is in dire need of storage bins to keep math and reading manipulatives organized, reducing distractions and helping create a more regulated learning environment.

Budget Breakdown:

• Outus 24 Pcs Plastic Small Cubby Bins with Lids Toy Storage Bins: $89.99
• HapiLeap 8 Plastic Storage Bins with Lid, Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing: $69.98
• Mott's Applesauce Pouches, Apple Cinnamon (Pack of 48): $26.04
• Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Bars, Kids Snacks, (32 Bars): $33.24
• Cheez-It Crackers, Original, 1.5oz (60 Count): $30.69

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