I am an MVRHS student who is working on a capstone project with an objective to provide back-to-school supplies to elementary students and offset the costs for both families and teachers who are paying for back-to-school supplies.
As you may know, many families on island are not able to provide their children with the necessary back-to-school supplies to start the school year off right. Not being able to provide may cause stress on both families and kids, and may affect the academic performance or future success of elementary students. Right now, from the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools, about 700 kids are low income. Our estimation for one back-to-school kit is about $40. The objective for my project is to benefit all 700 of these Martha’s Vineyard Public School students.
The objective is a part of a Capstone project I am working on to provide families with the proper back-to-school supplies for free. I am organizing various ways to raise money or obtain actual back-to-school supplies from backpacks, notebooks, pens or pencils. Any contribution you are able to offer would be appreciated, and is part of offering change for kids on Martha’s Vineyard, exemplifying your want to make the most for Vineyard residents. Your company’s kindness will be recognized by those who benefit from the project: we are able to make sure your business is publicly acknowledged for your contribution.
Our fundraising goal is $14,000.
Contributions can be mailed to the address below. If you’d like to contribute in the form of a check, it can be made out to “Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School”.
Attn: Kaitlin Fingado
MVRHS Library
Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School
P.O. Box 1385
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557
Supplies list:
- pencil box or pouch
- box of no. 2 pencils
- box of colored pencils
- box of crayons
- box of markers
- pens (2 or more)
- highlighters (2 or more)
- pencil sharpener
- pair of scissors
- erasers
- glue sticks (2)
- folder(s) (2 or more)
- three ring binder
- subject notebook (2)
Some of the Martha’s Vineyard Elementary School Teacher Responses to a Survey about School Supplies:
“I usually spend $200 on items for the classroom every year out of pocket.” –
“I pay out of pocket for classroom supplies once my budget runs out. I can spend anywhere from 50-$300 depending on what I am purchasing for the classroom.”
“I pay out of pocket for classroom supplies once my budget runs out. I can spend anywhere from 50-$300 depending on what I am purchasing for the classroom.”
“Most of my supplies are paid for by the school, but I’ll spend about $100 a year of my own money.”
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Thank you to Cronig’s Market for their generous donation! We could not have made this possible without you.