The majority of students come from middle income families. Our school, however, keeps having to cut funding for supplies and almost everything else. Our community has not passed overrides or bonds for years leaving our schools in financial distress. Our PTO has raised over $70,000 to pay for a librarian and other necessary staff members. In addition they have purchased new computers and other much needed supplies. Our families have supported our PTO and donate to so much to our school. Many of our parents, however, are also going through financial hardships and there is never enough for the little things. My students would love to have the opportunity to use their engineering skills to create structures with straws and connectors.
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The majority of students come from middle income families. Our school, however, keeps having to cut funding for supplies and almost everything else. Our community has not passed overrides or bonds for years leaving our schools in financial distress. Our PTO has raised over $70,000 to pay for a librarian and other necessary staff members. In addition they have purchased new computers and other much needed supplies. Our families have supported our PTO and donate to so much to our school. Many of our parents, however, are also going through financial hardships and there is never enough for the little things. My students would love to have the opportunity to use their engineering skills to create structures with straws and connectors.