Dollars4Schools

I am reaching out to kindly request $499 to purchase a comprehensive math and language arts program to support and enhance my students’ learning. This program is designed to provide engaging, differentiated instruction tailored to meet the diverse needs of my classroom.

The program includes interactive activities, digital resources, and targeted practice that will strengthen foundational skills in both subjects. It is particularly effective for students who need additional support to close learning gaps while also providing opportunities for advanced learners to challenge themselves. Furthermore, its alignment with state standards ensures that it complements our existing curriculum seamlessly.

This resource will directly benefit all 25 students in my class by offering:

• Personalized Learning Paths: Students can work at their own pace, allowing them to master concepts before moving on to new material.
• Skill Reinforcement: Engaging practice activities help solidify essential skills in a fun, interactive way.
• Teacher Support Tools: The program provides detailed progress tracking and assessment data, enabling me to tailor instruction to individual needs.

With this funding, I aim to create a more dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters both academic growth and a love for learning. Thank you for considering my request and for your continued support in helping our students succeed.

Submitted by Ms. Alaysia Boylan, 4th Grade Teacher

This funding request of $10,000.00 for the New Mexico School for the Arts Music Program will provide financial support for 80 music student in grades 9-12 –funding music program enrichment activities, student instrument acquisition, and instrumental accessories and supplies such as:

• registration fees for: regional, state, national and international music festivals, camps, workshops and competitions
 
• guest artist fees to provide students access to masterclasses, lessons, and coachings
 
• advanced level instrument acquisition for students in need of strings, shoulder rests, cases, repairs and other supplies

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Grades affected: 9th to 12th
Funding requested: $10,000
Submitted by: Carla Kountoupes, Violin Faculty and String Program Director for the New Mexico School for the Arts

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This funding will help with many of the basic needs of our students and our classroom. The funding will go towards several different areas of the 6th grade like snacks for low income students, flexible seating options for those with attention deficits, field trip coverage for those who can't afford to go, new sets of age appropriate books that students are interested in, and teaching resources to supplement curriculum and standards.

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Grades affected: Pre-K to 5th
Funding requested: $627.50
Submitted by: Deborah Ungar, Music Specialist and Band Director of Atalaya Elementary School

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This funding will help with many of the basic needs of our students and our classroom. The funding will go towards several different areas of the 6th grade like snacks for low income students, flexible seating options for those with attention deficits, field trip coverage for those who can't afford to go, new sets of age appropriate books that students are interested in, and teaching resources to supplement curriculum and standards.

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Grades affected: 6th grade students
Funding requested: $1,000
Submitted by: Alexandra Van Camp

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Please support Mariachi Milagro de Ernesto Gonzales (formerly known as Mariachi Conquistador), the youth mariachi afterschool program at Milagro Middle School, by helping them attend the Albuquerque Mariachi Spectacular Conference in July. The conference allows students three days of instruction, and a chance to learn new music and perform with mariachi students from throughout the country. The hope is to take 10-12 students to the conference, and assistance is requested to offset expenses like registration and meals for these students. This conference is an excellent opportunity for students to learn, build confidence, and take pride in the cultural heritage of mariachi music.

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Grades affected: 7th and 8th grade students (10-12 students)
Funding requested: $600
Submitted by: Mary Helen Kelty, Mariachi Sponsor

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We are requesting funding for two buses, for a field trip to Bandelier National Monument in Los Alamos. We have partial grant money towards one of the buses. I got a quote from transportation, each bus will be $535. After applying the grant money it looks like we need $670.00 from Dollars4Schools. This will be for 74 students and four teachers. The trip will cover our Social Studies Standard 4.G.11 Describing the different groups of people that have settled in N.M. throughout history and describe their contribution to N.M. cultures.

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Students served: 74
Funding requested: $670
Submitted by: Violetrae Torres, 4^th Grade Teacher, Pinon Elementary School

This request is for funding to help pay for supplies for students to learn to collect data for science projects. Funds would buy Jolly Rancher Candies for a Jolly Rancher Candy Physics Lab and provide small journals to utilize for their science projects. Typically, teachers/students will buy large composition notebooks with 100 pages but the students typically only use around 10 of those pages. I would like to buy small 20 page composition notebooks for students to cut down on waste. $200 for 96 notebooks and $50 for Jolly Ranchers candy.

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Grades affected: k-12
Funding requested: $250
Submitted by: Dr. Ruby Estrada, Sustainability Office of Santa Fe Public Schools

The SFPS Sustainability Office's School Garden Community of Practice brings together teachers and school garden coordinators who utilize their school gardens as outdoor learning spaces. Since most educators are lone wolves at each school with the burden typically resting solely on one teacher, we like to bring them together for professional development as a community of practitioners who share the best gardening/outdoor learning practices with one another. We have teachers and parents/coordinators with vest interests in their respective school gardens who attend monthly. We share ideas, resources, volunteer time, curriculum and lessons, a database for professional development ... This year, we are also hosting guest speakers from the local community members and organizations such as NMSU Santa Fe County Extension Office,  Aaron Kauffman (hydrologist).

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Grades affected: k-12
Funding requested: $300
Submitted by: Dr. Ruby Estrada, Sustainability Office of Santa Fe Public Schools

The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program is requesting funding support for educational outreach for grades kindergarten through 12 in Santa Fe Public Schools.

The program maps the stories of courageous women who shaped New Mexico and its culture. Through historical markers, they educate, inspire and empower new generations of women who travel our roads. The website is an easily accessible learning tool and available to anyone free of charge. These funds will help expand the audience and share accompanying curriculum. The goal is to share inspiring stories of women who have helped shape New Mexico to inspire future generations to make a positive impact in our communities. Learn more: nmhistoricwomen.org

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Grades affected: k-12
Funding requested: $1,000
Request submitted by: The International Women’s Forum of NM on behalf of the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative

Please support Literacy in Santa Fe Public Schools by helping provide the Office of Curriculum and Instructions extra funds to purchase and maintain classroom libraries.

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Grades affected: k-12
Funding requested: $1,000