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Ms. Karapetian from Sherman Oaks, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Podium to Be Used by the Whole School!

Help me give my students a podium to use during every school function.

  • $746 goal

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My Project

Podiums serve many different purposes at school. A podium may be used at a student orientation to introduce students to their new academic environment, faculty members and what is expected of them as a students. In prep rallies, a podium is used by students and faculty to invigorate school spirit and to honor the future and pay respects to past events. Debate competitions use a podium to argue in favor and argue opposition to a selected topic. Athletic awards banquets or ceremonies are other events that a podium is used. During a graduation ceremony, the podium is placed in the center for everyone to use. All of these are valid points on why my school needs a podium.

Our current podium is broken and out of shape and we desperately need a new one.

With our school just being awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award, we anticipate a high need of a podium to be used with our students and our community.

A podium is a basic school supply that we really need. Please help our school get what we need. This will be an investment that we will use for may years to come. Thank you in advance for your support.

Ms. Karapetian Kester Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Sherman Oaks, CA View local requests

Half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

500 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oklahoma Sound Aristocrat Series, 46H" Floor Lectern, Mahogany (600-MY) • Quill.com $436.99 1 $436.99
Oklahoma Sound Shock Mount Microphone Holder • Quill.com $71.99 1 $71.99
AdirOffice Protective Cover for Podiums, Lecterns and Pulpit Water-Resistant PVC-Coated Polyester Cover for Standard Size Podium Stand, Teacher Easel, Standing Desk Shelf (Black) (Pouch Included) • Amazon Business $36.68 1 $36.68

Materials cost

$545.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$633.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.84

Total project goal

$745.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $745.61

2 Donors

-$324.01

Donations toward project cost

-$320.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$368.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$313.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.77

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 $0.00

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