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Ms. Chavez from Arleta, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Calling All Codesmiths!

My students need a chromebook, and Apple iPad Mini with a protective case, two Sphero 2.0 Robotic Balls, and course track cones to learn computer programming.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students have not yet discovered the exciting world of coding and computer programming, and I would love the opportunity to develop my students' skills and abilities in this area.

I have a wonderful group of 5th grade students who are highly motivated and have a true passion for learning.

They are my inspiration as they push me to think outside of the box to develop learning experiences to meet their varying interests and diverse needs. My students represent a very mixed population both culturally and economically, and despite challenges, they always give their own personal best and push to succeed! I teach at a Title 1 school where I am lucky enough to get to work with such dedicated and hard working students and partner with a group of supportive parents who share a common goal in the education of their children.

My Project

My students will use the materials to learn coding and computer programming. We will use the Chromebook to access websites such as code.org and scratch.mit.edu to develop coding skills and learn the fundamentals of computer programming. These programs will help students develop code language, learn how to write code, and follow instructions to carry out commands. Students will apply the knowledge they will have learned to program and control the Sphero robots using the iPad mini. They will have the opportunity to use the cones and construct obstacle courses for the robots to maneuver through.

This project means so much because I work with a population of students who have very little background or knowledge in the computer sciences.

They are experts at using technology-playing games on tablets by tapping the screen or using a controller in their game systems- however they know very little about the science behind these systems. I want my students to learn coding and computer programming to give them a chance to explore a career in this field and be the creators, not just the players.

Ms. Chavez Vena Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Arleta, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

31 students impacted 11donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad Mini MF432LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi, Space Gray ) • Amazon $230.79 1 $230.79
Samsung Chromebook 2 XE500C12-K01US 11.6-Inch (Silver) • Amazon $229.99 1 $229.99
Sphero 2.0 - The App-Enabled Robotic Ball • Amazon $99.99 1 $99.99
Sphero 2.0 - The App-Enabled Robotic Ball • Amazon $99.99 1 $99.99
iPad Mini Case, SUPCASE [Heavy Duty] iPad Mini Retina Case [Beetle Defense Series] Full-body Rugged Case Cover with Built-in Screen Protector, Black/Black [Fit Apple iPad Mini and iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display 2nd Gen., Not Fit Apple iPad Mini 3] • Amazon $25.99 1 $25.99
Course/Track Cones, Orange 2.75" (6) • Amazon $7.55 1 $7.55

Materials cost

$694.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.99

Sales tax

 $63.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$803.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.75

Total project goal

$944.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $944.98

5 Donors

-$221.00

Donations toward project cost

-$217.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.15

Matching donations from our partners

-$688.68

Match offers toward project cost

-$585.38

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.29

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 $0.00

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