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Ms. Lu-Perez from Las Vegas, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crack Open that Book - Tradition Meets Technology

Help me give my students an air purifier, a gaming monitor, a laptop cooling stand, sticky notes, and more.

  • $953 goal

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My Students

I am a special education teacher, and I believe that all students are special. Our population of kids is misunderstood. They are students and kids, first and foremost. Just like any children, they enjoy the same things and don't like being excluded. I work with each student individually to help them use various learning strategies as accommodations. All students benefit from this. In addition, learning should be more than facts and content. The learning environment should be a place where kids what to be. That does not happen without effort. Students should enjoy coming to class, and they should feel they are a part of the class and a part of the school.

Our mission is to prepare our students for real world opportunities by giving them assignments that will give them real working experience.

They are creative kids and they love active, engaging projects. Learning should be interesting, and they enjoy lessons that they can relate with (for example, we did an argumentative essay on "Is Graffiti Art?").

My Project

Since students have returned to face to face learning, I am trying to engage my students as much as possible with the technology they have started to incorporate into their learning model as well as the tried and true, traditional learning model. We belong to a Title I-funded school and many students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. They often need materials in the classroom, but since we are trying to continue using technology in the classroom, they also need supplies to help them with technology. Batteries will help them use the technologies we have already available in the classrooms (e.g., microphones, projectors, wireless headphones). In addition, a monitor allows them to view text to speech as well as audio books and video clips in small groups (for collaborative work).

Since we are still struggling with COVID-19, materials and supplies for the general safety are still in high demand in order to maintain a safe environment due to the COVID-19 virus in my small classroom.

I have students with various health issues, and they struggle to wear a mask. In order to keep all students safe from the virus, an air purifier will ensure a healthy, safe learning environment so students can consistently attend class.

Ms. Lu-Perez Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Medify MA-25 Air Purifier with H13 True HEPA Filter | 500 sq ft Coverage | for Smoke, Smokers, Dust, Odors, Pet Dander | Quiet 99.9% Removal to 0.1 Microns | White, 1-Pack • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
SAMSUNG 24-Inch CRG5 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor (LC24RG50FQNXZA) – Computer Monitor, 1920 x 1080p Resolution, 4ms Response, FreeSync, Game Mode, HDMI • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 4 in x 4 in, 6 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Rio de Janeiro Collection, Bright Colors (Orange, Pink, Blue, Green), Recyclable (675-6SSUC) • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
WorkEZ BEST Adjustable Laptop Cooling Stand & Lap Desk for Bed Couch w/ Mouse Pad. Ergonomic height angle tilt aluminum desktop tray portable macbook pro computer riser table cooler folding holder • Amazon Business $36.39 1 $36.39
U Brands Magnetic Dry Erase Board Eraser, Felt Bottom Surface, 4.5 x 2.25 x 1 Inches - 581U04-16 • Amazon Business $7.98 4 $31.92
Energizer MAX 9V Batteries, Premium Alkaline 9 Volt Batteries (8 Battery Count) • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
3SET Muji Polycarbonate Mechanical Pencil W - Rubber Grip • Amazon Business $6.14 3 $18.42
Energizer AAA Batteries (48 Count), Triple A Max Alkaline Battery • Amazon Business $18.38 1 $18.38
Ticonderoga Noir Black Wood-Cased #2 Pencils, Holographic Design, 12-Count (13970) • Amazon Business $5.97 3 $17.91
Duracell - CopperTop AAA Alkaline Batteries - Long Lasting, All-Purpose Triple A Battery for Household and Business - 24 Count • Amazon Business $17.50 1 $17.50
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Joyful" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91624) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
NIUBEE Acrylic Pen Holder 4 Compartments, Clear Pencil Organizer Cup for Countertop Desk Accessory Storage • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $15.91 1 $15.91
Elmers Liquid School Glue, Slime Glue & Craft Glue | Washable, 4 Ounces Each, 12 Count, Great for Making Slime • Amazon Business $15.68 1 $15.68
Crayola Classic Color Pack Crayons, 24 Count, (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $7.00 2 $14.00
EASTHILL Big Capacity Pencil Pen Case Office College School Large Storage High Capacity Bag Pouch Holder Box Organizer Khaki • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
EASTHILL Big Capacity Pencil Pen Case Office College School Large Storage High Capacity Bag Pouch Holder Box Organizer Blue • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74
Amazon Basics Twin Pocket File Folders with Fasteners, 25-Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics Ruled Color Index Cards, 4" x 6", 300 Cards • Amazon Business $10.57 1 $10.57
Powecom 10-Pack KN95 Face Mask (Appendix A Authorized Respirator), Protective Face Mask, Disposable Particulate Respirator, GB2626-2006 (10-Count) • Amazon Business $10.11 1 $10.11
EXPO 1884309 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Ultra Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, Large, White, Pack of 10 ZEH-10 Erasers (ZEH10PC10) • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71
PILOT G2 Premium Refillable & Retractable Rolling Ball Gel Pens, Extra Fine Point, Black Ink, 5-Pack (31173) • Amazon Business $5.62 1 $5.62

Materials cost

$712.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $55.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$809.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.87

Total project goal

$952.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $952.49

1 Donor

-$952.49

Donations toward project cost

-$809.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.87

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