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Mrs. Lim from Pleasanton, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Virtual Learning: Support Us with Essential Technology

Help me give my students with a teacher with a reliable MacBook Pro to ensure smooth teaching on Zoom and to help my students thrive in their unique learning journeys.

  • $2,117 goal

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

This project expired on May 12, 2025.

My Project

I am a proud teacher of a diverse group of K-5 students from across the SF Bay Area. My students are remarkable! They are creative, intelligent, and well-rounded. They include competitive athletes, dedicated homeschoolers, creative artists, multicultural and multilingual students, all thriving in the flexible, independent study educational option our school provides.

As their Supervising Teacher, I juggle many roles for six grade levels.

I teach engaging daily Zoom lessons, design dynamic curriculum/weekly lesson plans, conduct assessments, foster a sense of community with online and in-person activities despite physical distance, and assist parents with tech and curriculum challenges as they support their children at home.

Unfortunately, my 6-year old MacBook struggles to meet the demands of teaching online, frequently crashing during Zooms. Replacing it is not an option for my school district at this time. Planning lessons take a big chunk of my weekends as I continue to restart or shut down my laptop to reset for better performance. An updated device is essential to my role and will directly impact my students’ success.

With a new MacBook Pro, I will be able to:

-Seamlessly teach and connect with students on Zoom without disruptions.

-Create tailored lessons and activities to meet the unique needs of each learner.

-Efficiently manage assessments and track progress to ensure students are on track.

-Provide families with curriculum and technical support to succeed in our virtual model.

-Establish a harmonious classroom community so that students still feel connected with me and each other despite being online.

Your support will help me provide these bright, ambitious students with the high-quality education they deserve.

Thank you for investing in the future of my students and believing in the transformative power of education. Together, we can ensure that my students continue to shine in their unique learning environment.

Mrs. Lim Pleasanton Virtual Academy Grades 3-5

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Pleasanton, CA View local requests 25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Black • Best Buy Education $1,599.00 1 $1,599.00

Materials cost

$1,599.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $146.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,799.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$317.52

Total project goal

$2,116.81

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