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Mrs. Gonzales from Sun Valley, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Math Minds: Tools for Compassionate Problem-Solving and Real-World Impact

Help me give my students essential supplies, snacks, and technology for a safe and engaging classroom environment.

  • $774 goal

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My Project

I'm requesting funds for snacks, essential classroom supplies, and technology to enhance the math classroom experience. Currently our school provides students with one-to-one technology. I am looking to improve students' accessibility to the lesson materials with an Apple TV to wirelessly connect an iPad to the classroom's display on the interactive whiteboard. With these resources, students will engage in activities that help them see the world through different perspectives, such as using data from diverse communities to solve real-world problems and participating in collaborative projects that highlight various approaches to mathematics.

These tools will also enable students to work on projects that address social issues, like analyzing and proposing solutions for community challenges using mathematical models.

At our school, we teach our students to be critical thinkers, conscientious members of society, effective communicators, and life-long learners. It's well-known that math causes anxiety for many learners - in my math classroom, we focus on building collaborative thinking, which also builds compassion and empathy among their peers. We will measure success in their understanding of compassion through their ability to connect mathematical concepts with real-world implications, reflective journaling on how math can address social issues, and their engagement in collaborative problem-solving activities.

Mrs. Gonzales John Francis Polytechnic High School Freshman Center Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Sun Valley, 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

100 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - TV 4K 64GB (3rd generation)(Latest Model) - Wi-Fi - Black • Best Buy Education $129.99 1 $129.99
Learning Resources Create A Space Plastic Storage Containers, Assorted Colors (LER3810P) • Quill.com $16.65 4 $66.60
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
ZHIDIAN 2 Roll Static Cling Dry Erase Sheets, Removable Reusable Whiteboard Large Poster Paper for Wall, Portable White Board Dry Erase Wall Paper 25x30"-30Sheets • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $48.07 1 $48.07
Kleenex Expressions Trusted Care Facial Tissues, 18 Flat Boxes, 160 Tissues per Box, 2-Ply (2,880 Total Tissues), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
【10ft】 Power Strip Tower JACKYLED Surge Protector Electric Charging Station with 13A 12 Outlets 6 USB Ports Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home Office Computer Nightstand Laptop Phone White Black • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
TotalMount for Apple TV – Mount Compatible with All Apple TVs (Premium Black and Gray Apple TV Mount and Cable) • Amazon Business $27.49 1 $27.49
Tower Surge Protector Power Strip, JACKYLED Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, 8 Outlets 4 USB Ports(2 USB C) 1625W/13A Retractable Cord Charging Station with 1050J Protection, Home Office Supplies • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 0.8 oz 66/Box (PIM68868) • Staples $23.39 1 $23.39
Cordinate - 6-Outlet Surge Protector with 8ft Cord - Black/Gray • Best Buy Education $19.90 1 $19.90
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
24 Pack Blunt Tip Scissors - Classroom Buk Pack for Kids Crafts, Student DIY Art Projects, Teacher Supplies (3 Colors, 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
MaxGear Dry Erase Erasers, 36 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Dry Erasers for Whiteboard, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Classroom, Office, Home （6 Color Set, 2 x 2 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$557.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.81

Sales tax

 $50.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$657.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.97

Total project goal

$773.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $773.15

7 Donors

-$408.64

Donations toward project cost

-$352.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.30

match offer

-$358.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$304.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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