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Ms. Forte from Houston, TX is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fantastic Fish!: A Journey From Fourth Grade to Pre-K

Help me give my students an OKIOCAM. This document camera will allow me to project and clearly display materials, demonstrations, and activities so that my Pre-K students can easily see what I’m doing.

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My Project

My name is Jessica Forte, and I’m a dedicated teacher who has recently transitioned from teaching fourth grade to Pre-K. This change has been both exciting and challenging as I work to adapt my teaching methods and classroom setup for our youngest learners. We are in need of seat sacks to keep students' materials organized.

To create an effective and engaging learning environment, it is crucial to have the right tools to support my teaching.

One such tool that would make a significant difference in my classroom is an OKIOCAM. This document camera will allow me to project and clearly display materials, demonstrations, and activities so that my Pre-K students can easily see what I’m doing. It’s especially important for young children who benefit greatly from visual aids and interactive instruction.

Your support will not only help in organizing and enhancing the classroom but will also greatly contribute to the overall learning experience for my students. Thank you for considering my request and for your generous support of education.

Ms. Forte Whidby Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Houston, TX View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Regular At-Your-Seat Storage Sack (15"h x 16 1/4"w) - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 2 $298.00
OKIOLABS OKIOCAM S2 Pro 4K Document Camera with Light and Microphone, with OKIOPoint AI-Tracking, 12MP Doc Camera for Classroom & Online Class, with Type-C Adapter & Pouch, for PC/Mac/Chromebook • Amazon Business $98.00 1 $98.00
HERKKA 400 Pack Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $38.77 1 $38.77
Bounty Select-A-Size Double Roll Paper Towels, 2-ply, 90 Sheets/Roll, 12 Rolls/Pack (66541/06130) • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
Dum Dums Original Mix 400 ct. Bag - All-Time Classic Flavors - Individually Wrapped Lollipops for Any Occasion! • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 2 $19.52
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Meetory 36 Pieces 13.5” x 4.9” Clear Nameplate Pocket Self-Adhesive Desk Name Tag Covers for School Classroom Desk, Office Supplies（NOT Include Name Tags） • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31
Lakeshore Alphabet Reference Nameplates - Pre K-K • Lakeshore Learning Materials $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$579.87

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.15

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$633.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.83

Total project goal

$745.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $745.55

4 Donors

-$349.32

Donations toward project cost

-$316.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.47

Matching donations from our partners

-$372.79

Match offers toward project cost

-$316.87

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.44

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