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Mr. Taruskin from Brooklyn, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Finally, a Yearbook! Now, We Need Cameras!

My students need two cameras and memory cards to take photos for the 5th grade yearbook!

  • $245 goal

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My Students

"Finally, a YEARBOOK!" The fifth grade at our Elementary School rejoiced when they found out that they would be the very first graduating class to have a yearbook!

The fifth graders will participate in a program called SEM (Schoolwide Enrichment Model) this year for the first time.

They will participate in clusters, which are clubs. I am co-head of the yearbook cluster. My co-teacher and I are so excited to work with our group to create a beautiful yearbook.

My Project

Our students will use the cameras to photograph their fellow classmates throughout their senior year. We will then use the photos in the yearbook. I have also included SD cards so that we can capture many moments. Throughout the year, the students will try out new clusters, so these cameras will be used by a number of students. I have a photography background, so I will coach the students about framing and lighting.

These cameras are essential to our yearbook project.

Without them, the kids won't be able to capture the moments they want to remember for the rest of their lives. Your generosity will enable our 5th graders to complete the very first yearbook in our school.

Mr. Taruskin East New York Elementary School of Excellence Grades 3-5

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

75 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony W800/S 20 MP Digital Camera (Silver) • Amazon $78.00 2 $156.00
SanDisk 16GB Class 4 SDHC Flash Memory Card, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDB-016G-AFFP (Label May Change) • Amazon $9.72 2 $19.44

Materials cost

$175.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$208.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.72

Total project goal

$244.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $244.79

1 Donor

-$122.39

Donations toward project cost

-$104.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.36

match offer

-$122.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.36

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 $0.00

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