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Mrs. Samperio from Cudahy, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Find Patterns in the Sky!

Help me give my students resources like telescopes, motorized solar systems and a star projector to see patterns in the sky.

  • $623 goal

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Watching the eclipse has really inspired my students to learn more about space. They are really excited to be able to use their own telescopes in the classroom to find star and planets. They can't wait to use the constellation projector to identify and learn about the constellations.

Naturally occurring phenomenal patterns are the easiest and most wonderful way to study all the changes and make predictable circumstances.

I would love to be able to provide my students with these resources and technology to cement their learning via hands on activities.

Mrs. Samperio Park Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Cudahy, CA 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Easy-View Telescope • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 3 $149.97
Motorized Solar System • Carolina Biological Supply Company $69.30 2 $138.60
Star Projector Galaxy Night Light - Astronaut Space Projector, Starry Nebula Ceiling LED Lamp with Timer and Remote, Kids Room Decor Aesthetic, Gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Valentine's Day • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Eyes That Speak to the Stars (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 2 $38.00
Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Glow-in-the-Dark Constellations • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
Telescopes for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Stargazing, Constellations, and Discovering Far-Off Galaxies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$439.48

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.50

Sales tax

 $40.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$528.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.31

Total project goal

$622.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $622.09

1 Donor

-$264.39

Donations toward project cost

-$264.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$311.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$264.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.66

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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