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

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Help Us Showcase Our Students' Talents!

Help me give my students a much better experince during their school performances.

  • $3,385 goal

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My Project

While an auditorium projector might not seem that high on the priority list for a school it can make a huge impact. School assembles and performances are a bigger part of the school experience then people realize.

Our current auditorium projector is old, a the classroom projector that is dying and doesn't show a clear or big enough image.

A new projector will allow us to showcase our students' performances and enjoy community-building events like movie night. This is important to students as school is one of the few places where they can showcase their talents. Many of our students are talented, and with current technology trends, our old school buildings have a difficult time keeping up.

School budgets are very constrained and have been regimented for good reason. All the money we have goes to the most useful technology for students. This leaves little opportunity for creating a school environemnt that is up to date and modern.

This projector will help us create a more professional and inviting environment for school performances, holiday shows, and movie nights. These events help foster community. Our setup needs to be upgraded so we can stay current with modern technology. This projector is a great start!!

Mr. Varas PS 161 the Crown Grades 3-5

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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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ViewSonic 6000 Lumens WUXGA Laser Projector with 1.6x Optical Zoom and Dual HDMI, White (LS920WU) • Quill.com $2,804.99 1 $2,804.99

Materials cost

$2,804.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$42.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,877.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$507.72

Total project goal

$3,384.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,384.78

1 Donor

-$3,384.78

Donations toward project cost

-$2,877.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$507.72

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