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Ms. Akpovi from Panorama City, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I’m Trying to Make a Better and Clean Environment

I need to express my gratitude for the material displayed on my wish list for the children and classroom. The children will experience many fun learning aspects in the classroom. Thank you.

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I A million thank you's for donating to our classroom. Your kindness won't go unnoticed especially for our preschoolers. They will be so excited to be able to see our classroom transformed into a complementary fun and exciting way. You are going to make 24 children really happy to learn. The most important thing we learn at school is the fact that the most important things can't be learned at school. One child and one teacher can change the world. All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence. Thank you

Ms. Akpovi Chase Early Education Center Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Panorama City, 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tetra Complete LED Aquarium 55 Gallons, Includes LED Lighting, Filtration, Heater and Accessories • Amazon Business $319.99 1 $319.99
Lakeshore A Place for Everyone Classroom Carpet for 12 Kids - 6' x 8' • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Lakeshore 2-Way Sand & Water Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Crayola Markers with Conical Tips Washable 8 Colors Box of 200 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $118.62 1 $118.62
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets with Microphone & 85dB Volume Limited & Sharing, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebook, Computer, Laptop (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $74.68 1 $74.68
Do-a-Dot Art Markers - Class Pack, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $65.92 1 $65.92
Sandtastik Classic Colored Sand, 10 Pounds, Blue - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler • School Specialty $25.57 1 $25.57
Counting Dinosaurs Toys Matching Games for Kids with Color Sorting Bowls Toddler Manipulatives Preschool Learning Activities Kindergarten Math Counter Montessori Fine Motor Skills Toys Age 3 4 5 Years • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
70 Pcs Wood Geometric Solids, Mini 3D Shapes for Teaching, Classroom Manipulatives for Elementary School, Geometric Shapes 3D Shape Blocks for Kids Geometry Math Kindergarten Preschool Learning • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost

$1,125.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.46

Sales tax

 $103.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,303.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$230.00

Total project goal

$1,533.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,533.34

1 Donor

-$1,533.34

Donations toward project cost

-$1,303.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$230.00

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