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Ms. Tacherra from Sacramento, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light It Up

Help me give my students a calming environment with alternative lighting and reading lamps.

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expires Dec 07

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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

In order to create a calm atmosphere in our classroom I need your help to provide my students with alternative lighting. Research has shown that fluorescent lighting can hinder learning and impact students' overall health and academic performance. It is crucial to consider the effects of lighting on students' well-being and academic success.

By improving the lighting in our classroom I hope to cultivate a space where my students feel comfortable and eager to learn each day.

By enhancing the lighting in our classroom we can create a more conducive environment for learning. I believe that investing in better lighting will not only benefit my students' academic performance but also contribute to their overall well-being and enjoyment of school.

Our wish list includes table lamps for reading, string lights for around the whiteboards, LED lights for the ceiling, and covers for the fluorescent lights.

Ms. Tacherra
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Timjorman LED CordlessTable Lamp,4000mAh Rechargeable Battery Desk lamp,3 Level Brightness Beside Night Light, Minimalist Design, for Couple Dinner/Coffee Table/Restaurant/Bedroom(Black 4pack) • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Hortsun 6 Pcs Fluorescent Light Covers Magnetic, Classroom Fluorescent Magnetic Filters, Magnetic Ceiling Light Covers Classroom Light Covers for Office Classroom Home(Milky Way) • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
Harry Potter Triwizard Cup Battery Operated Mood Light | 13-Inch Tall LED Lamp,Silver • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Star String Lights 100 LED 33 FT Plug in Fairy bedroom Twinkle Lights Waterproof Extendable for Indoor Outdoor Wedding Party Christmas Tree New Year, Garden Decoration Warm White • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
Tenmiro 130ft Led Strip Lights, Ultra Long RGB Color Changing LED Light Strips Kit with 44 Keys Ir Remote Led Lights for Bedroom, Kitchen, Home Decoration (2 Rolls of 65ft) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Christmas Lights 100 Count Mini Clear Lights 32ft White Wire Christmas Tree String Lights Set for Outdoor Indoor Christmas Decorations Wedding Decorations Valentines Day Decor,UL Certified (32feet) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
koopower 16.4ft 200 LED Icicle Christmas Lights with Timer, Remote (Dimmable, 8 Modes), Mains Powered Waterproof String Lights for Indoor and Outdoor Use, Warm White • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$374.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.49

Total project goal

$523.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $523.27

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 $523.27

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