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Ms. Tema from New Haven, CT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Necessities for Upcoming School Year

Help me give my students and apple iPad to use when having a hard time writing/expressing idea. This will allow 20% of my class who have learning disabilities to have access to a device to improve learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tema's classroom raised $1,280

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My Project

Many of the specific items requested will make a great impact on my students learning. I have requested a Apple iPad so that my low learners who struggle with writing and producing words can have access to a device that will record their thoughts and wants for writing. I have about 20% of students in my class who have learning disabilities or struggle immensely with their learning. As well as the Circuit Joy that I can use to improve vocabulary within my classroom community, labeling and exposing students to vocabulary will help push their learning forward. My Goal for this project is to have the necessary equipment and technology to support my students learning with where they are currently functioning. My students are so special because they come from a struggling and low income area where a lot of basic necessities are missing for them but yet the continue to strive towards greatness. My first grade classroom has a lot of different learning types and challenges with only one of me that they rely on to help them learn. Any contributions would be immensely grateful for as this will help my students strive in their learning.

Ms. Tema Barack Obama Magnet University School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

21 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $329.99 1 $329.99
Cricut Joy Portable Cutting Machine Bundle with Smart Vinyl, Tape and Tool Set - For Home Decor and Crafts • Amazon Business $189.89 1 $189.89
Crayola Llc - Classpack Marker 16 Colors 256 Ct • Teachers' School Supply $120.82 1 $120.82
Apple - Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Pencil Adapter - White • Best Buy Education $99.00 1 $99.00
Hygloss Products 6" Uncoated White Paper Plates Bulk, 6 Inch, 1000 pack, Disposable Plates For Food, Dessert Or Crafts • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Teacher Created Resources K, 1 5/8" Space Writing Paper, Printed, Letter 8.50" x 11", White Paper, 360Sheet • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
bagmad 100Pcs Pack 8x4.75x10 inch Medium White Kraft Paper Bags with Handles Bulk, Gift Bags, Craft Grocery Shopping Retail Birthday Party Favors Wedding Sacks Restaurant Takeout, Business (100) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
60 Scholastic Easy Leveled Readers Phonics Early Guided Reading Lot (15 Books Per Levels A, B, C, and D) (Little Leveled Readers) • Amazon Business $26.84 1 $26.84
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
FENTEC 1 Pack Over-the-Door-Shoe-Organizers, Hanging Shoe Organizer with Large Deep Pocket Shoe Holder for Closet Shoe Rack for Wall, Over Door Shoe Storage Hold up to 18 Pairs Shoes, 1 Pack Beige • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
INFILAND Compatible with iPad 11th Generation Case 2023 iPad 10th Generation Case 2022 10.9 Inch, Full Crystal Clear Back with Special Slot for Pencil & Charging Adapter, Tropical Flower • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Cricut Basic Tool Set - Precision Tool Kit for Crafting and DIYs, Perfect for Vinyl, Paper & Iron-on Projects, Great Companion for Cricut Cutting Machines, Core Colors, 10.25 x 6.5 x 0.75, 5-Piece • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Where Is Mommy? (I Like to Read) • Amazon Business $13.54 1 $13.54
Sportime Max ProRubber Football, Junior, Size 6 - Leather/Rubber - Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $11.54 1 $11.54
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
Mr. Sketch 2054594 Scented Watercolor Marker, Broad Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22/Pack • Amazon Business $10.20 1 $10.20
Late Nate in a Race (I Like to Read) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Cricut Standard Grip Machine Mat 8.5in x 12in, Reusable Cutting Mat for Crafts with Protective Film, Use with Cricut Cardstock, Iron On, Vinyl and More, Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Cricut Light Grip Cutting Mat 8.5in x 12in, Reusable Cutting Mats for Crafts, Use with Printer Paper, Vellum, Light Cardstock & More, Blue • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Cricut Joy Xtra Smart Vinyl - Permanent, Water & UV Resistant, Fade-Proof Adhesive Vinyl for Creating Decals, Outdoor DIY Projects, Ideal Sticker Vinyl for Mailboxes, Bottles, & More, White (3 ft) • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39
Cricut Smart Vinyl Roller Skate Sampler - Permanent Vinyl Sheet Pack for Cricut Joy Xtra, Water & UV Resistant, Dishwasher-Friendly All-Weather Smart Vinyl, Craft Outdoor Projects, Car Decal, & More • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$1,027.34

Vendor shipping charges

$14.44

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,087.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$191.86

Total project goal

$1,279.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,279.05

2 Donors

-$1,087.19

Donations toward project cost

-$1,087.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$191.86

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$0.00

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