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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Lotti from Bayside, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Safe and Secure iPads

Help me give my students a safe place to store and charge devices.

  • 8 donors
  • $463 still needed

expires May 26

  • 8 donors
  • $463 still needed
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My Project

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My Project:

Good afternoon! I am truly passionate about my second-grade students and dedicated to creating an environment where they feel safe and supported in their learning journey. One of the challenges we face is ensuring that our iPads, which are vital tools for their education, are stored securely in the classroom. By providing a safe and secure storage cabinet for our iPads, I can help alleviate the worry of students forgetting their devices at home or not being able to charge them, which can disrupt their learning. Access to technology in today’s elementary classroom is more important than ever; it opens up a world of resources and interactive learning opportunities that cater to diverse learning styles. With technology, students can engage in collaborative projects, explore educational apps, and access information at their fingertips, fostering a sense of independence and curiosity.

By ensuring that our iPads are readily available and properly stored, I aim to empower my students to take full advantage of these resources without the added stress of managing their devices at home.

Creating a reliable storage solution not only protects the technology but also reinforces a sense of responsibility and ownership among my students. It allows them to focus on their studies, enhancing their overall educational experience. I believe that when students feel secure about their tools for learning, they are more likely to thrive academically and socially, fostering a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages growth and exploration. Together, we can build a classroom that values both technology and the safety of our learning environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Ms. Lotti PS 188 Kingsbury Grades PreK-2

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Bayside, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

27 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pearington 16 Device Portable Table Top Charging and Storage Cabinet for iPads, Chromebooks and Laptop Computers, Up to 17-inch Screen Size, Bonus Shelf, Side Handles, Locking Front Door, Cable Clips • Amazon Business $233.51 2 $467.02
iPad Charger iPhone Charger [2-Pack] 12W USB Wall Charger Foldable Travel Plug Block with 6FT USB Flat Ribbon Cable Compatible with iPad iPhone, iPad, Airpod • Amazon Business $16.80 15 $252.00

Materials cost

$719.02

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$759.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.08

Total project goal

$893.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$893.89

8 Donors

-$420.00

Donations toward project cost

-$367.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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$462.13

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