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Mrs. J from Newark, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shining on Stage in the Heart of Newark!

Help me give my students 2 FS-1000 FOLLOWSPOTS so they have the opportunity to perform for their school community and families. They deserve to be seen!

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My Students

Our scholars are some of the most creative young people on the planet. Many come from Newark (NJ), and surrounding urban cities. For most, this is the first school they have attended with a performing arts class as part of their normal daily schedule.

Our school community consists of adolescents of all academic abilities, and in performing arts class, scholars learn all about the history of theatre, improvisation, and script writing.

They support and encourage each other, with the understanding that they are in a safe learning environment. I have the privilege of seeing them shine when performing a monologue or a scene in the company of their peers, and they rise to the challenge of learning creative works. It is so much fun to watch!

Our performing arts program supports a strong core curriculum, and our scholars benefit by becoming critical thinkers, as well as experiential learners through the arts.

My Project

The FS 1000 followspots we receive will enable my students to be lit in our upcoming musical performance of The Wiz, with true theater aesthetic. Our production will look professional, and each performer will be visible under the lights. The tripods make these lights portable, allowing us the ability to light up any area of our gym.

My students will be able to create engaging and exciting performances allowing them to showcase their creative talent.

The portability of the lights will enable the students to engage and interact with the audience, as well as increase student and community participation. These lights will provide the ability to see what is occurring on stage, and help build my students' confidence during a performance.

Mrs. J Link Community Charter School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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Newark, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

320 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ADJ Products FS-1000 FOLLOWSPOT WITH 575W HALOGEN • Amazon Business $236.77 2 $473.54
Universal Speaker Tripod Stand Mount - 6' Sound Equipment Holder Height Adjustable Up to 70 Inches For Speakers w/ 35mm Compatible Insert Perfect for Home, On Stage or In Studio Use - PylePro PSTND25 • Amazon Business $22.90 2 $45.80

Materials cost

$519.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.32

Total project goal

$655.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $655.45

10 Donors

-$505.45

Donations toward project cost

-$429.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.82

Matching donations from our partners

-$150.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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 $0.00

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