Help me give my students a safe learning environment by supplying them with a ladder for reaching our storage loft, first aid replenishment, and new tools to replace broken ones.
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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
As a former Parkview Stagecraft student, I can affirm and am proud that they are some of the hardest working students in the school. Besides building sets, hanging lights, running sound, creating costumes, working on run crew, and stage managing every drama department production and event in the auditorium, they are committed students in my classroom which is the auditorium.
It is so wonderful as a Stagecraft teacher to see students light up when they paint or use power tools for the first time.
Many of my students sign up for Stagecraft because of the need for a project-based course that they can excel in. Luckily for many of them, Stagecraft can be a class they discover hidden skills and talents, most of which they can continue to use in their lives after they graduate.
My Project
Our Stagecraft students are hands-on learners who stay actively engaged through classroom projects and drama productions. The most important part of engagement in Stagecraft is safety. The students are fortunate to be surrounded by expensive equipment that can become dangerous when not replaced over time or used safely.
A warehouse-style ladder, first aid refills, and replacement tools will all be key to the safety and efficacy of Stagecraft this next school year.
In our scene shop, where the students learn and construct for both class and productions, there is a loft space that is used to store previously made set pieces and large furniture props. It is our only air-conditioned storage space, so it is necessary to keep our props and furniture in good condition. Unfortunately, it is only accessible by an old student-built wooden staircase and ladder that are bolted to the cinder block. It is a safety risk, and because of its placement, it currently prevents us from closing the door to the tool/dimmer room. A warehouse ladder would allow us to safely take things up to and down from the loft, and then it could be easily moved out of the way. In addition to the shop, the ladder could also serve as a way to access the stage lighting without having to use our old wooden A-frame ladder. Besides the ladder, the other materials on our list will help replace broken tools and personal protective equipment, as well as refill our first-aid cabinet.
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
Huot 13000 Three-Drawer Drill Bit Dispenser Cabinet for Jobber Length Fractional Sizes 1/16" to 1/2" in 1/64" Increments
• Amazon Business
$74.56
1
$74.56
3M Dual Cartridge Respirator Assembly 3M 07193, Large
• Amazon Business
$18.27
3
$54.81
TK31838331T Nut Driver Set Blue with Black Grip Number of Pieces 7
• Grainger
$54.17
1
$54.17
Wire Tray Desk Cable Organizer - 32" Open Slot Raceway to Hold Cables, Cords, or Wires on Desks - Office Cable Management (Pack of 2)
• Amazon Business
$24.99
2
$49.98
Mpow 035 Noise Reduction Safety Ear Muffs, Shooters Hearing Protection Ear Muffs, Adjustable Shooting Ear Muffs, NRR 28dB Ear Defenders for Shooting Hunting Season, with a Carrying Bag- Black
• Amazon Business
$11.99
3
$35.97
3M 91252-80024-10 Chemical Splash/Impact Goggle, 10-Pack
• Amazon Business
$35.68
1
$35.68
TK31837128T 332 Pilot Point Drill Bit Cobalt Steel Gold Ferrous Oxide 1-1364 Depth Round Shank Type
• Grainger
$2.73
10
$27.30
Pac-Kit by First Aid Only Plastic Bandages, 3/4"x3", 25 Count
• Amazon Business
$3.73
3
$11.19
SAFEAT Safety Grip Work Gloves for Men and Women – Protective, Flexible, Cut Resistant, Comfortable PU Coated Palm. Free eBook Gift Included! Size Medium
• Amazon Business
$9.85
1
$9.85
First Aid Only G140 Assorted Fabric Bandages (25 Knuckle, 25 Fingertip)
• Amazon Business
$7.79
1
$7.79
First Aid Only Gauze Dressing Pads, 10 Packs of 2 Gauzes, 20 Sterile Pads Total
• Amazon Business
$2.66
2
$5.32
Pac-Kit by First Aid Only 13-006 First Aid/Burn Cream Packet (Box of 12)
• Amazon Business
$2.19
2
$4.38
First Aid Only Triple Antibiotic Ointment Pack, 25 Count
• Amazon Business
$3.69
1
$3.69
First Aid Only Scissors & Metal Forcep Pack
• Amazon Business
$1.99
1
$1.99
Materials cost
$1,987.99
Vendor shipping charges
$19.95
Sales tax
$164.01
3rd party payment processing fee
$29.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,231.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$393.84
Total project goal
$2,625.61
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,625.61
12 Donors
-$1,671.00
Donations toward project cost
-$1,607.85
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$63.15
match offer
-$734.04
Match offer toward project cost
-$623.93
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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