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Mrs. Perkins from Clovis CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Making Announcements Worth Listening To

My students need a nearly-professional camera, with carrying case and tripod so that they can film morning announcements.

  • $461 goal

This project expired on November 12, 2012.

This project expired on November 12, 2012.

My Students

Do you remember the morning announcements when you were in school? They were about as meaningful as the noise made by the teacher in Charlie Brown cartoons. We are on a mission to make announcements worth listening to.

These students live in a small farming community rich in tradition.

Many of their families have lived in this town for generations, yet there are some newcomers as well. For the most part, these students are torn between their desire to be treated like grown ups and their need to play like kids. Our school provides many opportunities through elective choices and extra-curricular activities that are offered less and less at other schools as budget cuts create increasing pressure on budgets. Students are able to take classes such as wood shop, home economics, and leadership to name a few. They are also able to participate in sports, drama, and intramural activities. These are all fun opportunities for students that they need to be kept informed about.

My Project

I am requesting a video camcorder, tripod and carrying case so that my Media Production class can use them to tape the morning announcements in the style of a news broadcast. This project will be designed, created, and produced exclusively by the students. I will only provide them with technical knowledge and advice. They will be able to create a meaningful production for the entire campus that is entirely their own. It will be something they can be proud of.

This project will give students a new sense of ownership of and interest in their campus.

By using the camcorder with tripod and case, students will be able to create a news broadcast for morning announcements that will be meaningful and make an impact for all students at our school.

Mrs. Perkins
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Panasonic - HC-V10 HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black • Best Buy $249.99 1 $249.99
Case Logic - Camcorder Kit Bag • Best Buy $25.99 1 $25.99
Dynex?- 60' Universal Tripod • Best Buy $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$315.97

Vendor shipping charges

$12.00

Sales tax

$28.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.11

Total project goal

$460.73

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