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Ms. Slatoff from Hayward, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Bright Idea For A Brighter World

Help me give my students access to various lighting options so light sensitive students can have options.

  • $539 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Being a special education classroom, we have various needs regarding students' environments. We are a great classic school from the 50s, which is lovely but means we don't have multiple lighting options. It has been brought to my attention that some of our students have needs when it comes to lighting. Many of my students struggle with the fluorescent overhead lighting. So I have started working with my students to find a solution to help them feel more comfortable. Our students said they would like more control over the lighting source. So they can adjust the light as needed. We are lucky to have some natural light that streams through our windows. However, sometimes the students would like to add extra light. The solution they have come up with is Battery Operated Lamp Rechargeable Outdoor Table Lamp. This way, they are in control of their lighting needs.

If they need more light, they can turn it on, or if they are having a Photophobic day or struggling with sensory overload.

For days like this, having many options that have variety is essential. That is why having something like a Touch Sensor Bedside lamp that is dimmable and uses warm white light would be so helpful. Having dimmable lighting strips is also an excellent option for our classroom, like the Led Strip Lights with warm white light. We can use this around the board to bring more light or even under a table or in our reading nook to help students have that control and create a comfortable and enjoyable learning environment. Please help make our classroom where students feel their needs are met.

Ms. Slatoff Bret Harte Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Hayward, CA 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

65 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
UBright 2 Pack Battery Operated Lamp Rechargeable Outdoor Table Lamp Metal Cage with 4 Lighting Mode Outdoor Lantern Cordless Lamp Indoor Outdoor Patio Bedroom Living Room (Bulb Included) Bronze • Amazon Business $34.99 4 $139.96
AMEXI Table lamp LED Touch Sensor Bedside lamp + dimmable Warm White Light,Used in lamp for Kids Room Room ,Corridor, Living Room USB Rechargeable Night Light (Beige) • Amazon Business $20.10 4 $80.40
Led Strip Lights 65.62 Feet Warm White Dimmable Led Light Strip Flexible Rope Lights Kits with 24v Etl Power Supply, Adhesive Clips, Dimmer Switch and Connectors for Indoor Decor • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
130ft Led Lights for Bedroom, Music Sync Color Changing LED Strip Lights with Remote and App Control 5050 RGB LED Strip, LED Lights for Room Home Party Decoration (2 Rolls of 65ft) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
10Ft Surge Protector Power Strip, Extension Cord with 8AC Outlets and 4 USB Charging Ports, Flat Plug, Wall Mount, Desk USB Charging Station for Home Office ETL • Amazon Business $28.59 1 $28.59
Wefomey 65.6ft Tunable White LED Strip Lights, Dimmable 2700K-6500K 12V LED Tape Light with Remote and APP, Ultra Brighter 1200 LEDs Flexible Light Strips for Room, Ceiling, Kitchen • Amazon Business $26.89 1 $26.89
Surge Protector Power Strip - 8 Widely Outlets with 4 USB Charging Ports, 3 Side Outlet Extender with 5Ft Braided Extension Cord, Flat Plug, Wall Mount, Desk USB Charging Station for Home Office ETL • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59

Materials cost

$386.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$457.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.75

Total project goal

$538.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $538.32

1 Donor

-$228.79

Donations toward project cost

-$228.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$269.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$228.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$40.37

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 $0.00

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