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Mr. LeProtto from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brilliant Science Boards

Help me give my students the supplies needed for science fair project boards.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. LeProtto's classroom raised $173

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project will help me provide the means for my students to present their scientific knowledge. It will help with the guidance to show my students how to think critically, solve problems, and understand the world around them.

Science keeps my students engaged and asking questions during research of scientific research.

They are truly excited about the process and need the supplies to present their work.

My students will build a strong foundation keep them searching for answers. Visual boards, letters and glue will help make them proud of their representations of their scientific findings.

Mr. LeProtto Norman S Weir Elementary 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.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Paterson, 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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flipside Products 36” x 48” Project Boards for Presentations, Science Fair, School Projects, Event Displays and Trifold Picture Board, Proudly Made in USA - Assorted Colors - 4 Pack • Amazon Business $24.39 1 $24.39
Bemeol 30 Sheets Large Letter Stickers 4 Inch Alphabet Letter Stickers Self Adhesive Stickers Letters for Bulletin Boards Classroom Home Decor(Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Bemeol 30 Sheets Large Letter Stickers 4 Inch Alphabet Letter Stickers Self Adhesive Stickers Letters for Bulletin Boards Classroom Home Decor(Black) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Bemeol 30 Sheets Large Letter Stickers 4 Inch Alphabet Letter Stickers Self Adhesive Stickers Letters for Bulletin Boards Classroom Home Decor(Yellow) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive, 13.8 oz., Provides Secure Bond In 15 Seconds, Dries Clear, Ideal For Plastic, Glass, Paper, Fabric, Wood, Foam, Cardboard, Fiberglass & More (77-DSC) • Amazon Business $10.86 1 $10.86
318Pcs 2inch Vinyl Letter & Numbers Stickers, Large Stick on Alphabet for Bulletin Board, Scrapbooking,Mailbox, House, Door, Wall,Scrapbook, Wall, Waterproof self Adhesive (Multi Color) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
318PCS Vinyl Letter Stickers for Mailbox, 2 Inch Alphabet Numbers for House, Door, Scrapbook, Sign, Name, Classroom Decor Waterproof self Adhesive (White) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
ArtSkills Paper Poster Letters and Numbers for Projects and Crafts, 4" and 2.5", Black, 150 Pieces - Multiple Sheets Per Letter Pad • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$114.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$146.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.87

Total project goal

$172.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$172.48

1 Donor

-$162.90

Donations toward project cost

-$146.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.58

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$0.00

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