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Mrs. Thomas from Donaldsonville LA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Camera Tales: Empowering Storytellers

Help me give my students an opportunity to bring their stories to life.

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  • $2,607 still needed

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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 Project

What I truly admire about my students is their creativity, passion, and dedication to capturing the essence of our school year. They have an incredible ability to tell stories through images, showcasing the vibrant moments and memories that make our school community so special.

By requesting cameras for our Yearbook Club, we aim to enhance the learning experience and further empower our students in their storytelling journey.

With cameras in hand, they'll have the tools they need to explore their creativity, hone their photography skills, and document important events throughout the school year.

Our goals for this project are multifaceted. Firstly, we aim to produce a high-quality yearbook that truly reflects the diversity and spirit of our school. With cameras at their disposal, our students will be able to capture a wide range of moments, from classroom activities to sports events to school assemblies, ensuring that every aspect of our school experience is represented.

Furthermore, we see this project as an opportunity to foster teamwork, leadership, and collaboration among our students. Working together as part of the Yearbook Club, they'll learn to communicate effectively, delegate tasks, and problem-solve creatively—all valuable skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional pursuits.

What makes our students truly special is their enthusiasm for storytelling and their commitment to preserving memories. With cameras for the Yearbook Club, we'll be able to harness that enthusiasm and channel it into creating a yearbook that we can all be proud of—a lasting tribute to the incredible experiences and achievements of our school community.

Mrs. Thomas
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon - EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Video Two Lens Kit with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Lenses • Best Buy Education $607.07 4 $2,428.28

Materials cost

$2,428.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $212.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$36.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,707.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$477.74

Total project goal

$3,184.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,184.91

9 Donors

-$335.00

Donations toward project cost

-$292.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.75

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$235.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$199.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $2,606.08

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