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
Our students have grown up in one of the most poor, and crime ridden areas in Dallas and according to the Dallas Morning News, one of the "worst elementary schools". This year, 2 of the lowest performing elementary schools have been combined into one building that is overcrowded, but has selected a hand picked staff ready to accept the challenge of turning their situation around. Transformation is non negotiable, and when you are working daily with special needs children who suffer from PTSD, depression, and specific learning disabilities at a high rate, the task can seem nearly impossible, yet we are optimistic that with providing the stability, love, and support that they need, they will change for the better.
My Project
Our campus is undergoing a major transformation and need some assistance in creating our dream internet cafe for our students with special needs. We want to create a comforting and state of the art space that promotes a rich learning environment unlike our children have ever seen. School should be a safe place that they love to come to daily and setting that foundation starts with their surroundings.
The students will use the materials to improve literacy along with the many resources we are being provided to help them with their math skills, speech and dyslexia.
The tablets requested will be used as supplemental aides and an online library filled with audio books and great titles for our students. They will also be used for communication devices for our children with auditory impairment. Natural lighting has been researched, and when used in the learning environment, work best, unlike the lighting most schools provide. Having personal lighting makes this project even more individualized when it comes to children with different needs when it comes to focusing on their classwork. For out Being near a developing area of the city near Trinity Groves (Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge), technology is key to keeping up with an ever-evolving neighborhood. It has been said that "the future is to the west" and we are the west, it begins here!
Samsung - Kids Galaxy Tab E Lite 7'8GB
• Best Buy Education
$129.87
4
$519.48
ECR4Kids Mesa Dry-Erase 24" x 48" Rectangular School Activity Table, Standard Legs w/ Ball Glides, Adjustable Height 19-30 inch (Black)
• Amazon Business
$146.14
1
$146.14
Norwood Commercial Furniture NOR-STOOLBB-SO Plastic Stack Stools, 17 3/4" Height, 11 3/4" Wide, 11 3/4" Length, Black Legs (Pack of 5)
• Amazon Business
$59.99
2
$119.98
iEGrow Flexible USB Touch LED Desk Lamp with 3-Level Dimmer and Decor Plant Pencil Holder(Green)
• Amazon Business
$12.34
6
$74.04
ACTCUT Super Soft Indoor Modern Shag Area Silky Smooth Rugs Fluffy Rugs Anti-Skid Shaggy Area Rug Dining Room Home Bedroom Carpet Floor Mat 4- Feet By 5- Feet (Grey)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
2
$59.98
Pacon Classroom Keepers 30-Slot Mailbox, Blue (001318)
• Amazon Business
$46.94
1
$46.94
AmazonBasics 6-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip 2-Pack, 200 Joule - Black
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$976.55
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.65
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,021.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$180.21
Total project goal
$1,201.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,201.41
8 Donors
-$600.70
Donations toward project cost
-$510.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$90.10
match offer
-$600.71
Match offer toward project cost
-$510.60
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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