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

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Create, Collaborate, and Communicate with IPads

My students need iPads with protective cases for movie making as well as assorted clay and Legos to use in the creation of stop motion videos and other creative projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Schmidt's classroom raised $1,490

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

Too often classroom instruction has become monotonous, regimented, and BORING!! My goal this year is to ignite creativity and critical thinking all of our lessons, assignments, and activities. I want my students to feel 5th grade is relevant-to do this, we will collaborate, communicate, and connect.

I teach a dynamic group of 5th graders who come to school each day to build a better future for themselves.

Over 90% of the students in our Title I school receive free or reduced-price lunch, and over 25% of them are English language learners. Our school strives to have a "No Excuses" attitude when it comes to preparing our students for successful futures. We utilize technology throughout instruction, and incorporate character education and college readiness in all we do. My students are destined for success, and I will do whatever it takes to prepare them for that!

My Project

Imagine if students could create a movie as a culminating activity for our next unit! The excitement and enthusiasm for that type of project will be overwhelming! Students will collaborate in groups to plan their movies. They will need to determine roles, write their script, film, and edit before being able to share their work not only with the class, but the greater community. Imagine stop action videos being created to explain the latest concept or skill we have learned. Students will collaboratively plan out their videos. Using these Legos, clay, and other art materials they will stage each frame to communicate their vision. Imagine students being able to liven up their writing and share it with readers around the world. Imagine iPads allowing us to bring a new level of creativity and excitement to our learning. They can facilitate these types of collaborative, creative projects, and make it easy to share our work with the world! Imagine the possibilities!

I currently have one iPad for my 34 students!

Having these additional iPads in my classroom will allow more collaborative groups to create and share a variety of projects. As students have more opportunities to think critically, collaborate with their peers, and communicate with the school and greater community all while using different forms of technology for different purposes, they will be more prepared for successful futures.

Mrs. Schmidt David Weir K-8 Preparatory School Grades 3-5

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.

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Nearly all 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

34 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad mini MD532LL/A (32GB, Wi-Fi, White) • Amazon $347.77 1 $347.77
Apple iPad mini MD529LL/A (32GB, Wi-Fi, Black) • Amazon $329.00 1 $329.00
SquareTrade 2-Year Tablet Protection Plan ($300-$350) • Amazon $48.98 2 $97.96
Pentel Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 16 • Blick Art Materials $1.93 35 $67.55
LEGO Education Fairytale and Historic Minifigures Set 4598356 (227 Pieces, 22 Different Figures) • Amazon $50.45 1 $50.45
LEGO Education Community Minifigures Set 4598355 (256 Pieces) • Amazon $49.99 1 $49.99
OtterBox Defender Series Case for Apple iPad mini - Crevasse • Amazon $44.95 1 $44.95
LEGO Bricks & More Builders of Tomorrow Set 6177 • Amazon $29.99 1 $29.99
LEGO Creator Treehouse 31010 Toy Interlocking Building Sets • Amazon $23.99 1 $23.99
LEGO Green Building Plate (10" x 10") • Amazon $5.74 2 $11.48
Student Clay Modeling Tools - Canister of 35 • Blick Art Materials $10.96 1 $10.96
Van Aken Claytoon - 1 lb, Sweetheart Set • Blick Art Materials $3.22 1 $3.22
Van Aken Claytoon - 1 lb, Hot Set • Blick Art Materials $3.22 1 $3.22
Van Aken Claytoon - 1 lb, Cool Set • Blick Art Materials $3.22 1 $3.22
Van Aken Claytoon - 1 lb, Earthtone Set • Blick Art Materials $3.22 1 $3.22
Van Aken Claytoon - 1 lb, Neutral Set • Blick Art Materials $3.22 1 $3.22
Van Aken Claytoon - 1 lb, Primary Set • Blick Art Materials $3.05 1 $3.05
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, White • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Flesh • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Black • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Silver Gray • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Red • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Yellow • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Orange • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Blue • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Green • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Dark Green • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Brown • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Van Aken Plastalina Modeling Clay - 1 lb, Terra Cotta • Blick Art Materials $2.85 1 $2.85
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$1,117.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $102.25

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,266.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$223.49

Total project goal

$1,489.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,489.94

5 Donors

-$18.00

Donations toward project cost

-$15.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.40

Matching donations from our partners

-$1,471.58

Match offers toward project cost

-$1,250.84

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$220.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.35

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 $0.00

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