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Mrs. LoPresti from Aiea, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Drama in the Classroom!

Help me give my students the materials they need to stage theatre productions in the classroom and for the community.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. LoPresti's classroom raised $720

This project is fully funded

My Project

Like many theater arts classes, the impact of COVID-19 has been substantial, with traditional in-person rehearsals, performances, and collaborative activities disrupted. The transition from in-person to virtual/hybrid learning created challenges for our students including social isolation, increased stress and anxiety, difficulties in maintaining focus and motivation, and unequal access to resources.

By integrating these requested resources into my theater class, I will be able to support my students in maintaining their social-emotional well-being, honing their performance skills, and fostering a sense of artistic community despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.

These materials, including a backdrop and paints, will help them in creating the needed elements for their drama projects.

Mrs. LoPresti Aiea Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

Aiea, HI 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

85 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LimoStudio 10 x 9.6 ft. Heavy Duty Backdrop Stand / 10 x 20 ft. Green Background Screen / 700W Continuous Output Umbrella Lighting Kit, AGG408 • Amazon Business $145.90 2 $291.80
Prang Watercolor Pan Master Class Pack • Blick Art Materials $114.72 1 $114.72
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set (2-Ounce), Best Colors Count, 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 16) • Amazon Business $16.99 5 $84.95
Musician's Gear Perforated Tripod Orchestral Music Stand Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$518.46

Vendor shipping charges

$32.73

Sales tax

$22.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$611.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.96

Total project goal

$719.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$719.74

1 Donor

-$719.74

Donations toward project cost

-$611.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$107.96

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$0.00

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