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Mr. DeMeno from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Don't Let These STEAM Learners (Le)go on Without These Bricks!

My students need these basic block sets to engineer, code, control drones with Flybrix, and develop 21st century skills in our Makerspace!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. DeMeno's classroom raised $379

This project is fully funded

My Students

My elementary school services K-5 students in Philadelphia. The families and neighbors here are close and supportive. Unfortunately, the student population is 100% economically disadvantaged.

We are very proud of our school community.

We are a community of diverse students dedicated to becoming lifelong learners and productive citizens. All of the students here follow the 3 Rs which represent our core beliefs. The students are Respectful, Responsible and Ready.

My students will take full advantage of any generosity given to them. Thank you, for your consideration and time.

My Project

As we stock our makerspace for our students, we are choosing versatile resources that work in conjunction with our other materials. These brick kits, plates, towers, and tape will stock a makerspace that all of the over 300 kindergarten-5th grade students will enjoy!

Our plans include creating Lego walls and tables for students to engage in design challenges.

Students will code with Lego WeDO 2.0 kits, perform aerial feats controlling their Flybrix drones, as well as engineer creations of their own using these resources! Lessons on motion, structure, energy, and flight are all at their fingertips with the donations of these great tools.

We cannot thank you enough for considering supporting our makerspace!

Mr. DeMeno John Moffet Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Strictly Briks Classic Brick Baseplates Building and Stacking Toys (12 Piece), 12 Colors, 10" x 10" • Amazon Business $34.99 2 $69.98
Strictly Briks Classic Baseplates 10" x 10" Brik Tower by 100% Compatible with All Major Brands | Building Bricks for Towers, Shelves and More | 6 Baseplates & 50 Stackers in Blue Green & Gray • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
AlphaBriks & MathBriks and 10"x10" Green Base Plate | 100% Compatible with All Major Brands | Easy to Remove | Baseplate & Tiles for Education & Fun | 200 2x2 Patent Pending Letter & Number Bricks • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Flybrix • Amazon Business $44.97 1 $44.97
Mayka Toy Block Tape - 2 Stud - Grey, Blue, Red, Black, and Sand - 30 Feet - 5 Pack (Compatible with Lego) • Amazon Business $35.48 1 $35.48
Dreambuildertoy building bricks 1040 pieces set, 1000 basic building blocks in 10 popular colors,40 bonus fun shapes includes wheels, doors, Windows, compatible to all major brands • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$287.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$321.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.77

Total project goal

$378.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $378.46

5 Donors

-$235.00

Donations toward project cost

-$207.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

match offer

-$134.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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