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Mrs. Olthouse from Garland, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eclipse Glasses for Stellar Learning Experiences

Help me give my students Eclipse Glasses for Stellar Learning Experiences in April.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Olthouse's classroom raised $289

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 Project

I am thrilled to share with you a unique and exciting opportunity for our students to engage in a hands-on learning experience – witnessing a solar eclipse. At our school, we believe in fostering curiosity and providing our students with memorable educational experiences that go beyond the classroom. To make this possible, we are seeking your support in acquiring eclipse glasses for our students. The eclipse glasses we are requesting will play a crucial role in enhancing our students' learning experiences.

By providing each student with a pair of glasses, the students will get to see science in action by witnessing a total eclipse first hand!

This project will not only provide them with a rare opportunity to witness a celestial event but also contribute to the sense of unity and excitement within our school community.

The impact of your contribution goes beyond the eclipse glasses themselves. You are fostering a love for learning, curiosity, and scientific exploration that will leave a lasting impression on our students. The shared experience of witnessing a celestial event will create memories they will carry with them throughout their lives.

Mrs. Olthouse Northlake Elementary 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.

Garland, TX 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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SEIC 100 Pack Paper Solar Eclipse Glasses Made by AAS Recognized Factory,CE and ISO Certified Eclipse Shade for Direct Sun Viewing [100 Pack] • Amazon Business $105.99 2 $211.98

Materials cost

$211.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.26

Total project goal

$288.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$288.42

3 Donors

-$288.42

Donations toward project cost

-$245.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.26

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$0.00

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