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Coach Thomas from Chula Vista, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Learning: Essential Materials For KCPT Students

Help me give my students supplies ranging from everyday materials to project supplies and headphones.

  • $584 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In the realm of physical education (P.E.) classroom, items like pencils, project materials, and headphones serve vital roles in enhancing student learning. Pencils enable students to track progress, reflect on performance, and sketch diagrams for better understanding. Project materials foster creativity and a deeper conceptual grasp through activities such as designing workouts and analyzing biomechanics. Headphones facilitate personalized learning experiences, allowing access to audio-guided workouts and educational podcasts. The portability of these items ensures seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor activities, maximizing instructional time. With class sets of easily transportable materials, P.E. educators empower students to actively engage, explore, and excel in both physical activity and theoretical understanding, contributing to their holistic development.

Coach Thomas Chula Vista High School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Chula Vista, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

250 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Markers with Conical Tips Nonwashable 16 Colors Box of 256 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $111.74 1 $111.74
Wensdo Bulk Headphones for Classroom 24 Pack Multi Color Headsets,Wholesale Student Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids for Online Learning and Travel, Noise Stereo Sound • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Crayola Colors of the World Colored Pencils Classpack, Set of 240 • School Specialty $54.74 1 $54.74
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Wensdo Kids Headphones for School Classroom Bulk 6 Pack Multi Colored Students Wired Headsets, Comfy Swivel Earphones, Library Airplane Online Learning & Travel, Noise Stereo Sound • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96
Mind Reader Straw Dispenser, Pencil Dispenser, Classroom Must Have, Restaurant Supply, Plastic, 9.25"L x 4.5"W x 7.5"H, Black • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$416.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.47

Sales tax

 $38.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$496.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.57

Total project goal

$583.78

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