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Mr. Sacks from Bloomingdale, GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Energize the Classroom With the Sphero Bolt Power Pack

Help me give my students state of the art Sphero robots for STEM lessons

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Sacks's classroom raised $2,856

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach 5th grade science, math, and reading to an amazing group of kids. It is my first year at this school, but I am excited to bring what I've learned in Virginia with me to Georgia. We have two 5th grade classes, so I will be teaching science to 50 students each day. The school has worked to build a strong sense of community during these challenging times, and I will do my part to create meaningful lessons.

Inquisitive, thoughtful, and kind, my students are ready to shape the future.

They will use technology in new, exciting ways to explore the world around them, and they will take an active role in their community (starting with our classroom).

My Project

I have used Spheros in my graduate work and in after-school clubs. They are great tools for teaching STEM, and the kids get hooked when they see how much they can do. I have always wanted a Power Pack of Spheros for my students, and that dream can become reality with your help!

The Sphero Bolt introduces students to coding in a fun way.

The Bolt features an LED display, an array of sensors, and a free coding app. Help me build the classroom of the future. These robots are nearly indestructible and will last for years to come.

Mr. Sacks Bloomingdale 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.

Bloomingdale, GA 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

50 students impacted 27donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero Bolt - Pack of 15 • Nasco $2,025.00 1 $2,025.00

Materials cost

$2,025.00

Vendor shipping charges

$202.50

Sales tax

$139.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,427.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$428.40

Total project goal

$2,856.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,856.00

25 Donors

-$1,971.49

Donations toward project cost

-$1,728.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$243.22

match offer

-$822.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$699.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$123.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$61.77

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$0.00

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