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Ms. Alfaro from Pomona, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping 1st Graders Hear Their Way to Learning

Help me give my students headphones!

  • $300 goal

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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

Dear Donor,

My name is Monica Alfaro, and I am a first-grade teacher.

I am writing to you today on behalf of my wonderful kiddos who are in need of headphones to enhance their learning experience. In my classroom, we strive to create a positive and productive learning environment. Unfortunately, some of my first graders do not have access to headphones, making it challenging for them to concentrate on their individual tasks. The absence of headphones hinders their ability to work in a quiet environment, ultimately impacting their learning outcomes. I am reaching out with the hope that you might consider donating headphones to our first-grade classroom. Your generous contribution would greatly benefit these young learners by providing them with a tool that facilitates focused and undisturbed engagement with educational materials. With headphones, my students will be able to participate in virtual lessons, interactive learning platforms, and other educational activities without disruptions.

Your support will not only aid in their academic development but also contribute to building a positive attitude towards learning. By addressing this need, we can ensure that every student in my classroom has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive in their education. Any contribution, big or small, will make a significant difference in the lives of these young learners.

Thank you for considering our request, and we look forward to the possibility of partnering with you to support the education of our first-grade students!

Sincerely,

Monica Alfaro, first-grade teacher

Ms. Alfaro Decker Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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Pomona, CA 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

22 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DonorsChoose - Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones - headphones • Best Buy Education $9.24 22 $203.28

Materials cost

$203.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.99

Total project goal

$299.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $299.92

1 Donor

-$134.18

Donations toward project cost

-$127.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.71

match offer

-$149.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.78

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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