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Ms. Rush from Clayton CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Just a Little Bit Closer

My students need a camera, a photoprinter, and studio lights to ensure that the memories of every student on campus are given a chance to shine.

  • $1,311 goal

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My Students

Enterprising. Resourceful. Determined. My students have high expectations for themselves, their teachers, and the quality of education they receive. Located in a small suburban community on the outskirts of town, many travel a great distance from their home school neighborhoods to become a member of our diverse, vibrant learning community.

My students already realize that they are a few short years away from the complex concerns of adulthood and worry about getting into college and eventually taking their place in the workforce.

Many express concerns over acquiring the skills they'll need to make the transition to the real world.

Yearbook and two Photojournalism classes will provide over 150 students this year with the opportunity to acquire authentic workplace skills while showcasing our school community through the production of our yearbook and a monthly newspaper.

My Project

Photojournalism and yearbook classes create a place where students can investigate, report, and create in a collaborative environment knowing that their work will be shared with the entire school. The students this year have the talent, commitment, and passion. All they need now is the equipment.

The camera will allow these students to capture our after school sports teams in action and our drama productions, while the studio lights will make it possible to take portraits of students who missed school picture days.

Your donation will not only impact the lives of the journalism students who use it, but of all the students on campus and their families. Moments are fleeting. Memories fade. A picture taken with clarity and compassion can last several lifetimes.

Ms. Rush
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nikon D3300 DX-format DSLR Kit w/ 18-55mm DX VR II & 55-200mm DX VR II Zoom Lenses and Case (Black) • Amazon Business $646.95 1 $646.95
Emartinc Emart 2000W Photography Light Studio Kit with 3 Muslin Backdrops, Umbrella and Softbox Backgrounds Support kit - Black / White / Green • Amazon Business $169.00 1 $169.00
HP Envy 5540 Printer and XL Ink Bundle • Amazon Business $163.73 1 $163.73

Materials cost

$979.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $89.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,114.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.59

Total project goal

$1,310.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,310.61

4 Donors

-$1,260.61

Donations toward project cost

-$1,071.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$189.09

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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