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Ms. Cheston from Trenton NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Let There Be LIGHT!

Help me give my students a projector, desk lamps, and speakers to enhance their learning.

  • $373 goal

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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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our class affirmation is "The future of the world is in our classroom,” which defines my amazing, curious and creative ESL students. Each day my students arrive at school with a "Never Give Up" attitude which makes each day a new adventure.

Their passion for learning has created an environment where different learning styles are not only accepted but appreciated.

Since I have a curious bunch, I have developed lessons that immerse them into different cultures and ways of life. These elements have allowed me to scaffold their knowledge, which in turn has been a pillar to helping them learn the English language.

My Project

As we transitioned back into in-person learning. Our class has lacked the resources needed to learn in the digital world. As a safety precaution students utilize their Chromebooks to complete assignments. The district also requires students who are quarantined to log into the classroom via Google Meets.

As result, our class needs a projector to display assignments and tasks.

Since our class doesn't have windows, so when the lights are off it's really dark in our classroom. To adjust to our current situation I am requesting a projector to assist within-person and virtual learning, desk lamps, LED lights to place around the class to ensure students visibly, and extension cords with USB to keep laptops charged.

Ms. Cheston
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DEEPLITE LED Desk Lamp with Flexible Gooseneck 3 Level Brightness, Battery Operated Table Lamp 5W Touch Control, Compact Portable lamp for Dorm Study Office Bedroom( Set of 2) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Cyber Acoustics 62W 2.1 Stereo Speaker with Subwoofer - Great for multimedia laptop or PC computers - perfect for Music, Movies, and Gaming (CA-3610),Black • Amazon Business $43.98 1 $43.98
AFROG Multifunctional LED Desk Lamp with Wireless Charger, USB Charging Port, 5 Lighting Modes,5 Brightness Levels, Sensitive Control, 30/60 min Auto Timer, Eye-Caring Office Lamp with Adapter • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Led Strip Lights,60ft Led Light Strip Music Sync Color Changing RGB Led Strip Built-in Mic,Bluetooth App Control LED Tape Lights with Remote,5050 RGB Rope Light Strips • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Galadim Kids Scissors (36 Count Teacher Pack, Pointed-tip, 5.5 Inch) - 5.5’’ Soft Touch Pointed School Student Scissors Shears GD-016-P-L (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Puck Lights, 16 Colors Changeable LED Puck lightings Battery Powered dimmable Under Cabinet Lights Wireless Under Counter Lights Mini Night Light, with 2 Remote Controls & Timing Function • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
LENRUE Computer Speakers, USB Powered PC Speakers for Desktop Computer Laptop, with LED Lights, Plug and Play (USB-Black) • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Power Strip, ALESTOR Surge Protector with 12 Outlets and 4 USB Ports, 6 Feet Extension Cord (1875W/15A), 2700 Joules, ETL Listed, Black • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Duracell - CopperTop AA Alkaline Batteries - long lasting, all-purpose Double A battery for household and business - 24 Count • Amazon Business $16.24 1 $16.24
Duracell - CopperTop AAA Alkaline Batteries - Long Lasting, All-Purpose Triple A Battery for Household and Business - 20 Count • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Photo Clip String Light - 33Ft 100LED Fairy Lights with Clips for Pictures, Photo Lights with 50 Clear Clips for Dorm Bedroom Wall/Wedding Décor • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost

$282.08

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$316.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.82

Total project goal

$372.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$372.13

1 Donor

-$186.06

Donations toward project cost

-$158.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.91

match offer

-$186.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$158.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.91

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$0.00

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