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Mr. Ferrandino from Norwalk CT is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lock Away Distractions, Unlock Engagement: Phone Lockers for Engaged Learning

Help me give my students the gift of focus and engagement by funding cell phone lockers. Let's remove distractions and unlock their learning potential!

  • 2 donors
  • $233 goal

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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 today's digital age, cell phone use has become a significant distraction in the classroom, hindering student engagement and learning. As a Physical Education and Health teacher I am seeking funding for cell phone lockers, key ring chains, and numbered labels. These items will help provide a secure place for students to store their phones during class, allowing them to focus on learning and increasing overall engagement.

Cell phones are a constant source of distraction for students, pulling their attention away from the lesson and disrupting the learning environment.

By providing cell phone lockers, we can eliminate this distraction and create a more focused and engaged classroom atmosphere.

Furthermore, using cell phone lockers teaches students valuable lessons in responsibility and self-regulation. Students will be responsible for locking up their phones upon entering class and then keeping their numbered keychain ring safe for the period. By actively choosing to lock away their phones during class, students are taking ownership of their learning and demonstrating a commitment to their education.

Ultimately, the goal of this project is to create a more conducive learning environment that promotes student engagement along with academic and wellness success. With your support, we can provide our students with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Thank you for considering my project. Together, we can unlock a new level of engagement and learning for our students.

Mr. Ferrandino
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Clear Cell Phone Locker Box with Keys Acrylic Cell Phones Storage Cabinet Wall Mounted Clear Phone Locker Box Classroom Phone Organizer for Pocket Cellphone Holder School Office (30 Slots Style) • Amazon Business $164.99 1 $164.99

Materials cost

$164.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$197.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.85

Total project goal

$232.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $232.31

1 Donor

-$116.16

Donations toward project cost

-$98.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.42

match offer

-$116.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$98.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.42

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 $0.00

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