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Ms. Fernandes from Boston, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power Up Learning: Charge, Snack, and Succeed!

Help me give my students a dynamic learning environment with a charging station, extra cables, and healthy snacks.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Fernandes's classroom raised $288

This project is fully funded

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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

As an educator dedicated to fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment, I am reaching out for your help to bring a new resource to our classroom. In today’s digital age, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing our students' learning experiences. However, we often face challenges with keeping our devices charged and our students energized throughout the school day.

In today’s digital learning environment, staying connected is essential for student success.

A dedicated charging station and extra cables will eliminate downtime, ensuring devices are always ready for use. Healthy snacks promote focus and energy, helping students remain engaged throughout the day.

Project Goals:

Charging Station: A dedicated charging station will ensure that our tablets and laptops are always ready for use. This will minimize downtime and allow students to make the most of their learning opportunities.

Cables: With multiple devices in use, we often find ourselves short on charging cables. Providing additional cables will ensure that every student can easily charge their devices, promoting equal access to technology.

Healthy Snacks: Learning is hard work, and keeping our students energized is key to maintaining focus. A supply of healthy snacks will help students stay alert and engaged, allowing them to perform at their best.

Why This Matters:

By funding this project, you will directly contribute to creating a more efficient and supportive learning environment. Students will benefit from having fully charged devices at their fingertips, and healthy snacks will promote a positive atmosphere that encourages learning and collaboration.

Thank you for considering our project! Your generosity can make a significant difference in our classroom, and together we can inspire and empower our students to reach their full potential.

Ms. Fernandes Fenway High School Grades 9-12

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.

Boston, MA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
iPad Charging Station, Unitek 96W 10-Port USB Charging Dock Hub with Quick Charge 3.0, Charging Stand Compatible Multiple Device, Charging 8 iPads Simultaneously - [Upgraded Divider] • Amazon Business $57.89 1 $57.89
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Lance Assorted Flavored Variety Pack Snack Cracker, 1.4 oz, Peanut, Vanilla Cream, Butter, Honey, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $25.94 1 $25.94
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
1ft USB C to USB C Cable 4Pack, 60W(3A) Short USB C Charger Cable, 12 inch Type C Fast Charging Cord for iPhone 15/15 Pro/15 Plus/15 Pro Max, iPad Pro/Air/Mini, MacBook, Galaxy S23+/ S23 Ultra • Amazon Business $8.89 2 $17.78
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$208.52

Vendor shipping charges

$2.59

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.10

Total project goal

$287.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$287.34

2 Donors

-$237.34

Donations toward project cost

-$201.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.60

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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