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Ms. Furtado from Kaneohe, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Bright Minds: Fueling Creativity and Learning With Essential Supplies

Help me give my students various supplies like paper, whiteboards, posters, headphones, notebooks, pens, magnets, chair pockets, a camera, a projector, and art materials.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Furtado's classroom raised $993

This project is fully funded

My Project

COVID-19 has proved to be an unprecedented challenge to our students and educational systems. The transition to remote and hybrid learning has posed a range of obstacles, hindering students' educational and emotional well-being. The impact of this pandemic has been far-reaching, disrupting traditional classroom settings and limiting access to indispensable materials, ultimately hampering our students' learning progress.

With your generous donation, we aim to procure a diverse range of resources that address these challenges directly.

The easel paper, chair pockets, cardstock, and dry erase boards paired with erasers will facilitate interactive learning experiences regardless of the learning environment. Our students will be able to engage in collaborative problem-solving, interactive lessons, and knowledge-sharing activities, ensuring an inclusive and participatory learning atmosphere.

Similarly, the math and ELA strategy posters, books, jumbo cards, expo pens, and magnets will provide visual aids that reinforce core concepts and learning strategies. By incorporating visual elements into their studies, our students will have an enhanced understanding and retention of crucial academic content.

Headphones are essential to minimizing distractions and maximizing focus while participating in virtual lessons, online discussions, and assignments. These tools will enable our students to immerse themselves in their studies and eliminate external disturbances commonly experienced during remote learning.

Furthermore, the Polaroid camera and galaxy projector will foster a sense of connectivity and celebration within the remote learning environment. Students can capture and share memorable moments with their peers and teachers, recreating the sense of community so important for their emotional and social development. The galaxy projector will create an immersive learning ambiance, enhancing engagement, curiosity, and attention.

We would be tremendously grateful if you could assist us in achieving our goal of providing these crucial resources to our students. Your generous donation will undoubtedly have a profound and lasting impact!

Ms. Furtado Rev Benjamin Parker Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Polaroid Go Generation 2 - Mini Instant Camera + Film Bundle (16 Photos Included) - White (6282) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Toriexon 24 Pack Chair Pockets,18 X 17 inch Chairback Buddy Pocket 6 Bright Colors, Large and Amlpe Back of Chair Organizer with Name Slot and 6 Storage Pockets for Kids in Classroom • Amazon Business $81.98 1 $81.98
Classroom Headphones-Bulk 10-Pack, Student On Ear Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids-for Online Learning and Travel, HQ Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Black with Microphone) • Amazon Business $79.97 1 $79.97
Spiral Notebooks 3-Subject, 6 Pack, College Rule, 120 Sheet Notebook with Sturdy Pocket Dividers, 10.5 x 8 inches, by Better Office Products, 6 Assorted Primary Colors, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $20.81 3 $62.43
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 in x 30 in, White, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pad/Pack, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Rossetta Star Projector, Galaxy Projector for Bedroom, Aurora Projector with Bluetooth Speaker and White Noise, Night Light for Kids Room, Adults Home Theater, Ceiling, Christmas, Room Decor • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Two Pocket Folders, RAZCC 100 Pack Two Pocket with Prongs, 3 Prong Folders Fit Letter Size Paper, Pocket Paper File Folders for School Office Home Business, Assorted 5 Colors • Amazon Business $39.94 1 $39.94
Set of 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
Keebor 12 Colors Watercolor Paint Set for Kids, 24 Pack Washable WaterColors for Party Favors, Gifts, Classroom Supplies (Wood Brushes Included) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Operations with Fractions & Decimals Learning Charts Combo Pack • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Polaroid Go Camera Case - Black • Amazon Business $22.06 1 $22.06
Hadley Designs 4 Chalkboard Grammar Posters for Language Arts - ELA Posters Classroom, Parts of Speech Posters for Elementary, Punctuation Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Polaroid Go Color Film - Double Pack (16 Photos) (6017) - Only Compatible with Polaroid Go Camera • Amazon Business $18.72 1 $18.72
Midway Monsters Jumbo and Super Jumbo Oversized Playing Cards | 54 Cards | Poker Deck of Cards | Super Jumbo Oversized 8.25"x11.75" • Amazon Business $18.26 1 $18.26
Sproutbrite Reading Comprehension Posters for Classroom - Classroom Decor Decorations Wall Chart for Elementary, Middle School (Pack 1) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.68 2 $15.36
Neenah Index Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, Lightweight, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Iggy Peck, Architect: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $12.10 1 $12.10
Neenah Premium Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, Bright White, 250 Sheets (91904) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
VPB 4 Packs Wired Earbuds Earphones with Microphone, Deep Bass Clear Sound, Tangle Free, Noise Isolating, Fits 3.5mm Jack iPhone iPad Samsung Google Devices (Black White Pink Green) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
If I Built a House (If I Built Series) • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Poffattr Fridge Magnet, Refrigerator Magnets, Strong Magnets for Whiteboard, Neodymium Magnet Perfect Whiteboard Pack of 20PCS in a Box • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
2 Pack Math Keywords Posters, 14×11 Inch Large Math Enducational Posters for Classroom, Elementary, and Home, Math Vocabulary Poster for Kids, Easy to Paste - Free Glue Point Dots • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Tevxj 10 Pieces Reading Strategies Posters Educational Bulletin Board Set for Classroom Laminated Grammar Posters for Elementary Middle School Classroom Supplies Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Literary Genres Bulletin Board Set and Classroom Decorations for Teachers Educational Literary Genres Posters Literature Bulletin Board and Reading Wall Decor for Students and Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Nicpro 6PCS Pastel Mechanical Pencil Set, 0.5 & 0.7 mm with 6 Tubes HB Lead Refill, 3PCS Eraser and 9PCS Eraser Refill for Student Writing Drafing, Drawing, Sketching-with Cute Case • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Nicpro 3PCS Pastel Mechanical Pencil Set, Cute Mechanical Pencils 0.9 mm with 6 Tubes HB Lead, 3PCS Eraser & 9PCS Eraser Refill, Aesthetic School Supplies for Writing, Sketching, Drafting-With Case • Amazon Business $6.39 1 $6.39

Materials cost

$768.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$843.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.85

Total project goal

$992.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $992.35

3 Donors

-$871.17

Donations toward project cost

-$740.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.67

Matching donations from our partners

-$121.18

Match offers toward project cost

-$103.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.18

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