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Mr. Sheppard from Passaic, NJ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shutter Squad: Empowering Young Artists Through Toy Photography

Help me give my students essential supplies for imaginative toy photography exploration and creation, which will build confidence and entrepreneurial skills along the way.

  • $691 goal

This project expired on June 28, 2024.

This project expired on June 28, 2024.

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.

My Project

We're excited to launch our Toy Photography Club, introducing students to the world of professional photography, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Your support will provide us with toys, lighting, backdrops, air dusters, and more, igniting their imaginations and teaching essential technical skills. Students will build portfolios, develop teamwork, and explore storytelling through the lens of toys. This club aims to empower young artists, build confidence in photography, and extend creative thinking.

Your generous contribution will help provide unique opportunities not currently available at our school or in the district.

It will assist in cultivating future photographers who can utilize their skills and knowledge to create income through creative means. This will nurture a new generation of visual storytellers, all while having tons of fun!

Mr. Sheppard Martin L King Junior Elementary School 6 Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ZKEEZM Light Box Photography 24"x24" with 120LED Lights and 6 Color Backdrops Photo Box with Lights, Foldable Light Box with Adjustable Brightness, 6000-6500K Dimmable Portable Picture Box Shooting • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
Compressed-air-dusters-electric-duster-100000RPM- air Blower for Computer - No Compressed air can - Replace Canned air dusters -Keyboard Cleaner - pc air dusters - Compressed air Electric 7600mAh • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Marvel - Legends Series Groot • Best Buy Education $38.99 1 $38.99
McFarlane Toys - 7" Figure - Superman (Return of Superman) - DC McFarlane Collector Edition • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99
Marvel - Legends Series Star-Lord • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
Marvel - Legends Series Disney Plus Hawkeye • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
Marvel - Legends Series Ant-Man • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Multiverse - 7" The Joker (Infinite Frontier) • Best Buy Education $22.99 1 $22.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Multiverse - 7" The Flash Jay Garrick • Best Buy Education $22.99 1 $22.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Multiverse 7 Injustice 2 Figure - Superman - Multi • Best Buy Education $22.99 1 $22.99
Sonic The Hedgehog 2.5-Inch Action Figure Diorama Set • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Marvel - Legends Series Cyclops Astonishing X-Men Figure • Best Buy Education $21.99 1 $21.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Multiverse - 7" Superman - DC Classic - Multi • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Multiverse - 7" Robin - Damian Wayne (Death Metal) • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
McFarlane Toys - DC Gaming - 7" Earth-2 Batman - Arkham Knight • Best Buy Education $18.99 1 $18.99
PeroBuno Electric Rechargeable Air Duster for Computer Cleaning- Mini Vacuum Portable for Car- Cordless Handheld Vacuum- Compressed Air- Keyboard Cleaner- Canned Air Spray 3-in-1 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Green Screen Backdrops, Portable Solid Color Photography Backdrops Cloth, 5 x 7 ft Collapsible Green Backdrop Background for Photography, Video Studio • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Arcor Galvanized Steel Soft Annealed Stovepipe Wire, 16 ga, 96 ft L Coil, 1 lb • School Specialty $12.74 1 $12.74
UBeesize Color Correction Light Gel Filter Sheet 12 x 10-Inches Pack of 8 Transparency Colored Overlays Film Plastic Sheets for Screen Flash Light,Home Light,Camera Speedlight • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22
Black Backgrounds for Photography, 5 x 7 ft Polyester Chromakey Backdrop Cloth, Collapsible Solid Color Background for Photo Shooting, Streaming Live, Video Studio • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
iDuster Disposable Compressed Duster, Computer Cleaner, Keyboard Cleaner, 1 Pack, 10 oz • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KunHe 5 Pack Plastic Small Mini LED Flashlight COB Flashlights for Kids 100 Lumen with Batteries High CRI for Bright Flash Light Party Favors Christmas Gifts Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
100ft Led Lights for Bedroom, APP Control Music Sync Color Changing,Ultra Long RGB 5050 Led Strip Lights with 44Keys IR Remote for Christmas Room Home Decoration • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
GreenFix Adhesive Mounting Putty - 100PCs White Sticky Tack for Wall Hanging - Poster Putty Removable Non Marking - Tacky Putty for Picture Poster Hanging Crafts - Sticky Tac Wall Adhesive • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost

$547.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.27

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$586.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.54

Total project goal

$690.26

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