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Ms. DeLuca from Dorchester, MA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sometimes the Little Things Make a Big Difference

My students need a floor lamp, a microphone, sign holders, masking tape and other classroom supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DeLuca's classroom raised $295

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students come from across our urban school district. More than half are 1st or 2nd generation Americans, and many will be the first in their family to go to college. In fact, nearly 99% of our students go to college. I am so proud of how reflective, hardworking, and curious they are.

My students are on the road to making a positive impact in their community, country, and world.

In the meantime, our school's goal is to provide them with 21st century skills to help them do so.

My Project

Sometimes things break or run out. Other times an inexpensive item just makes life easier. For instance, our new language lab uses old headphones, and some adapters are needed. A little bit of tape goes a long way in displaying projects. For events, display stands come in hand for descriptions or directions. How about the end-of-the-year honor roll luncheon when there aren't enough supplies to serve ice cream? Or the small classroom with insufficient lighting that needs a lamp to brighten up those dark winter days. Having these few supplies will help students thrive in an environment that needs a boost to help things run smoothly.

Ms. DeLuca Boston Latin Academy 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.

Dorchester, MA View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brightech - Litespan LED Reading and Crafting Floor Lamp - Dimmable Full Spectrum LED Light - Fully Adjustable Neck - 12 Watts - Natural Wood • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Shure PGA48-XLR Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone with 15' XLR-XLR Cable • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Set of 6 SUPER THICK - Clear Portrait Frame - Slant Back Acrylic, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 3mm Thick, Clear Sign Holder, Display Stand, Brochure Holder, and Document Holder • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and play No drivers Needed. (AU-MMSA) • Amazon Business $6.49 5 $32.45
Pro Masking Tape 1/4In X 60Yds • Amazon Business $7.38 2 $14.76
Pro Art PRO-5330-1/4 White Artist Tape, 1/4" x 60 yd • Amazon Business $11.76 1 $11.76
OXO Good Grips Ice Cream Spade • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$216.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$250.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.15

Total project goal

$294.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$294.34

1 Donor

-$250.00

Donations toward project cost

-$250.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.12

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$0.00

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