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Mr. Resendez from Keaau, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students Need a Tech-Free Focus Zone!!

Help me give my students create a tech free focus zone to enhance their learning!

  • $254 goal

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

This project expired on September 22, 2025.

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

Dear Donors,

Imagine a classroom buzzing with curiosity and engagement, where students are fully present and connected to the lesson, not their devices.

That's the learning environment I strive to create every day for my amazing students.

However, like many classrooms today, we face the persistent challenge of cell phone distractions. While technology can be a powerful learning tool, the constant temptation of notifications and social media often pulls students' attention away from valuable instruction and discussions. This not only hinders their individual learning but also disrupts the flow of our classroom community.

To foster a more focused and engaged learning environment, I'm requesting durable cell phone pocket pouches. These simple yet effective tools will provide a designated "parking spot" for phones during instructional time. By having a visual and physical cue to store their devices, students can more easily disconnect from the digital world and fully immerse themselves in learning.

These pouches will be implemented in a way that respects student responsibility while promoting a culture of focus. We will discuss the importance of minimizing distractions and the benefits of being present in the moment. The pouches will be easily accessible for students to retrieve their phones at appropriate times, such as during breaks or at the end of the day.

By contributing to this project, you'll be directly impacting my students' ability to concentrate, participate actively, and ultimately achieve their full academic potential. Your generosity will help us create a classroom where learning takes center stage, free from the lure of constant digital interruptions.

Thank you for considering our request and for investing in the focused future of my students!

Mr. Resendez Kea'au High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Keaau, HI 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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Emraw Composition Notebooks Bulk, Wide Ruled Writing Journals in Bulk, Marble Style Hard Cover Composition Book with Lined Paper, Bulk Student Notebooks for School Supplies, 100 Sheets, Pack of 48 • Amazon Business $79.99 2 $159.98
Loghot Numbered Classroom Sundries Closet Pocket Chart for Cell Phones Holder Wall Door Hanging Organizer (36 Pockets Blue) • Amazon Business $14.96 1 $14.96

Materials cost

$174.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.99

Total project goal

$253.25

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