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Mr. Rincones (iTeachPi) from Port Isabel, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Rincones (iTeachPi)'s classroom raised $1,083

Support FRC Team 8750 - Tarpontron1cs: Fueling Innovation With FIRST

Help me give my students essential components to build/refine their robots for the 24-25 FIRST Robotics Competition season, including a robot radio, battery flags, aluminum extrusions for the robot frame, spacers, electronic components, and materials for team bumpers.

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Mr. Rincones (iTeachPi) Port Isabel High School
Port Isabel, TX Grades 9-12

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

Support Team 8750 - Tarpontron1cs as we gear up for the next FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) season. After a year of triumphs and learning, we're seeking the DonorsChoose community's support to replenish our materials for the challenges ahead. FRC is a global program that merges the excitement of sport with science and technology, challenging students to build robots under strict rules. It offers a hands-on experience that develops skills in engineering, coding, teamwork, and problem-solving, preparing students for STEM careers.

Our team needs to restock on metals, wires, sensors, and other components essential for building and testing our robots.

These materials are crucial for allowing our students to bring their innovative ideas to life, fostering a love for STEM, and preparing them for future technological challenges. Your support will provide these necessary resources and continue to offer our students an enriching educational experience in STEM.

By contributing to our project, you're investing in the future of our students and supporting the next generation of engineers and innovators. Join us in propelling Team 8750 - Tarpontron1cs to new heights in the next FRC season. Let's build the future together, one robot at a time. Thank you for considering our project and helping us provide our students with this invaluable learning opportunity.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 6 donors
Mr. Rincones (iTeachPi) Port Isabel High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Port Isabel, TX 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

25 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Box Tube Extrusion • AndyMark $72.00 3 $216.00
Box Tube Extrusion • AndyMark $47.00 3 $141.00
Open-Mesh OM5P-AC FIRST Robotics Competition Robot Radio • AndyMark $139.00 1 $139.00
CRESCENDO℠ Note • AndyMark $21.00 4 $84.00
0.5 in. Hex Aluminum Spacer Stock • AndyMark $20.00 2 $40.00
0.5 in. Hex and Keyed Shaft Coupling • AndyMark $16.90 2 $33.80
Hook and Loop Adhesive Backed 2 in. Wide x 5 ft. Long • AndyMark $15.50 2 $31.00
Blue Bumper Material 161in x 19.5in (+/- 0.5in) • AndyMark $22.00 1 $22.00
Red Bumper Material 161in x 19.5in (+/- 0.5in) • AndyMark $22.00 1 $22.00
Battery Cable Hardware Kit • AndyMark $3.50 6 $21.00
6 AWG Ring Terminal • AndyMark $0.90 20 $18.00
Standard Machine Key Pack • AndyMark $8.00 2 $16.00
Battery Flag • AndyMark $1.50 10 $15.00
8 mm Push On Retaining Ring • AndyMark $0.28 20 $5.60
CAN Terminating Resistor • AndyMark $0.17 10 $1.70

Materials cost

$806.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $71.83

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$920.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$162.36

Total project goal

$1,082.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,082.38

4 Donors

-$545.60

Donations toward project cost

-$477.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.09

match offer

-$520.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$442.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.18

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 $0.00

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