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Ms. Kastens from Bridgeport, CT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Mouse Is In The House

Help me give my students wireless mouse the the storage pack to use with their computers

  • $384 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

Students today are so advanced with all of the new technology that is offered in the schools, and there are so many amazing sites for them to explore. My students are always learning new things to do on the computer, and they are so quick to learn how to navigate on their computers.

Although some students are extremely efficient with using the track pad , many still need the mouse to navigate on the laptop.

I would like to see once less cord attached to the computers; allowing them more freedom of movement while using them.

Ms. Kastens Waltersville Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Kastens

Bridgeport, CT 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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rii 10-Pack Wireless Mouse 1000DPI for PC, Laptop, Windows,Office Included Wireless USB dongle (Black) • Amazon Business $38.95 3 $116.85
Harloon 50 Pieces Mesh Zipper Pouch 10 Colors Clear Zipper Pencil Pouch School Supplies Pencil Pouch Bag Travel Zipper Pouch for Office Stationery Cosmetic Travel Storage (13.39 x 9.45 Inch) • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
Amazon Basics 100-Pack AAA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $21.94 2 $43.88
THINKSCALE Shipping Scale, 440 lbs/1 oz Highly Accurate Postal Scale with Hold/Tare/LCD Display, Lightweight Digital Postage Scale for Packages/Luggage/Post Office/Dog, Battery & AC Adapter Included • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Amazon Basics 48-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $13.43 2 $26.86

Materials cost

$291.56

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$325.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.52

Total project goal

$383.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$383.45

1 Donor

-$383.45

Donations toward project cost

-$325.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.52

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$0.00

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