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Ms. Castaldo from Jeannette PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Solar Eclipse Fun!

Help me give my students special glasses for the Solar Eclipse on April 8th!

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My Project

On April 8th, 2024 the Solar Eclipse will be visible during school hours. As a fun learning experience, we are hoping to supply a pair of special Solar Eclipse glasses to each student at our school in order for them to see it for themselves. During the day, each class will take the time to learn about the Solar Eclipse and its significance. Then, around dismissal time, we will take the students outside to see it for themselves!

Our goal is to be able to foster a fun learning experience for all of our elementary school students on April 8th.

We hope you can assist in helping us achieve our goal!

Ms. Castaldo
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
100-pack of SAFE SOLAR ECLIPSE Glasses (ISO 12312-2 International Safety Standard eye protection; Made in USA ISO & CE Certified direct sun viewing) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $125.00 5 $625.00

Materials cost

$625.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$669.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.13

Total project goal

$787.51

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