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Let’s Use Our Imagination

Help me give my students giant building blocks to use their imagination during outdoor playtime.
Mrs. Ribeiro
Richard M Moon Primary School•
Waterford, CA
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  • $848 still needed
  • $424 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$424 for now, thanks to a match.

Targeted Instruction Through Small Groups!

Help me give my students a kidney table so I can provide small group instruction!
Mrs. Monica Kim
San Antonio Elementary School•
Huntington Park, CA
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  • $1,300 still needed

Biotechnology to Prepare Diverse Students for Exciting Careers

Help me give my students biotech equipment for this exciting new class! Students will be receiving hands-on training to prepare for their future careers. Many of our students are from disadvantaged communities and will benefit from this opportunity.
Dr. Richards
Menlo - Atherton High School•
Atherton, CA
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  • $5,641 still needed

What Makes You, You! an Exploration Into Genetics

Help me give my students hands-on genetics activities to model how our own cells create our unique and individual traits!
Ms. Williams
College Park High School•
Pleasant Hill, CA
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  • $898 still needed

UTK Needs Incentives

Help me give my students incentives to be the best possible UTK students
Mrs. Nava
Marvin Elementary School•
Los Angeles, CA
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  • $168 still needed

Meeting the Need

Help me give my students the essentials they need to meet their basic needs.
Ms. Wagner
Sugar Hill Elementary School•
Moreno Valley, CA
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  • $1,005 still needed
Professional development

A MacBook Is Necessary

I need a MacBook for my professional growth and development as an educator.
Mrs. Romero
Allesandro Elementary School•
Los Angeles, CA
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  • $1,728 still needed
  • $864 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to LOFT.$864 for now, thanks to a match.

Displaying Creativity and Talent in Art

Help me give my students the gift of displaying their talent and creativity in art by helping purchase a display board that will showcase their work to their parents, families, friends, and local community.
Mrs. Johnson
Imperial Middle School•
La Habra, CA
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  • $1,379 still needed

Great Future Musicians Need Instruments!

Help me give my students the very first orchestra class they have ever had by helping us purchase instruments and stands!
Ms. Resler
Stella High Charter Academy•
Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 donors so far
  • $3,639 still needed

Pages of the Past

Help me give my students a collection of new books to help revitalize our classics section.
Mrs. Hubbard-Lake
Flowery Elementary School•
Sonoma, CA
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  • $840 still needed
  • $420 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$420 for now, thanks to a match.

Transitional Kindergarten Is Unforgettable! Pt 2

Help me give my students table clothes, tea party paper plates, cups and napkins to make their year in transitional kindergarten a year they will never forget!
Mrs. Koenig
Hemet Elementary School•
Hemet, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $148 still needed
  • $74 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$74 for now, thanks to a match.

Transitional Kindergarten Is Unforgettable! Pt1

Help me give my students table clothes, tea party paper plates, cups and napkins to make their year in transitional kindergarten a year they will never forget!
Mrs. Koenig
Hemet Elementary School•
Hemet, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $142 still needed
  • $71 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$71 for now, thanks to a match.

Memory Books are Well-Read Moments in Time

Help me give my students a collection of their hard work from their year in kindergarten.
Ms. Ford
Charles E Mack Elementary School•
Sacramento, CA
  • 5 donors so far
  • $622 still needed

Coming Soon, Professional Studio

Help me give my students a professional setting with acoustic treatment to record good audio in our studio.
Mr. Zamudio
Castlemont High School•
Oakland, CA
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  • $626 still needed
  • $313 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$313 for now, thanks to a match.

Motivational Tokens

Help me give my students motivational tokens in terms of Amazon gift cards for all their hard-work!
Ms. M.
George De La Torre Junior Elementary School•
Wilmington, CA
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  • $687 still needed

Probing the World for Healthy Waters

Help me give my students quality digital probes to measure dissolved oxygen when doing ecology surveys in the field and experiments in the classroom.
Mr. Jacoway
California
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  • $11,378 still needed

Give Our Students the Gift of Music

Help me give my students the gift of music and give them a drum set for the drummers in our school.
Ms. D
Envision Academy of Arts and Technology•
Oakland, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $914 still needed

Clay Creation Station

Help me give my students the tools to create fun projects out of clay.
Mrs. Hubbard-Lake
Flowery Elementary School•
Sonoma, CA
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  • $675 still needed
  • $338 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$338 for now, thanks to a match.
Professional development

Dual Language Bible (Handbook)

I need this state-of-the-art dual language bilingual education handbook to refresh my pedagogy and purpose.
Mrs. Sra. Pasa
Patrick Henry Elementary School•
Long Beach, CA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $149 still needed
  • $75 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to LOFT.$75 for now, thanks to a match.

An AppleTV Lets the Students See (the Fun in Learning)

Help me give my students an Apple TV so I can display work wirelessly! This will allow me to not be chained to my document camera on my desk.
Ms. Cortez
Westmont Elementary School•
Pomona, CA
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  • $251 still needed

Radiant Futures: Elevating Our 8th Grade Celebration

Help me give my students a fancy promotion by getting a photo backdrop, dinnerware, and more.
Ms. Berenice
Elmhurst United Middle School•
Oakland, CA
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  • $292 still needed
  • $146 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$146 for now, thanks to a match.

Helping Newcomers Feel Welcome, Safe and Cared For

Help me give my students items that will help them feel extra safe and cared for while they are at school - menstrual pads, locker locks, cups for tea, and snacks.
Ms. Polly
Roosevelt Middle School•
Oakland, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $500 still needed
  • $250 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A New York City Parent.$250 for now, thanks to a match.

Organization Matters!

Help me give my students sensory supplies and an organized room to help newcomer and students with unique needs focus on their English assignments.
Mrs. Hammerman
Birmingham Community Charter High School•
Lake Balboa, CA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $339 still needed
  • $170 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$170 for now, thanks to a match.

Logic and Games and Teamwork, Oh My!

Help me give my students opportunities to use logic and team work to solve puzzles and games.
Ms. Cheek
Central High School West•
Fresno, CA
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  • $382 still needed
  • $191 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$191 for now, thanks to a match.

Glow Getter Promotion

Help me give my students an unforgettable promotion dinner dance by getting neon glow gear such as balloons and giant glow sticks.
Ms. Berenice
Elmhurst United Middle School•
Oakland, CA
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  • $321 still needed
  • $161 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$161 for now, thanks to a match.

Make and Take

Help me give my students the opportunity to create their own designs and turn them into products.
Mrs. Quinones
Sierra Middle School•
Bakersfield, CA
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  • $717 still needed
  • $359 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Chevron.$359 for now, thanks to a match.

Kindergartners Self-Reflect in Art

Help me give my students art materials.
Ms. Bocanegra
Schafer Park Elementary School•
Hayward, CA
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  • $220 still needed
  • $74 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Dow.$74 for now, thanks to a match.

A Pocket for a Seat

Help me give my students seat sacks that will help with the storage of learning materials.
Mrs. C.
Douglas Miller Elementary School•
Bakersfield, CA
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  • $620 still needed
  • $310 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Chevron.$310 for now, thanks to a match.

Let's Make a Messi!

Help me give my students more of what they love, to put it simply: soccer!
Mr. Caven
Horace Mann Elementary School•
Oakland, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $146 still needed
  • $73 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$73 for now, thanks to a match.

Calm and Cozy Study Corner

Help me give my students giant, cozy bean bag chairs, a carpet, and light diffuser covers to create a calming, peaceful corner to study.
Ms. Freitas
Los Banos Valley Community School•
Los Banos, CA
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  • $946 still needed

Paws for Compassion

Help me give my students the joy of knowing they are making a difference in the lives of shelter dogs.
Ms. Maurer's Colts
Killybrooke Elementary School•
Costa Mesa, CA
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  • $771 still needed

Laser Engraving Our Way Through Middle School

Help me give my students a laser engraver to keep those creative juices flowing in STEM.
Ms. Monterrubio
Reeds Creek Elementary School•
Red Bluff, CA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $87 still needed

Shaping Tomorrow: Fuel Our CoyoTV News Crew Fund!

Help me give my students three iPads, a MacBook Air, a ring light, and other 21st-century broadcasting tools to support in the development of our first ever school News Crew: CoyoTV!
Mrs. Lack
Calavera Hills Elementary School•
Carlsbad, CA
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  • $3,902 still needed

My Students Need Graphing Calculators

Help me give my students graphing calculators so that they can compete with their peers that attend more affluent schools.
Mr. Babbitt
Helix Charter High School•
La Mesa, CA
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  • $500 still needed

Headphones For All!

Help me give my students durable headphones! This would help ALL of my students to ensure that all instructional audio was available to them without needing their own!
Ms. Stoll
Atascadero Middle School•
Atascadero, CA
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  • $318 still needed

Basics Are Best For New Beginnings

Help me give my students basic learning supplies such as paragraph practice notebooks, green folders, and, markers to start the school year off on the right foot.
Mrs. Carter
Hesperian Elementary School•
San Lorenzo, CA
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  • $534 still needed
  • $267 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$267 for now, thanks to a match.

Steam Library to Be More Relevant and Powerful to Kids

Help me give my students Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Bubble Pop Building Blocks Game, books and more to stimulate their creativity and knowledge base.
Mrs. Chan
Blue Hills Elementary School•
Saratoga, CA
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  • $362 still needed

Making Learning Comfortable!

Help me give my students comfortable seating, air purifiers for our classroom and learning games to create a comfortable learning environment for all of us to enjoy.
Ms. Evans
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts•
Walnut Creek, CA
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  • $2,524 still needed

Phonics and Reading Group

Help me give my students materials to practice phonics in small groups. They need materials to practice and develop reading skills and high frequency words.
Ms. Quincy
D.W. Babcock Elementary School•
Sacramento, CA
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  • $197 still needed
  • $99 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$99 for now, thanks to a match.

Light, Light Cover!

Help me give my students calming light covers so they can focus on their work
Mrs. Williams
Valley Center High School•
Valley Center, CA
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  • $231 still needed

Student Hygiene Closet

Help me give my students access to basic hygiene supplies they may not have at home.
Mrs. Murphy
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School•
Anaheim, CA
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  • $421 still needed

Getting My Kids the Books They Want to Read!

Help me give my students books they want, like the Harry Potter baking cookbook, graphic novels like Falling Short, and more manga!
Mr. D.
Will C Wood Middle School•
Sacramento, CA
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  • $409 still needed
  • $205 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$205 for now, thanks to a match.

Tasty Snacks for Students!

Help me give my students their preferred snacks to they may concentrate on their work.
Ms. Rios
Animo Flrnce - Firestone Charter Middle School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $86 still needed

Art Therapy Supplies Needed to Help Our Students Express Themselves

Help me give my students art supplies to be able to use during counseling sessions.
Ms. Puga
Rosa Parks Elementary School•
San Diego, CA
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  • $185 still needed

Audio DJ Expansion

Help me give my students a creative way to express themselves through mixing music they love into a soundscape of their own with the Pioneer DJ Controller.
Mr. Venegas
Oakmont Elementary School•
Claremont, CA
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  • $425 still needed

Its Fun to Be Fit in PE

Help me give my students the fun exercise they need to support their physical and emotional health.
Mr. Flores
Bell Middle School•
San Diego, CA
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  • $1,069 still needed
  • $535 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Mission Tiger.$535 for now, thanks to a match.

Meet Us at the Finish Line!

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies and tools to finish the school year.
Ms. L.
Angelou Community High School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $433 still needed

VR to Make History VeRy Fun!

Help me give my students a VR headset to make learning history come alive!
Ms. Cunha
W.E. Mitchell Middle School•
Rancho Cordova, CA
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  • $421 still needed
  • $211 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$211 for now, thanks to a match.

Team Summer Camp

Help me give my students a joyful 'summer camp' experience before they leave for college!
Mr. Steve Wright
Coliseum College Preparatory Academy•
Oakland, CA
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  • $765 still needed
  • $383 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$383 for now, thanks to a match.

A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That

Help me give my students seemingly unrelated items, but all these things will help provide a well-functioning and motivating classroom.
Mrs. Wilmovsky
Harry Truman Elementary School•
La Quinta, CA
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  • $358 still needed

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