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Mr. L's Classroom

  • Leona Jackson School
  • Paramount, CA
  • 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

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Alto Sax Mouthpieces in Need

Help me give my students alto sax mouthpieces for our advanced and intermediate students.
Mr. L
Leona Jackson School
Paramount, CA
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  • Clarinet Mouthpieces in Need!

    Funded Mar 25, 2025

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. The music program at our school has had it's share of ups and downs, and this special donation has given them the drive to practice more at home. Thank you for that help. In our area it is very difficult to get quality supplies into the hands of our students. They have just as much talent as the students in more affluent areas, but can't really compete because of the deficit in equipment. The donation has made a huge impact in their performance. It also have been a big motivator for their personal practice.

    Thank you so very much for your contribution. Your efforts are helping music stay alive.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
  • In Need of Violin Strings

    Funded Jan 17, 2025

    I cannot express how thankful I am for your generosity. My students are going to be so excited. They love playing violin, and now they will really enjoy it with new strings. Thanks again I can't wait for the resource to arrive. I enjoy the look on my students' faces when I show them the new strings. They are great kids who just need a break. With all the problems in there lives I like to feel like I'm there for them always whether it is in life, school, or music.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

  • Woodwind Reeds in Need!!!

    Funded Aug 19, 2024

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. The music program at our school has had it's share of ups and downs, and this special donation has given them the drive to practice more at home. Thank you for that help.

    In our area it is very difficult to get quality supplies into the hands of our students. They have just as much talent as the students in more affluent areas, but can't really compete because of the deficit in equipment. The donation has made a huge impact in their performance. It also have been a big motivator for their personal practice.

    Thank you so very much for your contribution. Your efforts are helping music stay alive.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation.
  • Woodwind Reeds in Need!

    Funded Sep 18, 2024

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. The music program at our school has had it's share of ups and downs, and this special donation has given them the drive to practice more at home. Thank you for that help.

    In our area it is very difficult to get quality supplies into the hands of our students. They have just as much talent as the students in more affluent areas, but can't really compete because of the deficit in equipment. The donation has made a huge impact in their performance. It also have been a big motivator for their personal practice.

    Thank you so very much for your contribution. Your efforts are helping music stay alive.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community & an Anonymous Partner and 7 other donors.
  • Woodwind Reeds in Need!

    Funded Dec 31, 2023

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. The music program at our school has had it's share of ups and downs, and this special donation has given them the drive to practice more at home. Thank you for that help.

    In our area it is very difficult to get quality supplies into the hands of our students. They have just as much talent as the students in more affluent areas, but can't really compete because of the deficit in equipment. The donation has made a huge impact in their performance. It also have been a big motivator for their personal practice.

    Thank you so very much for your contribution. Your efforts are helping music stay alive.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

  • In Need of Violin Strings!

    Funded Oct 20, 2023

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. The music program at our school has had it's share of ups and downs, and this special donation has given them the drive to practice more at home. Thank you for that help.

    In our area it is very difficult to get quality supplies into the hands of our students. They have just as much talent as the students in more affluent areas, but can't really compete because of the deficit in equipment. The donation has made a huge impact in their performance. It also have been a big motivator for their personal practice.

    Thank you so very much for your contribution. Your efforts are helping music stay alive.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

  • Keep Drumline Going!

    Funded Jun 17, 2023

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. The band at our school has had it's share of ups and downs, and this special donation has given them the drive to practice more at home. Thank you for that help.

    In our area it is very difficult to get quality equipment into the hands of our students. They have just as much talent as the students in more affluent areas, but can't really compete because of the deficit in equipment. The donation has made a huge impact in their performance. They are able to now know what a good bass drum sound is. It also have been a big motivator for their personal practice.

    Thank you so very much for your contribution. Your efforts are helping music stay alive.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

  • Clarinet Reeds in Need!

    Funded Mar 3, 2023

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. The band at our school has had it's share of ups and downs, and this special donation has given them the drive to practice more at home. Thank you for that help.

    In our area it is very difficult to get quality supplies into the hands of our students. They have just as much talent as the students in more affluent areas, but can't really compete because of the deficit in equipment. The donation has made a huge impact in their performance. It also have been a big motivator for their personal practice. Since getting the clarinet reeds, my students are working harder than ever. They were even featured at a Pep Rally during lunch.

    Thank you so very much for your contribution. Your efforts are helping music stay alive.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

  • Here Comes The Drumline

    Funded Mar 2, 2023

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. The band at our school has had it's share of ups and downs, and this special donation has given them the drive to practice more at home. Thank you for that help.

    In our area it is very difficult to get quality equipment into the hands of our students. They have just as much talent as the students in more affluent areas, but can't really compete because of the deficit in equipment. The donation has made a huge impact in their performance. They are able to now know what a good bass drum sound is. It also have been a big motivator for their personal practice.

    Thank you so very much for your contribution. Your efforts are helping music stay alive.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

I am a middle school music teacher in an inner-city school and I teach students from 6th to 8th grade. Most of my students come from a low socio-economic background in an area infected with gangs and drugs. Many of my students, most poor, tell me that music is the reason they stay in school.

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I am a middle school music teacher in an inner-city school and I teach students from 6th to 8th grade. Most of my students come from a low socio-economic background in an area infected with gangs and drugs. Many of my students, most poor, tell me that music is the reason they stay in school.

About my class

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