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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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In Need of Violin Strings

Help me give my students violin strings in the hands of every student with the dream to make music.
Mr. L
Leona Jackson School
Paramount, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $304 still needed
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Past projects 97

  • 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

  • Piano in Need!

    Funded Sep 21, 2022

    I can't fully express my joy, excitement, and thanks for your donation to my project. This is just a small token of my gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. It is great to see that you share my vision for reaching children.

    Our school is currently facing a budget shortfall, so without your help, my students would never would have had these resources. For my music students, this piano lab is going to help them tremendously in their composing skills.

    The piano lab that you have funded will enable students to create music and explore their hidden talents. In addition, they will be able to make their own compositions using the piano. The piano is a great tool for ear-training as well.

    Thank you so much. I can't wait to introduce the piano lab to my students.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.
  • Video Production in Need!

    Funded Jan 18, 2022

    I want to thank you very much for taking the time to Donate to our project. Our 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 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 our music and digital media program. It also has been a big motivator for their personal practice.

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

    With gratitude,

    Mr. L

    This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and one other donor.
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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