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Mr. Carrera's Classroom

  • Mary Lyon School
  • Chicago, IL
  • More than three‑quarters of 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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  • Can You Hear Me Now

    Funded Sep 19, 2022

    Thanks so much for choosing to fund our project called "Can You Hear Me Now." My student love using technology in the classroom. Our new speaker system is a great tool to have in the classroom. It is transportable and can be used in a variety of settings. Our choir rehearsals take place all over the school building. We use the Bluetooth features to play practice and accompaniment tracks when we need to rehearse in various non-classroom settings. Our new speaker really makes a great difference in the learning of my students.

    Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our school.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

    This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation and 2 other donors.
  • Music Technology Wiz Kids!

    Funded Aug 10, 2022

    Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called "Music Technology Wiz Kids!" My students are so excited when new technology arrives in the classroom. There are so many new technology tools and resources available for use in the classroom setting. These tools are exciting and add so much to the learing that is taking place in the classroom. Sharing new technology with my students give gives them a change to experience learning that is not available to them outside of the classroom setting. My students are always gratefull for a chance to experience these kinds of learn opportunities.

    Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 6 other donors.
  • High Tech Choir Concerts!

    Funded Apr 25, 2022

    Thanks you so much for choosing to help fund our project called ""High Tech Choir Concerts!" Our choir program has a tradition of high level concerts and performances. Part of our concert experience includes the use of high tech equipment to increase the concert experience. Video projection and quality video packages help us share the incredible learning that takes place in our music program.

    Our students are experiencing a great education because of your generous support. Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

  • Music Organization Help!

    Funded May 3, 2022

    Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called "Music Organization Help!" The organizing baskets in our classroom are such a great help. My students needs access to learning materials and music on short notice. Sometimes they come to class without proper learning materials and unprepared for learning. It is great that they can find what they need quickly so that high quality learning continues without extended interruptions.

    Thank your for supporting our classroom through your generous contribution.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

    This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and one other donor.
  • Classical Music for Our Piano Students

    Funded May 5, 2022

    Thank you so much for choosing to fund our piano music project. My students love piano class and are very interested in learning classical music. The new volumes of music are now part of our piano music repertoire library. Having these collections of music is a great resource for my students. Many of my students do not have access to these kinds of resources outside of the school setting.

    Thank you for supporting the learning of my student through your generous contribution to our project.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

    This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and 3 other donors.
  • Everyone Needs a Pencil!

    Funded Aug 9, 2022

    Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called "Everyone Needs a Pencil!" My students are always thrilled when we get a project funded. We requested mechanical pencils for music rehearsals. Sometimes it is the most basic supply items that make the biggest difference in class. Mechanical pencils are a must in rehearsal. We don't have time to sharpen pencils in the middle of a rehearsal. My students need a pencil immediately to take notes, respond to rehearsal directions and teaching that is going on.

    Thank you for becoming part of the learning of my students through your generous giving. Thank you for supporting high quality music instruction in our public schools.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 8 other donors.
  • More Franz Liszt for Our Piano Students!

    Funded May 5, 2022

    Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called "More Franz Liszt for Our Piano Students!" Our piano students are very interested in learning classical music. They love searching through our piano music library to search out new music to learn. The new collection of Franz Liszt piano music will be a great addition to our student music library. Many of my students do not have access to a collection of music like this outside of the school setting and is a great resource for them.

    Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

    This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and 4 other donors.
  • I Wish I Had A Snack!

    Funded Mar 20, 2022

    Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called "I Wish I Had A Snack!" Many of my students come to school without eating breakfast or eating a proper lunch. My students function and learn better when they are not hungry. Giving them a snack when they need one gives my students a spark and a burst of energy. Some of the biggest smiles that I see on my students are the result of getting to enjoy a snack during class.

    Thank you for supporting the needs of my students. I makes a real difference in my class.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

  • Join Our Choir and Keyboard Class!

    Funded Nov 4, 2021

    Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project called "Join Our Choir and Keyboard Class!" Many of our students do not have access to high quality music learning outside of the school setting. Our students have an opportunity to participate in choir/piano class in school. The shirts that we were able to acquire through your support are a great recruiting tool for our program. The students get an opportunity to show their excitement and enthusiasm for our programs when they wear these shirts at school and special functions. This helps generate a lot of interest in our programs by many students who do not know about our program or might be interested in a new music learning experience.

    Thank you for supporting high quality music programs in our public schools.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

  • Join Our Choir and Keyboard Part 2!

    Funded Nov 4, 2021

    Thank you so much for choosing to help fund our project called "Join Our Choir and Keyboard Part 2!" My students were so excited to be part of this project. They love the new choir/piano shirts. This will give my music students an opportunity to promote our classes as they interact with others and participate in their daily educational routines. Other students get to see how exciting and cool our music classes are and want to join in the great programs that our school offers.

    Thank you for supporting high quality music education in our public schools.”

    With gratitude,

    Mr. Carrera

I am writing this proposal for my high school vocal students that participate in our Intermediate and Advanced Choirs. Our high school serves a large urban area and has a high percentage of students that are low-income.

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I am writing this proposal for my high school vocal students that participate in our Intermediate and Advanced Choirs. Our high school serves a large urban area and has a high percentage of students that are low-income.

About my class

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