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Mrs. Frank from Staten Island, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beating to the Music of Our Own Drums!

Help me give my students a chance to express themselves through music creatively!

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My Students

I teach music to students who are on the Autism Spectrum. They are in high school, but function on a pre-kindergarten to 2rd grade level. My students are involved in a choir as well as learning the foundations of music.

The school I work in has 100% economically disadvantaged students who all have moderate to severe special needs.

Music is way for students of all abilities to express their feelings and emotions. Students on the Autism Spectrum don't always have the words to communicate and music is a way for them to do so!

My Project

In my class, I plan on using the bongo drums to teach the students about rhythm. Each student will be able to use their own drum to show what they have learned during my class.

Many of my students do not have the words to communicate what they're feeling; I'm hoping they can use the drums to express their feelings.

Music is a universal language and I want my students to have all the opportunities to learn and communicate using the drums. Music is way for students of all abilities to express their feelings and emotions. Students on the Autism Spectrum don't always have the words to communicate and music is a way for them to do so!

Mrs. Frank P721R Hungerford @ New Dorp High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

More than half 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

40 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Synergy Series Bongo Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $39.99 12 $479.88

Materials cost

$479.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.25

Total project goal

$608.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $608.33

4 Donors

-$537.74

Donations toward project cost

-$517.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.59

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