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Mr. Thompkins from Miami, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dancing and Learning With a Purpose!

Help me give my students speakers, microphones, projector stand, lights and a great opportunity to have a great time while learning.

  • $933 goal

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My Project

It is a known fact that music and dancing bring people together. At my school from Pre-K to 8th grade they all light up when they hear music. We have a really old PA system, and my goal is to ensure students not only come to school but have fun while learning. Music helps with social skills, academics, and conduct of students. With a new sound system students can be rewarded when they have perfect attendance, improved grades, honor role, improved behavior, motivation before taking state test. With a new system not only will students enjoy coming to school but will push even harder to become the model student that I know they can be.

Mr. Thompkins Linda Lentin K-8 Center Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Miami, FL View local requests

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

700 students impacted 18donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kustom PA KPX15A 15" Powered Speaker Pair With Stands and Power Strip • Music & Arts $599.99 1 $599.99
Kithouse S9 UHF Rechargeable Wireless Microphone System Karaoke Microphone Wireless Mic Cordless Dual with Bluetooth Receiver Box + Volume Control ECHO for Karaoke Singing Speech Meeting Church, 200FT • Amazon Business $105.97 1 $105.97
REHOSEUP Projector Stand- Laptop Stand ,Projector Tripod with Phone Holder,Tripod for Projector,DJ Equipment,Projector Stand for Outdoor Movies,Office, Home, Stage or Studio (55Inch) • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Party Lights, Dj Rave Lights Led Strobe Lights Sound Activated Stage Lights Projected Effect Dancing Lights Remote Control for Birthday Xmas Wedding Bar Kids Christmas-1 Pack • Amazon Business $9.80 2 $19.60

Materials cost

$751.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$792.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.91

Total project goal

$932.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $932.72

15 Donors

-$685.23

Donations toward project cost

-$601.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.15

Matching donations from our partners

-$225.58

Match offers toward project cost

-$191.74

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.92

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 $0.00

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