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Ms. Sable from New York, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Getting Organized with a Music Stand Storage Cart

Help me give my students an organized classroom by providing a music stand storage cart.

  • $546 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Our music room is a safe and fun place where my students make music together. They walk into the room, I grab my ukulele, and we sing hello to each other. Despite challenges they might have, I want my students to find comfort in music.

I teach every class in our school from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade, nearly a total of 500 students, at a Title I elementary school in Washington Heights in Manhattan, New York City.

Many of my students come from a Hispanic background. For most of them, our music class is the only opportunity for their music lessons. Therefore, I want to make our time together as meaningful as possible.

Our school maintains relatively small class sizes, and that enables teachers to give more tailored instruction, but this is a factor which contributes to a tight budget. In addition, a lot of students come from low-income families. Nevertheless, I am determined to do my best not to let those factors stand in the way of my students getting the resources they deserve. I hope to provide them with the right tools and opportunities through the support here at DonorsChoose.org.

My Project

Cleaning, done! Inventory, done! Now, it's time to get seriously organized! My students and I are lucky to have a spacious music classroom with a priceless view of the George Washington Bridge. While our classroom has much potential, it still needs lots of work. Since I took over the music teacher position during the last academic year, I have voluntarily spent endless extra hours cleaning the music room and the giant walk-in closet. I went through SO MUCH stuff that had been accumulated for many decades.

Now that I have a good idea of what is available and what is needed, I would like to dive in to some serious organization.

Right now, about 25 music stands are standing in the walk-in closet, occupying a lot of space. Therefore, my students and I would love to receive this Manhasset Music Stand Storage Cart, which holds up to 25 music stands. Having this music stand storage cart will be very helpful because I can organize all the music stands without wasting space. I will be able to move the entire set of music stands around the room as well. As a music teacher, I am passionate about teaching my students how to read music. I am slowly but surely teaching my students music theory and music notation, and I know I will soon start using the music stands with sheet music.

A well-organized and thoughtfully arranged classroom makes a huge difference in learning. I know every little choice makes a difference, and I make every decision carefully. This music stand cart will help my students and I have an effective classroom setup where learning is more absorbed. Please consider helping my students by bringing this project to life. Thank you for taking your time and reading our story!

Ms. Sable PS 173 Grades 3-5

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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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

491 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Music Stand Storage Cart (Holds 25) • Woodwind and Brasswind $427.00 1 $427.00

Materials cost

$427.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.78

Total project goal

$545.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $545.18

7 Donors

-$257.30

Donations toward project cost

-$243.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.80

Matching donations from our partners

-$258.71

Match offers toward project cost

-$219.90

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.17

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 $0.00

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