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Mrs. Reyes from Gardena, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Grooving to the Music

My students need an iPod to play music for dance, math songs, reading comprehension stories, and language arts songs without the confines of a CD player.

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My Students

My first graders love to learn through music! A catchy tune allows learning to be fun!

My energetic first grade students come from a poverty stricken neighborhood with gangs, drugs, and the challenges of the community.

Often times, my students come to school with the weight of the world on their little shoulders. Yes, we are talking 6 and 7 year old children. My school educates approximately 900 students. 89% are from poverty stricken households. We serve free breakfast and lunch to our students. My school is set in a large urban city. My school is a safe zone for learning!

My Project

Have you ever leaned a song because it has a catchy beat? Well, this method also helps my students learn the required Common Core standards which are mandated by my state. By, donating an iPod touch, it will allow me to put all of these "catchy tunes" in one location. My students will be able to enjoy math, language arts, multicultural, and science songs on this device. As well as, it being portable to take wherever we travel on the school grounds! How exciting!!

Through your thoughtful donations, it will allow my energetic first graders to continue their enthusiasm for learning through music!

They will have a chance to compete in the world, even though the odds are stacked against them.

Mrs. Reyes 186th Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Gardena, CA 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® iPod® touch - digital player  - Apple® iOS 6 • Best Buy for Business $249.99 1 $249.99

Materials cost

$249.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.11

Total project goal

$360.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $360.72

1 Donor

-$360.72

Donations toward project cost

-$306.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.11

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