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Mr. S. from Sherman Oaks, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Guitars in the Classroom

My students need 3 half-size guitars to learn chords and songs.

  • $1,002 goal

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Hello Everyone, I teach 4th grade. My students range from general ed, special needs, and second language learners. I am also challenged with at-risk children. One thing that brings them all together is music. I do my best with my limited resources to bring the arts into all of the curriculum.

My school district is in a budget crisis where more and more programs are being cut. The arts are always the first to go. The students deserve an opportunity to learn how to play an instrument. I play the guitar and I want to pass it on to my students. They are all very excited knowing that they may learn how to play this year.

These guitars will make it possible for me to start teaching my students chords and songs. Connecting music to the curriculum will inspire and motivate them to learn.

Your help will make it possible to bring music to my current students and all the children I will be teaching in the future. Thank you for helping!!!

Mr. S. Kester Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Sherman Oaks, CA View local requests

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

32 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Half-Size Requinto Classical Guitar (Natural) • Woodwind & Brasswind $249.00 3 $747.00

Materials cost

$747.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$821.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$180.30

Total project goal

$1,001.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,001.66

8 Donors

-$550.68

Donations toward project cost

-$460.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.12

match offer

-$440.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$360.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.98

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 $0.00

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