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Mrs. Owens from Memphis, TN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Jazz + Education = Smooth Learning

My students need the chairs and speakers to listen to music during quiet time or while recording themselves reading and/or playing word search with Scrabble tiles.

  • $621 goal

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My Students

My students reside in a high poverty stricken environment. Our school is a Title I school that services the surrounding community. Every student receives free breakfast and lunch everyday. Unfortunately, these two meals may be the only meal most of our students receive.

My class motto is Even though I may learn differently, TEACH ME.

I service students with learning disabilities ranging from ADHD, SLD,ID or FD. The obstacles my students are faced with on a daily basis would make the average adult crumble, but my students adapt and keep pushing forward.

My goal is to give each of my students an environment that is inviting & relaxing but conducive to learning.

My Project

A calm soothing atmosphere creates a learning environment that is inviting for students and provides a warm and caring classroom. Our day consist of smooth instrumental jazz playing while we complete our "Do Now" and shift into our comprehension skills or phonics lesson. Our minds are in a good place so how we sit should be also. Instead of hard seats, my students can sit in comfort. The whole child can be relaxed and feel at peace. Some of my students may only receive peace, comfort and relaxation in my classroom because outside of school their lives are totally different. During independent reading, my students can record themselves reading and track their progress from struggling reader to fluent reader.

Mrs. Owens Winchester 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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Memphis, TN 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

15 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learniture LNT-3046-18RD Active Learning Stool (18" Stool Height), 18" Height, 13" Width, 13" Length, Red • Amazon Business $54.45 2 $108.90
Learniture LNT-3046-15NV Active Learning Stool (15" Stool Height), 15" Height, 13" Width, 13" Length, Navy • Amazon Business $52.05 2 $104.10
Chill Bag - Bean Bags Kids Bean Bag Chair, Earth • Amazon Business $55.05 1 $55.05
Chill Bag - Bean Bags Kids Bean Bag Chair, Royal Blue • Amazon Business $53.25 1 $53.25
Chill Bag - Bean Bags Kids Bean Bag Chair, Royal Blue • Amazon Business $53.25 1 $53.25
Chill Bag - Bean Bags Kids Bean Bag Chair, Cinnabar • Amazon Business $49.49 1 $49.49
GGMM® M-Show 6W Wireless Portable Bluetooth Rechargeable Speaker With 90 degree rotating stand & Eye-Care LED desk lamp, Compatible for Apple iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, HTC, and other Bluetooth devices • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Jensen MCR-100 cassette recorder/player • Amazon Business $28.85 1 $28.85
Wood Scrabble Pendant Tiles Rectangle 18x20mm /100 • Amazon Business $7.42 1 $7.42

Materials cost

$490.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$527.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.11

Total project goal

$620.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $620.76

6 Donors

-$581.95

Donations toward project cost

-$527.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$38.81

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