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Mr. Oz from Chicago, IL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Music Matters

Help me give my students these amazing music class items to enhance their musical experience, which enriches their lives and makes our community a place through music.

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  • $670 still needed thanks to a match offer

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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 Project

Hello! I’m reaching out to ask for some resources for my students at school. With these extra tools, we can really make a difference in their lives and make our community a safer and better place for our kids. And the best part? These resources will make learning more fun and engaging.

My goal is to give each student a memorable and enriching musical education.

The lessons they learn in music class will not only benefit them personally, but they’ll also learn valuable skills that will help them become responsible citizens of the world.

These light-up drumsticks will let students play along with a variety of songs, rhythms, and even have a visual accompaniment. They’ll learn to play different notes, like whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes. The cushion seats will make sure they’re comfortable and supported during lessons that don’t require much movement, so they can stay engaged and well-rested.

The tuners will teach my students how to tune a variety of instruments, help other students, and take ownership of their learning. And the chair pockets and music stand will keep the music room organized and clean for almost 600 students who come in every week. The music room is the busiest room in the school, so having an organized room is super important so students can enter and start learning right away.

My students are really determined and hardworking, and they’re working hard to achieve their goals and dreams, even though they come from a low-income community. They’re actively making our community and the world a better place. I’m asking for these resources to help them learn even more and succeed even better.

Mr. Oz Acero Charter School - Jovita Idar Elementary School 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.

More about Mr. Oz

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than 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

600 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Light Up Drum Sticks Rechargeable 15 Color Changing Led Personalized Drumsticks for Adults Kids Drummer Gifts Drum Accessories • Amazon Business $20.12 30 $603.60
Fumete 16 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation(Lovely,8 Pcs) • Amazon Business $47.99 4 $191.96
D'Addario Accessories Guitar Tuner - Micro Headstock Tuner - Tuner for Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukelele - Compact & Discrete - Clip On - 1 Pack • Amazon Business $15.99 10 $159.90
Manhasset 5401 Conductor's Regal Director Sheet Music Stand Model • Amazon Business $145.95 1 $145.95
Toriexon Chair Pockets Black 24 Pack, 13 x 14 inch Chairback Buddy Pocket Classroom Organizer with Name Slot and Pockets, Ample Storage Space Back of Chair Organizer for Kids in Classroom • Amazon Business $62.69 2 $125.38
ChromaCast Drumstick Holder (CC-DSH) • Amazon Business $11.43 1 $11.43

Materials cost

$1,238.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,286.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$227.08

Total project goal

$1,513.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,513.87

5 Donors

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$127.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

DonorsChoose Board Member W. Kamau Bell match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $1,338.87

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