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Ms. Kelley from East Saint Louis, IL is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Musical Inspiration

Help me give my students musical instruments to express themselves and learn the world of instruments!

  • 1 donor
  • $166 still needed

expires Jul 27

  • 1 donor
  • $166 still needed
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My Project

Calling all music lovers!

We’re on a mission to fill our classrooms with the sweet sounds of music!

Your generous donations will help us buy musical instruments that will make a HUGE difference in our students' learning experiences.

Imagine the joy on their faces as they learn how to play the recorder and learn music! These instruments will not only enhance their musical skills but also boost their confidence and creativity.

Our goal? To create a vibrant musical community where every student can shine! Each dollar you contribute helps us reach that goal and empowers our talented young musicians.

What makes our students special? Their passion, enthusiasm, and unique voices! Let's support them in expressing themselves through music. Together, we can make a symphony of dreams come true!

Join us in this exciting journey and help us hit the right notes! Thank you for your support!

Ms. Kelley Jackie Joyner Kersee Head Start Grades 3-5

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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East Saint Louis, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Music Sales Recorder Duets From the Beginning Book 1 • Music & Arts $7.95 9 $71.55
Lyons Soprano Recorder Value Bundle 25-Pack Transparent Blue • Music & Arts $69.95 1 $69.95
Hal Leonard The Charlie Brown Songbook - Recorder Fun Book/Recorder Pack • Music & Arts $9.99 1 $9.99
Alfred Selections From Star Wars for Recorder Book • Music & Arts $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$158.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$190.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.68

Total project goal

$224.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $224.54

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$50.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $165.72

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