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Mrs. Tetenbaum from Little Neck, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Please help a child who cannot speak sing a song or create a musical composition

The cost of classroom supplies from Staples is $706, including shipping and <a target="new" href="http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm" onclick="g_openWindow('http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm', 300, 800, 'fulfillwindow');return false;">fulfillment</a>.

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I am a music teacher in a New York City public school that serves middle and high school aged students who face many and varied challenges including autism, severe physical handicaps, severe language delays, learning disabilities and/or behavior disorders. Many of the behavioral issues are caused by a student's frustration - he cannot verbalize what he needs or feels. Our school used Mayor Johnson picture symbols in an organized system that helps the student communicate even if he cannot speak. By using these symbols many of my students have been able to select a beat or a melodic line they liked - thereby composing a musical piece. By placing the appropriate symbol on an augmentative communication device the physically handicapped or nonverbal student has been able to "sing" with the rest of the class. Materials such as lamination film, Velcro and copy paper are needed on a continuing basis to create more symbols and protect them. Batteries are constantly needed to "feed" the augmentative devices. Thank you for whatever help you can give.

Mrs. Tetenbaum PS Q811 Grades 6-8

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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.

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Little Neck, NY 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

185 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CBC Heatseal Laminating Machine • Staples Online $179.99 1 $179.99
AA batteries • Staples Online $65.49 1 $65.49
CBC Heatseal Legal Size Laminating Pouches • Staples Online $63.49 1 $63.49
Velcro Sticky Back Tape - Loop • Staples Online $29.99 1 $29.99
Velcro Sticky Back Tape - Hook • Staples Online $29.99 1 $29.99
Staples Copy Paper • Staples Online $27.99 1 $27.99
C Batteries • Staples Online $12.65 2 $25.30
9-volt batteries • Staples Online $12.65 5 $63.25
D Batteries • Staples Online $12.65 2 $25.30

Materials cost

$510.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

3rd party payment processing fee

Fulfillment labor & materials

Total project cost

$593.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.28

Total project goal

$723.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $723.76

3 Donors

-$690.56

Donations toward project cost

-$594.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.31

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.14

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