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Ms. Nelson from Ozone Park, NY is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Remote Guitar Lessons for Families

Help me give my students guitars with cases so that I can share music with families via a remote guitar class.

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My Students

Music brings a classroom alive in a way that few activities can. I teach in a 3K-fifth grade, public elementary school with a diverse population of about twelve hundred students. My students are generally from low socioeconomic status, immigrant families, from all corners of the globe. The ability to participate in a music ensemble, to play an instrument or sing, is a unique opportunity for many of these students.

I have seen music not only enrich their lives, but also give those who may not excel in other areas a chance to shine.

This is why, when we live in a world where music is often the first on the fiscal chopping block, it is so important to keep such opportunities alive for our children.

My Project

I have taught students to play guitar for many years in the classroom. This year, I'd like to teach them remotely. In order to do that, they will each need their own guitar.

My goal this year is to prioritize the social emotional needs of my students and that requires connecting to them AND their families.

Making music together is one of the best ways to foster connection. That is why I'd like to invite the entire family to learn right along with my students.

While our school has some guitars to offer as loaners, I am certain our supply will not meet the demand. Please consider giving our families the gift of music at this difficult time, when we all need to cherish any moments of grace and joy that we can find.

Ms. Nelson PS 63 Old South 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.

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Ozone Park, 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

600 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Guitar Program Kit 3/4 - Buy 10, Get One Free • Woodwind and Brasswind $699.99 1 $699.99
GBE-Mini-Acou Gig Bag for 1/2 to 3/4 Size Guitar • Woodwind and Brasswind $24.99 11 $274.89
Classroom Guitar String Set • Woodwind and Brasswind $5.99 11 $65.89

Materials cost

$1,040.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,086.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$191.71

Total project goal

$1,278.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,278.09

5 Donors

-$860.40

Donations toward project cost

-$731.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$129.05

match offer

-$417.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$355.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.65

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 $0.00

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