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Mrs. Randolph from Los Angeles, CA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rhythmic Joy: Rhythm Sticks for Music Exploration

Help me give my students rhythm Sticks. Help us bring the rhythm alive in our classroom! These versatile instruments will foster rhythmic skills, coordination, and inclusive music-making experiences for all students. Your Contribution Matters

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Impact of Your Support:

Engagement: Every student can actively participate in music lessons, promoting enthusiasm and creativity.

Skill Development: Rhythm sticks will help students improve their coordination and musical expression.

Inclusivity: Providing rhythm sticks for all ensures that every student can join in, regardless of musical background.

Your Contribution Matters:

Your support will create a vibrant music-learning environment, enriching our classroom experience and fostering a love for music among students.

In our community, music programs are diminishing, and many students are missing out on music education. With limited exposure to music, students are not getting the chance to explore new musical experiences and develop essential skills.

By providing music equipment like rhythm sticks, we can introduce our students to the joy of music-making and expose them to diverse musical styles. Your support will help bridge this gap and ensure that every child has the opportunity to discover the transformative power of music.

Mrs. Randolph 59th Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Randolph

Los Angeles, CA 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rhythm Sticks - Pair • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 24 $191.76

Materials cost

$191.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.59

Sales tax

 $17.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.43

Total project goal

$296.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $296.21

1 Donor

-$132.51

Donations toward project cost

-$125.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.63

match offer

-$148.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$125.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.58

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 $0.00

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