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Mr. Ketter from Ladson, SC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Simple Satisfying Supplies

Help me give my students with purchasing these supplies for their woodwind and brass instruments.

  • $777 goal

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My Project

The reeds in our classroom are essential for creating the right environment. They help set the tone for the day, ensuring that everything flows smoothly and is ready for action. These materials are fundamental in maintaining the rhythm and balance of our daily routines.

The oils are what keep everything running efficiently.

These supplies help maintain order and ensure that the classroom operates without friction, allowing the day to proceed seamlessly.

With these elements in place, our classroom will function like a well-tuned system, ensuring that everything is in its proper order and ready for use when needed.

Mr. Ketter Oakbrook Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Ladson, SC 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

247 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds Strength 3.5 Box of 10 • Music & Arts $27.00 4 $108.00
Singin' Dog Oboe Reed Medium Hard • Music & Arts $23.58 4 $94.32
Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds Strength 3 Box of 10 • Music & Arts $27.00 3 $81.00
Vandoren SR21 Traditional Alto Saxophone Reeds Strength 3.5 Box of 10 • Music & Arts $34.00 2 $68.00
Vandoren SR21 Traditional Alto Saxophone Reeds Strength 3 Box of 10 • Music & Arts $34.00 2 $68.00
Vandoren Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 3 Box of 5 • Music & Arts $27.00 2 $54.00
Vandoren Traditional Bass Clarinet Reeds Strength 3 Box of 5 • Music & Arts $27.00 2 $54.00
Vandoren Traditional Bass Clarinet Reeds Strength 3.5 Box of 5 • Music & Arts $27.00 1 $27.00
Blue Juice Valve Oil • Music & Arts $5.29 3 $15.87
Yamaha Synthetic Rotor Oil • Music & Arts $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$580.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$659.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.43

Total project goal

$776.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $776.21

4 Donors

-$393.10

Donations toward project cost

-$334.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.96

match offer

-$383.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$325.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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