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Ms. Wiesemes from Antioch, TN is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sound System for Increased Engagement

My students need 2 microphones and speakers to increase confidence when presenting to their peers.

  • $405 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Everyone has their issues with public speaking... 1st graders and English Language Learners especially! Listening to peers speak is also difficult with so many distractions in a classroom- the sounds of kids outside, birds singing, rain hitting the window... we need help focusing!

Our Title I school has a high ELL/ESL population, and that percentage is even higher at the primary grades K-2.

In my classroom, at least 70% of the students speak a language other than English at home. These learners range from newcomers to the country, to students who are very proficient in English. As expectations continue to rise in our school, district, state, and country, giving an answer to a question is simply not enough. Students are being taught to communicate their thought processes, opinions, etc. This allows the teacher to better assess skills and knowledge and correct misconceptions earlier. In order to do this, all in the classroom will need to be able to hear the speaker... that's where you come in! :-)

My Project

Learning content combined with the practice of a new language can be stressful. Young students also tend to "check out" often if they are not engaged when their peers or teacher are speaking. Having 2 microphones to pass around and speakers to project voices will increase student engagement, build confidence, and foster a classroom environment where students are eager to share. As the teacher, I'd be able to use the microphone during lessons on days when I feel my audience needs more engagement.

Our mission in our school and within my classroom is to create a learning environment where my students are confident learners and speakers.

I am asking for you to assist me in this mission. We have a picture in our heads of what this gift could do for us and we hope you can see it too!

Ms. Wiesemes J.E. Moss Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Antioch, TN View local requests

More than a third 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Easi Speak Pro Digital Microphone • Teachers' School Supply $89.99 2 $179.98
Digital Audio Hub w/ Amplified Speakers for Mp3 players • Teachers' School Supply $98.99 1 $98.99

Materials cost

$278.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $30.69

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.68

Total project goal

$404.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $404.52

1 Donor

-$305.00

Donations toward project cost

-$259.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.75

match offer

-$99.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.93

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 $0.00

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