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Mrs. Stertzbach from Charlotte, NC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Techno Beat

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore music with the latest technology available.

  • $1,183 goal

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My Students

The students at my Title I school are eager kids who want to show the world their music abilities. They come to music class ready to dance, sing, and learn whatever musical element I want them to know.

My students love music and love to share with me their favorite experiences in music.

I want to offer a music room where the students won't need to worry about not having what they need to learn.

I teach at a Title I school where all of the children receive free breakfast and free lunch. There are many students at my school who receive backpacks of food to take home over the weekend, and we also have a food pantry at our school to benefit our families once a month. Even with all the challenges that the students experience, the students come to music class eager to learn!

My Project

The iPads that I am requesting for this project will be used in a center learning activity for students to be able to explore music. The students will be able to look at different genres of music, explore how music is created and how music has evolved.

I will be able to download different apps on the iPad that will help the students create and compose music of their own and explore the music in their world.

Students will be able to work together to create and listen to the wonderful music that surrounds us every day. My students will be a better understanding and appreciation of music.

Mrs. Stertzbach Highland Renaissance Academy 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.

More about Mrs. Stertzbach

Charlotte, NC 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

402 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi 128GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $399.99 2 $799.98
OtterBox Defender Series for iPad Mini 4 - Pro Pack - ProPack 'Each' - protective case for tablet • Best Buy Education $46.18 2 $92.36

Materials cost

$892.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$69.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,005.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.41

Total project goal

$1,182.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,182.74

1 Donor

-$670.22

Donations toward project cost

-$670.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$394.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$335.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$118.27

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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