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Mr. Thomas from Washington, DC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Sound of Success: Music Resources for All

Help me give my students additional resources to enhance music performances for an afterschool choir.

  • 3 donors
  • $456 goal

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My Project

Afterschool choir has shown much enthusiasm, passion, and talent, but to truly take their experience to the next level, we need some unique and creative resources. With your help, we can enhance the energy of our rehearsals and performances, creating an atmosphere where our students can shine both on stage and in practice.

In our choir, we believe in the power of music to bring people together, build confidence, and unlock creativity.

However, I believe in creating an environment that is engaging, fun, and supportive of all types of learning. The resources we are seeking will not only provide the tools our students need to perform well but will also create a space that fosters excitement, focus, and positive energy for our young singers.

Here’s how these resources will benefit our program:

LED Tealights:

One of the most powerful aspects of performance is the ability to set the right mood and atmosphere. LED tealights will help us create a magical, calming ambiance during our choir performances. These lights can help highlight the singers and create an inspiring stage setting, allowing the students to feel like stars and make the experience more memorable.

Cheerleading Pom-Poms:

To infuse a sense of energy and enthusiasm into our performances, we are asking for cheerleading pom-poms! These fun accessories will be used to add excitement and visual flair to our performances, especially for more upbeat or celebratory songs. Pom-poms can also be used to encourage our students to engage fully in the performance, reinforcing the connection between music, movement, and expression.

Flex-Space Wobble Chairs:

In order to provide a comfortable and flexible space for our students to focus, we are requesting wobble chairs. These chairs are designed to allow students to move and shift as they practice, helping them stay engaged and focused.

Mr. Thomas Shining Stars Montessori Public Charter School Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Metaku Flameless Flickering LED Candles - 24 Pack Ivory with Remote & Timer for Decoration • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Wobble Chair - 16" - Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
4Pcs Metallic Cheerleading Pom Poms, Creatiee 2 Pair Cheerleader Cheering Squad Pompoms for School Sports Dance Games Team Spirit Cheer (Blue-Gold) • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97

Materials cost

$327.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $19.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.39

Total project goal

$455.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $455.92

2 Donors

-$314.72

Donations toward project cost

-$290.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.71

match offer

-$114.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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 $0.00

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