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

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Ukuleles: Adding the Sound of Music to their Virtual World

Help me give my students the joy of music with these ukuleles and tuners.

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My Students

My students started this school year online. Last year, they made the abrupt switch from seeing their teacher and friends daily to remote learning from their homes. Learning how to play the ukulele will give them another outlet for their creativity.

Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, in a primarily working class, inner-city neighborhood, my students are not accustomed to spending so much time online.

They need a break from all that screen time. Learning to play the ukulele will provide a reason to shift from online to hands on learning.

Also, coming from families where parents may be working multiple jobs and struggling to meet everyday needs, my students may not have the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument.

Learning to create music on a ukulele will help my students stay motivated, persist, and, hopefully, enjoy learning.

My Project

Many of my students are experiencing "zoom fatigue." I believe that learning to play the ukulele will help them move away from the screens and develop an appreciation for music.

In this pandemic world, teaching students to create music on the ukulele may help them to express their feelings and emotions in a safe and beautiful way.

I want to give my students the opportunity to explore the discipline, craft, and joy of being a musician. More importantly, I believe that their musical journey will open their minds, hearts and spirits.

Ms. Olaes South Park Elementary School 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.

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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 20donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MU40 Soprano Ukulele Classroom 10-Pack • Woodwind and Brasswind $369.99 3 $1,109.97
Ukulele Clip-On Tuner • Woodwind and Brasswind $19.99 30 $599.70

Materials cost

$1,709.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $156.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,921.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$339.13

Total project goal

$2,260.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,260.88

18 Donors

-$2,235.96

Donations toward project cost

-$1,921.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$314.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.92

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 $0.00

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