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Violins for Kids!

My students need violins to learn about music and have the opportunity to create.

$664 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As a music teacher, I'm privileged to be teaching music to the hardest working kids on a daily basis. When given challenges and high expectations, my students have risen up to the task and achieved their goals.

I teach at a Title I school in Nevada where a high percentage of students come from bilingual homes and receive free lunch.

Although many students face difficult situations in their lives, they are willing to work above and beyond to achieve their musical dreams.

Our school motto is "We Are Family" and we have developed that with our growing number of music students with our second year Middle School music program that consists of Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Mariachi and many of the students taking two music electives to further on their musical studies.

My Project

The Violins are an important part of the orchestra and Mariachi. My students are eager to learn about Mozart, Bach, Mariachi Vargas, and other great performers of our history and will have the opportunity to learn different styles.

With these instruments, students who cannot afford to rent or buy instruments will have the opportunity to participate with their peers in creating music; an opportunity that all students should have without worrying.

Students will get the necessary training to understand, comprehend, and perform music that is important to all. Music shown to improve student performance and important for the development of other skills necessary to succeed.

Mr. Arias

Grades 6-8

Mater Academy Mountain Vista

Las Vegas, NV

Nevada

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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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 reach 4 students.

8 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

1500 Student II Series Violin Outfit • Woodwind and Brasswind $199.99 2 $399.98

PCGU NEW 150-199 36 MONTH ADH REPLACEMENT PLAN • Woodwind and Brasswind $43.99 2 $87.98

Materials cost			$487.96
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$38.30
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.32
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$563.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$99.46
Total project goal			$663.04
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$663.04
6 Donors			-$383.86
Donations toward project cost			-$333.78
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$50.08
match offer			-$270.35
Match offer toward project cost			-$229.80
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$40.55
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.82
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Violins for Kids!

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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This teacher needs your help!

Violins for Kids!

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

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Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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