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Mrs. Chiarelli from New Haven, CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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BIND-er Us Together in Music!

My students need black binders, highlighters and pencils to use during chorus to help them learn, look and feel like a professional choir.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Chiarelli's classroom raised $560

This project is fully funded

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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

My students love to be hands on, but when there aren't enough materials or equipment it is frustrating to them. "Music gives wings to the mind and flight to the imagination" but without enough materials, technology or resources their mind can't take flight and reach new destinations.

They come from an area of the city that is known as being the roughest and the students deal with too many adult problems outside of school.

My school works towards allowing the students to be kids and strives towards helping them to reach their potential and beyond in any way we can. All students are on free breakfast and free lunch and when they are able to become hands on in the classrooms, their hunger for learning becomes greater than their hunger for food.

My Project

My students need binders to hold their music during chorus rehearsals along with highlighters and pencils to mark up their music. This will ensure that they are learning and singing at the top of their game!

Utilizing the binders while singing will let the students not only feel more professional but will help them to look the part too; allowing them to have a true sense of what singing as an ensemble really is!

When they feel a true sense of an ensemble, they will know that they truly belong and have a voice in a positive musical community atmosphere. Without these materials, students only hold papers and don't take as much pride in their work. Simple resources like these truly help students like mine to take an ownership in their tasks at school. We strive to foster an environment of respect and love for all people, animals, and respect for our school and supplies.

Mrs. Chiarelli Hill Central School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

90 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Simply .5-inch Round 3-Ring View Binder, Black (21683) • Quill.com $39.09 10 $390.90
Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Soft Pencil, Yellow, 72/Pack • Quill.com $14.70 2 $29.40
BIC Brite Liner Highlighters, Chisel Point, Yellow, 24/Pack • Quill.com $9.34 2 $18.68

Materials cost

$438.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$475.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.92

Total project goal

$559.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $559.48

7 Donors

-$322.08

Donations toward project cost

-$276.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.31

match offer

-$233.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$198.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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