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Mrs. Del Tejo Williamson from Chelsea, ME is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bridges Through Music

Help me give my students The benefits of this initiative are multifaceted: By incorporating hands-on, project-based learning, our students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

  • $825 goal

This project expired on November 24, 2024.

This project expired on November 24, 2024.

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Mrs. Del Tejo Williamson Chelsea Elementary School
Chelsea, ME Grades 6-8

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

Academic Improvement: By incorporating hands-on, project-based learning, our students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. These skills will improve their academic performance and enhance their ability to apply mathematical concepts to real-world problems.

STEM Education: Our program will introduce students to the basics of electronics, physics, and materials science, providing a solid foundation for future STEM pursuits.

This exposure can spark a passion for science and technology that may lead to career paths in these fields.

Creative Expression: Music is an essential part of many cultures and communities. By building their instruments, our students can express themselves creatively, fostering a sense of pride and ownership over their work.

Social-Emotional Learning: Building guitars will help our students develop essential social-emotional skills such as perseverance, self-awareness, and self-regulation. These skills are crucial for building resilience and coping with adversity.

Community Engagement: By involving local businesses and organizations in our initiative, we aim to foster partnerships that will benefit both our school and the broader community. This collaboration will promote a sense of ownership and shared responsibility for the project's success.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

200 students impacted
Mrs. Del Tejo Williamson Chelsea Elementary School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chelsea, ME View local requests

More than half of 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

200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fistrock DIY Electric Guitar Kit Beginner Kits 6 String Right Handed with Basswood Body Maple Neck Poplar Laminated Fingerboard Build Your Own Guitar. • Amazon Business $89.99 7 $629.93

Materials cost

$629.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.68

Total project goal

$824.56

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