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Mrs. Shields from Allentown, PA is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Djembe All the Way!

Help me give my students special djembe drums for second grade music class!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shields's classroom raised $197

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are all hard working individuals who are excited to come to school each day and learn! So many of them look forward to music class and what instrument we will be playing!

In second grade, we learn the djembe drum and all about Africa's music!

This is such a special topic because it allows students to learn instruments from around the world. The drums requested will be used to give more students opportunities to practice on their own drums. The neckalaces will be used as prizes after we finish learning and playing the djembe drum!

Mrs. Shields Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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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

50 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Djembe Drum, AKLOT African Drum Cloth Stitching 11'' x 20'' ABS Resin Lightweight Goatskin Drumhead for Starter Beginners(Blue Floral) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Toca Freestyle ColorSound Djembe Metallic Indigo 7 in. • Music & Arts $44.99 1 $44.99
5 Pcs Instrument Necklaces Djembe Drum Mini Pendant African Drum Wooden Classic Hand Congo Drums Jewelry Necklace Drums and Percussion for Teens Men Women Charms, Party Supply Gift for Music Lover • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$134.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$166.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.47

Total project goal

$196.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $196.46

8 Donors

-$88.48

Donations toward project cost

-$87.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

match offer

-$93.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$79.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.73

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 $0.00

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