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Ms. Joyner from Washington, DC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gearing Up for Greatness

Help me give my students the tools they need to shine on stage. With quality sound equipment and organizational supplies, our growing program will run more smoothly and boost their confidence.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Joyner's classroom raised $931

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My Project

Our performing arts program is growing, and my students pour their hearts into every performance, expressing creativity, confidence, and teamwork through dance, drama, and music. To keep up with this growth and create productions where students truly shine, we need essential supplies like speakers, microphones, garment racks, and shelves to organize costumes and props.

Help me bring our performing arts productions to life by providing my students with the equipment they need to showcase their talents.

Quality sound gear and smart storage solutions will help our growing program run smoothly and inspire creative confidence.

Though we have some supplies, we are building our performing arts department from the ground up at a school where students don’t often have access to this type of programming. It’s vital to give these students opportunities to explore the arts and, one day, to give back to their community through their own talents.

These tools will help us stay organized and improve sound quality, making it easier for students to focus on their roles and feel proud of their work. With your support, we can create professional, smooth-running shows that build skills and memories that last a lifetime.

Project tagged as

Washington, DC
Grades 3-5
Performing Arts
Traditional School
Instructional Technology
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Joyner Simon Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker With Powerbank Black • Music & Arts $179.95 1 $179.95

Homdox 3 Tier Heavy Duty Garment Rack with Wheels, Adjustable Wire Clothes Rack with Double Hanging Rods, Portable Closets for Hanging Clothes with Side Hooks, Black • Amazon Business $87.99 2 $175.98

Blick Gaffers Tape - 2" x 30 yds, Black • Blick Art Materials $14.54 10 $145.40

JBL Wireless Two Microphone System with Dual-Channel Receiver, Black • Amazon Business $99.95 1 $99.95

C&AHOME Cube Storage Organizer, 16-Cube Shelves Units, Plastic Storage Cubes, DIY Closet Organizer, Modular Closet Storage Shelves Ideal for Home, 48.4" L × 12.4" W × 48.4" H Transparent SUM3016W • Amazon Business $38.38 2 $76.76

Apple - 240W USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) - White • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost			$708.03
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$42.48
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.62
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$791.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$139.61
Total project goal			$930.74
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$930.74
7 Donors			-$887.92
Donations toward project cost			-$769.88
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$118.04
match offer			-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$3.75
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$17.82
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Gearing Up for Greatness

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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