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Ms. Hurley from Savannah, GA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Habits for Hungry Gators!

Help me give my students updated method books that align with modern teaching, support student growth, and replace our outdated materials to ensure inclusive, engaging, and effective learning for every student.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hurley's classroom raised $846

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My Project

My band students are eager to grow as musicians, and that starts with having the right tools in their hands. Right now, we’re using method books that are over 20 years old. These outdated materials no longer reflect today’s teaching practices or meet the needs of today’s learners.

We’re switching to the Habits method book series which is modern, engaging, and designed to help students progress at a steady pace.

These books support consistent routines, differentiated learning, and student ownership of progress. Unfortunately, our program doesn’t currently have the budget to make this essential update.

New method books will help my students stay motivated, build foundational skills, and move forward together as a team. With your help, we’ll replace worn-out pages with fresh opportunities and hungry Gators will have something meaningful to chew on!

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Savannah, GA
Grades 6-8
Music
Performing Arts
Books
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Hurley Esther Garrison School for Arts Grades 6-8

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 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

G-10175 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Percussion • Amazon Business $20.66 7 $144.62

G-10164 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Clarinet • Amazon Business $13.74 8 $109.92

G-10174 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Tuba • Amazon Business $13.81 6 $82.86

G-10172 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Euphonium • Amazon Business $13.95 5 $69.75

G-10161 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Flute • Amazon Business $12.56 5 $62.80

G-10170 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - French Horn • Amazon Business $13.95 3 $41.85

G-10162 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Oboe • Amazon Business $13.74 3 $41.22

G-10165 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Bass Clarinet • Amazon Business $10.95 3 $32.85

G-10167 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Tenor Saxophone • Amazon Business $13.81 2 $27.62

G-10163 - Habits Of A Successful Beginner Band Musician - Bassoon • Amazon Business $10.95 2 $21.90

Materials cost			$635.39
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$43.84
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.53
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$718.76
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$126.84
Total project goal			$845.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$845.60
6 Donors			-$740.60
Donations toward project cost			-$638.01
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$102.59
match offer			-$95.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$80.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$14.25
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$10.00
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Habits for Hungry Gators!

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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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