Help me give my students a great start to the school year, while I start my first year ever as a teacher! These are all items I can keep in my classroom for repairs, minimizing student costs.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Collester's classroom raised $706
This project is fully funded
My Project
I have just graduated from the University of North Florida and will be starting my first year as a teacher at SMS, in Florida. This is a Title I school that has had a constant rotation of music directors, and I am hoping to be the one that sticks.
As the music director, I will be responsible for two guitar classes, three band classes, and one orchestra class, all of varying levels of experience.
These classes will include students of all socioeconomic statuses, and other backgrounds. We have an optional band fee so that students who cannot afford much will be able to participate regardless of their financial situation.
The items on this list are basic musical needs that I want to have a surplus of in my classroom. You will see that woodwind reeds are not cheap; imagine how this looks to a family of low socioeconomic status. Whatever I can do to help make this program accessible to students, I want to do. This program has so much growing to do, and while I still may be new to the teaching world, I am confident that with help, I can make a difference in these students' lives. Music is so incredibly important to a child's development.
Anything you can donate is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns.
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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