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Ms. Swies from Port Saint Lucie, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hold the Music: Donate a Folder

Help me give my students the tools they need to stay organized and confident in music class!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Swies's classroom raised $478

This project is fully funded

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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

My students are bright, eager elementary Ospreys who love making music—especially during our recorder lessons! They light up when they play, but there’s one small challenge: many of them struggle to keep their sheet music safe and in one place.

Right now, students often lose or misplace their music, which makes it hard for them to fully participate and grow.

That’s why I’m asking for your help to provide sturdy folders and basic organizational supplies. These folders will help each student keep their music neat, accessible, and ready to use all year long. With a simple system in place, they’ll be able to focus more on learning, playing, and enjoying the magic of music.

Ms. Swies Oak Hammock K-8 School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Port Saint Lucie, FL 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

540 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Mega Box of 125, Textured Paper Folders, Blue, Letter Size, Essentials for School & Teacher Supplies Lists (57719) • Amazon Business $48.05 5 $240.25
Avery Printable Shipping Labels with Sure Feed, 3.5" x 5", White, 100 Blank Mailing Labels (8168) • Amazon Business $10.02 6 $60.12
EPSON 522 EcoTank Ink Ultra-high Capacity Bottle Color Combo Pack (T522520-S) Works with EcoTank ET-2720, ET-2800, ET-2803, ET-2840, ET-4700, ET-4800, ET-4810 • Amazon Business $37.79 1 $37.79
Epson - EcoTank 522 Ink Bottle - Black • Best Buy Education $15.99 2 $31.98

Materials cost

$370.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.59

Total project goal

$477.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $477.28

1 Donor

-$477.28

Donations toward project cost

-$405.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.59

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 $0.00

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