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Mrs. Evans-Merrill (Katona) from Mount Morris, MI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Holy Macaroni!

Help me give my students a reason to smile on the first day of school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Evans-Merrill (Katona)'s classroom raised $164

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project is designed to fulfill the basic needs of our music classroom. I am requesting materials to replace broken rhythm sticks and to begin building a small mariachi ensemble using instruments like shakers and ukuleles. These tools will help bring energy, cultural richness, and new musical opportunities to our students.

My students were excited by the idea but lacked the resources to participate fully.

With your support, they’ll be able to experience the joy of making music together with the proper tools. Last year, I discovered a piece of music that required 30 triangles—how wonderful it is to see that such instruments are now an option for our donors!

Many of my students have had minimal access to music education beyond what they encounter in everyday media. This project aims to give them hands-on experiences, introduce them to different musical styles and cultures, and nurture a lifelong love of music.

Mrs. Evans-Merrill (Katona) Dailey 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.

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.

Mount Morris, MI View local requests

Nearly all 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

355 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $53.19 1 $53.19
Foraineam 60 Pieces Plastic Egg Shakers Percussion Musical Eggs Maracas Colorful Easter Egg Noisemaker Musical Instruments for Party Favors Supplies Music Learning DIY Painting • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
KORG CA-2 Chromatic Tuner White • Music & Arts $16.95 1 $16.95
24 Pack Rhythm Sticks for Kids, 8 inches Wooden Lummi Stick Music Toys, Classroom Preschool Percussion Musical Instruments, 4 Colors • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89

Materials cost

$107.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.46

Total project goal

$163.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $163.06

7 Donors

-$161.46

Donations toward project cost

-$138.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.60

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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