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Keeping Music Organized

Help me give my students organized music materials, essential classroom supplies, and the tools they need to learn, practice, and succeed every day in our music classroom.

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Mr. Medina Florence Nightingale Middle School

Los Angeles, CA Grades 6-8

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 enthusiastic, hardworking young musicians who bring energy and creativity into the classroom every day. Many of them are discovering the joy of music for the first time through band, orchestra, and mariachi. They are eager to learn, improve their skills, and perform proudly for their school and community. I love watching their confidence grow as they work together, support one another, and experience success through music.

To help my students stay organized and focused, our classroom needs basic everyday supplies that make a huge difference in their learning experience.

The sheet protectors and binders will allow students to safely store and organize their music so it stays neat, readable, and ready for rehearsals and performances throughout the year. Having organized materials helps students build responsibility and develop strong practice habits.

The pencils are an essential part of every music rehearsal. Students constantly mark notes, rhythms, fingerings, dynamics, and reminders in their music as they learn new concepts and prepare performances. Providing enough pencils ensures every student can fully participate and stay engaged during class.

Dry erase markers are used daily for writing on the sheet protectors so students can write in their music without removing it from the protective sheets. These tools help make lessons interactive and visually clear for students of all skill levels.

Facial tissues are another important classroom necessity that help keep our learning environment clean, comfortable, and healthy, especially during long rehearsal days and cold season.

These simple but important supplies will help create a more organized, efficient, and supportive music classroom where students can focus on learning, growing, and making music together.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

190 students impacted 2 donors

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Los Angeles, CA
Grades 6-8
Music
Performing Arts
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Medina will only receive his materials if this project is fully funded by September 11.

Mr. Medina Florence Nightingale Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Los Angeles, CA 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

190 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

KTRIO Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder 600 Pack, Clear Page Protectors 8.5 x 11, Plastic Binder Sleeves for Paper, Top Loading, Office Home School • Amazon Business $27.54 7 $192.78

SUNEE 3 Ring Binders 1/2 Inch 12 Pack, Clear View Three Ring PVC-Free (Fit 8.5x11 Inches) for School or Office Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $28.49 5 $142.45

EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Black, Fine Tip, 36 Count - Easily Erases, Ideal for Classroom, Home, Office, Back to School, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $17.97 4 $71.88

Madisi Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Yellow, Pre-sharpened, Bulk Pack, 320 pencils • Amazon Business $21.59 3 $64.77

Amazon Basics Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, Soft and Strong, 2880 Count (18 Packs of 160), (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $22.47 1 $22.47

Materials cost			$494.35
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$45.23
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.42
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$577.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$101.82
Total project goal			$678.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$678.82
1 Donor			-$40.00
Donations toward project cost			-$34.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$6.00
Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand match offer			-$40.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$34.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$6.00
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$598.82

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Keeping Music Organized

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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