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Ms. McSpadden from Houston, TX is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Microphones on the Move!

My students need both traditional and cordless microphones and stands so that we can be heard during our performances.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McSpadden's classroom raised $346

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students have a voice and they want to be heard. Whether in life or through a performance they have something important to say. We are asking for both traditional and cordless microphones and stands for our music class so that when we perform or have assemblies we can be heard and understood.

My students are amazing children who deserve all of the opportunities we can provide for them.

Our school is a Title 1 school and the majority of my students are considered to be "at-risk" either because they qualify for free or reduced lunch or because they are learning English as their second language. Speaking in front of a crowd audience is quite daunting for most people but my students embrace the opportunity even though most of them are speaking in their second language. Every day they face and overcome the hardships of poverty. They love learning and are eager to share what they know with their families and the community who support them by attending our performances. I am inspired every time they perform.

My Project

I am requesting a "stage" set that includes two microphones, two cords and two traditional upright microphone stands for soloists and small ensembles. I am also requesting four cordless microphones for times when the performers on stage need to engage in quick dialog or speak while moving. Additionally, I am requesting two boom microphone stands that will be used when students are playing instruments. This equipment will essentially cover all of our needs when we perform in our cafeteria and ensure that not only will our students be seen performing, but they will also be heard clearly.

Imagine the pride my students feel as they stand up in front of their classmates, families and friends to perform.

Often, these performances provide a chance for even the most unlikely student to shine. If you want to keep an audience engaged in the performance it is critical that they can hear. Help us provide a way for our students to be heard loud and clear at every performance for years to come!

Ms. McSpadden Spring Shadows Elementary 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.

Houston, TX 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

700 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DKW-DUO Dual Channel VHF Handheld Microphone System • Woodwind & Brasswind $59.99 1 $59.99
DKW-DUO Dual Channel VHF Handheld Microphone System • Woodwind & Brasswind $59.99 1 $59.99
Audio-Technica M4000S Mic Stage Package • Woodwind & Brasswind $59.99 1 $59.99
MS220 Tripod Boom Microphone Stand • Woodwind & Brasswind $39.99 2 $79.98

Materials cost

$259.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.86

Total project goal

$345.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$345.71

2 Donors

-$341.29

Donations toward project cost

-$293.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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$0.00

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