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Mr. Rayford from Cordova, TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Rayford's classroom raised $1,154

Music Literacy

Help me give my students a wonderful start to 2023! With supplies to create projects, sanitize the classroom environment, and technology for the music department!

This project is fully funded

Mr. Rayford Cordova Middle School
Cordova, TN Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are excited about starting a new semester and learning to read, sing, write and play music. The paper, pencils, pens, sheet protectors, manuscript paper, posters, markers and tape will help music literacy projects come to life. The folders will allow choral music to be stored and easy for students to access.

Being literate is key to becoming a better performer!

Microphones, stands, and a speaker will allow students to be heard at our performances in and out of school.

My students are eager to learn, and your contributions will allow students to be engaged in their learning, as well as keep their learning environment sanitized.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

175 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Rayford Cordova Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Cordova, TN 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

175 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GTD Audio 4 Handheld Wireless Microphone Cordless mics System, Ideal for Church, Karaoke, Dj Party, Range up to 300 ft, • Amazon Business $149.00 1 $149.00
Bose SoundLink Color II - speaker - for portable use - wireless • Best Buy Education $129.99 1 $129.99
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $10.08 10 $100.80
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 2 $85.92
InnoGear Mic Stand, Microphone Stand Universal Boom Mic Stand Detachable Mic Stands with Weighted Round Base, Height Adjustable from 34" to 60" for Blue Snowball Blue Yeti Shure SM58 Samson Q2U • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Pacon Super Value Poster Board, 22"X28", White, 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
PILOT G2 Premium Refillable & Retractable Rolling Ball Gel Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, 12 Count (Pack of 1) (31020) • Amazon Business $13.03 4 $52.12
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.24 4 $44.96
Wide Staff Music Manuscript Paper: 100 Blank Staff Pages with Music Notation Guide • Amazon Business $5.99 6 $35.94
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $35.09 1 $35.09
School Smart 1485739 Railroad Board, 4-ply Thickness, 22" x 28", Assorted Color (Pack of 25) • Amazon Business $17.02 2 $34.04
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inch 20Lb Paper - 8 Ream Case (4,000 Sheets), 92 GE Bright White • Amazon Business $31.56 1 $31.56
Amazon Basics Sheet Protector - Heavy Duty, 500-Pack • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Oxford Filler Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch Wide Ruled Paper, 3 Hole Punch, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper for 3 Ring Binders, 500 sheets (62330), white • Amazon Business $9.68 2 $19.36
6-Pack Rainbow Colored Duct Tape 15 Yards x 2 Inch Heavy Duty, No Residue, Tear by Hand & Waterproof,Great for Packaging, Arts & Crafts, Color-Coding, and DIY Projects • Amazon Business $18.65 1 $18.65
Amazon Basics Hand Sanitizer, Original Scent, Contains 62% Ethyl Alcohol, 67.6 fluid ounce, 1-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $18.26 1 $18.26
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Cleaning Wipes, Bleach Free, 75 Count Each, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$936.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$980.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$172.97

Total project goal

$1,153.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,153.14

1 Donor

-$1,153.14

Donations toward project cost

-$980.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$172.97

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