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Mr. Ortega from Yuma, AZ is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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PTrumpets for Our Future Musicians

Help me give my students the opportunity to make music with pTrumpets, which will be crucial in developing a foundational understanding of playing a brass instrument.

  • $2,412 goal

This project expired on January 8, 2025.

This project expired on January 8, 2025.

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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

Dear Donors,

I'm writing to request your support for a project that will significantly enhance the musical education of my 4th- and 5th-grade students.

Our current trumpet inventory is minimal. With your generous support, we can provide our students with high-quality pTrumpets that will inspire their creativity, build their confidence, and foster a lifelong love of music.

My students are a vibrant and enthusiastic group of young learners, eager to explore the world around them. They possess a natural curiosity and a passion for learning, and their enthusiasm for music is contagious. With the addition of new pTrumpets to our program, we can offer them a wider range of musical opportunities and help them develop their skills as musicians.

Our students are truly special because of their unwavering commitment to learning and their positive attitudes. They are eager to take on new challenges and strive for excellence in everything they do. With your help, we can provide them with the tools they need to reach their full potential as musicians and develop a strong foundation for future success.

Thank you for your consideration. Your support will make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and help us create a more vibrant and inspiring learning environment.

Sincerely,

Ernie Ortega

Mr. Ortega C.W. McGraw Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
pTrumpet Plastic Trumpet 2.0 Purple • Music & Arts $169.00 11 $1,859.00

Materials cost

$1,859.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$132.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,049.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$361.73

Total project goal

$2,411.53

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