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Mrs. Oliver from Tacoma, WA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Raising the Roof for Outdoor Concerts

Help me give my students sturdy performance tents that will protect our steel pans and help our young musicians raise the roof - literally - with tropical rhythms as we transform outdoor spaces into magical musical celebrations.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Oliver's classroom raised $1,503

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our vibrant middle school steel pan ensemble program has become a cornerstone of musical excellence and cultural enrichment in our community. Through the dedication of our young musicians, we have created a unique educational experience that brings the joyful sounds of the Caribbean to our school while teaching invaluable lessons in teamwork, musicianship, and cultural appreciation. Our students eagerly embrace every opportunity to share their musical achievements with the community.

Your support is crucial in helping us expand our performance opportunities beyond the traditional concert hall setting.

We are seeking funding for heavy-duty, extra-large pop-up tents that will allow our ensemble to perform safely outdoors while protecting our valuable instruments from unpredictable weather conditions. These performances would enable us to participate in community festivals, farmers markets, and other outdoor venues, bringing music directly to our community.

By contributing to our tent fund, you will help create more opportunities for our students to showcase their talents while ensuring the protection of our instruments. Your donation will directly impact our ability to share the magical sounds of steel pan music with a broader audience, enriching both our students' performance experience and our community's cultural landscape.

Mrs. Oliver First Creek Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

175 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOTEEL 10x15 Pop up Canopy Tent for Parties, Heavy Duty Easy Setup Tent Without Sidewalls, Outdoor Commercial Instant Gazebo for Wedding Event, with Roller Bag & Sand Bags, Black(Hexagonal Frame) • Amazon Business $188.60 3 $565.80
HOTEEL 10x15 Pop up Canopy Tent for Parties, Heavy Duty Easy Setup Tent Without Sidewalls, Outdoor Commercial Instant Gazebo for Wedding Event, with Roller Bag & Sand Bags, Grey(Hexagonal Frame) • Amazon Business $188.59 3 $565.77

Materials cost

$1,131.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $99.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,277.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$225.45

Total project goal

$1,503.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,503.00

2 Donors

-$1,503.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,277.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$225.45

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