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Ms. Fox from Ferndale MI is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strumming Towards Success: Launching Our Ukulele Program!

Help me give my students five ukuleles with cases to start our ukulele program!

  • 2 donors
  • $410 still needed

expires Aug 29

  • 2 donors
  • $410 still needed
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Imagine the joyous sound of young voices harmonizing with the gentle strumming of ukuleles, filling our school corridors with melodies of creativity and inspiration. At our school, we are eager to ignite this musical journey for our students, but we need your support to make it happen.

Music education plays a vital role in the holistic development of children, fostering creativity, self-expression, and teamwork.

Unfortunately, many of our students lack access to musical instruments, limiting their opportunities to explore and cultivate their musical talents. That’s why we are excited to introduce a ukulele program at our school, aiming to provide every child with the chance to discover the joy of making music.

With your generous contributions, we aim to acquire five high-quality ukuleles to kickstart our program. These instruments will serve as the foundation upon which our students will build their musical skills, fostering a love for music that will last a lifetime. Each ukulele will not only be a tool for learning but also a gateway to creativity, self-expression, and cultural appreciation.

Our diverse student body comes from various backgrounds and experiences, but music has the power to unite them all. By introducing the ukulele, we aim to celebrate this diversity and promote inclusivity within our school community. Through collaborative music-making, our students will learn the value of teamwork, respect, and empathy, skills that extend far beyond the confines of the classroom.

Ms. Fox
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kala Makala Classic Soprano Ukulele Pack • Music & Arts $79.00 5 $395.00

Materials cost

$395.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.04

Total project goal

$506.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $506.96

1 Donor

-$45.00

Donations toward project cost

-$45.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$45.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $409.02

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