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Mr. Messina from Wyandanch, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Words of Music

Help me give my students Some amazing books to help create a life time of learning!

  • $159 goal

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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

I hope this message finds you well. As we continue to enhance and enrich our music program, I am reaching out to request your support in acquiring additional resources for our music class. These books will play a crucial role in expanding our students' understanding of music theory, history, and practical applications. Acquiring these resources would significantly contribute to the overall learning experience of our students, providing them with a well-rounded education in music. If there are any budget constraints or administrative procedures for acquiring these materials, please let us know so that we can work together to find a suitable solution.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our music program.

We believe that these additions to our library will have a lasting positive impact on the musical education of our students.

Mr. Messina La Francis Hardiman Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Wyandanch, NY View local requests

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

999 students impacted 37donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Bat Boy and His Violin (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Books) • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Canta, Rana, Canta / Sing, Froggie, Sing (English and Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $18.95 2 $37.90
This Jazz Man • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Wild Symphony • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$102.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$134.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.72

Total project goal

$158.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $158.11

35 Donors

-$147.34

Donations toward project cost

-$134.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.77

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 $0.00

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