Subject: Re: [MK8] Private School funding

That\'s really cool. I\'ll check it out Laura.Thanks!

Wynne in MS
NBCT


On Sat, Jun 26, 2021 at 4:23 AM Laura Draper
wrote:
> You can get a sound almost as beautiful and rewarding as a metallophone on
> these, and they are colorful and versatile - for $140 -
> https://rhythmband.com/chromanotes-chromatic-resonator-bells-set-of-13/
> C diatonic sets are about $80
>
> On Fri, Jun 25, 2021, at 6:37 PM, poetic43@gmail.com wrote:
> > Good ideas. Thanks all!
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Jun 17, 2021, at 7:10 AM, Pam Hall wrote:
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> > >> I teach in a private school and am blessed with instruments but
> understand your frustration b/c most funding is for Public schools. From
> your note you have taught in a public school and now are moving to
> private. I did this too.
> > >
> > >> First thing is make a list of what you want and give it to your
> school, give the school the opportunity to work towards a goal of helping
> you to raise money. I always hate asking for money but my principal
> reminded me this year that I did the school a disservice by not asking. He
> said “Music is as important as sports and you need to ask”
> > >
> > >
> > > Second. Write a letter on school letterhead and take it to your
> local hardware store, Lowes, Home Depot or Ace asking for a donation of 5
> gallon buckets and dowels that can be used for drum sticks or rhythm
> sticks.
> > > Plastic pipes are better for Lumi sticks no chipping and everything
> can be spray painted fun colors. Take the letter to the store and give it
> to the store manager. You will get your
> > > buckets.
> > >
> > > Get quotes for Ukuleles, again, let your school know what you want,
> you will not get it this year but your PTF might help you fund it for the
> future.
> > >
> > > The school might also know of businesses that want to help you out.
> > >
> > > Hurry to the principal and secretary and ask to pad the the students
> instructional fee $10 dollars. I use that money to buy recorders and
> harmonicas. If you don’t use these instruments then use that ten dollars
> for something else. My school pads this for me every year now.
> > >
> > > Oriental trading has ribbons for movement and they hold up really
> well.
> > >
> > > Make an Amazon wish list and make sure parents can see it.
> > >
> > > Since you were in public schools, I am sure you know about the Kidstix
> stations and can make these. Tambourines in fish shapes can be bought at
> oriental trading and are nice.
> > > Oriental also has nice ribbons that hold up.
> > >
> > > I know you are looking for big ticket items but if you need small
> instruments many of us made instrument packets last year for our kids with
> pool noodle scrapers, sticks, egg shakers and more and each child had their
> own packet. The kids loved it. I don’t know if this is something that you
> need but it was inexpensive and could be used for so many things.
> > >
> > > Again, ask with the expectation that it will take a few years to fund
> but they will know what to work towards.
> > >
> > > Blessings to you,
> > > Pam
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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