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Miles for Smiles

Classroom project requested by Ms. H. on Nov 15, 2004

"At our small, alternative middle and high school, we do not have a gym or very much athletic equipment. Once a week we take the students to one of the community gyms so that they can play basketball and get a little bit of exercise, since a healthy lifestyle is conducive to a good learning environm..." more»

"At our small, alternative middle and high school, we do not have a gym or very much athletic equipment. Once a week we take the students to one of the community gyms so that they can play basketball and get a little bit of exercise, since a healthy lifestyle is conducive to a good learning environment.

Of course, not all the students play basketball. In the past, the students who chose not to play merely sat on the bleachers for an hour. It was a good social experience, but not much in the way of exercise.

This year, several of the teachers started walking laps during gym time. We have encouraged the students to join us. As a result, some students have walked and run as much as three miles each week, and last week we had 100% student participation either playing basketball or walking. Students who walk or run laps are recognized during our daily morning announcements, and the student with the most laps receives an award at our awards ceremony each month.

Unfortunately, the only way we have of keeping up with the laps is to have someone, either student or staff, count them manually as each person circles the gym. It would be enormously helpful to us, as well as motivational for the students, if we could have a pedometer for each student. That way, they could track their own laps, and keep a running total of how well they are doing.

We have had as many as 18 students walking and running on any given day. For some students the laps have become competitive, with an attempt to out-run or -walk one another. For other students, it is seen as a chance to better their own personal bests. Since many of our students struggle with both academics and behavior, walking laps has become a way to succeed in school, and has led to further successes inside the classroom. A set of 20 pedometers would greatly enhance this experience and allow it to continue to grow as a way to help these disaffected students. hide»

The cost of 20 pedometers from Nasco is $354, including shipping and fulfillment. details»

Feb 11, 2005 Andrea B an intern at donorschoose.org
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Ms. H.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Dec 10, 2004 DonorsChoose.org
Good news: Project fully funded!

Dec 10, 2004 Ms. H. the Teacher

Dear Anonymous Donor, 

Thank you so much for funding our Miles for Smiles project. It will really boost the students' morale -- and, hopefully, their miles -- to be able to measure how far they've walked. What a terrific Christmas present!

Reply to the classroom

On Feb 1, 2005, Ms. H. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Dec 10, 2004 Claire G a staff member at donorschoose.org
Purchased the supplies for Ms. H.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Dec 8, 2004 A donor gave

Nov 18, 2004 Missy S a staff member at donorschoose.org
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Nov 17, 2004 Rachel G a staff member at donorschoose.org
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.
Nov 15, 2004Ms. H. - Teacher
Project Details
Materials Vendor Price # Total
PEDOMETER-AUTO ACTIVATED Nasco $12.15 20 $243.00
  
Vendor Shipping Charges ?
State Sales Tax ?
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee ?
Fulfillment Labor & Materials ?
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org $283.93
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org ? $62.33
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org ? $346.26
Given -$346.35
To Go $0.00
Level:
Grades 9-12
County:
Lee
District:
Lee Co School District
Teacher's funded projects:
4
Thank-you punctuality:
75% ?
Subject:
Sports (in Health & Sports)
Resource:
Supplies
Students reached:
40
Used by future students?
Yes
Submitted:
Nov 17, 2004 |
Expires:
Jul 17, 2005
Project ID:
14543
Funded!
December 10, 2004
$346 given
1 donor

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