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Mrs. Mitchell's classroom raised $1,103

Self Esteem For Girls Through Fitness

My students need 20 yoga mats and an assortment of 2-4 lb. hand weights.

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Mrs. Mitchell Cooper Dual Language Academy
Chicago, IL Grades 3-5

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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.

I teach PE and Health in the inner city in Illinois at a public school. The poverty rate is quite high at around 97%. The school is mostly Hispanic with grades Pre K through 5.

We do not have the fitness equipment that suburban schools have. I think the students do have an interest in fitness, and their self esteem would be enhanced by being in better shape. I think this is especially true for the girls. Most of the kids do not have fitness equipment at home, so their only exercise may be at school.

I would need 20 mats for yoga and stretching, and arm weights to enhance the fitness program. I could use the equipment for both PE class and for an after school fitness class for girls. I think the girls would be less intimidated if they were able to work out and get in shape. It would really help their self esteem.

Your help would ensure that girls in a poverty stricken neighborhood, would be able to participate in an after school fitness class to help them feel better about themselves. So many kids today are out of shape, which contributes to self esteem issues.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 42 donors
Mrs. Mitchell Cooper Dual Language Academy Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

100 students impacted 42donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yoga Youth Mat • Sportime, Inc. $27.99 20 $559.80
Dumbbells – Green 3 lbs. (1.4kg) Pair of Each • Sportime, Inc. $10.99 14 $153.86
Dumbbells – Purple 2 lbs. (.9kg) Pair of Each • Sportime, Inc. $7.59 2 $15.18
Dumbbells – Light Blue 4 lbs. (1.8kg) Pair of Each • Sportime, Inc. $9.99 6 $59.94

Materials cost

$788.78

Vendor shipping charges

 $78.88

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$904.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$198.44

Total project goal

$1,102.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,102.44

38 Donors

-$1,059.12

Donations toward project cost

-$904.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$155.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.32

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