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Baby It's Cold Outside!!!

Classroom project requested by Mr. V. on May 8, 2009
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High Poverty ?
Illinois (Chicago)
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"I'm completing my first year of teaching physical education in a high needs, inner-city school in Chicago. I teach pre-K to 8th grade.

These student have not had PE for several years. My objective is to expose the children to a lifetime of healthy, recreational activities.

I have a total of 470 s..." more»

"I'm completing my first year of teaching physical education in a high needs, inner-city school in Chicago. I teach pre-K to 8th grade.

These student have not had PE for several years. My objective is to expose the children to a lifetime of healthy, recreational activities.

I have a total of 470 students this year with an anticipation of nearly 500 next year. I do not have a budget. The students need 4 ping pong table for winter recreation. The resources I seek will allow me to continue to offer more activities to the students, especially during the winter months. I am working to provide improved fine motor skills and the possibility of providing intramural opportunities for all the students.

Your contributions will have a tremendous impact on the children by building self-confidence, development of life-long healthy skills, alternatives to gangs and violence that surround the school. The most exciting of all is arming these children with alternatives in life, and athletic opportunities they would never have in the future. hide»

My students need 4 ping pong tables to provide indoor recreation activities during the cold Chicago winters. details»

Dec 3, 2009 Timmeka P an intern at donorschoose.org
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mr. V.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Nov 24, 2009 Mr. V. the Teacher
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Reply to the classroom

Dear Bill, Mary Pat, Nicole, Sara, Teri, Samantha, Janessa, Veronica, Michael, Georgia, Rachel, mctwin, Alex, Katya, Maria, Whitney, Joseph Barnes, Sheila, Jackie, A Sequoia Family, charmaine, Elizabeth, Amy, Caitlin, Karen, Lis, Lindsay, Brian, Kathryn, Katie, Carena, Kim, Rebecca Boston, Sharon, Amie and Anonymous Donors, 

This was the most ambitious project I ever submitted and I am truly grateful for the efforts of all those that choose to share in the childrens' success. The arrival of the tables went to immediate use.
The students were rewarded for their parents attendance during report card pick-up! We were able to get the three of the tables built and the students had a blast last week. The pictures are apart of the after school program. Everyone is benefiting.

I am truly blessed to be apart of a philanthropic group of Americans!

With gratitude,
Mr. V.

Reply to the classroom

Oct 15, 2009 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org
Purchased the supplies for Mr. V.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Oct 15, 2009 Mr. V. the Teacher
"BET RED IS THE MOST AESOMEST NATION IN THE WORLD!!!"

Oct 15, 2009 Mr. V. the Teacher

Dear Bill, Mary Pat, Nicole, Sara, Teri, Samantha, Janessa, Veronica, Michael, Georgia, Rachel, mctwin, Alex, Katya, Maria, Whitney, Joseph Barnes, Sheila, Jackie, A Sequoia Family, charmaine, Elizabeth, Amy, Caitlin, Karen, Lis, Lindsay, Brian, Kathryn, Katie, Carena, Kim, Rebecca Boston, Sharon, Amie and Anonymous Donors, 

HALLELUJAH!!! THE EFFORTS OF ALL THOSE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE AND THOSE THAT CHOOSE TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS....THANK YOU!
MY PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN BLESSED 7 OUT OF 7 TIMES SINCE LAST YEAR THROUGH THE DONORS CHOOSE PROGRAM.
FROM TENNIS NETS AND BALLS TO VOLLEYBALLS AND VOLLEYBALL STANDARDS, TO BASKETBALLS, FOOTBALLS, AND EVERYTHING ELSE WE HAVE USED TO IMPROVE OPPORTUNITIES AND OPTIONS FOR THESE CHILDREN ON THE SOUTHSIDE.
AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!

With gratitude,
Mr. V.

Reply to the classroom

Oct 15, 2009 DonorsChoose.org
Good news: Project fully funded!

Oct 15, 2009 A donor supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Asirda speaks: Play hard and Bet Red!"

Oct 14, 2009 Katya gave from Palo Alto, CA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 14, 2009 Teri from Catonsville, MD supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Stay warm!"

Oct 14, 2009 Samantha gave from Wisconsin supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 14, 2009 Maria from Bernardsville, NJ supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Ping Pong rocks!"

Oct 14, 2009 Janessa from Boise, ID supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Ping Pong was always my favorite sport. Just spreading the love!"

Oct 14, 2009 Whitney gave from New York supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 14, 2009 Lis from Shepherdstown, WV supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"www.tomatonation.com!!"

Oct 14, 2009 A donor supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I donated because I want to support kids in Illinois (Chicago)."

Oct 14, 2009 M from Monticello, FL supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"PE was never my favorite, but Ping-Pong is awesome! I spend Florida winters freezing, so my deepest sympathies on Chicago."

Oct 14, 2009 Brian gave from Colville, WA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 14, 2009 Veronica from Milwaukee, WI supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I gave to this project because the winters are long and cold and the kids need something fun to do! "

Oct 14, 2009 Rachel gave from Oakland, NJ supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 14, 2009 Kathryn from Clayton, NC supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Health & Wellness education."

Oct 13, 2009 Joseph Barnes from Illinois
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Health & Wellness education."

Oct 13, 2009 Sheila from Chicago, IL supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Here's to beating the Chicago winters, thanks to Tomato Nation. :)"

Oct 13, 2009 mctwin from Clifton Heights, PA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I loved intramural sports in school because everybody could participate, even if you were terrible. Beating the Lacrosse/Football guys at pairs badminton and ping pong was the best! :)"

Oct 13, 2009 Rebecca Boston from Jackson Heights, NY supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I helped because kids should get some recreation and exercise everyday."

Oct 13, 2009 A donor supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I donated because I want to support kids in Illinois (Chicago)."

Oct 12, 2009 Bill gave from Chapel Hill, NC supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 12, 2009 Katie from Charlottesville, VA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I have been so lucky to have had a great education. I want to pass along some of the luck to these kids. Bet Red!"

Oct 12, 2009 Carena from Ketchikan, AK supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Gym & Fitness education. PE was always one of my favorite classes!!! Good luck and have fun!"

Oct 12, 2009 Brian from Colville, WA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I donated because I want to support kids in Illinois (Chicago)."

Oct 12, 2009 Kim gave from Kansas City, KS supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 12, 2009 Jackie from San Diego, CA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I grew up in the Chicago 'burbs and I KNOW how cold it gets there in the winter. Enjoy your ping pong tables, stay warm, and have fun!"

Oct 12, 2009 Sharon gave from Prairieville, LA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 12, 2009 Alex from Perry, OH supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I donated because I met a group of children in Chicago who changed my life, and it feels like I can give back a little."

Oct 12, 2009 Lindsay from Evanston, IL supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I donated because it's important for kids to stay active, even when it's brutally cold outside. "

Oct 12, 2009 A Sequoia Family from Oakland, CA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Yay for ping pong!"

Oct 12, 2009 Caitlin from Chicago, IL supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Health & Wellness education."

Oct 12, 2009 Karen from Rego Park, NY supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I donated because I went to college in Chicago and those winters get too darned cold to have PE outside. "

Oct 12, 2009 Mary Pat from Parma, OH supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Health & Wellness education."

Oct 12, 2009 charmaine from NORWAY, WA supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Best of luck. Being healthy is so important, even on cold, wintery days!"

Oct 12, 2009 Elizabeth from Newark, DE supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Good luck and enjoy."

Oct 12, 2009 Nicole from Sioux Falls, SD supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I donated because I'm Betting on Red. Specifically, I'm betting this project won't go unfunded. The Tomato Nation is working for you."

Oct 11, 2009 Georgia gave from Brooklyn, NY supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

Oct 10, 2009 Amie from Colchester, CT supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"I donated because I want to support kids in Illinois (Chicago)."

Oct 8, 2009 Amy from Illinois supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Ping Pong is awesome! Thank you for all you do, from a family in the Western Suburbs!"

Oct 6, 2009 Sara from Mokena, IL supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09
"Good luck. "

Oct 5, 2009 A donor gave supporting Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09

May 16, 2009 John C an associate at donorschoose.org
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

May 16, 2009 JoEllen S a volunteer at donorschoose.org
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
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May 8, 2009Mr. V. - Teacher
Project Details
Materials Vendor Price # Total
STIGA T8166 QUICKSERVE 1000 TABLE TENNIS TABLE Cannon Sports, Inc. $461.45 4 $1,845.80
  
Vendor Shipping Charges ? $184.58
State Sales Tax ? $0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee ? $27.69
Fulfillment Labor & Materials ? $9.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org $2,067.00
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org ? $453.73
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org ? $2,520.73
Partner Funding Offer -$1,232.73
37 Donors -$1,338.00
To Go $0.00
Level:
Grades 3-5
School type:
NLNS, Year Round
Teacher's funded projects:
10
Thank-you punctuality:
100% ?
Subject:
Health & Wellness (in Health & Sports), Sports (in Health & Sports)
Resource:
Supplies (Enrichment)
Students reached:
425
Used by future students?
Yes
Submitted:
May 09, 2009 |
Expires:
Oct 15, 2009
Project ID:
281006
Funded!
October 15, 2009
$2,521 given
38 donors
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