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Ms. Woods from Port Arthur, TX is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Well-Equipped Classroom for Growing Minds

Help me give my students the essential classroom supplies they need to stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn every day.

  • $1,160 goal

This project expired on June 2, 2026.

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Ms. Woods Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Port Arthur, TX Grades 6-8

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students learn best when lessons are engaging, hands-on, and interactive. This project will help create a classroom environment where learning is not only meaningful but also fun and exciting.

With essential supplies like notebooks, writing tools, creative materials, and a reliable classroom printer, my students will be able to participate in unique learning activities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and independence.

These resources will allow me to design interactive lessons, provide timely feedback, and support students with materials they can use daily. By equipping our classroom with these tools, students can focus on learning, expressing their ideas, and building confidence in a positive and engaging environment where every learner feels supported and motivated.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 150 students impacted
Ms. Woods Thomas Jefferson Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Port Arthur, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - Smart Tank 6001 Wireless AI-Enabled All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Inkjet Printer with 3 Years of Ink Included? - Basalt • Best Buy Education $269.89 1 $269.89
Champion Sports Electric Ball Inflator with Needle - Quiet Air Compressor for Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball & Sports Balls, High PSI Rating, Fast Inflation, 110-120V AC Power for Gym & School Use • Amazon Business $129.80 1 $129.80
Football - Junior Size • Teachers' School Supply $19.90 4 $79.60
Oxford Spiral Notebooks, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 70 Sheets, 24 per Pack, Colors May Vary (65000) • Amazon Business $74.31 1 $74.31
Crayola Crayons - Set of 24 • Blick Art Materials $1.92 32 $61.44
GSE Games & Sports Expert Adjustable Retractable Ping Pong Net Set & Post. Professional Table Tennis Rackets and Balls, Net with Posts and Storage Bag - Pingpong Paddle and Game Table Accessories. | Adjustable, Retractable, Post, Professional, Rackets, Balls, Net, Posts, Storage Bag, Pingpon • Amazon Business $13.49 3 $40.47
Chitidr 12 Pack Badminton Rackets Set Including Badminton Racquets, Nylon Shuttlecocks and Carry Bag for Outdoor Backyard Games Beginners • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
ALIEN PROS Tennis Racket Grip Tape (6 Grips) – Precut and Light Tac Feel Tennis Grip – Tennis Overgrip Grip Tape Tennis Racket – Wrap Your Racquet for High Performance (6 Grips) • Amazon Business $15.45 2 $30.90
EAGLES Badminton Birdies - Nylon Bedminton Shuttlecocks for Softball/Baseball Batting Training - Highly Stable & Durable 24 Pack, 12 Pack or 6 Pack Shuttle Balls for Indoor and Outdoor Matches • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
EXPO Chisel Tip Dry Erase Markers Low-Odor Assorted Colors Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms Offices and Homes • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Expo Tank Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16/Pack (1927526SAN) • Quill.com $24.83 1 $24.83
PILOT G2 Premium Gel Pens, Black Pens, Bold Point 1.0 mm, Refillable & Retractable Ballpoint Pens, 5 Black & 5 Blue, Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $21.38 1 $21.38
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", Supernova Neons Collection, 70 Sheet/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Quill.com $20.99 1 $20.99
Electric Ball Pump,Smart Air Pump Portable Fast Ball Inflation with Accurate Pressure Gauge and Digital LCD Display for Basketball Football Soccer Volleyball Swimming Ring Balloon(2 Pin and 1 Spout) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
ALIEN PROS Tennis Racket Grip Tape (6 Grips) – Precut and Light Tac Feel Tennis Grip – Tennis Overgrip Grip Tape Tennis Racket – Wrap Your Racquet for High Performance (6 Grips) • Amazon Business $15.45 1 $15.45
UNIWA Electronic Whistle, Battery Operated Whistle Adjustable 3 Different Loud Whistle Sounds with Lanyard Handheld Electronic Whistles for Referees Volleyball Coaches Teacher, Soccer Sports Whistle • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes 2 x 2 Playful Primaries Collection 90 Sheet/Pad 8 Pads/Pack (6228SSAN) • Staples $9.49 1 $9.49
6 Rolls Drum Stick Tape Wrap, 0.4in x 10.9yd PVC Non-Slip Drumstick Grips Tape Wrap Badminton/Tennis Racket Tape Wrap in Assorted Colors Drumstick Accessories for Drummers (6 Colors) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
HQCME 9 Pack Lined Sticky Notes 4X6 in Post, 9 Pastel Colors Large Ruled Post Sticky Colorful Super Sticking Power Memo Pads Strong Adhesive, Sticky Notes with Lines Office, Home, 35 Sheets/pad • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96

Materials cost

$923.41

Vendor shipping charges

$18.71

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$985.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.99

Total project goal

$1,159.96

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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