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Mrs. S. (Schmottlach) from Escondido, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Attendance Incentives

Help me give my students incentives to show them that attendance is essential.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. S. (Schmottlach)'s classroom raised $825

This project is fully funded

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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

Our goal is to celebrate and encourage positive attendance behaviors among students by creating a supportive, energetic, and rewarding school culture. We are planning to host monthly outdoor “Attendance Celebrations,” where students can participate in exciting games and team-building activities. To make these events possible, we need to ask for your help in donating items to help bring joy and motivation to our school community.

With consistent attendance and a bit of fun along the way, students are more likely to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Students need to understand the importance of attendance, and we introduced monthly challenges and incentives to make it more engaging and rewarding.

These fun, student-centered activities help foster a positive school culture while rewarding commitment. Whether it's classroom competitions, school-wide challenges, or recognition days, incentives such as small prizes, extra recess, or special privileges can motivate students to attend school and stay engaged.

With consistent attendance and a bit of fun along the way, students are more likely to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Mrs. S. (Schmottlach) Rock Springs Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Escondido, CA 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

130 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SWOOC Games - Wooden Ladder Ball Game Set (Weather Resistant) - 10 Games Included & Carrying Case - Easy, No Tool Assembly - Ladder Toss Outdoor Game - Hillbilly Golf Backyard Games • Amazon Business $89.95 1 $89.95
SONGMICS Badminton Net, Height Adjustable Volleyball Net, Pickleball Net for Junior Tennis, Kids, Indoor Outdoor Court, Foldable Nylon Net with Poles 10ft/13ft/16.5ft Wide • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
GoSports Soft Touch Recreational Volleyball - Regulation Size for Indoor or Outdoor Play - Includes Ball Pump - Choose Between Single or 6 Pack • Amazon Business $59.63 1 $59.63
JOGENMAX Fully Foldable Outdoor Game Set, Includes 3 Balls, Drawstring Bag, Suitable for Play on The Lawn, Yard, Beach, or Park. • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
TOY Life Bean Bags Toss Carnival Game, Cornhole, Outdoor Toys for Kids Ages 4-8, Backyard Game Sports & Outdoor Play, Outside Toys for Ages 5-7, Family Lawn Yard Games Birthday Party, Gift for Boys • Amazon Business $49.97 1 $49.97
18 Inch Heavy Duty Spinning Prize Wheel - 14 Slots Color Tabletop Roulette Spin The Wheel with Dry Erase Marker and Eraser Win The Fortune Game for Carnival and Trade Show • Amazon Business $47.49 1 $47.49
Triumph 28-Piece Wood Lawn Outdoor Large-Format Domino Set Includes Storage Carry Bag • Amazon Business $44.20 1 $44.20
Chridark Ankle Skip Ball for Kids - Foldable Flash Wheel Skip Ball, Outside Game Toys for Kids & Adults, Gift for Boys & Girls Age 5 6 7 8 9 10 Years Old • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Alytree 8 Pack Burlap Potato Sack Race Bags, 24"x40" Outdoor Lawn Games for Kids & Adults, Outside Yard Games for Birthday Party, Field Day Family Reunion, Carnival, Easter, Halloween, 4th of July • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Leyndo 6 Pcs Throw and Catch Ball with Tails Colorful Sport Theme Throwing Play Balls Playground Sport Game Indoor Outdoor Boys Girls Throwing Activities, 25.59'' Long(Soccer) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
PULEEBO Toss and Catch Ball Game Set - Fruit Design Catch Game for Kids Adults Beach Yard Lawn Outdoor Indoor 6 Sticky Paddles 3 Balls and 1 Storage Bag • Amazon Business $15.95 2 $31.90
Outdoor Games for Kids 3-12: FunforFun! Upgraded Large Wooden Ring Toss Game with 30 Rings for Kid 5 6 7 8 9 Yard Game for Family Outside Toys for 10 11 12 13 14 Years Old Boys Gifts for Kid Age 8-12 • Amazon Business $30.39 1 $30.39
Funsparks Lawn Darts Game Set - Glow in The Dark Soft Tip Lawn Games Outdoor Games for Adults and Family - Yard Games and Outdoor Games for Kids Ages 8-12 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$606.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$55.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$701.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.71

Total project goal

$824.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$824.74

2 Donors

-$674.74

Donations toward project cost

-$573.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.21

Matching donations from our partners

-$150.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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$0.00

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