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Ms. McBride from Saint Louis, MO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. McBride's classroom raised $792

Ballin' for Recess

Help me give my students recess equipment so their minds can recharge during the day!

This project is fully funded

Ms. McBride Kairos Academies of St Louis

Saint Louis, MO Grades 6-8

My Students

Our school is proud to have a racially and economically diverse student body. Our students engage in personalized learning, so no student is ever left behind, and every student can be pushed to reach their fullest potential. At our school, we replace boring lectures with engaging projects and controlling adults with personal coaches who teach students how to manage their own schedule, behavior, and work habits. We know that children learn through practice, so students practice navigating the real world's choices within a safe, structured school environment.

Our students are self-aware, free thinkers who are working to become leaders of their own selves and communities.

They are curious about the world around them and ask thought-provoking questions. They are bright, hard-working, and deserve the absolute best education experience.

My Project

At Kairos, all of our students, even our 8th graders, get to enjoy some down time. On most days, the weather allows us to run and play outdoors. Our students love to play soccer, football, basketball, gaga ball, among many other things!

Providing recess for our middle schoolers is an amazing opportunity to teach them the importance of physical activity.

If we want them to move, we have to give them a reason to! In this project, you will find a basketballs and a hoop. Help our students of all ages enjoy this sport and their time outside so their brains can take a much needed rest before finishing their day.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

400 students impacted 1 donor

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Saint Louis, MO
Grades 6-8
Gym & Fitness
Health & Wellness
Charter School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. McBride Kairos Academies of St Louis Grades 6-8

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

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Louis, MO View local requests

More than half 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

400 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lifetime 71524 XL Height Adjustable Portable Basketball System, 54 Inch Shatterproof Backboard • Amazon Business $470.58 1 $470.58

Champion Sports Rubber Junior Basketball, Heavy Duty - Pro-Style Basketballs, Various Colors and Sizes - Premium Basketball Equipment, Indoor Outdoor - Physical Education Supplies (Size 5, Orange) • Amazon Business $10.84 5 $54.20

Champion Sports Rubber Official Basketball, Heavy Duty - Pro-Style Basketballs, Various Colors and Sizes - Premium Basketball Equipment, Indoor Outdoor - Physical Education Supplies (Size 7, Yellow) • Amazon Business $10.83 5 $54.15

Champion Sports Rubber Intermediate Basketball, Heavy Duty - Pro-Style Basketballs, Various Colors and Sizes - Premium Basketball Equipment, Indoor Outdoor - Sports Education Supplies (Size 6, Green) • Amazon Business $10.83 5 $54.15

Materials cost			$633.08
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.50
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$672.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$118.69
Total project goal			$791.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$791.27
1 Donor			-$672.58
Donations toward project cost			-$672.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$118.69
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Ballin' for Recess

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