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Ms. Gardocki from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dance Class Essentials to Start the Year Strong!

Help me give my students hygiene items, classroom storage, and basic dance essentials they need to feel confident and comfortable in dance class and on stage!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gardocki's classroom raised $995

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

This project will help to start the school year strong with all of our essentials! I have included personal hygiene items like deodorant, bandaids, and feminine products because some of our students lack the financial resources to maintain their school supplies through the year, and often are not prepared for the daily upkeep of personal hygiene that comes with being in middle school.

With no real performance space at our school, we are almost always traveling to perform, which makes carrying and organizing all of our performance essentials difficult.

I have included two duffel bags and a collapsible rolling wagon. I have also included basics for performances like hairspray, bobby pins, hair ties and the glow in the dark tape so dancers can see their spot. Performing is one thing my students missed out on during COVID. We've had a few performances since and every time, my students get more confident on stage.

I only have one big speaker, plus two smaller ones. The speaker will help create a space where students can collaborate together easier and more often, something students were lacking during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many students dancing in one room, it often gets hot and stuffy. The fan will help to keep the dancers safe and cool!

The storage bins will help to clear clutter and organize dance costumes in a way that's easy for the students to find and to make sure they are staying in great condition. Items like foam blocks, tennis balls and spot markers, help to provide a wider variety of exercises and activities for students in the dance classroom keeping them moving and helping their physical and mental health. I included leggings and shorts, so students who cannot afford activewear can still participate without worry.

Ms. Gardocki Southeast Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oklahoma City, OK 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mac Sports Heavy Duty Steel Frame Collapsible Folding 150 Pound Capacity Outdoor Camping Garden Utility Wagon Yard Cart, Blue • Amazon Business $115.79 1 $115.79
Sterilite 14968006 32 quart/30 L Latching Box with Clear Base, White Lid and Colored Latches, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $52.00 2 $104.00
Sterilite 17531712 15 Quart/14 Liter ClearView Latch Box, Clear with Sweet Plum Latches, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $67.59 1 $67.59
Wrangler Wesley Rolling Duffel Bag, Charcoal Grey, Large 30-Inch • Amazon Business $32.31 2 $64.62
Gaiam Essentials Yoga Block (Set Of 2) - Supportive Foam Blocks - Soft Non-Slip Surface for Yoga, Pilates, Meditation - Easy-Grip Beveled Edges - Helps with Alignment and Motion - Black • Amazon Business $10.99 4 $43.96
Wrangler Wesley Rolling Duffel Bag, Tannin, Large 30-Inch • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
BLACK+DECKER 16 Inches Stand Fan with Remote • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
UQXY Spot Markers 10 Inch Non Slip Rubber Agility Markers Flat Field Cones Floor Dots for Soccer Basketball Sports Speed Agility Training and Drills (18PCS) • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
Gaiam Essentials Yoga Block (Set Of 2) - Supportive Latex-Free Eva Foam Soft Non-Slip Surface For Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Deep Purple • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Teloon Tennis Balls (Regular color-18pcs) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
4 Pack Leggings for Women Butt Lift High Waisted Tummy Control No See-Through Yoga Pants Workout Running Leggings • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
CAMPSNAIL 4 Pack Biker Shorts for Women – 8" High Waist Workout Biker Yoga Running Compression Exercise Shorts • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Dove Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Spray, Cucumber & Green Tea, Dry 48 Hour Protection 150 Ml (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $22.08 1 $22.08
MEGATEK Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Loud HD Sound and Well-Defined Bass, IPX5 Waterproof, up to 10 Hours of Play, Aux Input, Wireless Speaker with Clip for Home, Outdoor and Travel (Teal) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Anezus 250 Pcs Black Elastics Small Hair Ties Elastics Small Hair Rubber Bands Accessories Ponytail Holders for Women Girls Baby Toddlers Men with Thick Straight Curly Hair, 3 mm • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Care Science Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 200 ct Bulk Assorted Sizes | Flexible + Breathable Protection Helps Prevent Infection for First Aid and Wound Care • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
Glow Tape | Glow in The Dark Gaffers Tape | Neon Fluorescent | Luminous Reflective Tape | Waterproof | High Visibility for Theatres, Staged & Dark Areas | • Amazon Business $14.48 1 $14.48
Tampax Pearl Tampons Regular Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 50 Count • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads for Women, Size 1 Regular Absorbency, with Wings, Unscented, 62 Ct • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
Bobby Pins Black, 360 Pcs Black Bobby Pins, 2 Inch Premium Bobby Pin, Secure Hold Bobby Pins with store box, Hair Pins for Kids, Girls and Women • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
L'Oreal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Lock It Bold Control Hairspray 8.25 Ounce • Amazon Business $5.47 1 $5.47

Materials cost

$743.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$60.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$845.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.21

Total project goal

$994.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$994.71

1 Donor

-$994.71

Donations toward project cost

-$845.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.21

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$0.00

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