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Mr. Hopkins from Saint Louis MO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Esports and Games Club at Our Middle School Academy

Help me give my students an opportunity for an Esports and Games club at our middle school in Saint Louis. The purpose is to offer space to connect, compete, have fun, and build community in a safe environment.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Thank you for opening my request. I want to start an Esports club at our middle school so that our kids can engage with something they love in a meaningful, intentional way The intent of this endeavor is first and foremost provide students with the opportunity to connect with their peers in a safe, respectful, supervised environment. Second, to offer students the opportunity to learn and practice a variety of electronic and tabletop games, to learn and practice their sportsmanship expectations, and to learn and practice balancing skills in managing the balance of scholastics and extracurriculars. Third, to offer students the opportunity to participate in local (regional and national pending local competition results) gaming competitions and gain experience as gaming professionals.

Rationale per item:

1. Primary console for us to play any games, need two because of large interest in Esports (20 or so students or more for just middle school)

2. Competitive controllers are necessary to prepare for competitions, eight are needed for all to practice and to use at competition

3. Pencils support the classroom as well as club with note-taking, annotating, etc.

Mr. Hopkins
Never Before Funded Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nintendo - Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con • Best Buy Education $306.45 2 $612.90
PDP Gaming Afterglow Wireless Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: Prismatic RGB LED Lighting, Full Motion Control Gamepad, Customizable Paddle Buttons • Amazon Business $44.97 6 $269.82
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Nintendo Switch • Best Buy Education $59.99 1 $59.99
Chess Sets Travel Board Games: Magnetic Folding Chess Board with Instructions Teen Gifts Family Games Educational Toys for Kids and Adults 9.5 Inch • Amazon Business $13.61 2 $27.22

Materials cost

$969.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,014.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.03

Total project goal

$1,193.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,193.51

3 Donors

-$280.00

Donations toward project cost

-$238.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.00

Riot Games Social Impact Fund match offer

-$280.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.00

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 $633.51

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