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Mrs. LaPalme from Pawcatuck CT is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Fitness for Life

My students need resistance bands and goals to learn about strength training and lifetime fitness activities.

  • $1,211 goal

This project expired on December 31, 2017.

This project expired on December 31, 2017.

My Students

The students within physical education learn by doing. These students take part in a variety of activities to not only better their bodies, but their minds as well. The students vary in grade from 5th through 8th.

The students are able to explore and learn about different cultures and society through physical activity.

The students are excited to learn through different games and activities to explore the world and cultures around them. The students are eager to learn and explore the world outside of their town through activity.

My Project

The equipment that I am requesting will provide my students with a way to bring fitness into their daily lives. The students will experience fitness and resistance training to help gain strength and endurance in their daily lives. The students will learn about activities and understanding of other cultures through games and activities.

Broadening the students' horizons to different fitness and athletic activities can help students to gain knowledge and understanding that they can bring with them as they grow.

This equipment will allow students to understand fitness and sports in a different light. The multiple use of this equipment will drastically help to provide new and exciting games and activities for my students!

Mrs. LaPalme
Never Before Funded Grades 6-8
  • Pawcatuck Middle School
  • Pawcatuck, CT
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 300 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PRIMED 6' x 6' Instant Lacrosse Goal - No Color • DICK'S Sporting Goods $111.98 6 $671.88
Fitness Gear 10 lb. Resistance Tube - No Color - 10 LB • DICK'S Sporting Goods $15.99 6 $95.94
Body Solid Light Resistance Tube - Green • DICK'S Sporting Goods $15.99 6 $95.94
GoFit 20 lb Smart Weight Power Tube - No Color • DICK'S Sporting Goods $15.99 2 $31.98

Materials cost

$895.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $89.57

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,028.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$181.54

Total project goal

$1,210.29

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