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Ms. McKinley from Des Moines IA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Fueling Passion for Esports for Middle School Gaming Club

Help me give my students the equipment needed to compete in Esports as a team.

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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 year, my students are launching a middle school e-sports gaming club, aimed at providing a dynamic space for skill development, teamwork, and camaraderie. My middle school students are at a stage where their interests and passions are evolving rapidly. Introducing e-sports into our extracurricular offerings aligns with their interests and provides a platform for developing strategic thinking, leadership, and collaboration. To turn this vision into reality, we are seeking generous donations for a VR headset that will allow them to compete against other middle schools.

By providing access to this headset I aim to create an immersive and engaging environment that fosters teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

E-sports not only aligns with the digital age but also offers an exciting avenue for personal and social development. Your contribution will not only support the acquisition of the necessary gaming equipment but will also contribute to the success of our middle school e-sports gaming club.

The introduction of an e-sports gaming club opens the door to college scholarship opportunities for our students. Colleges and universities across the nation are increasingly recognizing the value of e-sports programs in fostering valuable skills, and your support could play a pivotal role in shaping the future of these students.

Your contribution will not only support the acquisition of the necessary gaming equipment but will also contribute to the success of our middle school e-sports gaming club.

Ms. McKinley
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Meta Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 128 GB • Amazon Business $199.00 1 $199.00

Materials cost

$199.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.34

Total project goal

$288.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$288.95

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$288.95

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