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Mr. Hermiz from San Diego, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gaga Ball Challenge

Help me give my students a real gaga pit, instead of folding tables.

  • $2,847 goal

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

This project expired on October 4, 2025.

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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

Last year, I introduced a new activity called gaga ball, using folding tables. The game was so popular, it was requested during lunch and the last day of school for field day.

The students will learn how to be more agile, become more physically fit and basic sportsmanship.

The goal is to have a real pit in order to make the game a lot safer and more enjoyable for the kids. The folding tables are not always available and are subject to damage.

My students are special due to the level of commitment to learning, fair play and inclusion of other students.

Mr. Hermiz Carson Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Diego, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 340 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Action Play Systems Gaga2go Pit, 20 Feet • School Specialty $1,698.71 1 $1,698.71

Materials cost

$1,698.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $509.61

Sales tax

 $155.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,419.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$426.92

Total project goal

$2,846.15

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