My students are amazing! They surprise me each and every day and keep me learning more for them. We seriously have some of the best students in our small-town elementary school.
My students are always ready to try something new and because of that, I want to be a better teacher every day.
I want to grow with them!
Our school is over 60% free or reduced-price lunch recipients, but together our community, parents, and staff work to get us everything we need. I am so grateful to have wonderful people like you also partnering with us to help get our students everything they so deserve.
My Project
This year, our 3rd and 4th grade students are out on the playground together. Last year, we were able to get lots of new balls and recess equipment, but with double the amount of students on the playground, we are looking for creative ideas to make our playground even more exciting and bring even more activity and play!
Gaga will keep a lot of students active and playing!
The Gaga pit will keeping them in a safe area at recess. Gaga is a fast-paced game, so more kids will be able to get involved. It teaches strategy and hand-eye coordination.
We've already had 21 of the 2x12 boards funded through a previous project, but we need these three additional 2x12 boards, 2x6 boards, hinges, and screws to complete the Gaga ball court, so our high school tech department can build it! We also need Gaga balls to actually play Gaga ball.
Our students have experienced Gaga in other places around the area and are asking for a Gaga pit. They are so excited for this piece of equipment, and we can't wait!
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
2x6 - 8 foot - treated lumber
• ABC Building Center
$7.56
16
$120.96
Heavyy Duty Zinc Hinges
• ABC Building Center
$4.35
16
$69.60
2x12 - 8 foot green treated lumber
• ABC Building Center
$18.30
3
$54.90
9x2 1/2 inch Deck Screws
• ABC Building Center
$37.50
1
$37.50
SCS Direct Gaga Playground Balls 2pk (8.5 inches) - Durable Rubber, Lightweight and Great for Dodgeball, Kickball, Gagaball Official Play
• Amazon Business
$11.99
3
$35.97
Materials cost
$318.93
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$353.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$62.42
Total project goal
$416.13
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$416.13
5 Donors
-$202.50
Donations toward project cost
-$181.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$20.92
match offer
-$202.51
Match offer toward project cost
-$172.13
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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