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Ms. Romero from Spring Valley, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Have Fun With New P.E. Equipment!

Help me give my students the equipment they need in physical education to increase participation and movement!

  • $548 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Physical education is an essential part of a well-rounded education, fostering not only physical health but also promoting teamwork, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for fitness.

I am dedicated to providing my students with the best possible education and to achieve this goal I am in desperate need of PE equipment to facilitate physical education lessons!

Our current physical education equipment is outdated, inadequate, and in dire need of an upgrade.

I serve a diverse group of students who come from various socioeconomic backgrounds, and I want to ensure that every child has access to quality physical education. However, with our limited resources, I cannot provide the equipment necessary for an effective and engaging physical education program. Investing in our PE program will have a profound impact on my students' lives.

Here's how your contribution will make a difference. Up-to-date equipment will enable me to create innovative and challenging workouts, helping students stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. With better equipment, our physical education classes will be more engaging and enjoyable, encouraging greater participation and learning retention.

Ie want every student to feel included and capable in PE classes. New equipment will cater to a wider range of abilities and ensure that no child is left behind. Through sports and physical activities, my students develop essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. Investing in our PE program is an investment in their future success.

To achieve our goals, I am requesting the following equipment: Footballs, Basketballs and Four-Square balls, Dodge Balls, and Soccer balls. I am also asking for cones, pinnies, a folding wagon to transport the equipment and ball storage bin. These items will allow me to organize team sports and tournaments, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.

Ms. Romero Kempton Street Literacy Academy Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Spring Valley, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

90 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
14 Player 3 Flag Football Set 14 Nylon Mesh Pinnies Jerseys 14 Flag Football Belt 12 Cones for Teens Training • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Nasco Sup-R-Safe Junior Basketballs, 6 in. - Set of 6 • Nasco $37.30 2 $74.60
Nasco Sup-R-Safe Soccer Balls - Set of 6 • Nasco $28.03 2 $56.06
iHomey Collapsible Folding Wagon, Wagon Cart Heavy Duty Foldable with Two Drink Holders, Utility Grocery Wagon for Camping Shopping Sports (1 Year Warranty) • Amazon Business $49.00 1 $49.00
Kingarage Ball Storage Cart, Ball Storage Bin for Balls, Swimming Gear, Toy, 48 Gals Mesh Ball Holder, Basketball Rack with Wheels, Outdoor, Indoor • Amazon Business $43.44 1 $43.44
Chivao 6 Pieces Mini Football Mini Inflatable Football Kids Football Playground Balls for Kids Junior Outdoor Indoor Family Games Football Lovers Gifts Birthday Favors (7.2 Inch) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Zantrech 6 Pack Playground Balls Kickballs Dodgeballs, 8.5 Inch Rainbow Playground Ball Set for Kids and Adults, Handball Gaga Ball Four Square Balls • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
WOWGEEK Thicker Disc Cones (Cyan, Pink, Purple, Set of 60) Agility Soccer Cones with Carry Bag and Holder for Training,Football, Kids, Sports, Field Cone Markers • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$382.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.07

Sales tax

 $34.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.20

Total project goal

$548.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $548.00

1 Donor

-$232.90

Donations toward project cost

-$232.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$274.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$232.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.10

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 $0.00

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