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Ms. Gladden from Springfield, MA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Join The Movement

Help me give my students the chance to build confidence and teamwork skills through physical activity!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gladden's classroom raised $1,273

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

The school is committed to fostering a healthy and active environment for our students. As part of our initiative to promote physical fitness and overall well-being, we are seeking to upgrade and expand our gym equipment, and we would be grateful for your support.

Physical education plays a crucial role in the development of our middle school students.

It not only promotes physical health but also enhances teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Our goal is to create opportunities for students to engage in team sports and group exercises, promoting collaboration and communication.

I am reaching out on behalf of my Title I school dedicated to providing all our students with the resources they need to succeed. Every student is on an individualized education plan (IEP) and our mission is to provide a supportive environment for all our students. We believe that with the right equipment, we can inspire our students to embrace fitness as a lifelong habit.

Ms. Gladden Springfield Public Day Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Springfield, MA 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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FlagHouse Monster Trax Set, Assorted Colors, 6 Pairs, White - Cotton • School Specialty $120.59 1 $120.59
Franklin Jumbo 4 in a Row - Wood • School Specialty $110.39 1 $110.39
hand2mind Blue Indoor Scooter Board with Safety Handles for Kids Ages 6-12, Plastic Floor Scooter Board with Rollers, Physical Education for Home, Homeschool Supplies (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $26.24 4 $104.96
Spalding TF-150 Men's Basketball, 29-1/2 Inches, Rubber - Rubber/Polyester/Nylon - High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $19.94 5 $99.70
Sportime Agility Ladder, Adjustable Slats, 29-1/2 Feet x 16-1/2 Inches, Yellow - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $46.94 2 $93.88
Sportime Gradeball Junior Rubber Footballs, Size 6, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $83.99 1 $83.99
Champion Sports Mini Golf Set, Assorted Colors - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $78.97 1 $78.97
Speed Stacks Cups, Cool Blue, Set of 12 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $29.39 2 $58.78
Champion Sports Athletic Hand Pump with Hose, 12 Inches - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult - Heavy Duty • School Specialty $11.77 4 $47.08
Champion Sports? Indoor/Outdoor Horseshoe Set • Quill.com $40.69 1 $40.69
Giant Floor Game - Chess • Nasco $33.96 1 $33.96
FlagHouse Active Series Rubber Soccer Ball, Size 5 - Nylon • School Specialty $6.35 5 $31.75
S&S Worldwide, Toss N Talk About Great Openers Ball, (19051) • Quill.com $20.34 1 $20.34
Everrich Sportime Physical Education Fitness Dice Set, 4 x 4 Inches, Vinyl, Orange, Set of 2 - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $17.77 1 $17.77

Materials cost

$942.85

Vendor shipping charges

$94.24

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,081.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$190.81

Total project goal

$1,272.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,272.04

1 Donor

-$1,272.04

Donations toward project cost

-$1,081.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$190.81

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$0.00

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