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Ms. Leighton from Brooklyn, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lets Finish the Year Strong!

Help me give my students a strong finish to the school year with new Physical Education equipment. We need a few more things to help us get to June. Every child at Arbor will benefit from this project.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Leighton's classroom raised $1,003

This project is fully funded

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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

Help us create an active and engaging play environment for our students! We’re seeking small basketball hoops, soccer balls, pool noodles for tag games, and cones to enhance our physical education program. These resources will promote teamwork, coordination, and fitness while encouraging students to enjoy outdoor activities. Your generous support will provide our children with the tools they need to stay active and develop essential motor skills. Together, we can foster a love for sports and healthy living.

Thank you for considering our project!

We cannot wait to update you with pictures.

Ms. Leighton Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 414 Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

500 students impacted 18donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Beginner’s Basketball Portable Hoop • Lakeshore Learning Materials $219.00 2 $438.00
GoSports Premier Soccer Ball with Premium Pump - Available as Single Balls or 6 Packs - Choose Your Size • Amazon Business $49.99 4 $199.96
Pacific Playtents The Fun Tube Tunnel • Kaplan Early Learning Company $52.16 1 $52.16
Pool Mate 6-Pack Pool Noodles Jumbo, Purple and Red • Amazon Business $47.96 1 $47.96
Champion Sports High Visibility Fluorescent 9 Inch Poly Cone Set, Blue • School Specialty $11.47 4 $45.88

Materials cost

$783.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$852.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.39

Total project goal

$1,002.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,002.60

15 Donors

-$729.96

Donations toward project cost

-$648.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.74

Matching donations from our partners

-$240.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$204.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.65

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 $0.00

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