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Mrs. Fitch from Richmond, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental and Physical Strength

Help me give my students movement and hydration. We want to reduce sedentary time and create more physical activity while learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Fitch's classroom raised $471

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school is located in the inner city on the Southwestern side of Richmond. Serving students in grades 6 – 8, the student/teacher ratio is roughly 15 to 1. There are over 700 students at the school, with a large portion of students who come from bilingual households. Each year, a small portion of students start the school year unable to speak or understand the English language.

Students are mostly from low to moderately low-income homes, making 98% of students eligible for free lunch.

Our students are also compassionate, caring, and respectful learners. They love music and love having opportunities to play and perform for their families and community. Our students come to school and class ready to give their all to their learning in spite of the challenges in which they may face, i.e., lack of proper equipment. We want our students to experience goodness in education. We want them to know they are worth the investments of today in hopes of a brighter future tomorrow.

My Project

Students have been stagnant for the last year and a half, and we all need a little movement in our life. Classes here are 90-minutes long. It is hard to keep students' attention for 90-minutes straight. So we take short breaks. With the items requested, we can make meaning during these short break periods and move our body and become exhilarated for the rest of class. We can also use the equipment as a part of our music class while creating lyrics and melodies. It is just what we need. Additionally, with COVID protocols, our water fountains are inaccessible. Students are asked to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated, however, some students cannot afford to do so, so they are left without proper water refreshment until they leave the building. The water bottles would help a great deal.

Mrs. Fitch Thomas C Boushall Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sfee Insulated Water Bottle, 17oz Stainless Steel Water Bottles, Double Wall Vacuum Reusable Water Bottles Leak Proof BPA-FREE Sports Bottle Cup Keep Hot&Cold for Running Gym Workout Cycling Kids • Amazon Business $12.99 20 $259.80
Franklin Sports Playground Balls - Rubber Kickballs and Playground Balls For Kids - Great for Dodgeball, Kickball, and Schoolyard Games – 8.5” Diameter, Multicolor Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $28.34 2 $56.68
WIn SPORTS Premium Wooden Ring Toss Game Set Throwing Game Indoor Outdoor Games for Kids & Adults,Includes Wood Base,Fun Family or Friends Game • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98

Materials cost

$364.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.58

Total project goal

$470.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $470.51

2 Donors

-$322.01

Donations toward project cost

-$273.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.30

match offer

-$148.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$126.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.27

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 $0.00

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