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Ms. Gutierrez from Homestead FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Middle Madness: Fueling Fun & Dreams

Help me give my students sports supplies for a team building Wacky Olympics celebration.

  • 2 donors
  • $526 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

The sporting supplies I am requesting will significantly enhance my students' learning experience by providing them with opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and skill development. By engaging in various sporting activities during a Wacky Olympics celebration, students will not only improve their physical health but also develop important social and emotional skills such as communication, collaboration, and sportsmanship. These cones, stakes, water toys, Sports Cooler with Slime Powder and supplies will enable me to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to participate and excel and maybe even earn a medal for participation!

My primary goal for this project is to promote physical fitness, well-being, and social development among our students through sports and recreational activities.

By providing them with access to high-quality sporting supplies, I aim to increase their motivation and engagement in physical education classes and extracurricular sports programs. Additionally, I aspire to cultivate a sense of camaraderie and belonging among our students by organizing sporting events and competitions that celebrate their achievements and foster a positive school culture.

Our students are incredibly diverse, resilient, and enthusiastic learners who possess a wide range of talents and abilities. Despite facing various challenges and obstacles, they demonstrate remarkable determination and perseverance in pursuing their goals and aspirations. What truly sets our students apart is their sense of unity and community spirit, as they consistently support and uplift one another both inside and outside the classroom. With the right resources and opportunities, I firmly believe that our students have the potential to excel in sports and achieve greatness in all aspects of their lives.

Ms. Gutierrez
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Suwimut 15 Pack Traffic Training Cones, 12 Inch Plastic Safety Cones Agility Sports Cones Soccer Basketball Cones for Drills, Plastic Marker Cones for Training, Outdoor Sport Activity, Festive Events • Amazon Business $35.99 3 $107.97
Panitay 300 Pcs Bandanas Bulk Paisley Cowboy Polyester Headband Western Unisex Handkerchief for Men Women, 21.2 x 21.2 Inch (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Roshtia 800 Pcs Paper Cone Cups Thicken Cone Cups Disposable Cone Paper Cups Shaved Ice Cups for Shaved Ice, Slushies Water Cooler Dispenser (White) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Bulk Instant Slime Powder! Mix with Water to Make a Huge 40 Gallons of Slime! 4 Colors for Slime Bucket Challenges, Color Run, Blaster Gun, Bath Slime. Get Slimed in Blue, Green, Pink & Yellow! • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
POLY AMERICA CF00709-0400C 9-Feet X 400-Feet .7 Mil Clear Poly Film • Amazon Business $29.83 1 $29.83
Water Gun Toy - Shoot Up to 40 Feet, 18 PCS Outdoor Squirt Gun Pool Toys for Kids & Adults, Water Guns for Swimming Pool Beach Summer Party Games • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Yellow Caution Do Not Enter Barricade Tape 3 inch X 1000 feet • Bright Yellow with a Bold Black Print • 3 in. Wide for Maximum Readability • Tear Resistant Design • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Igloo 5 Gallon Portable Sports Cooler Water Beverage Dispenser with Flat Seat Lid, Bright Orange • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Heavy Duty Metal H Stakes - 10 Pack H Frame for Yard Sign Stake, Steel Yard Sign Stakes Metal 17'' x 7.1'' H Frame Wire Stakes Upgrade Yard Sign Holder for 4mm Corrugated Signs • Amazon Business $18.97 1 $18.97
FEPITO 36 Pcs Winner Medals Kids Plastic Gold Medals Silver Medals and Bronze Medals for Kids Party Favor Decorations and Sports Awards • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Materials cost

$410.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$446.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.83

Total project goal

$525.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$525.56

1 Donor

-$223.36

Donations toward project cost

-$223.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$262.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$223.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$39.42

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$0.00

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