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Ms. McPherson from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our school's first swim team!

Help me give my students everything they need to be confident and successful athletes in the pool and at school!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McPherson's classroom raised $734

This project is fully funded

My Project

Please support our swim team! Our students are extremely dedicated and motivated but could use some gear to set them up for success this season.

We have ten amazing student athletes between 6 and 8th grade starting our first ever swim team at our school.

The team needs swim caps, goggles, and towels to make sure they're ready to go poolside at our practices and meets. We also need a timer, yoga mats, water bottles and a duffle bag to ensure that we are prepared poolside as well and during our dry land practices.

Thank you in advance for your support to make sure this program is successful and continues!

Ms. McPherson Thomas C Boushall 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.

Equity Focus

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Curl Up Yoga Mats, Assorted Colors, Set of 6, 0.39 H x 72 L x 24.02 W • Amazon Business $222.48 1 $222.48
PHELRENA Swimming Goggles, Professional Swim Goggles Anti Fog UV Protection No Leaking for Adult Men Women Kids • Amazon Business $11.99 10 $119.90
Ben Kaufman Terry Beach & Pool Towel - Absorbent & Fast Drying Towel - Oversized Soft Cotton Towel for Swimming & Travel - Essential for Beach & Pool with Vibrant Colors - 30" x 60" - 12 Pack • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Sunnyray 16 Pcs Aluminum Water Bottle Bulk Multicolor Reusable Sports Bottle with Snap Lids Multipack Vacuum Water Flask for Travel Camping, Picnics, Gym, Hiking, Cycling, Fishing • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Speedo Unisex Swim Cap Latex • Amazon Business $8.00 5 $40.00
Gym Duffle Bag Waterproof Sports Duffel Bags Travel Weekender Bag for Men Women Overnight Bag with Shoes Compartment • Amazon Business $36.55 1 $36.55
Professional Timer Stopwatch, Digital Sports Stopwatch with Countdown Timer, 100 Lap Memory, 0.01 Second Timing,Water Resistant,Multi Functional Stopwatch for Swimming Running Training etc • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Swim Cap Long Hair 2 Pack Swimming Caps for Women Silicone Swim Caps Keep Hair Dry Waterproof Comfortable Flexible Durable Bathing Cap Tear-Proof Design Large Women Adult Swimming Cap 10+ Years Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Swim Cap Long Hair 2 Pack Swimming Caps for Women Silicone Swim Caps Keep Hair Dry Waterproof Comfortable Flexible Durable Bathing Cap Tear-Proof Design Large Women Adult Swimming Cap 10+ Years Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
100 Pcs Swimming Stickers, Vinyl Waterproof Swimming Stickers for Water Bottles, Laptop, Notebook, Scrapbook, Luggage, Cell Phone, Helmet • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$584.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$623.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.05

Total project goal

$733.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $733.69

1 Donor

-$360.00

Donations toward project cost

-$317.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.75

match offer

-$360.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$306.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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 $0.00

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