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Ms. Costello from Petaluma, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physical Education Equipment for Recess

Help me give my students Please support this project so I can provide my elementary school with playground equipment for recess and PE. You can never have enough balls and jump ropes for a school year.

  • $956 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

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My Project

Please support this project so I can provide my elementary school with playground equipment for recess and PE. You can never have enough balls and jump ropes for a school year. I will keep a steady flow of fresh balls throughout the year so every student has a chance to stay healthy and happy. Balls are always getting lost or worn out, and I would like to ensure that they never run out of balls and other recess and PE equipment. There is nothing sadder than a playground without equipment!

Ms. Costello McDowell Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

330 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trymaker Tetherball, 2 Set in 1 Tether Balls and Rope Set for Kids,Replacement Tetherball for Adults Backyard Outdoors • Amazon Business $30.98 4 $123.92
MacGregor Multicolor Soccer Balls - Size 5 - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $58.81 2 $117.62
Champions Playground Ball Set Multi-Size/Multicolor 12/Set (CHUUPGSET1) • Staples $107.71 1 $107.71
Sportime Max Junior Basketballs, 27 Inches, Multiple Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber - Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $95.02 1 $95.02
Mikasa 4-Square Rubber Playground Ball, 8-1/2 Inch, Neon Orange - Elementary - Kids - Durability • School Specialty $10.49 8 $83.92
Voit 8 1/2" Enduro Series Playground Balls - Prism Pack • Teachers' School Supply $42.61 1 $42.61
16 FT Long Jump Rope for Kids, Adjustable Double Dutch Skipping Rope with Wooden Handle, Multiplayer Team Jumping Rope for Outdoor Fun, School Sport, Party Game, Birthday Gift • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
AND1 Over the Door Mini Basketball Hoop: 18x12 Shatterproof Backboard, 2 Mini Basketballs, and Hand Pump Included- Ultimate Indoor Basketball Accessory for Kids and Adults, No Tools Required • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
6-Pack Adjustable Jump Ropes for Kids & Teens - Colorful Skipping Ropes with Soft Foam Handles - Ideal for Outdoor & Indoor Play, Fun Games Activity, Fitness, Exercise, and Party Favors • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
GiftExpress Adjustable Size Colorful Jump Rope for Kids and Teens - Outdoor Indoor Fun Games Skipping Rope Exercise Fitness Activity and Party Favor - Assorted Colors Pack of (6) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$674.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $35.52

Sales tax

 $61.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$812.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.31

Total project goal

$955.41

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