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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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Playground Equipment for Recess!

Help me give my students playground equipment for a happy and healthy recess!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Costello's classroom raised $1,316

This project is fully funded

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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

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 6-8

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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.

Petaluma, CA View local requests

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

400 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champions Water-Resistant Rubber-Covered Sports Ball White/Black Size 5 Soccer Ball • Staples $13.79 22 $303.38
Champions Playground Ball Set Multi-Size/Multicolor 12/Set (CHUUPGSET1) • Staples $132.89 2 $265.78
Martin Sports Basketball • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.66 10 $116.60
Sportime Gradeball Junior Rubber Footballs, Size 6, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $84.97 1 $84.97
Meooeck 12 Pcs Volleyballs Official Size 5 Volley Balls Bulk Practice Volleyballs Indoor Outdoor Soft Recreational Volley Ball with Pump for Beginner Teen for Gym Training Beach Pool • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Fanhostco Double Dutch Long Jump rope - 16Ft 2 Pack Skipping Rope for Kids Adults, Rainbow Jumping Rope for Multiplayer with Wooden Handle • Amazon Business $20.29 3 $60.87
Martin Sports Segmented Plastic Jump Rope 7' Pack of 12 (MASJR7-12) • Staples $47.09 1 $47.09
Sportime Jump Rope with Plastic Links, 16 Feet, Green - Nylon - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $6.52 4 $26.08

Materials cost

$973.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.10

Sales tax

 $89.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,118.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$197.39

Total project goal

$1,315.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,315.96

5 Donors

-$601.88

Donations toward project cost

-$574.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.59

Matching donations from our partners

-$640.33

Match offers toward project cost

-$544.28

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$73.76

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