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Mrs. Willey from Downey CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ready, Set, Cheer!

Help me give my students pom poms and bows because practicing with pom poms is essential for cheerleaders to develop skills, synchronize movements, create visual impact, maintain physical conditioning, refine routines, and strengthen team cohesion.

  • 3 donors
  • $208 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

I have started the first dance elective at my school, and I need help getting my dancer's pom poms and bows. Handling pom poms requires skill and coordination. Regular practice helps cheerleaders improve their technique, such as timing, rhythm, and precision in movements. In cheerleading routines, timing and synchronization are crucial. Practicing with pom poms helps the team coordinate their movements, ensuring that they perform in unison during routines. Also, pom poms add visual flair to cheerleading performances. Practice helps cheerleaders master various pom maneuvers and techniques to create visually appealing displays that energize the crowd.

In addition, manipulating pom poms involves physical exertion, particularly in the arms and shoulders.

Regular practice helps cheerleaders build strength, endurance, and flexibility in these areas, improving their overall performance.

During practice sessions, cheerleaders can experiment with different pom pom movements and incorporate them into their routines. This process allows them to refine their routines, ensuring that they are polished and engaging for audiences. Practicing with pom poms fosters teamwork and camaraderie among cheerleaders. Working together to perfect routines and synchronize movements helps build trust and unity within the team.

Mrs. Willey
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Extpro 12Pcs Cheerleading Pom Poms with Finger Holes Metallic Foil Cheer Pom Poms for Dance, Matches, Team Spirit Sports, Stage Performance, Carnival Celebration • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
Cheer Bows, Caenagrion 18 PCS 8" Large Gold Cheer Hair Bows Ponytail Holder Elastic Band Handmade for Cheerleaders Teen Girls College Sports (Gold) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97

Materials cost

$131.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$175.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.06

Total project goal

$207.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $207.05

2 Donors

-$103.52

Donations toward project cost

-$87.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.53

match offer

-$103.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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