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Ms. Joanne from Seattle, WA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recess is Rad!

Help me give my students playground balls, jump ropes, and more recess fun.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Joanne's classroom raised $1,997

This project is fully funded

My Students

Ours is small school with a big heart. Each day the kids come eager to learn, connect with their friends, and grow with their teachers. This year we have a new Student Council. This amazing group of student leaders has shared there is a lack of playground equipment to play with at recess. The Student Council gathered feedback from every class to come up with a plan to improve the school community. Their first mission: recess.

"There's nothing to do at recess." Right now the kids have two playground balls and two jump ropes to share.

The kids are dreaming of new playground equipment. Now more than ever, kids need a break from sitting in class with COVID protocols. Recess is their sacred time to connect with someone from another class, expend energy, and get fresh air.

Do you have rad recess memories? Will you support our Student Council leadership? Then donate to this project!

My Project

Our students are creative and brilliant individuals. Each day they push themselves to be their best despite many life obstacles. These stellar students look forward to their recess time...a chance to connect with friends, take a mental break, and get active!

Recess is when kids get to release energy and reconnect with buddies.

A time to practice life skills - like how to cooperate during Four Square, how to problem-solve a challenging kickball call, and how to engage positively with peers. But our kids need more play equipment to make recess rad!

Ms. Joanne Bailey Gatzert Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

300 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Keter Denali 150 Gallon Resin Large Deck Box-Organization and Storage for Patio Furniture, Outdoor Cushions, Garden Tools and Pool Toys, Grey & Black • Amazon Business $184.47 2 $368.94
edxeducation Step-a-Trail - 6 Piece Obstacle Course for Kids - Indoor and Outdoor - Build Coordination and Confidence - Physical and Imaginative Play • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
Matty's Toy Stop Deluxe Jai alai Plastic Air Scoop & Throw Set with 4 Paddles, 2 Balls & Storage Bag • Amazon Business $37.95 3 $113.85
Champion Sports Physical Education Variety Playground Activity Set • Amazon Business $92.96 1 $92.96
Juegoal 20" Portable Chess & Checkers Set, 2 in 1 Travel Board Games for Kids and Adults, Folding Roll up Chess Game Sets, Extra 26 Checker Pieces, Tournament Thick Mousepad Mat with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
KOTPINIC Kids Foldable Ankle Skip Ball Flash Jump Colorful Sports Swing Ball, Fitness Jump Rope Fat Burning Game for Adults and Children • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
Crown Sporting Goods Outdoor Galvanized Steel Chain Basketball Net • Amazon Business $13.27 5 $66.35
WAKA Official Kickball - Adult 10 , Red • Amazon Business $12.99 5 $64.95
GoSports Official Kickball with Pump (2 Pack), 10" • Amazon Business $19.66 3 $58.98
Marvel Titan Hero Series Action Figure Multipack, 6 Action Figures, 12-Inch Toys, Inspired Comics, for Kids Ages 4 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Champion Sports Segmented Jump Rope for Fitness, 9 Feet Length, Blue and White - Classic Beaded Jump Ropes for Physical Education, Gym Glass, Personal Use - Premium Skipping Rope for Kids, Adults • Amazon Business $4.94 10 $49.40
Baden Deluxe Rubber Tetherball, Yellow • Amazon Business $15.56 3 $46.68
ELCOHO 7 Pack Beginners Juggling Balls Durable and Soft Easy Juggle Balls • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Jumbo Checkers Rug Game, 3 Inch Diameter Pieces (12 Red / 12 Black), Machine Washable, The Giant Original, Classic Family Fun Kid Activity, Lightweight/Travel Friendly, Indoor/Outdoor, Made in the USA • Amazon Business $12.79 3 $38.37
Champion Sports Playground Ball Set, 8.5" Set of 6, Assorted • Amazon Business $37.14 1 $37.14
Duncan Intrepid Ultimate Competition Disc, 175g Precision Weighted Flying Disc, Colors May Vary, 1 Disc • Amazon Business $10.99 3 $32.97
Bedwina Rainbow Playground Balls - 8.5Inch (Pack of 4) Rubber Bouncy Inflatable Balls for Kids and Adults, Indoor and Outdoor Games, Kickballs, Dodgeball, Four Square, Dodge Ball, Handball • Amazon Business $14.29 2 $28.58
Automatic Electric Fast Ball Pump with Needle and Nozzle - Air Pump for Inflatables, Athletic Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Football, Sport Ball and Swimming Ring - Faster Inflation • Amazon Business $28.03 1 $28.03
160 PCS Washable Sidewalk Chalks Set Non-Toxic Jumbo Chalk for Outdoor Art Play, Painting on Chalkboard, Blackboard and Playground • Amazon Business $26.45 1 $26.45
3 Bees & Me Dinosaur Toys for Boys and Girls with Storage Box - 12 Large 6 Inch Toy Dinosaurs & Case - Gift for Kids Age 3 to 8 • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
VITADAN New Set Superhero Action Figures - 6 PCS Action Figure Set - Batman, Superman, Hulk, Thor, Ironman, Captain America PVC Figure Toy Dolls – Hero Cake • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Jmkcoz 12pcs Square Juggling Silk Dance Scarves Magic Tricks Performance Props Accessories Movement Scarves Rhythm Band Scarf 24 by 24 Inches 6 Colors • Amazon Business $10.29 2 $20.58
Puroma 2 Pack 2.6 Inch Long Shackle Combination Lock 4 Digit Outdoor Waterproof Padlock for School Gym Locker, Sports Locker, Fence, Gate, Toolbox, Case, Hasp Storage (Black) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$1,512.06

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$132.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,697.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$299.48

Total project goal

$1,996.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,996.53

8 Donors

-$1,880.94

Donations toward project cost

-$1,612.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$268.89

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.59

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$0.00

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