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Ms. Appling from Philadelphia, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stay Active!

Help me give my students much needed interactive sporting activities during the school day and after school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Appling's classroom raised $569

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are amazing! After a year and a half of virtual learning, they are back in the classroom and ready to learn. Woo-hoo! In the building we are experiencing a myriad of issues. Students and staff are testing positive for the Coronavirus every week which means we are always understaffed and many of us function with half full classrooms. Student and staff morale are at an all time low. We are working diligently to improve the school day for students and staff.

My Project

Thank you so much for stopping by our project. Students are back in the building but things are not the same. The Coronavirus has changed everything. Morale among the students is at an all time low. We have started an active after school program. Students can interactive with each other while playing basketball, soccer, volleyball, board games and several other activities. These activities give the students a structured way to release their energy. They can run, play and interact with each other in a way they haven't been able to in over eighteen months. They look forward to this time and need it not just for their physical health but their mental health as well. Students will participate in sporting activities 2 times a week after school and 3 times a week during school. It has become a great way to motivate students and give opportunities for positive interaction between them. They look forward to and enjoy this time!

Ms. Appling William Tilden Middle 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.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

350 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PowerNet Freestanding Volleyball Warm Up Net | Portable Design for Indoor Or Outdoor Use | Foldable One Piece Quick Setup Frame | Great for Hitting Serving Drills Small Scrimmage Or 1 On 1 Game • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
Sportout Portable Soccer Goal, Training Soccer Net for Backyard, Garden, Indoor, Outdoor, Training, Practice Goals (6'3"x 3'7"(1 Pack)) • Amazon Business $45.89 2 $91.78
GoSports Size Soccer Ball 6 Pack Classic Soccerball 6 Pack - Size - with Premium Pump and Carrying Bag, Black/White, 3 • Amazon Business $49.73 1 $49.73
GoSports Soft Touch Recreational Volleyball - Regulation Size for Indoor or Outdoor Play - Includes Ball Pump - Choose Between Single or 6 Pack Visit the GoSports Store • Amazon Business $48.05 1 $48.05
Hover Soccer Ball Boy Toys, Rechargeable Air Soccer Indoor Floating Soccer Ball with LED Light and Upgraded Foam Bumper Perfect Birthday Christmas Gifts for Kids Toddler Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Fitdom Heavy Duty XL Soccer Mesh Equipment Ball Bag w/Adjustable Shoulder Strap Design for Coach. with an Over-Sized Front Pocket for Sporting Accessories. Best for All Outdoor & Water Gears • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
7 Inch Soccer Cones, 24 Pack Cones Sports Training Agility Field Marker Plastic Cones for Skating Basketball Football Practice Drills, Indoor Outdoor Activity Events Games Obstacle Course - 6 Colors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$446.47

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$483.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.27

Total project goal

$568.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$568.44

6 Donors

-$282.54

Donations toward project cost

-$243.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.53

Matching donations from our partners

-$282.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$240.16

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.35

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$0.00

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