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Mr. Westhouse from Zeeland, MI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Surfs Up in PE!

Help me give my students ripsticks because it's a fun, compact way to cruise around, improve your balance, and experience the thrill of carving like a skateboard, all while getting a great workout!

  • $659 goal

This project expired on July 27, 2025.

This project expired on July 27, 2025.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their enthusiasm and curiosity. They’re always ready to try something new, and I love seeing their confidence grow as they master new skills. Each resource we use in physical education is designed to support their learning in different ways. For example, we want to include Ripsticks to help them build balance, coordination, and focus, while making physical activity exciting and engaging. Whether it’s through the challenge of learning new tricks or simply mastering the art of carving, Ripsticks encourage perseverance and teamwork. They also add a fun, dynamic element to our lessons, making fitness feel more like play than work. All these resources, combined with their energy and dedication, create an environment where students not only improve their physical skills but also develop important life skills like confidence, resilience, and collaboration.

Mr. Westhouse Cityside Middle School Grades 6-8 Zeeland, MI View local requests 745 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Razor RipStik RipSurf Caster Board - CMYK - FFP , 10.5 • Amazon Business $86.93 6 $521.58

Materials cost

$521.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.72

Total project goal

$658.12

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