Help me give my students balls and jump ropes to play with at recess!
$371 goal
This project expired on September 30, 2025.
This project expired on September 30, 2025.
My Project
My students have 2 areas to go to at recess. One is a large blacktop area and they love playing with various balls on the blacktop. There is a basketball hoop, a large wall for them to play wall ball, 4 square areas, and some grass for them to kick a soccer ball around or throw a football. Unfortunately, all of our previous balls were either lost over the fence or accidentally left out and lost. We are in need of a lock for our ball bin so that we can better keep up with the balls and equipment for 4th grade.
More than a third of students from low‑income households
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40 students impacted
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Martin Sports Physical Education Playground Ball, 10"
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$12.68
4
$50.72
Sportime Max ProRubber Football, Junior, Size 6 - Leather/Rubber - Middle School - Kids
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$12.52
4
$50.08
Non-Branded Flying Colors Rubber Basketball, Size 5, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Rubber/Nylon
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$43.75
1
$43.75
Martin Sports Kids Soccer Ball Size 5 - Official Size & Weight - Classic Black/White Youth Indoor/Outdoor Ball for Physical Education, Team Sports, and School Activities, 27"-28" Circumference, Deflated
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
Sportime Pressure-Less Tennis Ball Trainers, Set of 12, Yellow
• School Specialty
$25.49
1
$25.49
Motorenbau Electric Ball Pump,Smart Air Pump Portable Fast Ball Inflation Accurate Pressure Gauge and Digital LCD Display for Basketball Football Soccer Volleyball (2 Pin and 1 Spout)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Master Lock Key Padlock Each (3DLF)
• Staples
$9.01
1
$9.01
Materials cost
$269.04
Vendor shipping charges
$11.93
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$315.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$55.59
Total project goal
$370.60
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