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Elmhurst United Middle School
Oakland, CA
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

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Funded Dec 4, 2024
Dear Kellogg's Team
On behalf of elmhurst United I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of $8,437. Your support plays a crucial role in helping us continue our mission to provide every student the opportunity to be physically active
This contribution will directly support 700+ EU students. Your commitment to making a difference in our community is truly inspiring.
We deeply appreciate your partnership and the positive impact you continue to make. Thank you again for your kindness and dedication to our cause.
Warm regards,
Rufus Skillern
PE Teacher
Elmhurst United Middle School”
With gratitude,
Coach Skillern

I can remember getting my first remote control car as a kid. Little did I know that a gift would spark a life long love for cars that lives on to this day. My hope is to provide a safe place where my students can experience the hobby that has sparked my love for cars. Each student will be assigned a remote control (R.C.) buggy and be in charge of customizing its electronics and appearance. After a few weeks students will race and have other peers judge the custom paint jobs they create. After the program the student will keep the custom bodies they create. The school I teach at is in a part of the Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, California where most kids do not have the means to buy a R.C. car and if they are fortunate to have enough money, they do not have a safe place to drive their car. I am currently a Physical Education instructor and after school coordinator; and with these cars I plan on starting an after school class where students learn how to fix, modify and customize R.C. cars. This could provide our students a safe space to explore something new that could lead to a life long passion or career. Thank you!

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