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Past projects 7

• Pickle Juice

  Funded Sep 16, 2024

  Thank you for supporting our class with new pickle ball equipment. This sport has taken on a new image with our young learners. This equipment will allow multiple classes to learn the game of pickle ball. This project will help us motivate our city to build additional pickle ball courts in our area.”

  With gratitude,

  Coach Gonzales

  This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and one other donor.

• We'll Lacrosse the Bridge When We Get There

  Funded Jul 3, 2023

  Thank you for your generosity with our new lacrosse equipment. Prior to this year, we only had beginner equipment, which was plastic and very brittle. The students couldn't get a feel for the ball, so catching and tossing were very difficult. After receiving the new equipment, students were able to scoop, cradle and toss with much more accuracy. This new equipment has lead to several students looking for and playing in outside leagues. I feel this is only the beginning of our lacrosse journey here at LMAAC. Thank you once again for your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Coach Gonzales

  This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and 25 other donors.

• The Kitchen's Closed! Play Pickleball!

  Funded Jan 23, 2023

  We are well into our pickle ball unit. The students are getting to know the rules and etiquette associated with the game. Many of them have seen the sport being played by the seniors that visit our adjacent courts on a daily basis. It's exciting to see them emulate the players they see every morning. The new equipment has helped us supply each student with their own paddle. The nets are a game changer in that they provide the students with the proper gear to play. Several students have even inquired about joining a junior league here in La Mesa. Again, thank you for the support.”

  With gratitude,

  Coach Gonzales

  This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and one other donor.

• May The Course Be With You Cont.

  Funded May 28, 2022

  I'd like to thank you all for your generous support for our disc golf course and the additional golf discs your gifted us. These discs allowed us to expand the game to all of our students. We were limited in the mount of discs we had on hand. We did not have enough to support a full class of 35-50 students. With these extra discs, we were able to offer each student 1-2 discs each to play with. This made a profound impact as each student was able to play with official discs and not just frisbees. This opened up the game for many students as they were able to identify and use the subtle nuances of different discs for different situations. Again, thank you for your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Coach Gonzales

  This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and 4 other donors.

• Health is Wealth

  Funded May 3, 2022

  Thank you for your generosity. The new equipment purchase will allow us to add to our cardiovascular unit. The fan bikes are a great way to increase cardiovascular endurance while keeping it fun for kids. They are highly adjustable, so they will meet the needs of our entire student population. The kettle bells are a welcomed addition to our strength training program. Because they are light in weight, students are able to practice form and technique at a slower pace. It will allow us to introduce strength training to our curriculum. The balance boards are also a great way to increase stability and core strength via balance. Again, thank you for helping our PE program.

  Thank you!

  Coach Gonzales”

  With gratitude,

  Coach Gonzales

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and 33 other donors.

• May the Course Be with You

  Funded Dec 8, 2021

  Our "May The Course Be With You" disc golf course has recently been installed. It's a twelve hole course that is sure to create a lot of buzz. Each basket is cemented into the ground for durability and safety. We are currently creating pathways to establish tee boxes and such. The students have started to play ultimate frisbee matches to practice their form. The excitement is growing about the sport and we can only see it getting bigger. Once we establish the whole course and address score keeping and safety protocols, we will start our unit of disc golf. We hope to continually improve this course and maybe one day expand it. We appreciate your support in making this project a reality.”

  With gratitude,

  Coach Gonzales

  This classroom project was brought to life by Mission Tiger and 2 other donors.

• Let The Kids Play!

  Funded Nov 30, 2021

  Your generous donations allowed us to purchase a variety of equipment for our students to play with during intermission. Having enough and varied equipment is key in allowing student to access an array of sports and activities. Our wall ball courts were always underutilized because of the lack of decent wall balls. Now, the students have ample wall balls to play multiple games. We are now able to keep things well stocked on our equipment cart so students have it readily available to them. Again, we appreciate the generous donations to help us provide the necessary equipment to our student.”

  With gratitude,

  Coach Gonzales

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.