Past projects 2
Help Make Cardio Drumming a Big Hit!!
Funded Feb 10, 2025Thank you for your support. I could not have done this without you. It is very encouraging to see how generous people can be on DonorsChoose and how much they care about teachers and students. I am grateful to have not experienced that generosity twice. We will be cardio-rockin' in PE class very soon!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Karelis
Promote Student Mental Health through Music, Meditation and Togetherness!
Funded Sep 28, 2024Thank you for your generous contribution to our school. I am excited to share that, with a little careful timing and some help from the DonorsChoose staff (shout out to Lauren), I was able to make your donations more impactful. There was a $200 price drop on a newer model of the speaker during Amazon Prime Day. I snatched this up with alternative funds and purchased 4 portable volleyball nets through DonorsChoose.
The nets are 20' wide and fully height adjustable. Students have already begun using them in class and have learned to set them up in about 5 minutes. Without a proper gym, I rely heavily on our school's courtyard and the field next door for class. We can now have a proper volleyball unit as part of our PE curriculum.
The speaker I purchased was the JBL PartyBox Stage 320. It is loud enough to hear from a distance in our outdoor spaces and has already brought dozens of periods of job to my PE students. We've also used it during our Culture Day celebration while enjoying a game of seated volleyball. I was able to get the wireless mics that go with it, enabling me to make clear announcements to my students. Karaoke is most definitely in our near future!
I am extremely pleased to have been able to maximize the power of your donations to bring more value and joy to my school community. I am grateful for your help and hope you consider supporting my future projects.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Karelis