Past projects 15
Going Pickles for Pickle-ball!
Funded Aug 2, 2019Our scholars were so excited to open up the boxes and check out the new pickle ball equipment that was donated to our school! The scholars always love getting new equipment and were surprised when they saw all of the neon colored balls and nice new paddles.
Most of our scholars have never had the opportunity to play any net games like pickle ball, so learning how to volley the ball back and forth became the main focus. Our scholars have worked so hard to learn how to hit the ball softly and in control and many of them are already able to start learning about the rules of the game!
The next step for our scholars is to continue to get better at vollying the ball back and forth and eventually be able to move into more organized, competitive games. The scholars are truly appreciative and thankful for the opportunity to have such nice individuals supporting our PE program.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Poole
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and one other donor.Help for Hoops!
Funded Aug 20, 2019Our basketball players were so excited to open up the new basketball equipment. The looks on their faces and their reactions were a reminder of just how passionate our scholars are about basketball. Coach Smith was also very excited for his players who work so hard each day.
Coach Smith has been able to run practice in a way that he was not able to do before. With 8 basketballs, Coach has been able to get multiple scholars involved in practice with minimal down time. The scholars have had an extra pep in their step knowing they are able to use the best equipment on the market to help them improve their game. Having reversible jerseys has also made a huge impact on the quickness in which coach can divide up teams and get to playing. The scholars feel more like a team with nice jerseys that match, and love wearing them as much as they can.
The next steps for our scholars is to make sure they have enough equipment to help them get better and to continue to help provide them with all of the necessary equipment to do so. We are so appreciative of everyone who chose to help our scholars out, and look forward to working with so many more in the future.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Poole
This classroom project was brought to life by DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter and 13 other donors.Bring Bowling to My Budding Scholars
Funded Aug 22, 2018We cannot begin to thank you all for your donations to our bowling project. Our scholars have been overwhelmingly excited about trying out the new equipment, and have given nothing but positive feedback in the process.
From the moment the boxes were opened to the moment the first ball was rolled down the floor, our scholars have been 100% invested in learning and playing bowling in PE class. I always get stopped in the hallway and asked the question "are we bowling in PE class today?"
We are going to start a bowling unit in the fall where scholars learn how to keep score and compete against each other on bowling teams. Many of the scholars have already asked me when we are going to start, which shows their excitement for our new equipment. Our scholars are truly thankful for the equipment and we are blessed to have so many people helping fund our projects and helping us build our PE program.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Poole
This classroom project was brought to life by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and 13 other donors.Bring Badminton to My Budding Athletes
Funded Jan 22, 2018Thank you so much for all of your contributions to our Badminton Project. Our scholars love the new equipment and get so excited to hit the birdies all over the place. Most of our scholars have never played Badminton before and are already learning how to play organized games. Everyone is excited to learn a new activity and looking at our scholars' faces lets me know they are enjoying everything that all of our donors have helped to provide. We are truly grateful and beyond blessed to have all of your support for our programs.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Poole
Safe, Structured, and Sensational Physical Education!
Funded Jul 16, 2017We cannot begin to thank you all for you generous donations to our project. Our scholars have enjoyed the sports time clock in the gym during our warm-up. Scholars love running with the timer to see how many laps they can do before the timer goes off.
The different sized cones have been great lane markers for doing fitness testing. The cones help guide our scholars in straight lines to ensure the fasted times possible.
Our next step is a project for our badminton unit. We hope to raise money for nets and rackets to ensure our scholars get to learn and enjoy a fun recreational and Olympic sport.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Poole