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Ms. Melanie from Trenton, NJ is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dancing in Unity: Elevate with Uniforms

Help me give my students uniforms for our dance sports team at TNGA

  • $2,382 goal

This project expired on October 17, 2024.

This project expired on October 17, 2024.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am incredibly proud of my students' dedication, passion, and teamwork in our dance sports team. They show remarkable commitment to their craft, spending countless hours practicing and supporting each other. Their enthusiasm and drive inspire me every day.

The uniforms we request will play a crucial role in enhancing our team's performance and cohesion.

Here’s how:

Boosting Confidence: Wearing professional uniforms will instill a sense of pride and confidence in my students, allowing them to perform at their best.

Promoting Unity: Matching uniforms will foster a strong sense of team spirit and unity, essential for synchronized dance performances.

Enhancing Professionalism: Proper dance attire will help my students feel and look like professionals, preparing them for competitions and performances.

Improving Focus: Uniforms designed specifically for dance will provide comfort and flexibility, enabling students to focus on their routines without distractions from ill-fitting clothes.

The primary goal of this project is to equip my dance sports team with high-quality uniforms that reflect their hard work and dedication. By providing these uniforms, I aim to:

Elevate Performance Quality: Ensure all team members have the appropriate attire to perform complex dance moves comfortably and confidently.

Encourage Team Spirit: Strengthen the bond among team members by promoting a unified and professional appearance.

Prepare for Competitions: Enhance our readiness for upcoming competitions and performances by looking and feeling prepared.

Foster Professional Growth: Help my students take pride in their appearance and presentation, which are important skills beyond dance.

Ms. Melanie Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Melanie

Trenton, NJ View local requests

More than half of 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

900 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SpiritFlex Bodysuit (OL8 2024) • Cheerleading.com $117.99 15 $1,769.85
Quick Ship Large Two Color Grosgrain/Glitter Fused Bow • Cheerleading.com $12.99 15 $194.85

Materials cost

$1,964.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,024.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$357.21

Total project goal

$2,381.38

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