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Mr. Zaretsky from La Mesa, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exercise, Mind and Body!

Help me give my students the PE equipment needed to run a school-wide PE program. Students at La Mesa Dale need a variety of equipment in order to motivate them to get exercise.

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My Project

The students at La Mesa Dale are in need of a variety of PE equipment. Students from kindergarten-6th grade will be utilizing the equipment. We need things such as basketballs, footballs, hockey sticks, rackets, pumps, and more. The students have been asking for new equipment in order to play the games that they enjoy.

Exercise is a great way to alleviate stress and allow the brain to relax and focus for learning.

We need the PE equipment to motivate activity and make our PE program successful for all ages. We stress physical activity as well as sportsmanship. Many of our students don't get a chance to play physical games at home. This is a chance to encourage students to participate in active games. We appreciate your support!

Mr. Zaretsky La Mesa Dale Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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La Mesa, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spectrum 43" Middle School Tough Floor Hockey Set • Quill.com $78.29 2 $156.58
Electric Inflating Pump with Gauge, Hose & Needle, 1/4 HP Compressor • Quill.com $80.99 1 $80.99
Gator Skin Special Ball, 7"(Dia.), Red • Quill.com $19.16 3 $57.48
Champion Sports Soccer Ball, No. 4, Black/White (CHSSRB4) • Quill.com $11.24 5 $56.20
S&S Spectrum 12/Set Football Flag Set, Orange • Quill.com $23.39 2 $46.78
S&S Spectrum 12/Set Football Flag Set, Blue • Quill.com $22.49 2 $44.98
Champion Sports Official Size Rubber Basketball, Orange/Black, Pack of 2 (CHSRBB1-2) • Quill.com $21.86 2 $43.72
Champions Coated Foam Sport Football for Indoor/Outdoor Use, Brown • Quill.com $10.16 4 $40.64
Champion Sports 20 3/4" Dia Pro Composite Football, Brown • Quill.com $16.19 2 $32.38
Spectrum Competitive Aluminum Tennis Racquet • Quill.com $25.19 1 $25.19
Indoor/Outdoor Flexible Vinyl Cone Set, 9", 6 Assorted Color Cones per Set • Quill.com $11.33 2 $22.66
Dick Martin Sports Uncoated Gym Foam Ball, 4", Yellow (MASFBY4) • Quill.com $5.66 3 $16.98

Materials cost

$624.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $57.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$721.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.25

Total project goal

$848.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $848.35

3 Donors

-$424.17

Donations toward project cost

-$360.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.62

match offer

-$424.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$360.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.63

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