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Mrs. Ponte from S. Ozone Park, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exercise with Cardio Drumming!

Help me give my students an opportunity to exercise and improve mental health through cardio drumming!!

  • $1,484 goal

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My Project

Cardio drumming is a new way to improve our cardio, upper body strength and endurance, and our mental health. With your help, my students will be able to participate in Cardio Drumming! Cardio Drumming is an exciting physical activity that combines mental health benefits of drumming with the overall health benefits of physical fitness for a full body workout!

Cardio Drumming is a fun, fast-paced way for my students to increase their heart rate and improve rhythm during their Physical Education class.

Cardio Drumming has been found to be not only a good physical workout but also good to relieve stress, improve mood, and improve cognitive function. My favorite part of this project is that all of my students, regardless of physical abilities, will be able to participate in a meaningful way. We will practice and perform pre-made routines, as well as create some of our own!

Students will improve their cardio endurance and interpersonal skills, while enhancing their knowledge of rhythms.

Please consider donating to this project, giving my students a new and exciting experience. Your generosity is always appreciated.

Mrs. Ponte PS 121 Queens 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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S. Ozone Park, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

800 students impacted 22donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Drum-N-Store Bucket Set, Set of 6 • School Specialty $220.87 5 $1,104.35

Materials cost

$1,104.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $110.44

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,261.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$222.59

Total project goal

$1,483.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,483.95

17 Donors

-$1,045.42

Donations toward project cost

-$929.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.56

match offer

-$390.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$331.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$48.53

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 $0.00

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