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Mr. Timothy B. Alston from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Fitness

Help me give my students P.E. materials such as a pickleball net set, spoon race game, batons, and a speaker to promote physical education and get my students exercising outdoors!

  • $452 goal

This project expired on April 8, 2025.

This project expired on April 8, 2025.

My Project

The speaker I am requesting will play a key role in transforming my students’ PE experience by creating an engaging and motivating environment during outdoor activities. Music has the power to energize, and the speaker will allow me to incorporate it into fitness circuits, relay races, and team sports, keeping students focused and excited. For example, upbeat music can set the pace for warm-ups and dynamic games, while rhythmic tracks can guide students during group dance routines and other choreographed activities. The speaker will also be used to create a celebratory atmosphere during fun events or cool-down stretches, making every PE session something to look forward to. This addition will make physical activity more enjoyable and help students associate fitness with fun and creativity. In addition to the speaker, the other materials I’ve requested will further enhance students’ learning and participation in PE. Items like playground balls and agility equipment will provide diverse opportunities for developing teamwork, coordination, and motor skills. Students will use these tools in structured games, fitness challenges, and group activities that promote collaboration and sportsmanship. For example, playground balls will be essential for games like soccer or kickball, while agility equipment will help improve their speed and flexibility during drills.

What makes my students special is their boundless energy and excitement for learning through movement.

They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique strengths to every activity. Music and physical activity resonate with them universally, and these resources will empower them to explore their potential while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for staying active. This project will help create an inclusive environment where every student feels inspired to participate and thrive.

Mr. Timothy B. Alston Grape Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL - PartyBox On-The-Go Essential Portable Wireless Party Speaker with Wireless Microphone - Black • Best Buy Education $219.17 1 $219.17
AboveGenius Pickleball Set with Net, Pickleball Paddles Set of 1 2 3 4, Portable Pickleball Net for Outdoor Indoor Driveway, 4 Pickleball Balls, 1 Storage Bag • Amazon Business $64.89 1 $64.89
6Pcs Interesting Baton Track and Field - Aluminum Relay Batons for Relay Race,Track & Field Equipment • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Ader Products 12 Pcs Egg Spoon Race Game Sets, Wooden Egg Balance Game Relay Race Games for Kids Easter Eggs Hunt Game Outdoor Lawn Games • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$320.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$29.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.79

Total project goal

$451.91

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