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Mrs. Connell from Bronx, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hit That Ball

Help me give my students inflatable balls, air pumps, and lights for a complete workout experience!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Connell's classroom raised $302

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Help me give my students a fun day during recess. My students are struggling to come to school since our COVID outbreak. They seemed unmotivated to come to school and the absenteeism is 48%. I want to give them an unforgettable experience by playing sports with them during recess.

Being active and playing sports is a great strategy to get kids to school!

The other day we had a Valentine's day celebration and they had a great time playing with balloons. I want to take it a step further and fill the room with bouncy balls and inflatables. I want to use the disco lights to make the atmosphere exciting and playful. Kids love playing sports and being active.

Mrs. Connell Intermediate School 206 Ann Mersereau Grades 6-8

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.

Bronx, NY 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

180 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Electric Air Pump for Inflatables,Portable Quick-Fill Air Pump with 3 Nozzles,110V AC/12V DC,Inflator & Deflator Pumps for Outdoor Camping,Air Mattress Beds,Boats,Inflatable Cushion,Couch,Pool Floats • Amazon Business $13.98 3 $41.94
Zhanmai 50 Pack 16 Inch Inflatable Beach Balls Rainbow Color Beach Balls for Kids Pool Party Favors Blow up Swimming Pool Toys for Teens Adults Summer Outdoor Water Games Activities • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
16 Pieces 16 Inch Light up Beach Ball Glow in The Dark Beach Balls Inflatable Glittering Beach Ball LED Pink Pool Balls for Adult Boys Girls Summer Water Play, Pool Hawaii Luau Party Decoration • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
[Newest] Litake Party Lights Disco Ball Lights 6w LED Strobe Light, 7 Patterns Sound Activated with Remote Control Dj Lights Stage Light for Halloween Xmas Party Home Dance Wedding Club Show 4 Pack • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49
10 Pcs Light up Beach Ball Glow in the Dark Beach Balls Bulk 6/12/16/24 Inches, LED Beach Ball Water Inflatable Pool Toys for Birthday Beach Party Favors Summer Outdoor Games Activities Decorations • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
18 Pieces 24 Inch 16 Inch Beach Ball Jumbo Pool Toys Balls Inflatable Pool Party Decorations Confetti Glitter Disco Ball Decor Clear Swimming Pool Toys for Kids(Multi Color, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Giftway Electric Air Pump for Inflatables -Quick Fill Portable Air Mattress Pump with 3 Nozzles 110V AC/12V DC -2 in 1 Inflator/Deflator Pump for Inflatable Couch Boat Blow Up Chair Pool Float Airbed • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84

Materials cost

$223.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.28

Total project goal

$301.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$301.86

2 Donors

-$151.58

Donations toward project cost

-$129.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.28

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$0.00

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