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Mrs. Vaughan from La Mesa, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's Volley Time!

Help me give my students more exposure to new sports by purchasing 9 volleyball nets.

  • 2 donors
  • $1,783 goal

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Thank you for your continued support and collaboration within our school community. The Physical Education Department is looking to enhance our sports curriculum by purchasing 9 volleyball nets with stands. Volleyball has become an increasingly popular sport among our students, and having these resources would allow us to effectively teach and engage them in this unit. Additionally, these new nets can also be utilized for badminton, speedminton, and pickleball, benefiting up to 1,100 middle school students on our campus. Exposure to these types of team sports will encourage teamwork, social skills, problem-solving abilities, communication, and sportsmanship among our students. Our goal is to help students find a physical activity that they enjoy and continue to pursue outside of school, promoting their lifelong health and wellness. Thank you for considering this request, and I appreciate your support in helping us provide a meaningful sports experience for our students.

Mrs. Vaughan La Mesa Arts Academy Grades 6-8

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La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

999 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GoSports Freestanding Volleyball Training Net for Indoor or Outdoor Use - Instant Setup and Height Adjustable - 12 ft or 20 ft Sizes • Amazon Business $149.16 9 $1,342.44

Materials cost

$1,342.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$122.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,515.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$267.43

Total project goal

$1,782.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,782.84

1 Donor

-$891.42

Donations toward project cost

-$757.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$133.71

match offer

-$891.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$757.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$133.71

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$0.00

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