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

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Let's Get Physical!

Help me give my students sports equipment including a recess pack, catch nets and balls, foam fliers, bowling set, and more to enhance physical education.

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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

Physical education in schools offers numerous advantages for children. It promotes physical fitness by providing consistent exercise opportunities, enhancing overall health. The recess pack, catch net and balls, foam fliers, bowling set, and more will enhance each students ability to benefit from all that physical education has to offer. Additionally, these items will provide regular physical activity that will boosts mental well-being by increasing blood flow to the brain, which supports memory and reduces stress levels. Engaging in PE, and using the requested items, can also lead to improved academic outcomes, with active students often achieving higher grades and better attendance. Furthermore, PE that incorporates the requested items will help children refine motor skills, such as coordination and balance, fostering confidence and independence. It encourages teamwork, teaching important skills like communication and conflict resolution. Lastly, physical activity that students will engage in when using the requested items can enhances sleep quality, allowing children to fall asleep more quickly and enjoy deeper restorative sleep, while also facilitating social interaction and the development of positive interpersonal skills. The recess pack, catch net and balls, foam fliers, bowling set, and more will enhance each students ability to benefit from all that physical education has to offer.

Ms. Massaro PS 291 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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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

28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sportime Recess Pack, Blue, Grade 5, Set of 20 - Nylon - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $228.97 1 $228.97
FlagHouse Catch-Nets and Balls, Set of 6, Orange • School Specialty $62.77 1 $62.77
Hot Spots HotSpots Core Exercise Spots, 8-1/2 Inches, Set of 12 - Rubber - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $54.97 1 $54.97
FlagHouse Soft N' Safe Mini Bowling Set • School Specialty $37.12 1 $37.12
Sportime Indestructible Bean Bag Turtles, Set of 6 - Leather - Early Childhood-Elementary - Toddler - Durable • School Specialty $34.27 1 $34.27
Sportime CatchSoft CatchPad and Balls, Set of 6, Assorted Colors - Nylon - Lightweight - Heavy Duty - Durable • School Specialty $33.97 1 $33.97
Sportime Gradestuff Foam Fliers, 8-1/2 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $23.92 1 $23.92
FlagHouse Ball Hop Set, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $16.27 1 $16.27

Materials cost

$492.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.23

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$578.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.15

Total project goal

$681.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $681.02

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 $681.02

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