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Mr. Engelman from Van Nuys, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Look At Those Potatoes Go!

My students need potato sacks for exercise! What's more fun than a potato sack race?

  • $231 goal

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My Students

If we are going to prepare our children for the 21st century workforce, we literally, and figuratively, need to get with the program. My students are a motivated group of fourth graders. They attend our unique K-12 school in Southern California, with a total population of about 600 kids.

Our school motto is: Never Give Up on a Dream.

Our school focuses on developing the whole child, teaching not only academics, but also conflict resolution, confidence building, and social awareness. The teachers strive to make our school a place where kids want to be, and are inspired to be self-motivated, life-long learners. Our test scores are on the rise, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. About 80% of my class is on the free or reduced-fee lunch program, and 85% of my students speak English as their second or third language.

My Project

So much attention is on schools right now, especially on test cores and the Common Core and teacher evaluations. It's a shame that today's educational climate seems intent on drawing all the fun out of school!

I've been a teacher long enough to know that "school" and "fun" need not be polar opposites!

My goal is to amass as much play equipment as I can. By purchasing these potato sacks, I can add another element of fun into our physical education time, while promoting physical fitness. Through this purchase, I intend on promoting not only good health, but also teamwork and sportsmanship.

Mr. Engelman Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 School 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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Van Nuys, CA 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Burlap Potato Sacks 23x40, Pack 4 • Amazon Business $15.01 10 $150.10

Materials cost

$150.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$196.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.60

Total project goal

$230.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $230.68

4 Donors

-$150.39

Donations toward project cost

-$132.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.06

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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