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Dr. Gendrano Adao from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Middle School Community Connections

Help me give my students games to keep them connected and active at lunch and afterschool!

  • $4,023 goal

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My Project

We've noticed that many of our middle schoolers need a variety of options to connect to their new school and friends. Many of them sit alone during lunch and end up resorting to using their Chromebooks or phones. With the creation of our "Middle School House" system, we have assigned each student to a "house" where they will enjoy weekly activities with their housemates. This is modeled after the famous Hogwarts houses. While we have the teachers and the students assigned, we do not have all the materials to make the activities come to life.

These games and activities will help the school bring more joy and connection to the middle school students!

The houses will engage in activities every week at lunchtime, such as Connect Four and basketball. Sometimes, we will have tournaments against different houses, and the large poster printer will make the signs. The camera and printer will help us capture these activities and will be posted on the Middle School House wall. With all these activities, we want them to be off their devices, play games, and create community with their new peers. Middle school can be a challenging time for a lot of students, but it doesn't have to be. Let's bring back the playfulness!

These activities and this project are part of the effort to use the Google grant given to our school at the start of the school year to support our mental health efforts.

Dr. Gendrano Adao Eagle Rock High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon imagePROGRAF TC-20M Wireless Color Inkjet Multifunction Large Format Printer • Amazon Business $995.00 1 $995.00
Triumph All Weather Bag Toss Game, Yellow - Aluminum/Steel - Stability • School Specialty $208.19 2 $416.38
Jenga Giant - Stacks to Over 4 Feet - Officially Licensed - JS6 • Amazon Business $99.95 2 $199.90
Fujifilm - INSTAX MINI Evo Instant Film Camera - Black • Best Buy Education $190.31 1 $190.31
Play Platoon Giant Outdoor Games Connect 4 in a Row Wooden Game, 4 Connect Board Outdoor Game with Coins, Case and Rules • Amazon Business $86.98 2 $173.96
MyGift Professional Gym Metal Multi Sports Ball Storage Cart with Jumbo Industrial Wheels, Commercial Grade Portable Equipment Locker Cage for Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
SWOOC Games - Giant Tic Tac Toe Outdoor Game | 3ft x 3ft | Instant Setup, No Assembly | Bean Bag Toss Outdoor Games for Kids 8-12 | Giant Yard Games for Adults | Giant Lawn Games | Backyard Games • Amazon Business $39.95 4 $159.80
Fun Gripper FunGripper 8-1/2 Inch Footballs, Set of 6, Purple - Rubber - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $144.97 1 $144.97
Posca Paint Markers - Basic Colors, Set of 16, Medium Tip, 2.5 mm • Blick Art Materials $46.92 3 $140.76
Fujifilm - instax mini Instant Film Value Pack - White • Best Buy Education $43.15 3 $129.45
24” 2 In 1 Heavy Duty Spinning Wheel for Prizes, Adjustable Tabletop and Floor Stand Fortune Wheel Spinner,14 Colorful Prize Slots,Color Prize Wheel for Trade Show,Fortune Spinning Game,Carnival • Amazon Business $85.99 1 $85.99
Sportime Gradeball Rubber 27 Inch Basketballs, Junior Size 5, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Middle School - Kids - Durable • School Specialty $68.54 1 $68.54
Raffle Ticket Drum - Ticket Spinner Holds Up to 2500 Tickets or 80 Ping Pong Balls for Professional Raffles or Drawings by Trademark Poker (Gold) • Amazon Business $51.86 1 $51.86
SunNordic Ring Toss Outdoor Game Set, Fun Outdoor Yard Game with Toss Rings & Carrying Bag for All Weather, Ring Toss Yard Game for Kids, Adults & Family • Amazon Business $24.69 2 $49.38
Upanic 60 Colors Journal Planner Colored Pens,Fineliner Colored Pens,Fine Tip Drawing Pens Porous Fineliner Pen for Journaling,Writing Note, Art Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97

Materials cost

$3,006.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $62.99

Sales tax

 $275.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$45.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,419.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$603.43

Total project goal

$4,022.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,022.84

2 Donors

-$2,011.42

Donations toward project cost

-$1,709.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$301.71

Matching donations from our partners

-$2,011.41

Match offers toward project cost

-$1,709.70

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$301.71

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