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Ms. Padilla from Opa Locka, FL is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recess After Hurricane Irma

My students need outdoor recess equipment such as hula hoops, sidewalk chalk, basketballs, jump ropes, and a storage cart to keep it organized.

  • $727 goal

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My Students

"The more that you read, the more that you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!" -Dr. Seuss

This year, I have the pleasure of teaching second graders at a low-income, inner-city school.

Our goal as a school is to create a college-bound culture starting at a young age. We work to provide our children with a rigorous, high-quality education from the first day of kindergarten all the way through their schooling experience. We have goals for the year that the students are excited about, but they have so many things stacked against them.

Outside of school, my students see and experience things that no child ever should. However, in spite of this, they come to school excited to learn and ready to try anything. They have big goals for the year, including getting on-level when it comes to math and reading. I want to create a classroom environment for them that is welcoming, engaging, and exciting. We have a lot of obstacles to overcome, but my students are ready to take on the challenge. We believe we can do it with the right resources.

My Project

Hurricane Irma hit South Florida hard. Our school received its share of the damage. Our front gate is broken, and our large shade tree was torn out of the ground. However, the damage that is having the most impact is the damage that was done to our playground. Because of the significant amount of flooding on our campus, our playground is no longer usable. At recess, our students are struggling to find ways to play on our very bare front lawn. They spend the time collecting coconuts to use as balls for sports. Many times, the students will sit out of recess because they are bored. Getting these recess toys such as hula hoops, sidewalk chalk, basketballs, and jump ropes will allow all of the students (school-wide) to enjoy recess again. The storage cart will allow the equipment to be stored outdoors so that all of the grade levels can access it when it is their recess time.

Ms. Padilla Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Opa Locka, FL 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports High Impact All-Terrain Heavy-Duty Cart • Amazon Business $309.98 1 $309.98
42" Snap Together Detachable Exercise Hula Hoop for Sports & Playing (1 LB) • Amazon Business $11.99 5 $59.95
Crayola Sidewalk Chalk, Washable, Outdoor, Gifts for Kids, 64 Count • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
Spalding NBA Varsity Outdoor Basketball - Blue/Black - Intermediate Size 6 (28.5") • Amazon Business $14.75 3 $44.25
Spalding NBA Varsity Outdoor Rubber Basketball - Black/Pink - Intermediate Size 6 (28.5") • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Champion Sports Skip Ball Set: Six Jumping Toy Assorted Colors Swing Balls - Great Kids Fitness Game for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Best Kids Frisbee Rings [Red/Blue] - Top Christmas Gifts Birthday Presents Xmas Stocking Stuffers - Cool Toys for _ Year Old Boys Girls and Fun Family Outdoor Games Love Hot Bday & Child X-mas Ideas • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Best Kids Frisbee Rings [Pink/Purple] Cool Christmas Gifts and Top _ Year Old Birthday Presents for Fun Girls Sister Daughter & Female Friend Child Games Beach Pool Ultimate Outdoor Play Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Blue Speed Racer Fast Catch Boomerang - Returning Boomerangs for Boomerang Athletes. Beginning Boomerangs for Young Throwers. • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Dazzling Toys 9 Ft Nylon Jumping Ropes for Kids - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Sc0nni Jump Ropes - 7.8 feet - Set of 6 - Assorted Colors - Best Christmas Gifts for Boys and Girls Age 5-10 Year Old • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$578.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$617.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.98

Total project goal

$726.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $726.52

1 Donor

-$726.52

Donations toward project cost

-$617.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.98

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 $0.00

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