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Mr. Swier from Oakland, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stimulate The Mind And Body With Soccer Balls

My students need 15 soccer balls, 20 mesh scrimmage jerseys, a pack of inflating needles and a mesh bag.

  • $674 goal

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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.

Elementary aged students thrive when they exercise not only their minds, but also their bodies. Students truly excel in the classroom when they are afforded the opportunity to grow through team sport and exercise. As the academic liaison for after school programs I witness on a daily basis the powerful effect exercise has on struggling students. When student's bodies are stimulated their focus levels rise drastically. Specifically, in our under-resourced school community, where funding for physical education continues to be cut, the need for fitness equipment is tremendous! My program serves very active third to fifth graders who are struggling to stay on pace with their grade level standards.

The majority of my students are English Language Learners (85% Latino), coming from predominately low-income households. 85% of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Amidst the adversity that our students face, they express a strong desire to succeed academically. This past year I saw how successful students were in the classroom when they were offered a physical outlet. After hearing kids talk about their love for soccer (and sharing that love personally), I knew that would be a great entry point.

Staff and students are excited to have a recently built school building with a beautiful soccer field and gym. Although now that we have the space, we do not have equipment! If this project is funded I will be able to carry out daily fitness sessions with students as well as start a school wide soccer team! With fifteen soccer balls, each student will be able to participate in fitness drills to not only increase their soccer skills, but also to establish a healthy exercise routine.

If you believe in the power of fitness for youth, you know how integral this project can be in our student's success in school. Our school community is filled with excited students and helping parents, but in dire need of funding. I am positive kids will not only be thrilled to have new soccer equipment, but will also excel because of it!

Mr. Swier International Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Oakland, CA 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

130 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Traditional Wilson "Jaguar" Soccer Ball Size 5 • Cannon Sports, Inc. $21.45 15 $321.75
Mesh Scrimmage Vests — Youth – Maroon • Sportime, Inc. $6.29 10 $62.90
Mesh Scrimmage Vests — Youth – Navy • Sportime, Inc. $6.29 10 $62.90
CSI Steel Inflating Needles (One Dozen) • Cannon Sports, Inc. $0.95 1 $0.95
Martin Sports All Purpose Mesh Bag Red 24" x 36" Ball Bag • Cannon Sports, Inc. $9.25 1 $9.25

Materials cost

$457.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $45.78

Sales tax

 $33.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$552.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.30

Total project goal

$673.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $673.89

12 Donors

-$673.89

Donations toward project cost

-$552.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$121.30

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