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

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Sweet Spot!

My students need the proper tennis equipment to grand slam their way into a sport that will help to augment their lives.

  • $808 goal

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Dr. Malloy has another project! Donate to Get It Off Their Chess! to help their classroom.

$594 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

The students at my school are at once wonderful and troubled; curious and mistrusting; giving and needy; and worldly and sheltered. The circumstance of their young lives often prevents them from achieving academically to their full potential. The availability of opportunities to expand their knowledge beyond basic curriculum is often stunted, and it is through stakeholders and resources such as Donorschoose.org that allow the children to be made privy to more than their "ordinary" education.

The children thrive with the benefits of high interest, hands-on engaging activities, and are eager to learn.

My Project

Tennis is the ultimate sport for kids who have lots of energy, lots of space, and a love of ball sports. My students have all three- but don't have proper equipment. We've played sporadically with the four "well-loved" rackets during some recesses of our last school year. A set of new rackets, new balls, and a ball hopper will not only increase the fun, but add to the exercise levels of the students who were not able to play, due to the dearth of equipment at my school.

Reading about the fabulous role models of Venus and Serena Williams has captured the imagination and interest of my students - and learning to play tennis like those phenomenal players who not only look like them but have also responded to our class' letters - will be a coup!

Students will also learn and practice the benefits of team sports, large muscle agility, cooperation, taking turns, and collaboration. Students will sharpen their levels of focus, concentration and even posture! Tennis is not a typical "urban sport," and adding this skill to my students' repertoire will increase their opportunities in their future, as this type of extra-curricular activity is imperative for college, and also, for a child who is deemed to be well-rounded.

We would love to have the items in our school, and the added plus of having the low-calorie incentive snack-dispensed in a fun way, will of course augment the fun!

Dr. Malloy Martin L King Junior Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wilson Junior US Open Tennis Racquet, 23-Inch • Amazon Business $17.99 10 $179.90
Wilson Hyper Hammer 5.3 Strung Tennis Racket (Black/White, 4 1/4) • Amazon Business $74.75 2 $149.50
Wilson EZ Tennis Net (18-Feet) • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
King Gumball Machine • Amazon Business $47.19 1 $47.19
Penn Championship Extra Duty Tennis Balls (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $22.27 2 $44.54
Wilson 75 Tennis Ball Pick Up Hopper • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, 49 Flavors, 2-Pound Stand-Up Pouch • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$588.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.99

Sales tax

 $53.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$686.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.18

Total project goal

$807.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $807.87

1 Donor

-$807.87

Donations toward project cost

-$686.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$121.18

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