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Ms. Hess from Phoenix, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Little Roost and Relaxation

Help me give my students supplies for our chicken coop, kitchen classroom, and gardens.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hess's classroom raised $2,941

This project is fully funded

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.

My Students

The students at Garfield Elementary come through our gates every morning carrying many different stories. Their unique stories undoubtedly shape and impact the way they experience and learn in the classroom. Our students have extreme determination, perseverance, and positivity. They come to our garden classes eager to experience something new, to bond with the garden staff and their classmates, and to find opportunities to share the pieces of themselves that make them wonderfully unique.

My Project

The chicken coop, gardens and kitchen classroom has become an integral part of Garfield’s culture. The chickens were incubated and hatched by the previous year’s 5th graders with many of the other grades having visited the chicks. As such, the students are extremely protective of the grown flock with a deep-rooted interest and investment in their well-being. Not only do we regularly use the chickens and their eggs in our 5th-8th grade garden and kitchen lessons, but the coop has also become a place for all teachers to take their students throughout the day. One of our 4th grade teachers routinely uses a trip to the chicken coop as a brain break for her students. She says that her students return to the classroom calmer and are nicer to one another after spending time with the chickens. We often see her students beaming with pride as they delicately bring us the eggs they found. Finally, according to data collected by City Data, approximately 30% of Garfield residents are foreign born with a majority of this population born in Mexico with 60% of our students speaking Spanish at home. Our chicken coop helps us to transcend the language barrier to take part in a collective experience that often fills in generational gaps as many of our students have grandparents that owned or worked on farm property. This wish for chicken coop renovations would ensure that we can continue to make these connections with all of our school’s students.

Ms. Hess Garfield Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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

900 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Husqvarna 129C 17" Cutting Path Gas String Trimmer,Orange • Amazon Business $197.95 1 $197.95
WORX WG050 Aerocart 8-in-1 Yard Cart / Wheelbarrow / Dolly • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
[Set of 6] Unbreakable Cereal Bowls 24 OZ Microwave and Dishwasher Safe BPA Free E-Co Friendly Wheat Straw Bowl Assorted Color Dessert Bowls for Serving Soup, Oatmeal, Pasta and Salad • Amazon Business $17.85 10 $178.50
Sandwich Board Sidewalk Chalkboard Sign: Reinforced, Heavy-Duty / 10 Chalk Markers / 40 Piece Stencil Set / Chalk / Eraser / Double Sided / Large 40x22 Chalk Board Standing Sign A-Frame (6 - White) • Amazon Business $72.45 2 $144.90
30 Gallon and 55 Gallon Heavy Duty Plastic Drum Dolly – Durable Plastic Drum Cart 900 lb. Capacity- Barrel Dolly with Swivel Casters Wheel, Grey, 2 Packs • Amazon Business $134.99 1 $134.99
Eagle 1654 Yellow Blow-Molded HDPE Salvage Drum with Metal Ring Lever-Lock Lid, 20 gallon Capacity, 21" Height, 21" Diameter • Amazon Business $61.95 2 $123.90
Craftsman B215 25cc 2-Cycle Engine Handheld Gas Powered Leaf Blower - Gasoline Blower with Nozzle Extension for Lawn Care, Liberty Red • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Manna Pro Layer Pellets for Chickens | Non-GMO & Organic High Protein Feed for Laying Hens | 30 Pounds • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
Manna Pro Layer Pellets for Chickens | Non-GMO & Organic High Protein Feed for Laying Hens | 30 Pounds • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
Manna Pro Layer Pellets for Chickens | Non-GMO & Organic High Protein Feed for Laying Hens | 30 Pounds • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
Manna Pro Layer Pellets for Chickens | Non-GMO & Organic High Protein Feed for Laying Hens | 30 Pounds • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
Coolaroo 460037 Exterior, Natural Fabric, Protection, (6' X 6') with No Valance, Ses OUTBACK 80% UV PPROTECTION CORDLESS ROLLER SHADE, Sesame • Amazon Business $51.66 2 $103.32
Clear Power 100 ft Outdoor Extension Cord 16/3 SJTW, 3-Prong Grounded Plug, Orange, Water & Weather Resistant, Flame Retardant, General Purpose Power Cord for Lawn & Garden, DCOC-0118-DC • Amazon Business $39.59 2 $79.18
Gatorade Beverage Cooler, 5 Gallon • Amazon Business $71.73 1 $71.73
Eco-friendly Unbreakable Reusable Drinking Cup (12 OZ), Wheat Straw Stackable，Biodegradable Healthy Tumbler Set 15, Reusable Bathroom Drinking Cup，Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $16.99 4 $67.96
Locika Rectangle Gingham Checkered Tablecloth,Waterproof Spillproof Buffalo Plaid Tablecloth,Washable Wipeable Stain Resistant Fabric Tablecloth (Red and White Checkered, 60" x 104") • Amazon Business $17.95 3 $53.85
YBM Home 14 Inch Plastic Strainers and Colanders with Handle for Pasta, Spaguetti, Noodles, Vegetables and More, Dishwasher Safe 31-1128-gray-3 (3, Gray) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
GAMMA2 Gamma Seal Lid - Pet Food Storage Container Lids - Fits 3.5, 5, 6, & 7 Gallon Buckets • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
GAMMA2 Gamma Seal Lid - Pet Food Storage Container Lids - Fits 3.5, 5, 6, & 7 Gallon Buckets • Amazon Business $9.93 5 $49.65
Dawn Ultra Concentrated Dish Detergent - Original Scent - 90 oz. Bottle • Amazon Business $19.97 2 $39.94
Rustic Wooden Serving Trays with Handle - Set of 3 - Large, Medium and Small - Nesting Multipurpose Trays - for Breakfast, Coffee Table/Butler & More - Light & Sturdy Paulownia Wood - Rustic White • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
100pcs 10.6x7.9x4.3" Kraft Paper Bags Gift Bag with Handles for Wedding Party Craft Retail Packaging,Recycled Twist handles Brown Shopping Bags (Brown,S-100) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Go Green Power Inc. GG13750 GoGreen Power GG-13750-16/3 50' SJTW Outdoor Extension Cord-Lighted End, 50ft • Amazon Business $22.90 1 $22.90
Amazon Basics Premium Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 24 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Chalkola Liquid Chalk Markers for Chalkboard, Blackboard, Window, Bistro, Car Glass, Board, Mirror (10 Vintage Colors) - Wet Wipe Erasable Chalk Pens Paint Ink - 6mm Reversible Tip Chalkboard Markers • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90
Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponges, For Washing Dishes and Cleaning Kitchen, 6 Scrub Sponges • Amazon Business $4.89 3 $14.67
Vehomy Chicken Swing Chicken Perch Chicken Wood Stand Handmade Chicken Coop Toy for Hens Chicken Coop Accessories Chicken Ladder for Poultry Run Large Bird Parrot Hen Macaw Rooster Chick Toy • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$2,273.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $162.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$34.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,499.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$441.13

Total project goal

$2,940.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,940.84

1 Donor

-$2,499.71

Donations toward project cost

-$2,499.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$441.13

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