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Mr. Lavezzo from San Francisco, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Meditation Corner for Over-Stimulated Minds...

Help me give my students a mediation fountain, succulent plants for indoor beauty, and three garden themed books to tie it all together!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lavezzo's classroom raised $260

This project is fully funded

My Students

Teaching children in one of the most expensive cities in the country brings many unusual challenges. We currently have a disproportionate district system of school funding that is generously being supplemented by corporate donations. My students are not among the most socially or economically disadvantaged in my city, so they are often ignored. It is my experience that kids can do anything if you give them the right tools. It is, therefore, my job to get them what they need to succeed.

My Project

My 33 students are crowded into a classroom that was designed for 20. Today, because of working parents, children are forced to spend far too much time at school. This means that the environment at school must change. I am asking for a few items to help make my classroom a peaceful and mindful environment. I need a water feature to provide some lovely natural sounds. I need some easy to care for plants, that will bring them some fresh air. Finally I need some books that center around green things-The Secret Garden? Perhaps these things can help my students travel there for a little while...?

Mr. Lavezzo Lawton Alternative School Grades 3-5 San Francisco, CA View local requests

Half 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

33 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Gardener • AKJ Education $17.09 3 $51.27
Sunnydaze Three Tier Flowing Tabletop Water Fountain with LED Lights, 8 Inch • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Shop Succulents Assorted Succulent (Collection of 12) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Ivy • AKJ Education $13.13 2 $26.26
Rain Reign • AKJ Education $12.40 2 $24.80

Materials cost

$172.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.93

Total project goal

$259.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.54

4 Donors

-$192.12

Donations toward project cost

-$167.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.32

match offer

-$62.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$52.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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