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Ms. Ory from Seattle, WA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Community Service Club: Brightening Our Future with Outdoor Learning Spaces!

Help me give my students picnic tables and trash clean-up supplies to create a vibrant, functional outdoor learning space that the whole school can enjoy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ory's classroom raised $1,102

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school is a place of growth, creativity, and community. Our students are leaders, and want to make a positive impact on our school with the creation of a new community service club dedicated to improving our outdoor spaces.

This club will focus on two initial projects: school grounds clean-up and the creation and decoration of an outdoor picnic table area.

These initiatives will not only beautify the school but also create an inviting space for students and classes to engage in outdoor learning, socializing, and eating.

The goals of this project are as follows:

School Grounds Clean Up:

Organize regular clean-up days to remove trash, weeds, and debris from the school grounds, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for students.

Encourage pride and responsibility for keeping the school environment clean.

Involve the entire school community in taking care of our shared spaces.

Design, Decorate, and Paint Picnic Tables:

Design: Students will have the opportunity to design colorful and creative picnic tables that reflect the school’s spirit and community values.

Decorate and Paint: the tables will be decorated with vibrant colors, patterns, or murals that inspire creativity and outdoor learning.

Purpose: These tables will be available for students to use for reading, eating, and completing class projects outdoors, helping to enrich the learning experience and encourage outdoor engagement.

The Community Service Club will provide students with the opportunity to contribute to their school environment and develop a sense of pride and responsibility. They will have a hands-on role in improving their school grounds and creating a welcoming space for everyone. The painted tables will add beauty and color to the school while also serving a practical purpose. This initiative will instill the importance of caring for the environment and create a lasting impact on our school community.

Ms. Ory West Seattle 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Seattle, WA 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

435 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ROOMTEC Outdoor Round Picnic 4 Built Umbrella Hole 8 Person Outside Table and Bench Set for Garden, Backyard, Porch, Patio, Natural • Amazon Business $323.99 2 $647.98
2-Pack Grabber Tool, 32" Long Reacher Grabber Pickup Tool, Trash Picker Grabber for Elderly Grab It Reaching Tool, Garbage Picker Upper Grabber, Litter Pick Up Grab Tool, Claw Grabber Stick (Blue) • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
All Purpose Canvas Drop Cloth - Canvas Tarp, Canvas Fabric Drop Cloth Curtains, Drop Cloth for Painting, Floor & Furniture Protection, Painters Drop Cloth, Paint Drop Cloth(Canvas Sheet 9x12-2 Pack) • Amazon Business $35.27 1 $35.27
Unittype 10 Pcs Kids Safety Vest Bulk High Visibility Reflective Vest with Zipper Neon Traffic Vest for Aged 3-10 Children • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
School Smart White Bristle Paint Brushes, Short Handle, 1/2 Inch, Set of 12 - Aluminum/Wood • School Specialty $15.59 1 $15.59
Kids Gloves Disposable for 4-10 Years - Latex and Powder Free - for Kids Festival Preparation, Crafting, Painting, Gardening • Amazon Business $12.33 1 $12.33
Trash Bags 44 gal Black PK25 • Grainger $11.44 1 $11.44
Paint Brush Chip 2 • Grainger $1.07 5 $5.35
Paint Brush Chip 1 • Grainger $0.70 5 $3.50

Materials cost

$820.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.56

Sales tax

 $71.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$936.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$165.19

Total project goal

$1,101.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,101.26

1 Donor

-$1,101.26

Donations toward project cost

-$936.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$165.19

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