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Mrs. Sims from Dallas TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Cool Calm Outdoor Courtyard For Counseling

Help me give my students an outdoor courtyard where they can eat lunch and participate in small group counseling with their school counselor.

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Middle school students can benefit from a view of nature and outdoor space when meeting with their school counselor during individual and small group sessions. Having an outdoor space can benefit students because being in nature can positively impact their mental health. Instead of always meeting in the counselor's office, counselors can sometimes meet with students in the outdoor courtyard. Adding green turf and nice tables can assist in turning a drab, concrete courtyard into one that is on its way to becoming bright and inviting. Please help provide this positive environment for my students!

Mrs. Sims
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cosco Outdoor Living 87902DGR1E 6 ft. Folding Blow Mold, Dark Wood Grain with Gray Legs Picnic Table • Amazon Business $193.35 3 $580.05
Sweethome Meadowland Collection Indoor and Outdoor Green Artificial Grass Turf Area Rug 6'6" X 9'3" Green Artificial Grass/Pet mat with Rubber Backed • Amazon Business $42.96 5 $214.80

Materials cost

$794.85

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.67

Total project goal

$984.44

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Total project goal

 $984.44

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 $984.44

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