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Ms. Locke from Charlotte, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dreaming of Gardens

Help me give my students gardening supplies to build a garden for the neighborhood to enjoy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Locke's classroom raised $809

This project is fully funded

My Students

The elementary school that I work at is such a special place! Our students come to school each day ready to take on another day of learning. I am proud to say that every staff member at my school strives to provide the best place to learn for our students.

My goal is to create a school and classroom environment that is inviting, engaging, meaningful and full of passion!

My classroom is a safe place where learning is fun but adds meaning to their lives.

My students are the most enthusiastic group of students I have had yet. Each and every one of them brings something unique to our classroom. Thanks to your donations, I will continue to be able to do whatever I can to help my students succeed and move on to be successful members of society!

My Project

At our school, students are sorted into houses. In these houses our students work together with peers from all grade levels to be the best that they can be! Our students take pride in their houses and are always doing their best to be the winning house. This year, each house decided on a community impact project that they can work together to carry out.

House Reveur has decided to build a garden for our school community- the Dreamer's Garden!

All of the materials from this project will go towards the construction and upkeep of the students' garden. Our K-5 students have complete creative control over this garden. The students worked together to brainstorm the necessary materials to bring their garden to life. Thank you in advance for helping to supply these students with gardening tools, garden beds, gloves, watering cans, a garden cart, plant food, and various flower and vegetable seeds.

Project tagged as

Charlotte, NC
Grades 3-5
Community Service
Traditional School
Lab Equipment
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Locke Villa Heights 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.

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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lifetime 60069 Raised Garden Bed Kit, 4 by 4 Feet, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $139.98 1 $139.98

VIVOHOME Heavy Duty 1100 Lbs Capacity Mesh Steel Garden Cart Folding Utility Wagon with Removable Sides and 10 Inch Wheels Green • Amazon Business $134.99 1 $134.99

Fiskars Ergo Trowel, 384220-1001 • Amazon Business $7.84 8 $62.72

Novelty MFG 30301 Watering Can, 2-Gallon, Green • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94

FLORA GUARD 6 Piece Garden Tool Sets - Including Trowel,5-Teeth rake,9-Teeth Leaf rake,Double Hoe 3 prongs, Cultivator, Weeder, Gardening Hand Tools with High Carbon Steel Heads • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98

G & F 1823-3 JustForKids Soft Jersey Kids Garden Gloves, Kids Work Gloves, 3 Pairs Green/Red/Blue per Pack • Amazon Business $7.75 5 $38.75

Housolution Gardening Tote Bag, Deluxe Garden Tool Storage Bag and Home Organizer with Pockets, Wear-Resistant & Reusable, 12 Inch, Gray & Black • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98

Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, 10 lb • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98

Survival Garden 15,000 Non GMO Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Survival Garden 32 Variety Pack by Open Seed Vault • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Dewitt 4-Foot by 50-Foot 12-Year Weed Barrier Fabric 12YR450 • Amazon Business $14.16 1 $14.16

Set of 34 Pack Vegetable & Herb Seeds 34 Varieties Create a Deluxe Garden All Seeds are Heirloom, 100% Non-GMO! by Black Duck Brand 34 Different Varieties • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Wildflower Seeds - Flower Seed Pack [17 Variety] - Perennial Flower Seeds for Attracting Birds & Butterflies - Flower Seeds for Planting Outdoor - Non GMO, Open Pollinated - Flower Garden Seeds • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95

SEUROINT Gardening Gloves for Man and Woman Working Gloves for Small Yard Tools for Gardening (6 Pairs Per Package) PVC Dots Cotton Work Gloves Medium Size • Amazon Business $10.69 1 $10.69

Seed Needs Bulk Package of 1,000+ Seeds, Sunflower Crazy Mixture 15+ Varieties (Helianthus annuus) Non-GMO Seeds • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00

Materials cost			$601.10
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$46.89
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.02
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$687.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$121.24
Total project goal			$808.25
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$808.25
2 Donors			-$702.01
Donations toward project cost			-$687.01
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$106.24
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Dreaming of Gardens

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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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