The school is an Arts Academy. Student have two core classes: English Language Arts/History and Math/Science. The students then get to choose a foundation class (theater, dance, ensemble, choral, fine arts). The result? The students are excited to be at school - they are motivated and energized - both academically and in the arts.
The students I have the opportunity to work with are creative, innovative, enthusiastic young people who are known to thank their teachers when they leave classrooms.
There are over 1,100 students on campus in grades four through eight. In the past few years, the school has blossomed as the result of a visionary principal, progressive staff and active parent community. Bottom line, teachers at this school LOVE to teach their craft to these students who are so happy to be here at this school!
My Project
Our school is an Arts Academy and we recently created a Culinary Arts Class! What better way to start a culinary class than to build a edible garden next to it?!
Our culinary garden is going to be a huge undertaking- but you will not find teachers, students, or volunteers more excited to start this hard work!
We have a large area outside the culinary class that is broken into three levels. The top level will be raised veggie beds, middle level will be citrus and butterfly garden, and the lower level will be mediterranean and edible flowers. We even have an arts teacher that is going to have her students create bird houses to support the harmonious atmosphere of the garden.
We want the garden to be student centered, and so we are thrilled that this garden - the raised beds, the butterfly garden, the edible flowers - will be right next to the classroom so that students can walk out the door and breath in the harmony of a beautiful, nutritious, and well maintained garden.
Greenes Fence Cedar Raised Garden Kit 4 Ft. X 8 Ft. X 14 In.
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$165.99
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$497.97
Leisure Season Hexagonal Raised Garden Bed
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$100.99
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$100.99
VIVOHOME Polyresin Antique Outdoor Garden Bird Bath Green
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$45.99
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$45.99
GenLed Expandable Garden Hose, 50FT Strongest Expanding Garden Hose on the Market with Triple Layer Latex Core & Latest Improved Extra Strength Fabric Protection for All Your Watering Needs(Green)
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$21.99
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Garden Hose Nozzle Spray Nozzle Heavy Duty High Pressure - Garden Sprayer Nozzle Hand - 8 Adjustable Watering Patterns - Pistol Grip front Trigger - Suitable for Car Wash, Pet wash and Watering Plants
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$13.95
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$13.95
Solar Powered Bird Bath Fountain Pump 1.4W Floating Solar Panel Fountain Water Pumps Kit Outdoor Birdbath Water Fountain Pump for Pond, Pool, Patio and Garden Decoration
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$13.49
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$13.49
Garden4Ever Bypass Pruning Shears, 8" Professional Sharp Gardening Hand Pruner, Tree Trimmers Secateurs,Hand Pruner, Garden Shears,Clippers For The Garden
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$11.98
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$11.98
Materials cost
$706.36
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$64.63
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.60
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$811.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$143.22
Total project goal
$954.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$954.81
20 Donors
-$723.93
Donations toward project cost
-$641.59
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$82.34
match offer
-$200.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$170.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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