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Mrs. Berry from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Together: Beautifying Our School with Flowers

Help me give my students the materials to create green space that will help beautify our school community.

  • $601 goal

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

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Mrs. Berry James Shields Elementary School
Chicago, IL Grades PreK-2

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our school is a place of learning, creativity, and growth. Every day, our students work hard to build their knowledge and skills, and I want to provide them with an opportunity to nurture something beautiful and lasting. By planting flowers around our school, students will learn responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of caring for their environment.

We are seeking donations to purchase pots and soil to create a vibrant and welcoming outdoor space for our school.

This project will give students hands-on experience in planting and maintaining flowers, helping them develop a sense of ownership and pride in their surroundings. Not only will this enhance the beauty of our campus, but it will also create a positive and inspiring environment for students, teachers, and visitors alike.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted
Mrs. Berry James Shields Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lattice Design Planter Box 2-Pack – 14.75-Inch Decorative Outdoor Flower or Plant Pots – Front Porch, Patio, and Garden Decor by Pure Garden (Black) • Amazon Business $54.93 6 $329.58
Dr. Earth Gold Premium Potting Soil, 8 Quart, Natural • Amazon Business $11.99 12 $143.88

Materials cost

$473.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$510.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.10

Total project goal

$600.66

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