LaGuardia High School was founded with the intent of developing students' passion for the arts. Since LaGuardia's establishment in 1961, these students have been the center of artistic expression. Students understand their respective impact on the artistic community and always strive to express their individuality.
These students do not take no for an answer.
In my first year as a Physics teacher at LaGuardia High School, I have always admired the determination of my students to work through obstacles (academic and artistic). Inside the classroom, they exhibit their best academic qualities. Outside the classroom, they connect with others on an artistic level. If one student has done poorly on a test, he will try his best to learn from his mistakes and avoid them in the future. If a visual artist cannot finish her painting due to an additional art class or excessive amount of homework, she will sacrifice time to finish that project. When these students have a goal, nothing will stop them from attaining that goal.
My Project
In June of 2017, with the help of my students, I posted a DonorsChoose project to students beautify Laguardia's exterior. In just two days, more than 60 donors came together to fund the school's new front garden! Our mission this time around is to maintain the garden and keep it healthy and available for the next class of Laguardians.
Given the challenge of creating green space in this modern city, this project has and will continue to teach students how to beautify surroundings with minimal space, decrease CO2 into the environment, decrease noise pollution, etc.
Plant choice will be vital for sustenance in a concrete environment and will teach students about the valuable role plants play in our lives.
These plants will be crucial in helping Living Environment, AP Environmental Science, and AP Biology classes teach the functions and developemental stages of different plants.
We will be purchasing a wide range of perrenial plants: lilies, daises, geraniums, roses, and daylillies. We will also be purchasing soil and mulch to provide a strong foundation for plant growth. Selected students and staff will monitor water, light, and soil conditions for the plants.
This garden has become a positive experience that students want to take part in. The participation is through the roof and students really enjoy working on the garden with their friends from class. It really has given some life to the exterior of Laguardia High School and hopefully it will continue to be funded and alive.
Proven Winners PELPRW1527524 Pelargonium Live Plants 4.25" Grande Red
• Amazon Business
$33.99
15
$509.85
Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food
• Amazon Business
$23.98
15
$359.70
Flower Carpet Roses - Rosa Scarlet (Rose) Rose, red-double, #2 - Size Container
• Amazon Business
$31.99
9
$287.91
Plants by Post Quart 4in Geranium Live Plant-White, 4"
• Amazon Business
$14.40
15
$216.00
Proven Winners SUPPRW4007524 Petunia Supertunia Vista Bubblegum, Live Plant, 4-pack 4.25 in. Grande, Pink Flowers
• Amazon Business
$32.02
6
$192.12
Proven Winners - Leucanthemum AMAZING DAISIES Daisy May (Shasta Daisy) Perennial, white flowers, 1 - Size Container
• Amazon Business
$21.99
5
$109.95
Succulent Plants (5 Pack), Fully Rooted in Planter Pots with Soil - Real Live Potted Succulents / Unique Indoor Cactus Decor by Plants for Pets
• Amazon Business
$15.95
1
$15.95
Materials cost
$1,691.48
Vendor shipping charges
$247.42
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$25.37
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,994.27
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$351.93
Total project goal
$2,346.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$2,346.20
60 Donors
-$1,972.61
Donations toward project cost
-$1,701.02
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$271.59
match offer
-$345.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$293.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Paguay and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.