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Mrs. Justo from Keaau, HI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Based Learning Garden for Project Ulupono

My students need these carts and shovels to work in our Project Ulupono project based garden. They will be transporting materials from two different worksites and will need the carts to assist with that.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Justo's classroom raised $511

This project is fully funded

My Students

K. H. S., Project Ulupono’s mission is to provide a challenging but meaningful education for all students who otherwise, have experienced failure within a traditional academic setting.

The Project Ulupono program is able to address students needs by integrating curriculum that focuses on skills needed to enter the workforce and/or attend a post high school institution.

About 80% of the students commute from an outlying area of 112 square mile to the campus. School data shows that the percentage of students who receive free and reduced priced meals continues to increase each year. Due to the type of community we have our school is eligible for federal funding for free lunch and transportation this academic school year. Despite the fact that most students are from low income high poverty status and community challenges.

My Project

My students need a non-traditional academic setting to grasp their attention and focus their learning. Many of them have not been successful in the traditional school setting.

Project Ulupono accommodates the needs of these students by focusing on project based learning.

This school year Project Ulupono will create a school garden. Students will be in charge of planning and carrying out the building of the garden and will also be in charge of the care-taking and upkeep of the garden. Students will gain an understanding of the connection of what they are learning in the classroom to real life application. Students will need these supplies to transport gardening materials and supplies between two different garden sites. The carts will also assist in the spreading of the dirt that will be used as the foundation of our garden. The tools will support student learning in our Ulupono garden.

Mrs. Justo Kea'au High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gorilla Carts Poly Garden Dump Cart with Steel Frame and 10-in. Pneumatic Tires, 600-Pound Capacity, Black • Amazon Business $69.97 4 $279.88
Truper 31198 Tru Pro Round Point Shovel, Fiberglass Handle, 10-Inch Grip, 48-Inch • Amazon Business $25.35 4 $101.40

Materials cost

$381.28

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$16.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$433.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.55

Total project goal

$510.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$510.33

1 Donor

-$255.16

Donations toward project cost

-$216.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.27

match offer

-$255.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.27

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$0.00

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