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Ms. Williams from Los Angeles, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shady Outdoor Classroom

Help me give my students stay cool in our outdoor classroom and also at lunch.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Williams's classroom raised $499

This project is fully funded

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

Outdoor umbrellas will play a pivotal role in providing much-needed shade for our outdoor classroom and lunch area, where over 1,000 students gather daily. With our school being an environmental STEAM magnet, it’s crucial that we create a comfortable, calm, safe, and sustainable outdoor space for students to engage in hands-on learning. The umbrellas will ensure that students are shielded from the sun’s harmful rays, making it possible for them to stay outside longer, especially during sunny and hot days. These shaded areas will also offer a cooler, more comfortable environment for students during lunch breaks, promoting better hydration, social interaction, and overall well-being.

The goal for this project is to enhance the outdoor learning and social experience for our students while supporting the school's environmental focus.

The umbrellas will not only protect the students from the sun but also align with our commitment to sustainability. By providing students with access to shaded outdoor spaces, we aim to encourage a more active, engaged, and productive learning atmosphere. This project will directly impact their ability to thrive in outdoor classrooms, where they can experience nature up close and engage in interdisciplinary STEAM projects, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in an environment that promotes hands-on exploration.

Our students are part of a community that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a passion for the environment. As an environmental STEAM magnet, they are constantly encouraged to think critically, innovate, and find solutions to real-world problems. The opportunity to learn and explore outdoors is integral to their growth and development. The outdoor umbrellas will not only help create a more conducive space for their learning but will also serve as a tool to inspire their passion for environmental sustainability. They will learn firsthand how thoughtful, sustainable design can make a tangible difference in everyday life.

Ms. Williams Thomas Starr King Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pure Garden - 9-Ft Outdoor Umbrella - Dusty Green • Best Buy Education $53.99 4 $215.96
Home Zone Living 40lb Round Fillable Patio Umbrella Base Stand, 18in, Pole Holder, Water, Sand, Fits Poles Up to 1.9in(48mm) Diameter, UV Resistant, Lawn, Deck, Backyard, Garden, Spa, Pool, USA-Based • Amazon Business $34.99 4 $139.96

Materials cost

$355.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.79

Total project goal

$498.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.62

2 Donors

-$269.30

Donations toward project cost

-$228.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.39

match offer

-$229.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$194.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.40

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