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Mrs. Gondek-Stanko from Oak Park MI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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There is No Planet B

Help me give my students who are involved in green team foster their love for the environment and future of the planet.

  • 3 donors
  • $939 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

At our school, we are dedicated to nurturing environmentally conscious citizens and fostering a sense of responsibility towards our planet. Our Green Schools program is at the heart of this endeavor, aiming to instill eco-awareness and sustainable practices in our students. With your generous support, we seek to enhance this program by acquiring essential materials that will empower our students to lead the way towards a greener future.

The materials we are seeking funding for will directly contribute to the success and expansion of our Green Schools initiative.

Here's how your donation will make a difference:

Outdoor Classroom Supplies: Our vision includes transforming an underutilized outdoor space into a vibrant learning environment. Your contribution will enable us to purchase outdoor furniture, gardening tools, compost bins, and other essential supplies. With these resources, students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, fostering a deeper connection with nature while understanding the importance of sustainable practices.

Recycling and Waste Reduction Equipment: To promote responsible waste management practices, we plan to establish comprehensive recycling and composting systems within our school premises. Your support will enable us to acquire recycling bins, compost tumblers, and educational materials on waste reduction. By actively participating in these initiatives, students will develop lifelong habits of recycling, composting, and minimizing waste, thereby contributing to a cleaner and healthier planet.

Your contribution to our Green Schools program will have a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the health of our planet. By investing in their education and providing them with the tools to become environmental leaders, you are helping to shape a brighter, greener future for generations to come.

Thank you for your support in empowering our school’s Green Schools initiative. Together, we can cultivate a culture of environmental stewardship and inspire positive change in our world.

Mrs. Gondek-Stanko
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KAYGO Safety Work Gloves PU Coated-12 Pairs, KG11PB, Seamless Knit Glove with Polyurethane Coated Smooth Grip on Palm&Fingers, for Men and Women, Ideal for General Duty Work (Small, Black) • Amazon Business $15.51 20 $310.20
VIVOSUN Outdoor Tumbling Composter Dual Rotating Batch Compost Bin, 43 Gallon Black Door • Amazon Business $99.49 1 $99.49
Compost Bin for Kitchen Counter - 1.2 Gallon Countertop Composter with Extra Smell-Absorbing Filters and Inner Bucket for Easy Cleaning - Food Waste Bin for Kitchen with Lid by Barnyard Designs • Amazon Business $26.95 3 $80.85
JIALAI HOME Separate Recycling Waste Bin Bags for Kitchen Home - 42 Gallon Recycling Bins (Pink, Green, Gray) Waste Trash Sorting Organizer, Reusable Waterproof, Pack of 3 Bags • Amazon Business $18.80 3 $56.40
8 Pack Grabber Reacher Tool for Elderly 32 Inch Foldable Pick up Stick Grabber Lightweight Reaching Tool Long Handy Mobility Aids for Trash Pick Up, Litter Picker, Arm Extension, 8 Color • Amazon Business $55.79 1 $55.79
FEHHTO Compostable Paper Plates Set, 250PCS Disposable Heavy-Duty Sugarcane Plate and Eco-Friendly Utensil Biodegradable Dinnerware Plates, Extra Long Forks & Knives & Spoons for Party • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Reli. Compostable 13 Gallon Trash Bags | 75 Count | ASTM D6400 | Green | Eco-Friendly | For Compost • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet (Protect the Planet) • Amazon Business $10.26 1 $10.26
Environmental Protection Stickers, 100PCS Earth Day Stickers for Water Bottles, Stationery, Bicycles • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Earth Stickers Environmental Stickers Pack Waterproof Laptop Stickers for Kids Environmentalist(50 Pcs) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$718.93

Vendor shipping charges

$38.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$797.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.77

Total project goal

$938.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$938.48

2 Donors

-$469.23

Donations toward project cost

-$398.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.38

match offer

-$469.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$398.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.39

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$0.00

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