This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
What can I say about my students? They are incredible in every way. My inner-city, poverty-stricken students are appreciative, kind, generous, caring, and loving.
We come from a school where over 90% of my students receive free or reduced-price lunch and live in homes far below the poverty line but that doesn't stop them from being their best every day.
These kiddos come to school every day ready to be their best, do their best, and act their best. They are funny and lighthearted, and surprisingly all friends. They are lucky and happy to attend a school that is on the rise and supportive of their journey. I am thankful and grateful to be able to teach this awesome group!
My Project
Our courtyard has the potential to be beautiful, however, its overgrown, lifeless, full of weeds, ivy, and trash (literally). I used to run the Gardening Club at my old school and I'd love to start one here. I want to grow fruits and vegetables that my students never get to try and teach them how they can grow their own food.
"School gardens build important life-long social skills and teach responsibility, communication, teamwork, ownership, and leadership.
Gardens also foster a sense of community, bringing parents, teachers, students, and community members together."- Sustainablefoodcenter.org
What I am asking for is the bare minimum. It is just to get us started. I want to do really beautiful, sustainable and necessary things for our community with our garden.
Hydroponics Growing System, OMOTE Hydroponic Garden for Indoor Plants, Herb Garden with 36W 80 LED Grow lights, 12 Kits, 2 Modes, Automatic Timer, Auto Germination Kit Indoor Garden for Family Kitchen
• Amazon Business
$64.99
1
$64.99
Compressed Organic Potting-Soil for Garden & Plants - Expands up to 4 Times When Mixed with Water - Nutrient Rich Plant Food Derived from Natural Coconut Coir & Worm Castings Fertilizer
• Amazon Business
$29.97
1
$29.97
DIY Garden Kit for Kids - Learn How to Grow Your Own Vegetables and Flowers with Supplies from Grow and Make!
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
ZUZUAN Garden Tool Set, 3 Pack Garden Hand Shovels Aluminum Alloy Garden Trowels with Ergonomic Rubberized Non-Slip Grip, Included Trowel, Transplant Trowel and Cultivator Hand Rake
• Amazon Business
$14.83
2
$29.66
Miracle-Gro Expand 'N Gro Concentrated Planting Mix, .67 cu. ft.
• Amazon Business
$24.98
1
$24.98
TickleMe Plant Greenhouse Garden Kit Grow The Only House Plant That Closes Its Leaves and Lowers It Branches When You Tickle It. Unique Nature or Birthday Science - Nature Gift Idea for Kids
• Amazon Business
$17.50
1
$17.50
Materials cost
$197.05
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$230.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.59
Total project goal
$270.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$270.60
3 Donors
-$243.91
Donations toward project cost
-$218.97
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$24.94
match offer
-$13.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$11.05
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
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 Mrs. Galante and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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