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Mrs. Andress from Houston, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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BCS Had a Farm!

My students need to feel that they are able to provide the animals entrusted in their care a safe and predator-proof environment.

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My Students

Our school services approximately 650 children from ages 4 -14. We are a public school of choice for students in grades Pre-K -8th. This means that we do not have a zoned student population. There are over 40 different languages spoken by the families of our students.

Our school is located in a major city and amongst neighborhoods and apartment complexes.

So, our students' home experiences are varied. We are a Title I school which means that at least 80% of our student population receives free or reduced lunch. Our student population encompasses all, from the differently-abled to the Gifted and Talented.

My Project

BCS Farm center began in August 2014. It was designed to allow our students, ranging from the differently-abled to 8th grade gain real-life interaction and experience with farm animals. We felt that the children were offered many virtual opportunities to farm, and would benefit from the analog experience. We have 3 Nigerian Dwarf goats, 3 Pygmy goats, bunnies of various breeds, chickens, and ducks that reside on our little farm. Our special needs population have developed a trust in animals since their interactions began. Our youngest population learn to be kind, empathetic, and respectful to things that are smaller than themselves. Our mid-age population work to gain not only a better understanding of life cycles and an organism’s needs for survival but man’s role and responsibilities as stewards of the animals in our care. The middle school students choose, as an elective, to help care for the animals on the farm. During this elective, they are posed with opportunities to think critically about problems facing the animals and solutions for said problems.

Given the lack of materials, we have not been able to secure fencing and housing for the expanding populations.

During Harvey wild dogs, entered the fence perimeter and killed some of the rabbits and a nanny goat plus injuring her kid.

Mrs. Andress Briarmeadow Charter School Grades PreK-2

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Houston, TX View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 600 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
TK11683761T Steel Chain Link Fabric 9 ga. Gauge 2 Mesh Size 6 ft. Height 50 ft. Length • Grainger $310.10 2 $620.20
TK11683762T Hardware Cloth 23 Gauge 14 Mesh Size 2 ft. Height 50 ft. Length • Grainger $47.78 2 $95.56

Materials cost

$715.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $71.58

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$828.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.13

Total project goal

$974.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $974.21

2 Donors

-$973.33

Donations toward project cost

-$828.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

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 $0.00

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