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Ms. D'Alcamo from Staten Island, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blossoming at Our School

Help me give my students a hands-on learning experience to help their school garden thrive with boxes, pots, seeds, and more!

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My Students

In the library we like to read, write, research, and complete projects!

The library is a place to take what you learned and apply your knowledge!

Our library is a makerspace for students to grow and be active learners through a hands-on curriculum.

Each morning as the students walk through the doors, many are facing struggles outside of school in their homes, as well as academically struggling in school. For some, English is not their first language, which also presents challenges. We are considered a Title I school, and there is a high population of low-income students. We put forth great effort to have the students' meet their educational goals, as well as social-emotional skills to help them cope. Through all the ups and downs the students might face, they have an open mind to learning and love to discover and explore their interests in the library. The library is a place where students and the community can come together to collaborate and learn from one another.

My Project

Nature is all around us and we cannot breathe, eat, or drink without it. To understand this, we can combine our knowledge from reading and research to starting and maintaining our garden. In the germination stage (7-14 days), seedling trays, seed starters, and soil will be used to plant our pumpkin seeds, cherry tomato seeds, and lima beans. The seeds will be placed in individual snack bags. Plant markers will be used to label each seedling. Paper bowls and spoons will be used to hold and scoop soil into the seedling trays. During the germination period, heat pads are used, but since our library has eighteen windows, we can use the enclosed storage boxes and place them by the windows. This way, the plants will get heat from the sunlight. We will use cardboard, construction paper, tarp tape, and flower stickers so each student can create their own garden box. The aluminum trays with lids will be used to catch water and soil that may fall out. Spray bottles will be used to water the plants during the maintenance period. Once the plants are ready to be transported to the seedling nursery pots, they can be watered with the watering cans. Storage bags will be used to place the plants in and catch the water that may leak. The students will observe, record, and analyze data on their plants over the course of the year. The plants will then be placed in their handmade garden boxes. Students can take them home to replant in their garden or planter box in June.

Lets set the stage for students to take initiative to demonstrate responsibility, understanding, and self-confidence to blossom into productive members of our community.

Ms. D'Alcamo PS 18 John G Whittier Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

40 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sterilite 16428012 6 Quart/5.7 Liter Storage Box, White Lid with Clear Base (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $22.63 4 $90.52
Coolrunner 3.5 Inch Plastic Flower Seedlings Nursery Pot/pots (100) • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
7.5 in x 5 in Foil Drip Pans w/ Plastic Covers 30 Pack Weber Grill Compatible- Aluminum Containers with Lids-Bulk Grease Replacement Liner Trays BBQ Grill Pans And Oven Refrigerator Safe • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
propack Disposable Plastic Storage Bags with Original Twist Tie, 1 Gallon Size, 300 Bags, Great for Home, Office, Vacation, Traveling, Sandwich, Fruits, Nuts, Cake, Cookies, Or Any Snacks (2 Packs) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Tarp Tape TW-108 3-Inch Tarp Tape, White • Amazon Business $11.95 2 $23.90
200 Count- Jiffy 7 Peat Soil 36mm ~ Standard ~ Pellets Seeds Starting Plugs: Indoor Seed Starter- Start Planting Indoors for Transplanting to Garden or Planter Pot • Amazon Business $21.84 1 $21.84
Crayola Bulk Construction Paper, Back to School Supplies, 10 Colors, 480 Count • Amazon Business $17.35 1 $17.35
[200 Count] Plasti Plus Disposable Plastic White 12 oz Heavy Weight Soup Bowls, Great For Weddings, Home, Office, School, Party, Picnics, Take-out, Fast Food, Outdoor, Events, Or Every Day Use, • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Bekith 12 Pack 8 Oz Empty Plastic Spray Bottle with Black Trigger Sprayers - Adjustable Head Sprayer from Fine to Stream - Refillable Sprayer for Water, Kitchen, Bath, Beauty, Hair, and Cleaning • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Seedling Starter Trays, 144 Cells (24 Trays - 6 Cells Per Tray) + THCity Stakes • Amazon Business $6.85 2 $13.70
Cornucopia Brands Elephant & Dinosaur Watering Cans (Combo Set of 2); Kids' Novelty Animal Watering Cans in Green & Gray • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Chuangdi 48 Sheets Cactus Stickers Plant Flower Decorative Stickers Journal Planners Stickers for Party Holiday Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lunchskins Recyclable + Sealable Paper Sandwich Bags, 50 count, Apple • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Delatanus 200PCS Plant Labels 4.7inch Plant Markers,White • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Plasticpro Clear Plastic Soup Spoons Disposable Cutlery Utensils 100 Count • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Pumpkin Simeon Mix Organic Seeds 7 Best Sweet Varieties up to 100 Seeds • Amazon Business $6.85 1 $6.85
Camellia Brand Baby Lima Beans Dry Bean 1 Pound Bag • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Heirloom Tiny Tim Cherry Tomato Seeds UPC 600188199031 Dwarf Tomato Patio Tomato +1 Free Plant Marker (150) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$360.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.79

Total project goal

$465.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $465.29

13 Donors

-$317.35

Donations toward project cost

-$276.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.85

match offer

-$140.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

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 $0.00

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