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Mrs. Fregoso from La Mesa, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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emPATHy Garden

Help me give my students an opportunity to plant, grow and harvest in our own garden!

  • $498 goal

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My Students

My students are creative, thoughtful and full of questions! They absolutely love hands-on, active, engaging projects and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions! They consistently come to school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances in order to grow both personally and academically. Truly, they are my inspiration!

The emPATHy garden will allow for students to have ownership in our school, and to leave a legacy to future students.

This project will build discipline and integrity in each child involved! The students are excited to share their ideas and make this school beautiful!

My Project

The 6th grade class is planning to build the emPATHy garden, but we need your support. We love LMAAC and love making it beautiful.

We will have three raised garden beds with a student created path made from rocks.

This serene area will provide the students a place to enjoy reading, writing and other school work. It will also provide a place to meditate and find peace.

The students will plant fragrant lavender in the soil. Peas to climb the trellis, and dig holes with their trowel for tomatoes and more! The food harvested will help to support our Culinary Arts program, and teach the students a farm to table approach to healthy eating.

Mrs. Fregoso La Mesa Arts Academy Grades 6-8

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La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

115 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Michigan Peat 5540 Garden Magic Top Soil, 40-Pound • Amazon Business $25.48 6 $152.88
Growsun 4-Ft Garden Stakes Metal Plastic Coated Plant Cage Supports Climbing for Tomatoes,Trees,Cucumber,Fences,Beans,25 Pack • Amazon Business $26.59 2 $53.18
Anteko Expandable Garden Hose, 50ft Strongest Expandable Water Hose, 8 Functions Sprayer with Double Latex Core, 3/4" Solid Brass Fittings, Extra Strength Fabric - Improved Expanding Hose • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
1. GO Metal Garden Trellis Panel for Climbing Plants, 19" Wide x 48" High, OG-0013 • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Behrens 210 2-1/2-Gallon Steel Watering Can, Silver • Amazon Business $24.56 1 $24.56
WoodPro Fasteners AP8X112-1 Number-8 by 1-1/2-Inch All Purpose Wood Construction Screws, T20, 1-Pound Net Weight, 210-Piece • Amazon Business $14.48 1 $14.48
Typhon East Garden Tool Set (3 Piece) | Stainless Steel Gardening Kit | Includes Trowel, Transplant Trowel & Hand Rake | Rubberized Handles | Great Gardener Gift Idea Women Men • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
G & F 15226M Women's Garden Gloves, nitrile coated work gloves, assorted colors. Women's Medium, 6 Pair Pack • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
Empty Amber Glass Spray Bottles with Labels (2 Pack) - 16oz Refillable Container for Essential Oils, Cleaning Products, or Aromatherapy - Durable Black Trigger Sprayer w/ Mist and Stream Settings • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Dyna-Gro NEM-008 Neem Oil • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Liquid Soap – Baby Unscented - 8 Ounce • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79

Materials cost

$355.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.64

Total project goal

$497.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.61

11 Donors

-$478.20

Donations toward project cost

-$422.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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