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Ms. Dean from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fluttering Together, Building a Brighter Future

Help me give my students a magical and inclusive environment that supports the future of our students and butterflies.

  • $701 goal

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My Project

Within the urban grounds of our school, an extraordinary opportunity awaits – a chance to nurture not just plants, but the boundless potential that resides within every student. The butterfly garden expansion project represents a transformative endeavor, one that promises to enrich the lives of our students with disabilities while simultaneously beautifying our cherished schoolyard.

Imagine a green oasis, where vibrant blooms dance in the gentle breeze, and the flutter of butterfly wings adds a touch of magic to the air.

This living sanctuary will serve as a multisensory classroom, offering our students a hands-on learning experience that transcends the boundaries of traditional education. Students with disabilities will forge an unbreakable connection with the world around them, fostering a profound sense of wonder, curiosity, and respect.

At the heart of this initiative lies the proposed green wall, where students' connection to nature empowers them, instilling a sense of pride and accomplishment. Every bloom that blossoms, they will experience the profound joy of nurturing life, a testament to their resilience and the transformative power they possess within.

This project extends far beyond the realm of gardening; it serves as a catalyst for personal growth, equipping our students with invaluable life skills that will serve them well in their future job-readiness endeavors. Tending to their butterfly pots will cultivate essential qualities such as social emotional wellness, responsibility, time management, and attention to detail – traits that will undoubtedly contribute to their success in any path they choose to pursue.

The impact of this project reaches even further, transcending the boundaries of our school grounds. As our students nurture their green oasis, they will play a vital role in beautifying our shared schoolyard, transforming it into a haven of tranquility and natural splendor where social emotional wellness, education and environmental stewardship come together.

Ms. Dean PS K369 Coy L Cox School Grades 6-8

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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Brooklyn, 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

48 students impacted 14donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dahey Metal Iron Hanging Flower Pots for Railing Fence Hanging Bucket Pots Countryside Style Window Flower Plant Holder with Detachable Hooks Home Decor,Black,3 Pcs • Amazon Business $28.99 10 $289.90
Dahey 10 Pcs Hanging Flower Pots Metal Iron Bucket Planter for Railing Fence Balcony Garden Home Decoration Flower Holders with Detachable Hooks, Black, 4 Inches • Amazon Business $20.99 12 $251.88
Hillman 123142 Galvanized Solid Wire (#18 x 100') • Amazon Business $3.89 4 $15.56

Materials cost

$557.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.12

Total project goal

$700.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $700.82

7 Donors

-$348.64

Donations toward project cost

-$299.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.30

Matching donations from our partners

-$348.66

Match offers toward project cost

-$296.36

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.52

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 $0.00

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