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Ms. Casserly from S. Ozone Park, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Grow: Donate to Our Classroom Hydroponics Project!

Help me give my students a hydroponic garden to teach students about sustainability and science. Your donation will provide the equipment needed for hands-on learning. Thank you for your support!

  • $205 goal

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Ms. Casserly has another project! Donate to Growing Minds to help her classroom.

$263 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

I’m reaching out to ask for your support in bringing a hydroponic growing system to our classroom. Hydroponics is a soil-free gardening method that will help students explore science, sustainability, and technology in a hands-on way.

With your generous donation, we can purchase the necessary equipment (hydroponic unit, lights, nutrients, seeds) to create an engaging learning experience.

This project will teach students about plant biology, water conservation, and modern agriculture while giving them the opportunity to grow fresh produce right in the classroom.

Any contribution—monetary or in-kind—will make a big impact. Thank you for considering supporting our students’ education and the future of sustainable farming.

If you’d like more details or have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Thank you again for your support!

Ms. Casserly Middle School 297 Hawtree Creek Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Casserly

S. Ozone Park, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AeroGarden Harvest Elite 360 Indoor Garden Hydroponic System with LED Grow Light and Herb Kit, Holds up to 6 Pods, White • Amazon Business $141.56 1 $141.56

Materials cost

$141.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$173.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.65

Total project goal

$204.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $204.33

1 Donor

-$204.33

Donations toward project cost

-$173.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.65

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 $0.00

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