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Mrs. Ohannessian from Mount Vernon, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Plants and Responsibility for Title One Special Needs Scholars

Help me give my students the gift of learning about plants and responsibility!

  • 1 donor
  • $207 goal

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Mrs. Ohannessian has another project! Donate to Inclusive Conversation Starters for Diverse Learners in Title I School to help her classroom.

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You can complete this project for $106.
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My Project

I am reaching out to kindly request your support in helping to bring a little more greenery, joy, and educational enrichment to our classroom. As an educator in a Title I district, we work with a diverse group of students, including many with special needs. Our goal is to create an environment that fosters both academic growth and personal well-being.

We are seeking donations to purchase a variety of plants for our classroom.

These plants will not only beautify the space but also provide an opportunity for hands-on learning. Our students will be able to plant, nurture, and study the plants, gaining valuable lessons in responsibility, biology, and environmental science. Additionally, plants are known to purify the air and contribute to a calm, positive atmosphere—something that is especially beneficial for our learners' well-being and concentration.

With your donation, we can create a more enriching and supportive environment for our students. Any amount will make a difference and help us achieve our goal. We also welcome any suggestions or recommendations on plant varieties that would be easy to care for and suitable for a classroom setting.

Thank you for considering this request and for your ongoing support of our students. Your generosity will not only impact our classroom environment but will also contribute to the personal growth of each student.

Mrs. Ohannessian Edward Williams Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Mount Vernon, 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

75 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shop Succulents Rosette Succulent Plant Pack Bulk Collection - Live Mini Succulent Plants, Low Maintenance, Floral Shaped Mix of Colors & Textures - Wedding and Party Favors, Gift & Garden, Pack of 32 • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Costa Farms Live Plants (3 Pack), Easy to Grow Real Indoor Houseplants, Air Purifying Plants, Grower's Choice in Home Décor Indoors Plant Pots, New House Gift or Room Décor • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Costa Farms Peace Lily, Live Indoor Plant with Flowers, Easy to Grow Houseplant in Decorative Pot, Potting Soil, Thinking of You, Get Well Soon Gift, Room Decor, 1 Foot Tall • Amazon Business $24.12 1 $24.12
Costa Farms Little Fiddle Leaf Fig, Live Indoor Ficus Lyrata Plant in Indoors Garden Plant Pot, Houseplant in Potting Soil, Housewarming, Birthday Gift, Office, Home, and Room Decor, 1 Foot Tall • Amazon Business $21.96 1 $21.96
Costa Farms Golden Pothos Live Plant, Easy Care Indoor House Plant in Modern Decor Planter Pot, Potting Soil, Natural Air Purifier Houseplant, Housewarming Gift, Home Decor, Room Decor, 10-Inches Tall • Amazon Business $20.35 1 $20.35

Materials cost

$143.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$175.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.98

Total project goal

$206.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $206.54

1 Donor

-$206.54

Donations toward project cost

-$175.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.98

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