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Mrs. Carr-Johnson from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Potting Soil for our New Grow Bags

Help me give my students the healthy soil they need to fill their recently donated grow bags.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carr-Johnson's classroom raised $185

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are immensely thankful for the generous donations that have supported our initiative thus far, particularly those contributing to our acquisition of grow bags. These grow bags are a crucial component of our project, providing a sustainable and practical means for students to cultivate their seedlings at home. However, to fully realize the potential of these grow bags, we are in need of soil to fill them.

The soil will play a pivotal role in providing the necessary nutrients and support for the seedlings to thrive and develop into healthy plants.

With sufficient soil, each student will have the resources needed to effectively utilize their newly donated grow bags, allowing them to take an active role in nurturing their plants outside of the classroom.

By filling the grow bags with quality soil, we not only ensure the success of our students' gardening efforts but also empower them to engage in hands-on learning experiences that promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices. Your support in providing soil for our grow bags will greatly enhance the impact and sustainability of our project, enriching the educational journey of our students and fostering a deeper connection with nature.

We are hopeful that with your assistance, we can continue to inspire and empower our students to become responsible stewards of the environment while equipping them with valuable skills and knowledge that will benefit them for years to come. Thank you for considering our request and for your ongoing support of our educational initiatives.

Mrs. Carr-Johnson Shoop Academy of Math Science & Technology Grades 6-8

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

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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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, Potting Soil for Indoor and Outdoor Container Plants, Enriched with Plant Food, 2 cu. ft. (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $31.15 4 $124.60

Materials cost

$124.60

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.61

Total project goal

$184.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$184.08

1 Donor

-$92.03

Donations toward project cost

-$78.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.80

match offer

-$92.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.81

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$0.00

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