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Mrs. Maiorini from Jamaica, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Roots to Shoots: A School Garden Initiative

Help me give my students seeds, garden supplies, tools, and products to help them learn about gardening and growing their own veggies.

  • $412 goal

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My Project

We would like to establish a school garden that enhances students’ understanding of healthy eating, sustainability, and environmental stewardship while providing hands-on learning experiences.

Roots to Shoots will create a vibrant school garden that serves as a living classroom for students.

The project will promote the benefits of gardening, nutrition, and local food systems, encouraging students to engage with nature and learn about the food they consume.

This project will address the needs of students of all ages,

teachers and staff, and parents and community members.

We will identify a suitable area on school grounds for the garden (e.g., unused land, courtyard), involve students in designing the garden layout, choosing plants (vegetables, herbs, flowers), and planning for seasonal crops. We will organize a community day for soil preparation and initial planting, using compost and organic materials. Students will then create a schedule to water, weed, and maintain the garden, rotating responsibilities among classes.

We plan to develop lesson plans that integrate gardening with subjects like science (plant biology), math (measuring growth), and art (creating garden signs). Part of our experience will be to visit local farms or farmer’s markets to reinforce concepts learned in the garden.

We can partner with local farms to supply fresh produce for school meals and educate students about local food systems.

We will organize regular taste-testing events where students sample produce from the garden and local farms, promoting healthy eating habits.

The garden will be a great opportunity for us to invite parents and community members to participate in garden activities, fostering a sense of community ownership and involvement.

We can even host an annual harvest festival to celebrate the garden’s bounty, featuring local food vendors, games, and educational booths.

Mrs. Maiorini Jamaica Gateway to Sciences Grades 9-12

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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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Jamaica, NY View local requests

More than half 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pure Garden Mini Greenhouse 3-Tier (M150076) • Quill.com $72.99 1 $72.99
Dr. Earth Gold Premium Potting Soil, 8 Quart, Natural • Amazon Business $11.99 5 $59.95
84 PCS Garden Tools Set,10pcs Succulent Tools Set Included 6pcs Large Heavy Duty Aluminum Gardening Hand Tools 12.5IN with Garden Tool Bag,Gloves Sprayer etc.Gardening Gifts for Men Women Garden Gifts • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Seed Starter Tray with T8 Grow Light, Seedling Heat Tray Mini Greenhouse with 15'' Humidity Domes and Height Extension, Plant Sprouting Germination Propagation Kit Indoor Gardening Supplies • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Gardeners Basics, Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Plant Markers • Amazon Business $29.75 1 $29.75
Utrecht Heavy Duty Gallon Bucket with Lid - 128 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.50 3 $13.50
60 Packs 3.15 Inch Peat Pots for Seedlings, Biodegradable Seeds Starter Nursery Pots, Holes Round Seed Starter Pots for Plant Vegetables or Gardening Supplies with Bonus 10 Pcs Plant Labels. • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
TOBEHIGHER Gardening Gloves for Women - Gardening Gloves 12 Pairs, Breathable Rubber Garden Gloves, Outdoor Protective Working Gloves • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
KINGLAKE GARDEN Plant Labels,200 Pcs Waterproof Plant Tags Garden Markers,Plastic Garden Labels for Outdoor Indoor Potted Plants with Permanent Marking Pen • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$305.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.70

Total project goal

$411.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $411.33

2 Donors

-$68.01

Donations toward project cost

-$57.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.20

match offer

-$343.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$291.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.50

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