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Mr. Vinat from Miami, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Varela Pond Restoration Part 2

My students need these solar powered light to place around the pond for night time art exhibitions.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

In my Humanities class the goal is to create better citizens for our society by exposing them to a variety of experiences that help them learn and grow. This class is part of our school's Global Studies Magnet Program. From art, to music, to architecture, to religion and philosophy to culture students gain new insights and perspectives on a variety of topics. They study cultural enclaves in Miami and their evolution. They study the purpose of buildings and its importance in showing culture. They study mechanisms to preserve culture in our changing world. They look at government's, the private sector's, schools' and families' role in maintain a culture alive and healthy. As part of the course, student are encouraged to work in an interdisciplinary fashion to produce projects based on content presented. I am constantly looking for projects to engage my students. Our school is over 80 percent Hispanic with many of our students recently migrating from Latin and South America. More than 50 percent of our population is in our ESL program. More than 50 percent of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

My Project

About 10 years ago a pond was created, through a science grant, as an experimental classroom, where a living ecosystem could be developed and studied. All plant and animal life would be native to the ecosystem. Over time the pond was also used by Language Arts teachers for inspiration for writing assignments, art classes for inspiration for drawing and photography sessions and by the Hispanic Heritage committee as a living art exhibit, working with the PIAG Museum on their Water and Earth Project. Our work was even featured on Univision as an innovative way to bring learning outside of the classroom. Over time, the wear and tear has caused the lining of the pond to break, causing all the water to seep out of the ponds, causing the plant and animal life to die as well as creating a real eye sore. Also, many of our projects were limited by the fact that there is no lighting system around the pond for night time community events. Another problem is that the pond had no filtration system, so over time the algae accumulation has overcome the native species. In attempt to salvage the pond a group of students tried to remove invasive plants and clear accumulated debris to make it more presentable, but the damage was so severe that it could not be fixed. We are in need of solar powered light for the pond. These same students are excited and interested in restoring and maintaining the pond for future activities and events.

Mr. Vinat Felix Varela Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

125 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
InnoGear Upgraded Solar Lights 2-in-1 Waterproof Outdoor Landscape Lighting Spotlight Wall Light Auto On/Off for Yard Garden Driveway Pathway Pool,Pack of 2 (White Light) • Amazon Business $25.99 4 $103.96

Materials cost

$103.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.92

Total project goal

$159.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.44

1 Donor

-$79.72

Donations toward project cost

-$67.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.96

match offer

-$79.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.96

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 $0.00

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