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We would like to submit a request for a grant to fund the continuous study, observation and enjoyment of the butterflies on VME’s campus. We have been devoted to this “outside classroom” learning opportunity for years and we have provided the habitats in the front and the back of the campus. We are committed to the upkeep and the continuous rotation/recycling of the plants, which are the food source for the butterflies. Donations by families and other staff members happen occasionally. This project has grown to a whole new level of interest, engagement and learning. So has the expense!

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Campus Caretakers Growing Leaders

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School:
Veterans Memorial Elementary 
Subject:
Other 
Teacher:
Janice Iacovino 
 
Lisa Heben, Rachel Buonocore 
Students Impacted:
734 
Grade:
2 
Date:
September 8, 2021

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FL License For Learning License Plate Fund - $180.86

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Goal

We would like to submit a request for a grant to fund the continuous study, observation and enjoyment of the butterflies on VME’s campus. We have been devoted to this “outside classroom” learning opportunity for years and we have provided the habitats in the front and the back of the campus. We are committed to the upkeep and the continuous rotation/recycling of the plants, which are the food source for the butterflies. Donations by families and other staff members happen occasionally. This project has grown to a whole new level of interest, engagement and learning. So has the expense! 

 

What will be done with my students

The garden area provides a great opportunity for student leaders who have an interest in helping to care for the garden by watering, weeding and sharing their knowledge and passion with other students.

Collier County’s science curriculum includes the facets of this project including the study of life cycles, living things and habitats.

Students from all grade levels engage in active hands on learning in the gardens. 

 

Benefits to my students

All students and staff have the opportunity to enjoy the areas as they pass by. The opportunity to take a few minutes in this peaceful environment supports our social/emotional learning for anyone who is looking for the opportunity to renew, re-set and relieve a bit of stress. This has proven to be more important than ever. The back garden has four outdoor tables, available to anyone on the VME campus to use for outdoor instruction and/or to just relax and take a break.

 

 

Budget Narrative

The items would be purchased at Golden Gate Nursery. This local business supports the efforts of Collier County Public Schools. 

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 12 Bush Daisy Each $31.67
2 2 Blue Butterfly Bush $27.45
3 3 giant milkweed plants $79.34
4 4 containers of live ladybugs $42.40
  Total: $180.86

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