Hillsborough Education Foundation School and Classroom Enrichment Grants
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
Michael & Sylvia Pheneger - $551.50
My goal is to obtain supplies to refresh my established classroom garden. My class has an accessible garden, that we grow vegetables and flowers in. We need new supplies to keep our garden going! We also feed the birds and need bird seed for the upcoming school year!
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A school garden is a great way for students to learn and grow in so many ways. Academically, it brings subjects like science and math to life. Kids can see how plants grow, learn specific academic vocabulary, and even use math to measure and plan their garden. It’s hands-on learning that makes school subjects more interesting and fun.
For the last several years my class has participated in two citizen science projects. The first is Tomatosphere, where we get to plant and track seeds that have flown in space. The second is a program with the Audubon, Project Feeder Watch, where we track and report the birds we see at our feeders each week. This grant will help me make sure we can continue to participate! My students LOVE these programs.
Socially and emotionally, tending a garden teaches important life skills. Students work together, share responsibilities, and see the results of their efforts, which boosts their confidence. It’s also a peaceful, outdoor activity that helps reduce stress and improves overall well-being. Plus, kids develop a love for nature and healthy eating habits by growing and tasting their own vegetables.
We expect the school garden to bring a lot of positive changes. First, it can help improve school attendance because kids will be excited to come to school and work in the garden. We also expect students to develop a richer vocabulary as they learn new terms related to gardening and science. The hands-on experience can boost interest in STEM subjects, making science and math more engaging and fun. Plus, with this increased engagement, we anticipate higher test scores in these subjects. Overall, the garden will make learning more interactive and enjoyable, leading to better academic performance and a love for learning.
$68 - 4 bags of potting soil: Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, Potting Soil for Indoor and Outdoor Container Plants, Enriched with Plant Food, 2 cu. ft. (2-Pack)
$50 - Students will review "Southern Exposure Seed Catalog" and select no more than $50 in vegetable seeds.
$50 - Students will select no more than $50 in flower seeds.
$40 - Garden Tool set - This will help replace tools such as spades and hand trowels that are no longer safe to use.
$18 The sprinkler will allow us to water in a more efficient way.
Platform Feeder, this feeder will allow the students the best view of all the birds (no birds "in the back")
Window feeder will be for the bluebirds. They land on our windows, I already have 10 pounds of mealworms ready to go to feed them!
ID books will be for the students to learn to use a book to look up the birds, and to borrow for the weekend if they want to go out birding with their parents!!
$25 - Earthworm castings are a safe way to make sure are plants are fed without chemicals.
$37 - Royal Wing Black Oil Sunflower Wild Bird Food, 40 lb. We have a bird feeder in our garden this will last us most of the year
$43 - Lyric Wild Bird Mix Bird Seed, Bird Food for Outside Feeders, 40 lb. Bag. I combine this mix with sunflower to feed the largest amount of birds
Project FeederWatch membership will allow the students to continue YEAR THREE of citizen science with Cornell!
The reflective stickers will help prevent birds strikes on the back of our school. (We have a large open field, and for whatever reason we do have quite a few strikes back there. :( )
| # | Item Description | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, Potting Soil for Indoor and Outdoor Container Plants, Enriched with Plant Food, 2 cu. ft. (2-Pack) | $68.00 |
| 2 | Flower Seeds | $50.00 |
| 3 | Vegetable Seeds | $50.00 |
| 4 | 100% Pure Organic Worm Castings Fertilizer, 30-Pounds - Improves Soil Fertility and Aeration for Houseplants, Vegetables, Gardens, and More – OMRI-Listed and Mineral-Dense | $33.00 |
| 5 | Eden 96213 Lawn & Garden Essential Oscillating Sprinkler | Water Sprinkler for Yard,Covers up to 3,600 sq. ft., Heavy Weight Base | $18.00 |
| 6 | Garden Tool Set,10 PCS Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Gardening Tool Set with Soft Rubberized Non-Slip Ergonomic Handle Storage Tote Bag,Gardening Tool Set Gifts for Women and Men | $40.00 |
| 7 | Royal Wing Black Oil Sunflower Wild Bird Food, 40 lb | $37.00 |
| 8 | Lyric Wild Bird Mix Bird Seed, Bird Food for Outside Feeders, 40 lb. Bag | $43.00 |
| 9 | 81 Pieces Circle Window Decals for Bird Strikes - Anti-Collision Window Decals to Save Birds from Window Collisions,Non Adhesive Reusable Vinyl Rainbow Window Stickers (2) | $28.00 |
| 10 | Backyard Bird Watching Book for Kids: Discover 35 Popular Backyard Birds – Includes Birdwatching Guide, QR Codes with Bird Calls, Journal, Interesting Facts, Quiz Fun, and DIY Projects | $14.00 |
| 11 | Birds of Florida Field Guide (Bird Identification Guides) | $14.50 |
| 12 | The Kids' Guide to Birds of Florida: Fun Facts, Activities and 87 Cool Birds (Birding Children's Books) (2) | $28.00 |
| 13 | Kingsyard Adjustable Platform Bird Feeder for Outside, Recycled Plastic, Metal Mesh Tray Bird Feeder with Weather Protective Top, Attract Bluebirds Cardinals Goldfinches, Brown | $65.00 |
| 14 | Armstrong Wild Bird Food All Season Bird Seed Blend, 33 Pounds - with Cut Corn, Wheat, White & Red Millet, Black Oil Sunflower Seeds for Blue Jays and Mourning Doves | $29.00 |
| 15 | Clear Window Bird Feeder with 5 Extra Strong Suction Cups, DY-SKTY Sturdy and Durable Acrylic Bird Feeders for Viewing Wild Bird Outside, as a Bird Watching Gift, Outdoor Bird Feeder, and Garden Decor | $16.00 |
| 16 | Project Feeder Watch membership | $18.00 |
| Total: | $551.50 |
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