<div><strong>The Kinder Garden: Growing Curious Minds at La Costa Heights</strong>
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<div>Our kindergarteners are learning that big things can grow from tiny seeds!
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<div>We’re <em>revitalizing</em> our kindergarten garden — bringing it back to life as a vibrant outdoor classroom filled with themed garden boxes, colorful blooms, and hands-on science lessons that nurture curiosity and care for the earth.
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<div>The Kinder Garden: Growing Curious Minds at La Costa Heights
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<div>Our kindergarteners are discovering how big things can grow from tiny seeds — including curiosity, teamwork, and care for the world around them.
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<div>Over the years, the five raised garden beds have brought so much joy to students. But after many seasons of sun, wind, and wear, the beds are ready for a refresh! With your help, we’re rebuilding and reimagining the garden to create a vibrant outdoor classroom where children can dig, discover, and learn.
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<div><strong>What We’re Growing</strong>
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<div>Three themed garden boxes
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<li>Pizza Garden — tomatoes, basil, oregano, peppers, onions
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<li>Sensory Garden — soft lamb’s ear, fragrant lavender, colorful pansies, and edible herbs
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<li>Pollinator &amp; Bouquet Garden — zinnias, sunflowers, milkweed, and more
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<div><strong>Beautification &amp; Renewal</strong>
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<li>Fresh soil, compost, and mulch
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<li>Painting and decorating the garden beds
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<li>Kid-friendly benches and labeled beds
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<li>A “Garden Sponsors” plaque to honor donors and volunteers
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<div><strong>Why It Matters</strong>
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<div>School gardens are more than just green spaces — they’re living classrooms. Research shows that garden programs:
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<li>Increase children’s willingness to try fruits and vegetables
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<li>Improve focus, cooperation, and emotional growth
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<li>Boost attendance and engagement on garden days
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<div>Every dollar helps our students connect with nature, science, and each other — one plant at a time.
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<div><strong>Our Goal</strong>
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<div>We’re raising funds to cover materials for rebuilding the beds, refreshing soil, adding plants, tools, and mulch, and hosting hands-on lessons throughout the year.
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<div>Our generous volunteers Kelli and Billy have already donated $500 to kickstart the project — now we’re inviting our community to help us reach the finish line!
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>$10 = a flat of flowers
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<div>$25 = compost &amp; fertilizer for one bed
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<div>$50 = a kid-sized tool set
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<div>$100 = a new tomato cage, trellis, or bench
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<div>Any amount helps bring this joyful space to life
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<div>Let’s grow something beautiful together for our kids — a place to plant, play, and learn for years to come.
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<div>Please Note: This fundraiser is a community-led volunteer effort to support the kindergarten garden at La Costa Heights Elementary. It is not sponsored or managed by the school or district. Donations are not tax-deductible, but all funds will be used by our volunteer team to purchase soil, plants, tools, and supplies to bring the Kinder Garden to life.
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Nilam Patel

Jackie Castruita

Jessica Santos

Ellen Gordon

Katrina Daniels

Kyle Albi

Tierney Harrison

Ashley McCarthy

Calla Harter

Kristen Stotsenberg

Beth Dufresne

Kara Griffin

Hannah Marshall

Amy Chadwick

June Gordon

Kelli Davis Pease

Jourdan James Marsden

Kaity Jacobsen

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The Kinder Garden: Growing Curious Minds at La Costa Heights

Just $327$ to go! Make an impact.

The Kinder Garden: Growing Curious Minds at La Costa Heights

Just $327 to go!
Make an impact.