Past projects 3
Mindful Reset
Funded Nov 15, 2022I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful opportunities that the Donors Choose platform has made possible for schools like ours. Without the support of Donors Choose and the generosity of the many donors who contribute to the platform, we would not have been able to achieve this goal. Thanks to Donors Choose, we have been able to dream big and make a real difference in the lives of our students.
The dream of creating a Mindfulness Room for PS65's staff and students became a reality on February 2, 2023.
Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, the project was fully funded in just a few weeks. Donors Choose made it possible for us to purchase the materials and items needed to create a comfortable and inviting environment that provides a safe and
peaceful space for our students to practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
As items began arriving at school, a few 4th and 5th-grade students helped to take inventory and arrange the room. This was truly a special experience for them. After a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, all classes began visiting the room. Their faces were filled with enthusiasm and excitement. One PreK student exclaimed, "Who lives here?". A group of 4th graders in an adjacent classroom have become the Mindfulness Room Monitors. Every morning, they turn on the diffuser, sound machine, and light machine to ensure the room is ready for any visitors. They also close down the room at the end of the day. These students take pride in their daily responsibilities. It is our hope and goal that students will enter this space when they need a mindful moment.
Thank you to Donors Choose and all of the donors who support this amazing platform. Your generosity has had a tremendous impact on our school and our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Milazzo
Come Join Me at the Museum
Funded Aug 27, 2007Thank you so much for funding my proposal and allowing my children to have these wonderful novels. I'm so excited that we will be reading the novel before going to the museum for our field trip. The children will love it!
Thanks again, for being so generous. I look forward to writing you again”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Milazzo
If You Had One "Wish", What Would It Be???
Funded Aug 15, 2007Thank you so much for funding copies of this wonderful book. I cannot wait to get back to school on September 4th!! My children are going to be so excited to read this wonderful book, and I cannot wait to see what interesting conversations await us! Thank you, again, and I look forward to further correspondence with you as the lessons progress.
Sincerely,
Leigh ”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Milazzo