Funded Aug 8, 2024First and foremost, thank you for seeing a need and supporting it. Our students are some of the best I have taught in my 19 years of education and they deserve all the help we can offer. Thank you for being part of the community that supports us. We know that you did not have to donate to our cause and we are thankful.
Thank you for the positive impact you are having on our students' mental health. Students have been able to log in and use some of our district's resources on the iPad now that we are cellphone free school. Because of your generous donation, I have set up a cozy space in my classroom where students can sit and relax, watch some calming videos or access school resources to help strengthen and support their mental health. Sometimes students just need space and time to decompress, just like we do. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to give this to our students. A secondary benefit is that since our cellphones have been locked in pouches and students couldn't translate anymore, this has allowed my limited English proficient and non-English speaking students the opportunity to use the tablet to help translate their needs, which has immensely helped with easing their frustration during class as well. What an unforeseen and added bonus!
Thank you again for your help! You are helping making kinder, reflective citizens and neighbors!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ford