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Ms. Melanie from Hayward, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Safe Space to End the Mental Health Stigma

Help me give my students access to healthy and effective ways to practice self-care in an air-conditioned environment!

  • $922 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Our Montessori high school is so wonderfully diverse and inspiring! Our students come from all different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and the unity we see on campus is quite extraordinary. A key component for Montessori education is that students can be self-directed, hands-on, and collaborative - which we help to foster in the mental health program and see come to life on campus. Our students are so full of life and are eager to not only learn but love to also pass on their knowledge to others.

Our students are so creative, thoughtful and ready to help their fellow peers!

Our students help boost each other up in times of need, are the first to let staff/faculty know if another student is having a difficult day, and genuinely care about their school environment.

My Project

Research demonstrates that students who receive social-emotional and mental health support achieve better academically. School environment, classroom conduct, academic motivation, and students’ sense of awareness and welfare all improve as well which is why we have developed the Mental Health Department within our school.

Students will have access to a safe and confidential space where they can feel supported while they navigate healthy social, emotional, and behavioral development.

Since our school has recently changed campuses - we have found that our mental health rooms do not have access to air conditioning. This is why I have requested a portable air conditioner to allow our students to focus on self-care and healthy mental health practices in a cool and air-conditioned environment. Using the books, worksheets, art supplies, and therapy games, students will work with a licensed psychotherapist individually and in small groups on topics including; but not limited to: Conflict resolution skills, Effective communication & assertiveness, Responsibility/Accountability, Self-esteem & Self-awareness, Leadership skills, Bullying/Cyber-bullying/Social media, Healthy Relationships/Boundaries, Depression management/Positive self-worth/Cognitive Distortions, Anxiety/Mindfulness/Stress management, Stages of Change, and Healthy coping mechanisms.

Ms. Melanie Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori School - Secondary Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

220 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RolliCool Alexa-Enabled Portable Air Conditioner 10,000 BTU AC Unit with Heater, Dehumidifier, Fan, Mobile App (COOL208-19) • Amazon Business $284.99 1 $284.99
Buddha Board Mini Buddha Board, 5 x 5 x 1/2-Inch, White (Special Mindfulness Edition) • Amazon Business $15.94 4 $63.76
Better Me Game: Self Improvement, Relationship & Teen Therapy Games, Social Emotional Counseling Activity • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Teen Anger Workbook - Facilitator Reproducible Self-Assessments, Exercises & Educational Handouts (Teen Mental Health & Life Skills Workbook) • Amazon Business $37.09 1 $37.09
You Know Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Fun Game That Opens Communication and Encourages Meaningful Conversations to Establish Relationships • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Trauma Treatment Toolbox: 165 Brain-Changing Tips, Tools & Handouts to Move Therapy Forward • Amazon Business $22.26 1 $22.26
Anti-Burnout Card Deck: 54 Mindfulness and Compassion Practices To Refresh Your Clinical Work • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mindfulness Therapy Games: Social Skills Game That Teaches Mindfulness for Kids, Teens and Adults | Effective for Self Care, Communication Skills | 40 Cards for Play Therapy • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
The Coping Skills Thumball: The Fun Group Activity for Teaching and Learning How to Cope with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger, Stress, Substance Abuse, Negative Thinking, Anger, and more • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
12 Pack Notebook Journals for Travelers, Students and Office, Writing Diary Subject Notebooks Planner with Lined Paper, College Ruled, 60 Pages, 30 Sheets, 8.3x5.5 inch, A5 Size, Travel Journal Set • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
A4 Ultra-Thin Portable LED Light Box Tracer USB Power LED Artcraft Tracing Light Pad Light Box for Artists,Drawing, Sketching, Animation. • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Find Peace from Worry, Panic, Fear, and Phobias • Amazon Business $14.57 1 $14.57
The Self-Compassion Deck: 50 Mindfulness-Based Practices • Amazon Business $13.92 1 $13.92
ARTEZA Classic Watercolor Paint, Set of 36 Vibrant Color Cakes, Includes 1 Water Brush Pen • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Depression: A Teen’s Guide to Survive and Thrive • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70
Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush Assorted Tips, 4 Pack Carded (FRHBP4M) • Amazon Business $12.15 1 $12.15
Mancala - Real Wood Folding Set • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
Mattel Games: The Official Uno Tin [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Cardinal Double 91 Color Dot Dominoes in Collectors Tin (Styles May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59

Materials cost

$680.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $62.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$783.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.18

Total project goal

$921.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $921.22

2 Donors

-$921.22

Donations toward project cost

-$783.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.18

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