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Ms. Urnezis from La Mesa, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Minds with Social-Emotional Learning

Help me give my students my students the tools to develop to their social emotional potential and succeed academically.

  • 5 donors
  • $255 goal

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My Project

Research shows that students who engage in social-emotional learning demonstrate improved behavior, better academic performance, and stronger relationships with peers and teachers. With these tools, my students will have an accessible and structured way to navigate their emotions, communicate their needs, and develop healthy coping strategies.

Your support will provide my students with the tools they need to strengthen their emotional well-being, empowering them to become confident learners and compassionate individuals.

Every donation brings us one step closer to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where all students can thrive!

Ms. Urnezis Helix Charter High School 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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La Mesa, CA View local requests

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

100 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shareable Affirmations! 365 Days of Happy Thoughts; Uplifting Thoughts for Self-Love, Bravery, and Mental Wellness - Unleash Your Inner Strength with Daily Inspiration and Motivation • Amazon Business $24.95 4 $99.80
Everyday Executive Function Strategies: Improve Student Engagement, Self-Regulation, Behavior, and Learning • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens in Schools: A 16-Session Social and Emotional Skills Curriculum for Middle and High Schoolers (A 16-Session Social ... for Middle and High School Students) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$164.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $15.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.17

Total project goal

$254.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $254.44

4 Donors

-$156.49

Donations toward project cost

-$149.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.72

match offer

-$78.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.71

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 $0.00

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