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Ms. Hurtado from N Hills, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Monroe Calm Corner

Help me give my students the necessary tools to help validate their feelings, self-regulate their emotions, and understand how to relax during stressful times. We're hoping our Calm Corner can help students feel secure and feel safe.

  • $977 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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 Project

Mental health is not traditionally a focus in education, but has become increasingly understood as a critical aspect of a student’s overall well-being. Schools are among the first places where mental health issues are recognized and addressed. Yet the students most impacted by mental health in schools are the ones who encounter the most barriers when trying to access services. Many of our students present with different social-emotional-related issues that make it difficult for them to regulate their emotions and behaviors, which can prove challenging when confronted with stressful moments.

We want to continue to use of a Calm Corner in our office so that students have a safe, non-judgmental space with the necessary tools to learn self-regulation and manage their emotions better.

I see my students' daily hardships. The majority have had more adverse life experiences before age 18 than many will encounter in a lifetime. Due to the cultural sitgma around mental health in our school community, unfortunately many students go years before being able to access the support they need. My job as Psychiatric Social Worker is to help remove the social-emotional barriers to learning so students can have the capacity to focus on their education.

Ms. Hurtado James Monroe 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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N Hills, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

500 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 Pack Slow Rising Stress Ball, Large Box Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball Bulk, Pull Stretch Fidget Toy for Students • Amazon Business $49.35 4 $197.40
Rarlan Colored Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 96, Coloring Pencils 1152 Count • Amazon Business $79.96 2 $159.92
20 PCS Multicolored Quiet Fidgets Toys for Unique Fidget Experience, Anti Anxiety Sensory Toys Combine into New Shapes, Brain Imagination Tools, Relax Therapy Educational Toy for Kids Boys Adults • Amazon Business $18.99 8 $151.92
EOOUT 20 Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks, Lined Journal Bulk with Rainbow Spine, 10 Colors, 60 Pages Soft Cover Composition Notebooks for Women Girls Kids, School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.09 6 $114.54
Macarrie 100 Pieces Marble Mesh Fidget Toy Stress Relieve Fidget Toy for Anxiety Sensory Quiet Marble Fidget Toys Silent Small Fidget Toys for School Office ADHD Add Ocd Autism Gifts(Vivid Style) • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Carson Dellosa 47-Piece Bloom With a Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Set, Growth Mindset Classroom Decorations, Positive Sayings, and Growth Mindset Posters for Bulletin Board and Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34

Materials cost

$687.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.99

Sales tax

 $62.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$830.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.52

Total project goal

$976.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $976.78

1 Donor

-$488.39

Donations toward project cost

-$415.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.26

match offer

-$488.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$415.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.26

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