Focused Yogis = Great Leaders (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

Focused Yogis = Great Leaders

Classroom project requested by Mrs. E. on Nov 18, 2009

Mrs. E.'s Classroom

High Poverty

New York (City)

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"Do you have a particular practice that has helped you reduce stress or achieve success?

Our school is a new start-up school that has become one of the top high schools in New York in less than four years. It provides students with a specialized, classical education, including the study of Latin and Greek, in a disciplined academic environment. The course load is rigorous and follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. We believe yoga can be a great tool for students to balance stress, stay physically fit and meet the high expectations and rigor of our school, which prepares students to succeed in a challenging college setting.

In addition to classical academics, the ancient practice of yoga is used as the core of the Physical Education program and helps students to balance stress, stay physically fit and meet the high expectations of the school. The practice of yoga provides students with a unique time to develop a relationship with their bodies, their peers and their role interacting with the world around them. The relaxation techniques provide students with opportunities to successfully manage the rigorous academic course load, as well as become aware about how to maintain good health.

We are fortunate to have mats, but we would like to add 75 sets of blocks and straps to support a deeper yoga experience for the students. Your financial support will enhance the yoga experience of our students by giving them the necessary tools to deepen their yoga practice.

Any donor of $50 or greater will be invited to attend a yoga class with students. In addition, all donors will receive updates about the implementation of their gift into the program. Your support is contributing to the development of outstanding students in a very successful school so they may manage their stress and develop into the leaders of the next generation. hide»

Our students need 75 yoga blocks and 75 straps to enhance the yoga experience of our students. details»

Mar 19 Elaine P a staff member at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. E.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Mar 15 Mrs. E. the Teacher

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Dear Ken, Nancy, Kevin and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,

I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the support of our yoga project at our school. Students have benefited already tremendously from the incorporation of the yoga props, yoga blocks and yoga straps, in our daily yoga program. These materials have made the yoga program accessible to every student, as well as provided students with opportunities to deepen their practice.

I firmly believe in the importance of helping students achieve high levels of physical and mental well-being. It will support students achieve academic and, ultimately, professional success by learning the great life lesson of balance.

Thank you again for your generous support of this program. We hope someday we will be able to invite you to witness the great work you are supporting.

With gratitude,
Mrs. E.

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Jan 04 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the supplies for Mrs. E.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Dec 7, 2009 Mrs. E. the Teacher

Dear Ken, Nancy, Kevin and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,

Thank you for your generous contribution to our yoga program. Your gift is supporting student understanding of the balance and determination necessary to succeed inside and outside of the classroom.

Your gift has supported the purchase of yoga supplies to support the more than 500 students at our school who take yoga up to five times per week. Plus, the resources you have helped us procure will be used by future generations of yogis at our school!

Thank you for your support of these future leaders!
With gratitude,
Mrs. E.

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Dec 7, 2009 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Dec 7, 2009 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

"We provided DonorsChoose.org with matching funds for projects that improve college readiness. We believe that when all people in the United States have the opportunity to develop their talents, our society thrives."

Dec 7, 2009 Ken gave from New York, NY supporting New York - Asset Management

Dec 7, 2009 Kevin from New York supporting New York - Asset Management

"I donated because I want to support kids in New York (City)."

Dec 4, 2009 Ryan from New York in honor of Nancy supporting New York - Asset Management

"I gave to this project because you guys rock! "

Dec 1, 2009 John C an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

Nov 30, 2009 Jane D a volunteer at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.

Nov 18, 2009Mrs. E. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
Foam Yoga Block	Sportime, Inc.	$10.59	75	$794.25
Yoga Straps	Sportime, Inc.	$6.59	75	$494.25

Vendor Shipping Charges				$128.85
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$19.33
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$9.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$1,445.68
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$317.34
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$1,763.02
Partner Funding Offer				-$881.50
3 Donors				-$881.51
To Go				$0.00