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Ms. Barton from Sun Valley, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ambient Space to Improve Mental Health

Help me give my students feel comfortable and relaxed with warm soft lighting and greenery to create an ambient space to help improve their mental health and diminish their anxiety.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Barton's classroom raised $417

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

High school students struggle with mental health. From social media, bullying, their home life, and having so many firsts in their lives to their actual school work and studying their mental health is constantly under pressure. Many students at our school have communicated that school is their 'safe space' from their home life.

My classroom aims to create a comfortable and relaxing space to decrease anxiety and improve mental health by creating a sense of ambiance.

Students will get a sense of calm when walking into the classroom and will help diminish their stress and anxiety. They can learn in an environment that is zen.

Ms. Barton John Francis Polytechnic High School Freshman Center Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Sun Valley, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

105 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HAIHONG 2Packs 5FT Ficus Trees Artificial with Realistic Leaves and Natural Trunk, Faux Ficus Tree with Plastic Nursery Pot, Fake Ficus Tree for Office Home Decor Indoor Outdoor (New Type) • Amazon Business $79.96 2 $159.92
FOLKSMATE LED Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall Standing Lamps, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck Reading Standing Light for Living Room, Bedroom, Kids Room, Rustic Black • Amazon Business $37.99 2 $75.98
JACKYLED 84Ft 12 Pack Artificial Ivy Garland Fake Plants, Ivy Vines Leaves with CE Certified 80 LED String Lights, Hanging Ivy Lights for Bedroom Garden Party Wall Room Decor • Amazon Business $16.95 2 $33.90
Brightown 24 Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated - 7Ft 20 Led Mini String Lights Silver Wire Waterproof Firefly Starry DIY Lights for Bedroom Patio Wedding Party Christmas Decor (Warm White) • Amazon Business $22.69 1 $22.69

Materials cost

$292.49

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$26.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.41

Total project goal

$416.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$416.05

1 Donor

-$416.05

Donations toward project cost

-$353.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.41

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$0.00

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