Crisis to Confidence: Building Safe Spaces for Our Students
Help me give my students a safe environment during times of crisis. My office provides vital resources for mental health support, helps students navigate challenges and build resilience. Let's ensure students have access to the care they deserve.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Signez's classroom raised $505
This project is fully funded
My Project
My students are extremely diverse that have experienced so much adversity at a very young age. Many of my my students have migrated from countries such as Guatemala, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador and Haiti to name a few. Their adolescent years have already been disrupted. The transition to a new school, yet alone a new country alone is not easy.
Which is why I am dedicated to providing students with a third space, a space that is safe and allows them to be their authentic self.
My counseling office will allow students to share their greatest fears and encourage them to continue to persevere despite experiencing such pivotal moments in their lives.
My counseling office will have easily accessible hygienic products, snacks and resources to improve their mental health but also their academic success. The counseling office is essentially bridging the gap between home and school. I work with the parents, school staff and community to develop the WHOLE child. Funding our office will help me continue my mission in supporting students to have a successful school year, free of trauma and crises but filled with love and confidence. Please help me in having an impactful 2024-2025 school year.
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
Capri Sun 100% Fruit Punch Juice Ready-to-Drink Juice (40 Pouches, 4 Boxes of 10)
• Amazon Business
$27.45
3
$82.35
Mr. Pen- Cork Bulletin Board, 48” x 36”, Large Cork Board, Large Cork Boards for Walls, Classroom Bulletin Board, Corkboards for Wall 48 x 36, Large Bulletin Board, Corkboard for Office, Notice Board
• Amazon Business
$58.98
1
$58.98
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls
• Amazon Business
$33.12
1
$33.12
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Calming Toys for Kids, Occupational Therapy Toys, Play Therapy, Stress Relief Toy, Comfort Items for Anxiety, Calm Down Corner Supplies (Set of 4)
• Amazon Business
$27.80
1
$27.80
Fat Brain Toys Dimpl Sensory Development Toy
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
TRLZHOA Don'T Bottle It Up Posters Inside Out Animation Positive Mental Health Art Motivational Uplifting Teen Kids Cute Cartoon Gifts Prints For Home Bedroom Dorm Office Wall Decor 16x24in Unframed
• Amazon Business
6 Set Squishy Sensory Stress Squeezing Balls for Adults: Best Calming Tool to Relieve Anxiety, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Easter Basket Stuffers, Goodie Bag Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$14.24
1
$14.24
LovesTown 24 PCS Stress Balls Bulk, 2.5 Inch Funny Stress Balls Foam Face Squeeze Balls for Kids Adults Coworkers Stress Relief Squeeze
• Amazon Business
$13.98
1
$13.98
4E's Novelty Expandable Ball, Plastic Sensory Sphere for Kids and Adults
• Amazon Business
$13.42
1
$13.42
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct
• Amazon Business
$12.86
1
$12.86
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524
• Best Buy Education
$11.99
1
$11.99
LEGO - Lotus Flowers Building Toy Set 40647
• Best Buy Education
$11.99
1
$11.99
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$8.98
1
$8.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Fruit Punch & Island Fruits Variety Pack, Perfect Halloween Candy Bulk Pack, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 40)
• Amazon Business
$8.49
1
$8.49
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Berries 'n Cherries, Perfect Halloween Candy Bulk Pack, Gluten Free, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Sensory Toys Fidget Marble Maze - Gel Filled Sensory Items for Kids Children Teens Autism | Tactile Autistic Calming Toys for Preschool Classroom | Classroom Prizes, Goodie Bag Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect Halloween Candy Bulk Pack, Gluten Free, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$392.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.89
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$428.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$75.67
Total project goal
$504.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$504.48
8 Donors
-$344.74
Donations toward project cost
-$293.03
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$51.71
match offer
-$159.74
Match offer toward project cost
-$135.78
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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