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 Students
Students transitioning from elementary to middle school have many opportunities to grow and build valuable relationships. Some will be anxious, excited, or even afraid to start this new journey. The one thing they will all have in common is an opportunity to grow, learn, and become better individuals.
The majority will be economically disadvantaged and will need academic and emotional support after a challenging year due to Covid-19 and other hardships.
My students will come from over six neighboring elementary schools all from low-income areas with over 80% being Hispanic and African Americans.
My Project
As the 6th grade school counselor, students enter my office seeking a refuge. They want to be heard, seen, and valued. When I speak to students there is not one that will not fidget, touch things on my desk, or just stare initially. I want to provide them with resources that will encourage them to feel comfortable to speak, draw, write, or just sit in silence as needed.
Anxiety, self-harm, suicide ideation, depression, abuse, peer and/or teacher conflicts are just a few of the issues that sixth graders as young as 11 years old enter my office with.
After a year of dealing with Covid, winter storms, deaths, failing grades, and isolation, I can't imagine the stressors they will start the school year with.
Each item requested will provide students with a safe haven and tools that will help them to process their feelings and emotions. They will know there is one place they can go to on campus and not feel alone. My office will be the place their social and emotional and academic needs will be focused on. Their first year in middle school will set the tone for the rest of their middle school career and with your help, they will be prepared to face whatever may come their way!
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
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• Amazon Business
$11.99
5
$59.95
IGINOA 41 Pack Fidget Figetget Figet Sensory Toy Box Set Pop Popping Figit Anxiety Autism Stress Relieve Relief Pressure Bubble Silicone Game Gift Special Need Kid Teen Adult Friend ADHD Rainbow
• Amazon Business
$28.99
2
$57.98
KDG Motivational Stress Balls(4 Pack) for Kids and Adults,Stress Relief Balls with Quetos to Relieve Anxiety and Manage Anger as Gift…
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$9.99
5
$49.95
Mini Zen Garden Sandbox - Miniature Beach Zen Garden for Desk - Sand Tray Play Kit for Kids, Adults, Office - Desk Sand Box Gift Set with Natural Sand, Wooden Tray, Lid, Rakes, Rocks and Accessories
• Amazon Business
$28.99
1
$28.99
60 Unique Birthday Cards - Birthday Cards Bulk With Greetings Inside-Large Happy Birthday Cards With Envelopes and Stickers Included-5x7 Inch Assorted Birthday Cards
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
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$24.97
1
$24.97
Flameless Candles, with Embedded String Lights, Da by 3-Piece LED Candles, with 10-Key Remote Control, 24-Hour Timer Function, Dancing Flame, Real Wax, Battery-Powered(Batteries not Included).
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$23.99
1
$23.99
75-Pack Party Zipper Bracelets Set,Friendship Fidget Bracelets 7.5 Inches Sensory Toys Party Pack By SephireREX,Stress Relief Toys for Birthday Party Favors
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Kleenex Expressions Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 18 Cube Boxes, 65 Tissues per Box (1,170 Total Tissues)
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$22.96
1
$22.96
Jenga Game Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Kids Game Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive)
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$22.61
1
$22.61
Magicteam Sound Machines White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural Soothing Sounds and Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Baby Kids Adults
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$19.99
1
$19.99
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$18.99
1
$18.99
24 Pack Kraft Unlined Notebook Journal Pocket Notebook with 6 Designsin (80 pages, 4” x 5.7”)
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$16.99
1
$16.99
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• Amazon Business
$14.90
1
$14.90
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• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
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• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
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$8.98
1
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Materials cost
$445.21
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.68
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$481.89
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.04
Total project goal
$566.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$566.93
5 Donors
-$308.46
Donations toward project cost
-$262.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$46.27
match offer
-$258.47
Match offer toward project cost
-$219.70
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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