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Wearing their costumes and performing with the stage displays made the experience feel authentic and memorable. Many students who are usually shy became more willing to participate, speak clearly, and express themselves creatively during rehearsals and the final performance.\r\n\r\nBecause of Coach Betty's kindness, our students were able to experience the joy of teamwork, performance, and storytelling in a meaningful way. This project has inspired students to continue building their speaking, reading fluency, and collaboration skills through future classroom performances and creative activities. 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One student shared, \"This feels special,\" which made the moment even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe used these resources to create a positive and inclusive celebration where students reflected on what they learned, shared memories with classmates, and practiced social skills like taking turns, expressing gratitude, and celebrating one another. For my English Language Learners, the celebration also provided natural opportunities to practice speaking and listening in a relaxed, joyful setting. Students proudly talked about their favorite lessons, projects, and goals they accomplished throughout the year.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will carry this sense of accomplishment with them as they transition to the next grade. Celebrating the end of the year helps students see that their effort matters and that school is a place where they are valued and supported. Thank you for helping my students end the year feeling confident, proud, and excited for what comes next. 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Many of my students are English Language Learners and come from Title I households, and school can sometimes feel overwhelming. When my students first saw the new calming corner—with the bean bag chair, soft rug, weighted lap pads, and calming tools—they were excited and curious. Several students immediately wanted to sit quietly and explore the space. One student said, \"This helps my body feel calm.\" It was clear right away that this space would help students feel safe and supported.\r\n\r\nWe now use the calming corner every day. Students choose it when they feel frustrated, tired, or unsure how to express their feelings in words. The breathing posters, feelings mirror, and mindful maze boards are especially helpful for my English learners because they provide visual and hands-on support. Students can point to a feeling, practice breathing, and calm their bodies without needing a lot of language. 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JB Wright Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Tucson, Arizona that is part of Tucson Unified School District.
It serves 417 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.4:1.
Its teachers have had 633 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
417 Students
24 Teachers
4311 E Linden StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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75%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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JB Wright Elementary School
$278,104
raised using DonorsChoose
633
projects
funded
49
teachers
funded
1,058
donors
52
projects
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basic supplies
77
projects for
technology
76
projects for
books
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projects
for
art supplies
JB Wright Elementary School has received support from
560 individuals from Arizona and
498 individuals out-of-state.