{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newport Mill Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10458988,"projectId":10135511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Healthy Minds, Happy Hearts: Mental Health Resources.\" Your kindness has allowed us to transform our classroom into a true sanctuary for my middle school. Navigating these middle school years comes with unique emotional and social challenges, and having dedicated mental health resources in our room has created a safe space where students feel secure, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new resources, their eyes lit up with genuine curiosity and joy. They couldn't wait to explore the tactile items, calming tools, and social-emotional learning materials. One moment that truly stood out was watching a student who was having a particularly overwhelming morning head straight to our new safe space area, select a calming sensory tool, and sit quietly for five minutes to regroup. Before these resources arrived, that same student might have struggled through the rest of the day, but having this outlet allowed them to self-regulate and re-engage with their peers effortlessly.\r\n\r\nWe are integrating these materials into our daily wellness routines, using them for quick check-ins, mindfulness breaks, and guided self-regulation activities. Looking ahead, our next step is to begin a student-led project where class members design their own \"personal coping tool kits.\" They will use our new mental health resources as inspiration to map out individual strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and supporting one another. Thank you for opening your hearts to our classroom and helping our students build healthy minds for the future!","fullyFundedDate":1777549394096,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-minds-happy-hearts-mental-heal/10135511/","projectTitle":"Healthy Minds, Happy Hearts: Mental Health Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10458988_orig.jpg?crop=1540,1540,x546,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772856070542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10458988"},{"teacherId":10458988,"projectId":10135529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Stress Less, Smile More: Wellness for my Middle School.\" Your support has completely transformed our room into a dedicated, welcoming safe space where students feel safe, regulated, and supported. Middle school can be a challenging time to navigate, and having a physical classroom environment that actively promotes emotional well-being has already made an immediate, positive difference for every student who walks through our doors.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new wellness and sensory materials, their faces lit up with pure excitement and relief. They were so curious to explore everything, and many immediately gravitated toward the new calming visual displays and hands-on regulation tools. One student even remarked, \"It feels like a place where I can actually take a deep breath.\" Seeing their immediate comfort and knowing they felt cared for by people who believe in them was an unforgettable moment for our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these resources daily as part of our social-emotional learning routines. Students utilize the designated quiet space and sensory tools when they need a brief moment to reset, distress, or self-regulate before diving back into their academic work. Moving forward, our next step is to launch a student-led \"Wellness Station\" project, where students will use our new visual tools and mindfulness guides to teach their peers effective coping strategies and stress-management techniques. 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