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We believe reading builds bonds and can be a meaningful way for families to spend time together. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your shared vision! \r\nMs. Hoop","fullyFundedDate":1744205226842,"projectUrl":"project/diversify-our-classroom-library/9005084/","projectTitle":"Diversify Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp465641_orig.jpg?crop=2165,2165,x326,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579200469643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/465641"},{"teacherId":3386656,"projectId":9299563,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support for our project, Promoting Mental Wellness in Our Inner City High School, my students have been engaging deeply with the new resources. Recently, we started a classroom activity where students explored mindfulness exercises, journaling prompts, and discussion guides designed to help them reflect on stress, emotions, and coping strategies. One memorable moment was during a small-group session: students shared personal strategies for managing stress, and it was inspiring to hear their thoughtful, honest responses. Seeing them connect and support one another reminded me why this work is so important.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were a mix of curiosity and excitement. Many expressed relief that there were tools available to help them navigate challenges they often face in and out of school. The resources sparked immediate engagement—students were eager to try the activities and even asked for more ways to continue exploring mental wellness topics.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to build on this momentum by integrating these resources into a longer-term project focused on personal reflection and peer support. Students will create wellness portfolios, track their progress, and develop presentations to share strategies that work for them with the class. Your contributions have not only provided the tools to start these important conversations but have also set the stage for meaningful, ongoing growth in our classroom community. We are deeply grateful for your support in helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1749226656044,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-mental-wellness-in-our-inner-c/9299563/","projectTitle":"Promoting Mental Wellness in Our Inner City High School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kutchma-French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3386656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568760442998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3386656"},{"teacherId":3386656,"projectId":8969770,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, we can finally say \"No more phony Catcher in the Rye books!\" Your donation is helping us move beyond outdated narratives and toward real, impactful mental health education for our high school students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is empowering us to bring in fresh, relevant materials and approaches that truly speak to today's teens—supporting their emotional well-being, self-awareness, and resilience. The books that support coping skills, trauma recovery and the anxiety survival skills have been flying off the shelves and students have been asking to take them home! They are making a difference!!\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—thank you for believing in the importance of honest, meaningful education.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1738894801589,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-phony-catcher-in-the-rye-let/8969770/","projectTitle":"No More \"phony\" Catcher in the Rye -Let's Get Real!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kutchma-French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3386656_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568760442998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3386656"},{"teacherId":5015048,"projectId":8955166,"letterContent":"\"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, my students now have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed, including the headphones that will help them maintain focus and engage more fully with their lessons. As a teacher of special education, I see firsthand how each student's journey is unique, and your contribution is making a real difference in their ability to learn and thrive. Your kindness and belief in their potential inspire both me and my students to work even harder every day. On behalf of my students, thank you for investing in their education and for being a part of their success story. Your generosity is truly appreciated! Much Love and appreciation Mrs. Jones and Students\"","fullyFundedDate":1738894801572,"projectUrl":"project/ear-ye-hear-ye-maintaining-focus/8955166/","projectTitle":"Ear Ye Hear Ye Maintaining Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5015048_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512867055534","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5015048"},{"teacherId":465641,"projectId":8939943,"letterContent":"I have already been able to give out three copies of Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens to students who lost a best friend in a car crash, and two students who are mourning the death of their mother who suffered from addiction. I have started to read the supplemental material I asked for , Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences, and have begin to implement some of the 15 minute brief counseling techniques outlined in this book in my interactions with these students. I know I am only a small drop in the well of support that they will need, but I feel better equipped and supported by your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1734111768754,"projectUrl":"project/understanding-trauma-and-self-care/8939943/","projectTitle":"Understanding Trauma and Self Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp465641_orig.jpg?crop=2165,2165,x326,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579200469643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/465641"},{"teacherId":465641,"projectId":8741975,"letterContent":"Reading literature is part of the foundation and walls of out classroom. Connecting it all to current events puts a solid roof on that structure! We work to connect the lives and times to the characters we read about to our own modern day lives. Giving students engaging articles that I can provide for them in multiple languages and reading levels is key to access. We can all then start to tackle the essential questions we have for the year- \r\n\r\nHow does class and privilege impact ability to stand up to social injustice?\r\nHow can we hold powerful people accountable?\r\nWhat is the American Dream and how has it changed?\r\n\r\nThe New York Times UPFRONT article s and the Spotting Fake News resources you have supplied our classroom has been a game changer in our year! 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