Helping Newcomers Feel Welcome, Safe and Cared For
Help me give my students items that will help them feel extra safe and cared for while they are at school - menstrual pads, locker locks, cups for tea, and snacks.
We welcome new newcomer students (students who are new to the country and are learning English) to RMS throughout the year and these materials will help them to feel more welcome, comfortable and safe, even when no school staff speak their home language.
Students are often very nervous when they start at school- it's a chaotic environment, a huge change from their previous school and life, and many students have experienced significant traumatic events.
These materials will help us be able to take care of our newest newcomers - to help them manage their stress and help them feel welcome in their new school. I look forward to being able to offer fidget objects for them to use during class, menstrual pads, snacks and hot tea when they need soothing. I also want to offer yoga activities to interested students to help them manage stress (I just finished yoga teacher training!). I also want to be able to lend combination locks to students who are concerned about their belongings being stolen from their lockers during PE, as this has happened before to students who cannot afford to purchase a lock. Finally, the laminator will allow me to hang informative, multilingual posters as well as student artwork and portraits in the hallways so that our newcomers feel represented here.
10 Pack Yoga Mats Bulk, 68'' x 24'' x 4mm Thick Yoga Mats for Kids and Adult Gym Mats Bundle Latex Free Exercise Mats with Non Slip Texture for Outdoor Yoga, Pilates or Workout (Multicolor)
• Amazon Business
$81.99
1
$81.99
Master Lock 1500T Locker Lock Combination Padlock, 2 Pack, Black
• Amazon Business
$10.99
5
$54.95
Laminator, 1Min Fast Heat-Up A3 Laminator Machine, 6 in 1 Personal Thermal Laminator with 40 Laminating Pouches A3 A4 A5 4R 3R 2R, 13Inch Laminating Machine for Office School Home Use
• Amazon Business
$44.93
1
$44.93
Healthy Snacks, Care Package 67 Count Premium Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack – Great for Home, Lunches, Work, Grab and Go, Office, Meetings, – Breakfast Bars, Bulk Granola Bars, Snacks
• Amazon Business
$43.50
1
$43.50
SUNPROUND 130Pcs Mochi Squishy Toys, Kawaii Squishies, Mini Fidget Toys Bulk for Kids, Party Favors Class Prizes Valentines Day Easter Egg Fillers,Christmas Goodies Bag Stuffers for Boys Girls
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
L. Pure Cotton Topsheet Pads for Women, Overnight Pads, Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Unscented Menstrual Pads, 48 Count x 2 Packs (96 Count Total)
• Amazon Business
$21.58
1
$21.58
Lamosi 16 OZ Disposable Coffee Cups, 180 Pack 16 oz White Paper Cups, Hot/Cold Beverage Drinking Cups for Water Juice or Tea, Office Party Home Travel
• Amazon Business
$20.70
1
$20.70
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks, 32 oz., 40 Packs/Box (FER02067)
• Quill.com
$17.59
1
$17.59
20 Pack Quiet Fidget Toys Bulk for Adults Kids Teens Church School Classroom Office Slient Noiseless Stress Anxiety Relief Items Autism Sensory Toys for Autistic Children Toddler for Relaxing Therapy
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Mott's Apple & Cinnamon Variety Pack Applesauce, 4 Ounce Cup, 36 Count
• Amazon Business
$15.84
1
$15.84
78Pcs Party Favors for Kids 3-5 4-8 Fidget Toys Bulk Mini Pop Keychain Sensory Toys Stocking Pinata Stuffers Birthday Carnival Treasure Classroom Prizes Toddler Toys Fidget Pack Stress Relief Toys
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Atsuwell Microwave Heating Pad for Pain Relief, Rice Microwavable Moist Heat Pack for Cramps, Neck and Shoulders, Knee, Muscles, Joints, Back Pain, Bean Bag Heating Pad for Warm Compress, Blue
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Command 15 Lb XL Heavyweight Wall Hook, Damage Free Hanging Hook with Adhesive Strips, Heavy Duty Single Hook for Hanging Christmas Decorations, 2 White Hooks and 8 Command Strips
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted Dozen (30075)
• Staples
$8.04
1
$8.04
Materials cost
$381.06
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$34.87
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.72
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$451.65
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$79.70
Total project goal
$531.35
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$531.35
1 Donor
-$16.00
Donations toward project cost
-$13.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$2.40
A New York City Parent match offer
-$16.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$13.60
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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