Emily Xu Academy of Tucson Elementary

The Rincon Rotary Club is proud to award a classroom grant to support the Feel and Flourish project, an initiative that helps young students develop essential social and emotional skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and resilience. In this classroom, learning goes beyond math and reading—it’s about helping young hearts and minds grow. Through engaging books and hands-on tools, the Feel and Flourish project creates meaningful opportunities for students to build emotional intelligence and confidence, fostering a foundation for lifelong growth and connection.

On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for the generous donation of books and sensory toys to our classroom from Rotary Club. Your support has made a meaningful impact—our students are already enjoying the new materials, and they’ve brought more joy, engagement, and comfort to our learning environment.

I also want to take a moment to acknowledge how easy and accessible the application process was. As a teacher, time is often limited, and I truly appreciated how straightforward and supportive the process was from start to finish. It made it possible to focus on what matters most: creating the best possible experience for my students.

Thank you again for your kindness and commitment to education. Your generosity is helping shape curious minds and caring hearts every day.

With gratitude,

Emily Xu

2nd grade teacher,

Academy of Tucson Elementary