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Getting a student in the door is the first and hardest step to getting them help, and the snacks are a big part of that process. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support of our program!","fullyFundedDate":1760735740645,"projectUrl":"project/fun-treats-to-encourage-hard-work/9788921/","projectTitle":"Fun Treats to Encourage Hard Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4644996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502730880138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherinesteiner"},{"teacherId":4644996,"projectId":9810048,"letterContent":"Snacks are imperative to teaching in high school, and having a secure place to store them is so important to us! We've gone two months now with nobody who isn't supposed to taking our snacks, neither human nor rodent. \r\n\r\nThis secure space means that students feel more comfortable requesting the snacks they want, and know that the treats and extra belly-filling will be available when they want and need them. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for all our supporters for making our resource room and special education program robust and bright!","fullyFundedDate":1760720320068,"projectUrl":"project/secure-snack-storage/9810048/","projectTitle":"Secure Snack Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4644996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502730880138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherinesteiner"},{"teacherId":4644996,"projectId":9704357,"letterContent":"This duck tape was a wonderful gift for our club and our students! They're really excited about it, but we haven't had much of a chance to use it yet because of club scheduling conflicts. The students saw the patterns and colors we got, and were ready to start making accessories for themselves and their friends. \r\nWe will get to use this tape soon, and the students are going to make beautiful creations! We can't wait to share our wonderful work with all of you as soon as it's done. \r\nThank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1758828104817,"projectUrl":"project/all-ducked-out/9704357/","projectTitle":"All Ducked Out","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4644996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502730880138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherinesteiner"},{"teacherId":6806543,"projectId":9228949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that enabled my Astronomy students to read The Martian by Andy Weir! The students thoroughly enjoyed reading, discussing, and asking questions about the novel, which we read over the course of a month. I assigned the book to be read at an assertive pace, mostly outside of class time, with weekly reading checks to demonstrate that they were paying attention to what occurred in specific chapters and that they were staying on top of the reading as a whole. \r\n\r\nAfter each reading check, we spent the rest of the class in discussion mode. After a few minutes quietly writing answers to prompt questions, I had the students break into small groups and share what they wrote. This gave them the confidence and clarity to speak up in the whole class discussion that immediately followed. It was always surprising what students had to say: some noticed metaphors that I hadn't caught, or subtle things the protagonist said that revealed his thinking, and a few described emotions they experienced while reading certain parts of the book that I had not expected. \r\n\r\nWhile I anticipated a natural increase in students' vocabulary and ability to derive meaning from the storyline as a result of reading the book, one thing I did not expect was the frequent questions, and subsequent discussions, that they had about the chemistry, physics, and technology that were crucial to comprehending the novel. One student in particular had a conversation with me that covered a series of engineering problems in the middle of the book that she had not initially understood, and by working through the layers of knowledge required to understand what was going on in those scenes, she learned about short circuits, pressure vessels, material fatigue, and how humans actually land vehicles on Mars. This student's curiosity, and others', have pushed me to think about how I can work in various hands-on activities to pair with our reading of The Martian next year so that students can get even more out of the book.","fullyFundedDate":1746560683858,"projectUrl":"project/advancing-astronomy-with-problem-solving/9228949/","projectTitle":"Advancing Astronomy with Problem Solving on Mars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Teich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6806543_orig.jpg?crop=865,865,x94,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667587378222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6806543"},{"teacherId":4644996,"projectId":9619599,"letterContent":"Snacks are super important to high school students who work hard all day! Extra treats are always appreciated when it comes to getting work done, not just as motivation but to put off being hungry until lunch, or students leave for dinner. \r\nA favorite snack is nice for students, because they see they're being listened to when it comes to what treats to keep around. Ask any high school student, and most will tell you that school lunch isn't worth eating and the depend on lunch from home or eat snacks all day. Snacks are important, and some that provide at least a hint of nutritional value are nice to keep around.","fullyFundedDate":1757526863652,"projectUrl":"project/super-snacks/9619599/","projectTitle":"Super Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4644996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502730880138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherinesteiner"},{"teacherId":8180535,"projectId":9151489,"letterContent":"We extend our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of calculators to our classroom. Your contribution has immediately transformed the learning experience for all of our students. You may use technology like this daily, but you might be surprised to know how essential and specialized these tools are in a school setting. Unlike simple calculators, the graphing and scientific capabilities of these devices are helping our students visualize complex mathematical concepts. For instance, they are now able to instantly graph quadratic equations, allowing them to see how changes to the coefficients in the equation directly affect the shape and position of the parabola. This hands-on visualization moves math from an abstract concept on a whiteboard to a dynamic, interactive tool they can explore, significantly improving their understanding of functions, data analysis, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of these new calculators for the students is undoubtedly the speed and complexity they can now handle, which lets them tackle more challenging, real-world problems. They feel empowered to attempt problems that were previously too time-consuming or difficult to approach by hand. We have already seen a few students especially warm up to this new technology. For example, Jokary, who is often quiet during instruction, has blossomed. She has a natural spatial-visual intelligence, and the graphing functions have given her a way to express and prove her understanding without relying on verbal explanations she finds challenging. Similarly, Christian, who struggled with arithmetic speed, now uses the calculator as a reliable tool that levels the playing field, allowing him to focus on the higher-level logic of the problem instead of getting bogged down in computations. This technology is truly making advanced mathematics accessible and exciting for every student in the room.","fullyFundedDate":1746785501263,"projectUrl":"project/stem-storytellers-need-calculators/9151489/","projectTitle":"STEM Storytellers Need Calculators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kirby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8180535_orig.jpg?crop=1743,1743,x1128,y151&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637005366452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8180535"},{"teacherId":3008882,"projectId":9506673,"letterContent":"Your gift of Lego for our Advisory is appreciated by all of my students. Everyone got very excited when we unboxed the sets! Most of my students love to build things and appreciate the hands-on activity as a break from academic tasks.\r\n\r\nWhile students love being able to build creations with Legos, my goal for these projects was to encourage students to work cooperatively to increase their social communication skills. In this short time, I have seen a lot more interactions during Advisory. Legos has given students a way to start a conversation about a mutually interesting topic which is often challenging for people with Autism. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous gift!","fullyFundedDate":1757682703274,"projectUrl":"project/build-communication-skills-with-lego/9506673/","projectTitle":"Build Communication Skills with LEGO!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Lipschutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3008882_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601506537641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3008882"},{"teacherId":4644996,"projectId":9453623,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these beautiful tiles to help us make math come alive! These mosaic pieces mean that we can have hands-on experiences manipulating shapes to really understand geometric transformations and tessellations. We're loving math right now, which is new and exciting. \r\n\r\nStudents were confused when they first saw the materials, but then got really excited that they got to play around with all the tiles and shapes themselves to explore properties of shapes and angles. The math really comes to life this way.","fullyFundedDate":1752504614092,"projectUrl":"project/tiles-and-tessellations/9453623/","projectTitle":"Tiles and Tessellations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4644996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502730880138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherinesteiner"},{"teacherId":9930694,"projectId":9452249,"letterContent":"I would send pictures of the notebooks and pencils, but they are out there in the hands of our young writers. However, you can easily see by just some of the photos, the warm glow that the lamps have added to our room. The sound system is now housed under the Smart Board, where it enhances all the videos and music in our community. \r\n\r\nTo some, this may not look like a lot, but to a stark classroom every bit of comfort and glow helps us all to relax and be receptive. This is so important in what can sometimes be just a harsh, hard urban reality.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us achieve a more comfortable and welcoming environment. We appreciate every donation and hope you continue to take opportunities to enrich all student experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1753547466450,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-for-reflection/9452249/","projectTitle":"A Classroom for Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Compo-Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9930694_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752012447892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-compomartin"},{"teacherId":4644996,"projectId":9100482,"letterContent":"Teenagers love to eat, and they got so excited to see the snacks they asked for after school. I like that I am able to not only give the students snacks to fill their bellies after school, but it's a small way I can show them that I'm listening to what they say, and their input really matters in the classroom and in after school programs.\r\n\r\nThe students are always asking if they can have an extra snack, or if there are leftovers, and I'm so happy that I'm almost always in a position to say yes to them because of projects like these.","fullyFundedDate":1742952482175,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-full-bellies-and-open-minds/9100482/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Full Bellies and Open Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4644996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502730880138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherinesteiner"},{"teacherId":4644996,"projectId":9264887,"letterContent":"Teenagers love to eat, and they got so excited to see the snacks they asked for after school. I like that I am able to not only give the students snacks to fill their bellies after school, but it's a small way I can show them that I'm listening to what they say, and their input really matters in the classroom and in after school programs.\r\n\r\nThe students are always asking if they can have an extra snack, or if there are leftovers, and I'm so happy that I'm almost always in a position to say yes to them because of projects like these.","fullyFundedDate":1746062979417,"projectUrl":"project/snackity-snacks/9264887/","projectTitle":"Snackity Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4644996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502730880138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherinesteiner"},{"teacherId":4644996,"projectId":9202087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get ready for the Fall! We're ready to hit the ground running with all the new supplies you've helped us collect, so no student will have to go without a notebook, pencils, or even earbuds.\r\n\r\nBing able to provide simple materials for the students doesn't seem like a big deal, but it really is huge to a student who doesn't have whatever thing they need to participate in class and be successful.\r\n\r\nWe're so thankful that you've chosen to support our classroom and our special education program, and we hope you'll continue to consider us for support in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1742918774302,"projectUrl":"project/neat-notes/9202087/","projectTitle":"Neat Notes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4644996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502730880138","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katherinesteiner"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32200","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1225,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":36,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"58.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.1,"schoolId":32200,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Academy at Palumbo on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Academy at Palumbo","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/academy-at-palumbo/32200"}