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This helped improve our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1744084485013,"projectUrl":"project/math-supply-spring-restock/9184366/","projectTitle":"Math Supply Spring Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3251155_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473032117546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcruz-math"},{"teacherId":3109628,"projectId":9544652,"letterContent":"The new iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro have transformed how my students experience math in our classroom. Many of our donors use technology every day, but in a classroom setting, these tools become powerful teaching partners—allowing me to model problem-solving in real time, annotate examples clearly, and make abstract concepts visible and engaging.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited by how interactive lessons have become. When I use the iPad to work through a complex ratio or geometry problem, they can watch each step unfold on the board, ask questions in the moment, and even revisit recorded lessons later for extra support. Visual learners especially love being able to see how ideas connect, and it has boosted their confidence to try challenging problems independently.\r\n\r\nOne student, who used to hesitate when sharing answers, now eagerly volunteers to explain her thinking after following a modeled example on the screen. Others have started creating their own visual notes, inspired by how I use the Apple Pencil to color-code and highlight strategies.\r\n\r\nThese tools have not only replaced what was lost—they've elevated our lessons, helping every student feel more capable, curious, and connected to math.","fullyFundedDate":1755710549903,"projectUrl":"project/a-teachers-tech-toolkit-for-interactive/9544652/","projectTitle":"A Teacher’s Tech Toolkit for Interactive Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mougel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109628_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471472078499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mougel"},{"teacherId":3109628,"projectId":9533804,"letterContent":".The Apple TV has completely changed the way my students experience math. Many of our donors use technology every day, but in our classroom, it has become a bridge that helps students see math come to life. By wirelessly projecting my iPad, I can model problem-solving in real time, highlight important steps, and show visuals that make abstract concepts clear and engaging. Students no longer struggle to follow along—they can easily see each example unfold from anywhere in the room.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how interactive our lessons have become. They love watching their own work appear instantly on the screen when we share examples, and they take real pride in explaining their thinking to the class. The flexibility to move around while teaching also helps me connect more with individual learners, providing feedback and encouragement as I go.\r\n\r\nOne student who often hesitated to participate now eagerly volunteers to share his strategies after seeing how his work can be celebrated and discussed with the whole class. The Apple TV has truly made learning more visual, collaborative, and confidence-building for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1755695222512,"projectUrl":"project/mirror-mirror-on-the-walllets-learn-t/9533804/","projectTitle":"Mirror, Mirror on the Wall—Let’s Learn Together, One and All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mougel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109628_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471472078499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mougel"},{"teacherId":9169794,"projectId":9321037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation! Thanks to your support, we've been able to purchase a class set of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series.\r\n\r\nThis isn't just about reading a fun book; it's about opening up a world of learning for our students. Having these novels will give us the amazing opportunity to explore various themes like mythology, heroism, friendship, and overcoming challenges in depth. \r\n\r\nYour contribution truly makes a difference in enriching our classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746493184048,"projectUrl":"project/percy-jackson-and-the-olympians/9321037/","projectTitle":"Percy Jackson and the Olympians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9169794_orig.jpg?crop=672,672,x264,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691542410549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/flexibleseating2023"},{"teacherId":3109628,"projectId":9032871,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity in funding our project, Enhancing Learning With a Reliable Document Camera. This technology has transformed the way my students engage with lessons, making learning more interactive and accessible. Whether we're exploring complex math problems, analyzing text together, or sharing student work in real-time, the document camera allows everyone to follow along with clarity and focus. It has been especially helpful for my visual learners, who now have a clearer, more detailed view of materials that might have been difficult to see before.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects for my students has been the ability to showcase their own work instantly. They love coming up to the camera to present their solutions, annotate text, or share their creative ideas with the class. This has fostered a greater sense of collaboration and confidence among them. I've also seen students who were initially hesitant to participate become more engaged as they see their contributions valued and displayed for the whole class.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly enriched our classroom experience, making lessons more dynamic and inclusive. 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I'm also able to use the Macbook in the classroom to check student grades and walk over and talk to them about missing assignments without being tied to my desktop computer.\r\n\r\nThis new computer has been a game changer and has had a positive impact on student learning and success. Thank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1734136360902,"projectUrl":"project/math-lessons-with-macbook-pro/8615585/","projectTitle":"Math Lessons With MacBook Pro","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3251155_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473032117546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gcruz-math"},{"teacherId":3251155,"projectId":8661693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project a reality. The printer has come in super handy for printing handouts, especially the ability to make copies on the fly in our classroom when students need an extra copy of a handout. With the printer, I've been able to make resources for my students that help support their math understanding. \r\n\r\nThe pencils and expo markers are a hot commodity, they have already been exhausted. Students regularly borrow pencils, many need to take a pencil to complete assignments. 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The other half of the quilts were donated to Frosted Faces Foundation, a shelter for senior dogs. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support! \r\nStudents collaborated and enjoyed creating the quilts.","fullyFundedDate":1731528479990,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-project-spreading-we/8876559/","projectTitle":"Community Service Project - Spreading Wellness in Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9169794_orig.jpg?crop=672,672,x264,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691542410549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/flexibleseating2023"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54138","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1501,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":15,"percentAsian":24,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"25.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":93.7,"schoolId":54138,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bernardo Heights Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bernardo Heights Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/poway-unified-school-district/bernardo-heights-middle-school/54138"}