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Your generosity is helping remove a basic barrier to learning and giving my students a better opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1780893187226,"projectUrl":"project/a-refreshing-end-of-year-celebration/10262508/","projectTitle":"A Refreshing End-of-Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":10195026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The snacks and water have made a meaningful difference in my Algebra 1 classroom. Students are able to refocus when they are hungry or tired, stay engaged during challenging lessons, and participate more consistently in class.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as a snack or bottle of water helps students feel cared for and supported while giving them the energy to persist through difficult math. Your generosity is helping remove a basic barrier to learning and giving my students a better opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777936512475,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-snacks-and-water-for/10195026/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: Snacks and Water for Algebra Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":10107705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your donation helped us provide students with essential period products and create a student-led wellness resource.\r\n\r\nStudents took ownership by organizing, managing, and distributing supplies during lunch. This initiative has helped students feel more supported, comfortable, and ready to learn while building leadership, empathy, responsibility, and a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference by providing essential resources and empowering students to create a caring, respectful, and equitable support system for their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1778862691897,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-period-wellness-center/10107705/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Period Wellness Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":10180096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Having access to hydration and healthy drinks has made such a wonderful difference for my students during these warm months.\r\n\r\nYour support has been a huge help in keeping everyone energized and ready to tackle challenging math problems. Having cool, refreshing drinks on hand has helped my students stay focused and confident while they work through their lessons. It is such a relief to see them feeling comfortable and truly engaged, even when the classroom gets a little warm.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students feel cared for and supported during their most demanding academic days. I am so grateful to have you as a partner in creating a classroom where they can feel their best and succeed. Thank you for everything you've done to help them thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1778223709588,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-focus-and-learning-th/10180096/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Focus and Learning Through Hydration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":10005588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Having a clean, organized, and fresh-smelling classroom has made such a wonderful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped turn our classroom into a calm, welcoming sanctuary. The ocean-scented diffuser provides a peaceful backdrop that helps students reset when they are feeling stressed, while the cleaning supplies keep our space tidy and distraction-free. Between the organized environment and the healthy snacks you helped provide, my students are better able to focus, stay engaged, and feel truly supported throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is felt every single day. I am so grateful to have you as a partner in creating a space where my students feel safe, happy, and ready to succeed. Thank you for helping make our classroom such a special place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1770426272772,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-calm-minds/10005588/","projectTitle":"Clean Space, Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":9744297,"projectId":10078806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom science project. Thanks to your donations, our students now have access to digital pH meters and pH test strips that have transformed the way they learn about acids, bases, and chemical properties. Instead of simply reading about pH in a textbook, students were able to conduct hands-on investigations and collect real scientific data.\r\n\r\nRecently, students used the digital pH meters and pH strips to measure the pH of a variety of household solutions. They tested common items such as vinegar, soda, soap, and cleaning products, comparing the results from both testing methods. The excitement in the classroom was incredible as students made predictions, gathered data, and discussed why certain substances were acidic or basic. Having access to professional-quality tools helped students feel like real scientists and increased their confidence in conducting laboratory investigations.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support learning throughout the year. Students will use the pH meters and strips during several upcoming acid-base projects, including a culminating investigation where they will create and test red cabbage juice as a natural pH indicator. They will compare the effectiveness of the cabbage indicator to the digital meters and analyze the strengths and limitations of each method. Your generosity is helping create meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Thank you for making these opportunities possible for our students and for investing in the next generation of scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1778879669312,"projectUrl":"project/ph-meters-in-chemistry/10078806/","projectTitle":"pH Meters in Chemistry","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9744297"},{"teacherId":9744297,"projectId":9762966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our LEGO Robotics classroom through DonorsChoose! The new comfortable chair has become a favorite spot for students as they work on building, testing, and programming their robots. Having a dedicated and comfortable place to sit has helped students stay focused during longer design sessions and collaborate more effectively with their teammates. One memorable moment was watching a group of students spend an entire class period troubleshooting their robot's code while comfortably gathered around their project, excitedly celebrating when it finally completed the challenge.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the chair, they were thrilled. They immediately recognized that it was a space designed specifically for creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. As we continue our robotics projects, students will use this space to refine their engineering designs, improve programming skills, and prepare for upcoming robotics challenges. Your generosity has helped create a welcoming environment where innovation and learning can thrive. 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These resources are helping create a welcoming space where students can take mindful breaks, reduce stress, and return to learning more focused and confident.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a peaceful environment where students can thrive both academically and emotionally. Thank you for believing in our students and making such a meaningful difference in their daily school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1770310048129,"projectUrl":"project/calm-nourishing-space-for-focused-lear/10018931/","projectTitle":"Calm & Nourishing Space for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":10072619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students now have access to snacks and water that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. These snacks help students stay engaged in Algebra 1, push through challenges, and feel supported and cared for in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more welcoming and calming learning environment where students can better focus on their education and well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making a positive impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771860286401,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-calm-learning/10072619/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Calm Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":9885229,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, my students engaged in meaningful activities that helped them learn about culture, community, and global traditions. The lessons sparked curiosity, encouraged thoughtful discussions, and helped students develop a greater appreciation for others.\r\nYour support also helped create a healthier learning environment. The HEPA filter vacuum cleaner has been a valuable addition to our classroom, helping reduce dust and maintain a cleaner space for students, especially those with allergies. A clean and welcoming classroom allows students to focus, participate, and feel comfortable while learning.\r\nThe combination of engaging educational resources and a healthier classroom environment made a positive impact on my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1767032483557,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-culture-community-and/9885229/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year: Culture, Community, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":9708604,"projectId":9652941,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of student care closet supplies, our classroom has become an even more supportive and welcoming space. Students are using items like lint rollers, paper towels, deodorant, bandages, and pimple patches as needed throughout the day, often quietly and independently. One moment that really stood out was seeing a student fix a small issue before a presentation and walk up feeling more confident and ready to participate. These supplies may seem small, but they make a big difference in helping students feel comfortable and focused on learning instead of worrying about how they look or feel.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the care closet, their reactions were a mix of surprise and relief. Several students said how helpful it was to know these items were available, and others commented on how thoughtful it was. It immediately built trust and showed them that this classroom is a place where they're supported as whole people, not just learners.\r\n\r\nAs we continue with current lessons and projects that involve collaboration, presentations, and group discussion, students are better able to show up confidently and stay engaged. Knowing they can take care of small needs on their own helps them stay present and participate more fully. Moving forward, we're continuing to encourage self-advocacy, responsibility, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students dignity, confidence, and one less thing to worry about during their school day. Your support truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1765914876931,"projectUrl":"project/the-student-care-closet-essentials-for/9652941/","projectTitle":"The Student Care Closet: Essentials for Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Scheffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708604_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y629&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724690202224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708604"},{"teacherId":9708604,"projectId":9652681,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of snacks like granola bars, crackers, and fruit snacks, our classroom has been a more focused and supportive place to learn. We keep the snacks available for students who come in hungry or need a boost during long learning blocks. One moment that really stood out was during a group work session when a student who was struggling to focus grabbed a snack, settled in, and was able to fully participate with their group afterward. Having reliable access to snacks helps remove a major barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, they were genuinely excited and relieved. Several students immediately asked if they could save a snack for later in the day, while others expressed gratitude and said it helped them feel taken care of. It quickly became clear that this project meant more than just food, it showed students that their well-being matters and that this classroom is a safe, supportive space.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward with lessons that require sustained attention, collaboration, and problem-solving, these snacks continue to play an important role. Students are better able to stay engaged during reading discussions, projects, and independent work time. With one less thing to worry about, they can put more energy into learning, growing, and showing what they know. 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