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Once again, thank you for support!","fullyFundedDate":1755521995746,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-business-students-receive-ptopa/9452306/","projectTitle":"Help my Business Students Receive PTO(Paid Time Off) and Bonuses!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fink","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7745583_orig.png?crop=129,129,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752012010422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7745583"},{"teacherId":9650305,"projectId":9511844,"letterContent":"When our new resources arrived, the excitement in the room was unforgettable. My students' eyes lit up as they explored the materials, and many immediately began imagining how they could use them in class. For example, during our most recent lesson, students eagerly worked in small groups, sharing and collaborating in ways that weren't possible before. The new tools have not only made learning more hands-on, but they have also boosted student engagement and confidence in tackling challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, we have incorporated them into both daily lessons and special projects. One memorable moment was when a group of students used the resources to create a project that connected what we were learning in class to real-world applications—they proudly presented their work to the class, and it sparked meaningful discussions among their peers. These resources have provided opportunities for students to deepen their learning, collaborate more effectively, and feel proud of what they create.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to continue building on this excitement by integrating the resources into upcoming lessons and long-term projects. My students are already brainstorming ways to expand their work and take on more complex challenges. Thanks to your generosity, they have not only gained valuable tools but also the inspiration to dream bigger and push further in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1757512514188,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials/9511844/","projectTitle":"Back to School Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9650305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726679041344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650305"},{"teacherId":8056479,"projectId":9279379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, we now have a desk organizer, hole puncher, and mirror that will make a huge difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe desk organizer helps keep our supplies neat and easy to find, creating a smoother flow during lessons. The hole puncher is already being used for student binders and interactive notebooks, helping us stay prepared and organized. The mirror brings a fun and practical touch to our room, giving students a chance to quickly check their appearance with confidence before presentations or class activities.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided tools that help us stay prepared, confident, and focused. We are so grateful for your kindness and for investing in our classroom success.","fullyFundedDate":1746699553202,"projectUrl":"project/accessories-make-a-huge-difference/9279379/","projectTitle":"Accessories Make a Huge Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Odums","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056479"},{"teacherId":8056479,"projectId":9213814,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of you, my students now have Sharpies and raffle tickets that will help us stay organized, engaged, and motivated.\r\n\r\nThe Sharpies will be put to great use for labeling, creating bold and colorful classroom visuals, and allowing students to showcase their creativity in projects. The raffle tickets are going to be a fun and effective tool for our classroom incentive system, helping to keep students motivated, recognized, and excited about their hard work.\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem small, but it has a big impact—these supplies create a positive classroom environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our success. Thank you for believing in my students and helping to make learning not just educational, but fun and inspiring!","fullyFundedDate":1746470499248,"projectUrl":"project/colors-can-change/9213814/","projectTitle":"Colors Can Change","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Odums","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056479"},{"teacherId":9650268,"projectId":9191098,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my class. What this has done for me, and my students has made things much easier in the physical classroom space. \r\nFor myself this particular donation allows me to move around the class easier. My class is self-contained all day with students who tend to need more instruction than regular students. I am able to work with each student individually and simultaneously in some situations without not having to stay on my feet the entire time.\r\nMy students enjoy having to not have to wait for printable assignments. They are able to be creative with their work and print in brilliant colors. They sometimes want to print out games, cards for friends, and just random things just because. It is quite enjoyable to see them explore their own creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1742997372606,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-the-year-off-strong/9191098/","projectTitle":"Finishing the Year Off Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9650268"},{"teacherId":8056479,"projectId":9227512,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for thinking of the students first. They will be super surprised to have snacks that will fill their bellies. Also the amazing books to add to our library. Your funding allows us to get items to snacks that they may not be able to purchase on their own. Donors choose is such an amazing platform to invest into teachers and students. So many students are less fortunate in this demographic. This will give them more choices to read. So thank you very much for helping make students feel comfortable in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746563660537,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-snacks/9227512/","projectTitle":"Books and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Odums","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056479"},{"teacherId":8056479,"projectId":9213607,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for thinking of the students first. They will be super surprised to have snacks that will fill their bellies. Your funding allows us to get items to snacks that they may not be able to purchase on their own. Donors choose is such an amazing platform to invest into teachers and students. So many students are less fortunate in this demographic. Many students need food to get their minds going, and your support will drive students to achieve those great ideas. \r\n\r\nWe are more than grateful for you taking the time out to invest in us, because the money could have went to other places. 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Donors choose is such an amazing platform to invest into teachers that have so many great ideas for students, and your funding allowed us to do just that. \r\n\r\nWe are more than grateful for you taking the time out to invest in us, because the money could have went to other places. So thank you very much for helping make students feel comfortable in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742997376039,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-crafty/9199360/","projectTitle":"Clean and Crafty","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Odums","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056479"},{"teacherId":8056479,"projectId":9107800,"letterContent":"As a donor that took the time out to invest into students use the funding was put into great use. Students are more likely to show up to class with a purpose. 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In case's minority students are behind when comes to using technology as a resource. \r\n\r\nBeing funding with new technology will digitally enhance student engagement, and allow activities to tailor activities to meet the needs of all students.\r\n\r\nHaving these innovative accessories will allow students to continue to learn with technology while access educational material in a new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1733186734880,"projectUrl":"project/printer-to-print-hands-on-visuals-for-st/8941407/","projectTitle":"Printer to Print Hands on Visuals for Stem project.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Odums","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056479"},{"teacherId":9650305,"projectId":9107593,"letterContent":"The integration of esports and assistive technology is transforming the way our students with special needs learn and interact. 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