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Your support makes it possible for our students to see themselves as future engineers, environmental problem-solvers, and change makers.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in opportunities that help kids grow their curiosity and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1755970126632,"projectUrl":"project/renewable-energy/9634394/","projectTitle":"Renewable Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4409065"},{"teacherId":9367437,"projectId":9448371,"letterContent":"From the moment my students saw the supplies—sanitizer, folders, Lysol wipes—they lit up with excitement. They immediately recognized that this wasn't just about materials, but about how much someone cared for their success. 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Your support created not just a better classroom, but a better experience for every student in it.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758202902077,"projectUrl":"project/safe-focused-a-clean-science-space/9448371/","projectTitle":"Safe & Focused: A Clean Science Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367437"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9500311,"letterContent":"The 'Fit For Space' project has created a dynamic, data-driven learning environment. By providing students with tools used by modern professionals, we have shifted the learning experience from theoretical study to active, personal investigation. 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These instruments are extremely expensive and would have taken us years to fundraise for. \r\n\r\nI got to pull the instruments out and show students the differences between an acoustic versus an electric instrument and how they produce sound. We have a whole lesson coming up soon that will go more in depth on this. This students are extremely excited to get their hands on these instruments to try them out. At the moment we can only amplify one instrument at a time but we are actively working towards fixing that. My top performing group will hopefully get to perform on these instruments for their winter concert in December.\r\n\r\nParents and students got to see our electric instruments during open house and the response was an overwhelming amount of excitement for the program which has helped push me to make sure these instrument are being used in lessons and performances throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1752586584589,"projectUrl":"project/music-in-stem-using-electric-instrument/9445266/","projectTitle":"Music in STEM: Using Electric Instruments to Make Lasting Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Didas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070211_orig.jpg?crop=151,151,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440530303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/didasorch"},{"teacherId":10070211,"projectId":9445351,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my students! Each student received a folder free of charge this year that came with informational materials needed for class each day along with clear sheet protectors to store their music. Students where encouraged to decorate their folders and have been loving making them their own. \r\n\r\nWhen each student received their folders and I explained how we got them, they were all extremely thankful. Many students have made more of an effort to keep their materials in good condition because the fact that they know how we got them.\r\n\r\nWith these materials I encourage the students to keep their materials for class in an organized manner. Most of all this project has made it easier for students to have the materials they need to stay organized in my class and allow me the extra funds to purchase Instrument accessories that have been needing to be replaced for some time now.","fullyFundedDate":1752586465848,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-musicians/9445351/","projectTitle":"Materials for Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Didas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10070211_orig.jpg?crop=151,151,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752440530303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/didasorch"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9456205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for partnering with us and bringing science to life, through your donation of hands on materials which have helped my students learn about growing food and sustainability. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students will be able to investigate the growing process indoors vs outdoors and share nutritious recipes with our community made from food they grew themselves.\r\n\r\nWe have been learning and growing in our classroom and the next step is to take all that we have learned to share during the next open house and in the spring student-led farmer's market.","fullyFundedDate":1752164960320,"projectUrl":"project/growing-goodness-a-student-led-garden/9456205/","projectTitle":"Growing Goodness: A Student-led Garden for Healthy Living","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9283732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! With your support, my students have been able to grow plants both indoors through hydroponics and outdoors.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited about the reading materials which help them, especially the cookbook that they'll be able to use once their crops are harvested.\r\n\r\nRight now the students are tending to their plants and we look forward to sharing our harvest (plants and new understanding) with others during aftershool clubs and open house.\r\n\r\nSoon, we will also be using the solar cells and wind turbine kits to build and understand alternative energy sources. We will use the KillAWatt meters to learn how much energy common household devices require.\r\n\r\nNone of this could be done without your support. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1751514077704,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-scientists-growing-foo/9283732/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Scientists: Growing Food & Generating Energy Naturally","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":4409065,"projectId":9272620,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support of our project! Because of you, my students will now have access to inspiring books about people in STEM. These stories will introduce them to diverse role models who solved problems, broke barriers, and changed the world with their creativity and perseverance.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just books- it's an investment in curiosity, confidence, and possibility. My students will see themselves reflected in these stories and learn that they, too, can be scientists, engineers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and helping us open doors to brighter futures. We can't wait to dive into these books and share the impact they make on our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1750255582849,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-people/9272620/","projectTitle":"The Power of People","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4409065"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9121058,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing support of our Learning and Growing: Empowering Students to Grow Their Own Food project, my students now have the tools and resources to turn science lessons into real-life experiences. They are planting, nurturing, and harvesting food right here at school—discovering firsthand how science, sustainability, and healthy eating connect to their daily lives.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is giving students the chance to explore STEM concepts, build teamwork skills, and understand food systems in a hands-on way that textbooks simply can't match. Watching their excitement as they care for the plants and taste the results is truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for making this project possible and for believing in the power of hands-on learning. You've helped create a garden of knowledge that will keep growing for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742963496861,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-growing-empowering-students/9121058/","projectTitle":"Learning and Growing Empowering Students to Grow Their Own Food","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350987_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x443,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698970567207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-francis"},{"teacherId":10004502,"projectId":9268836,"letterContent":"The materials for this project have transformed the way students interact with the materials in my classroom. \r\n\r\nEach student has their own writing folder to house the paper materials for each essay we work on in class. They have their own ELA notebook for note-taking, answering writing prompts, and exploring creative writing. We have enough art materials to last the school year, with enough colored pencils, markers, and construction paper for students to have a variety of options when we connect art to ELA. \r\n\r\nThe biggest impact has been allowing students to design and create while exploring how ELA connects to STEM. As a young STEM magnet school, we've been implementing more and more crossovers within our curriculum, and students have loved being able to collaborate and create in the classroom. The posters and art materials have created many opportunities to showcase student work. Nothing beats the joy on a student's face when they see their design hanging on the wall-- especially during Open House when they got to brag about their work to their parents.","fullyFundedDate":1746785509818,"projectUrl":"project/balance-rigor-with-joy-in-language-arts/9268836/","projectTitle":"Balance Rigor With Joy in Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gotham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004502_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x483,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745436567307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004502"},{"teacherId":9350987,"projectId":9242493,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support of our STEM Readers, STEM Leaders project, my students are now exploring high-quality STEM books that spark curiosity and critical thinking every single day. Many of the books that you helped purchase expose my students to stories of real scientists, engineers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nYour gift is more than just books—it's an investment in future problem-solvers and leaders. These new resources are helping students strengthen literacy skills while connecting reading to the amazing world of science, technology, engineering, and math.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you for believing in our young readers and for making STEM learning come alive. 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