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We are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1786542218165,"projectUrl":"project/creative-rewards-for-creative-minds/10414284/","projectTitle":"Creative Rewards for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316907_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711199207690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316907"},{"teacherId":9316907,"projectId":10050818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The materials provided allowed for some great end of year enrichment activities and supports for the beginning of the school year. The certificates were used for incentives, motivate students, and celebrate success. We had leftovers from the end of last year that we will be able to use in this school year as well.\r\nYour support allowed our eighth graders to truly have a wonderful kind graduation experience with certificates, medals, a reward day and further math experiences. This made for an unforgettable end of year activity.","fullyFundedDate":1784209771542,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-strong-math-enrichment-game/10050818/","projectTitle":"Finishing Strong: Math Enrichment, Games, and Celebrations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316907_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711199207690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316907"},{"teacherId":9498420,"projectId":10723070,"letterContent":"Your generosity is helping us meet students' everyday needs with protein snacks, general snacks, socks, and shirts. 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Being able to offer a sweater when a student feels cold is a simple but meaningful way to help them settle back into learning.\r\n\r\nStudents appreciated seeing the clothing available and knowing they had somewhere to turn when a need arose. Middle school students can feel self-conscious about asking for help, so having supplies readily available allows us to offer support with dignity and care.\r\n\r\nAs students continue their classroom projects, discussions, and collaborative activities, these essentials help them participate comfortably and confidently. Our next steps are to organize clothing by size, make sure students know how to access it privately, and monitor which items are needed most. 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An everyday moment—being able to offer a hungry student a snack before class—shows how these resources can make a difference.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited and grateful to see the supplies, especially knowing they would be available when needed. Having access to personal care items and something to eat helps make our school a more welcoming, supportive place. Your donations also create opportunities for caring conversations and help us build trust with students.\r\n\r\nIn our upcoming history lessons, students will continue examining historical events, comparing perspectives, and using evidence to explain their thinking. These resources support that learning by helping address hunger and personal care needs that can distract students from class. We will continue making supplies accessible and checking which items students need most. Thank you for helping our students feel supported and prepared to participate!","fullyFundedDate":1791069424346,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-fueled-ready-stocking-our-gym/10714156/","projectTitle":"Fresh, Fueled & Ready: Stocking Our Gym Supply Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maloney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350552_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763180078985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350552"},{"teacherId":2994086,"projectId":10713392,"letterContent":"Your generosity is helping us make our care closet a welcoming resource for students who need snacks, hygiene supplies, or hair care products. Deodorant, brushes, hair ties, and edge control give students access to everyday essentials, while beef sticks and granola bars help address hunger during the school day. Something as simple as getting a snack or finding a needed hair product can help a student feel more comfortable and ready to participate in class.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see the variety of supplies, especially the hair care products and snacks. These everyday items show students that their needs matter and that school is a place where they can find support without embarrassment. The care closet also gives us opportunities to reinforce kindness, discretion, and respect for others.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our history lessons, students will analyze sources, discuss different perspectives, and support their ideas with evidence. Having their basic needs met helps them focus and engage in these activities. Our next steps are to keep the closet organized and accessible and gather student feedback about the most useful supplies. 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These supplies may seem simple, but they have a tremendous impact on our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe headphones will allow our students to focus on their lessons, listen to English pronunciation, practice listening skills, and complete online assignments without distractions. The computer chargers will ensure that students can keep their devices powered and ready to use throughout the school day. Having access to these essential supplies helps remove barriers to learning and allows our students to participate more confidently in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity shows our students that their education matters and that others believe in their potential. We are incredibly grateful for your willingness to support our classroom and help create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to grow and succeed. Thank you for making a positive difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778174913555,"projectUrl":"project/technology-wins/10231673/","projectTitle":"Technology Wins!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9518901_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713910255908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9518901"},{"teacherId":10336049,"projectId":10199155,"letterContent":"This project brought our school garden to life throughout the entire summer! Students helped plant, water, weed, harvest, and care for the garden, watching their hard work turn into an incredible supply of fresh produce. When they first saw the new materials and the expanded growing space, they were excited by how much more we would be able to grow. That excitement only increased when they began discovering ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, beans, and even watermelons ready to be harvested!\r\n\r\nStudents are now taking their work a step further by creating vases and preparing our produce to sell. They are learning that a garden is about much more than planting seeds—it requires patience, responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving, and continued care. It has been especially rewarding to see the pride students feel when someone purchases something they helped grow.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue harvesting and selling our produce, create more student-made vases, and prepare the garden for its next growing season. We also hope to expand what we grow and continue using the garden as a hands-on learning space where students can serve their school community. Thank you for helping our students turn a small garden into something productive, meaningful, and truly their own!","fullyFundedDate":1777302140268,"projectUrl":"project/from-garden-to-giving-students-serving/10199155/","projectTitle":"From Garden to Giving: Students Serving our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10336049_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777222272315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336049"},{"teacherId":10414574,"projectId":10237000,"letterContent":"Our students are already using these new resources to help make our classroom a cleaner, healthier, and more supportive environment. The hand sanitizer and cleaning wipes are available for daily use, while the deodorant and menstrual products are kept in a discreet location where students can access them privately whenever needed.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the supplies, they were surprised and grateful that donors had provided items that are often overlooked but can greatly affect how comfortable and confident they feel at school. One especially meaningful moment was seeing a student quietly take a needed hygiene product and return to class without embarrassment or losing valuable learning time.\r\n\r\nWith these basic needs covered, students can focus more fully on our upcoming history lessons and collaborative projects. Our next steps include completing group research activities, analyzing historical sources, and presenting what we learn to the class. Your generosity helps ensure that every student can participate with dignity and confidence. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778174913414,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-confidence-essential/10237000/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Confidence: Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stahle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414574"},{"teacherId":10350552,"projectId":10332673,"letterContent":"Our students are using the new soccer equipment during team practices, skill-building sessions, and soccer camp. The additional balls allow every student to stay active instead of waiting for a turn, while the cones, bibs, and mini goals help us create organized drills and small-sided games. One especially rewarding moment was watching students work together at different practice stations, encouraging their teammates and building their confidence with each attempt. The students were thrilled when they first saw the new equipment! They immediately began looking through everything and asking when they could use it. The mini goals were an especially big hit. Their excitement brought a wonderful new energy to our team and made them feel that their hard work—and their soccer program—truly mattered. Our next step is to use these materials to continue developing our students' passing, dribbling, shooting, teamwork, and communication skills. We will also use the equipment during soccer camp to give more students an opportunity to learn the game in a welcoming and supportive environment. Most importantly, these resources will help us build a program where students can grow as athletes, teammates, and leaders. Thank you for investing in our students and making these opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1781221361872,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-for-all-gear-for-our-growing-pro/10332673/","projectTitle":"Soccer for All: Gear for Our Growing Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maloney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10350552_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763180078985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350552"},{"teacherId":10336049,"projectId":10241258,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our school garden continue to grow! Thanks to your generosity, students are actively using the new tools and materials to expand our garden while learning valuable science concepts through hands-on experiences. One of the highlights has been watching students prepare new garden beds, mix coco coir and perlite into the soil, and install the cucumber trellis before eagerly tracking the vines as they climbed and produced vegetables. These authentic learning experiences have helped students better understand plant growth, soil health, and the importance of caring for the environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the new resources arrived, students were excited to get to work right away. They couldn't wait to use the new gardening tools and were especially fascinated by how the trellis transformed the way cucumbers grew. Seeing professional-quality equipment made them feel like real gardeners and gave them an even greater sense of ownership in the space they help maintain.\r\n\r\nAs our garden continues to expand, students will use these resources to plant new crops, monitor soil conditions, collect data on plant growth, and harvest fresh produce to share with our school and community. 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