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Thank you for your love and support.","fullyFundedDate":1765249208949,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-for-sweet-kids/9929192/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News for Sweet Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":2139983,"projectId":9467737,"letterContent":"The donation of two tablets has already made a meaningful and measurable impact on my computer science and library students. In computer science classes, students used the tablets to actively engage in coding activities, test their programs, and explore digital design projects in real time. Having additional devices reduced wait time and increased participation, allowing more students to practice problem-solving and apply the coding concepts we learned in class. Students who previously observed from the sidelines were able to fully participate, which increased both their confidence and engagement.\r\n\r\nIn the library, the tablets expanded access to digital reading materials, research tools, and educational applications. Students used them to access eBooks and audiobooks, conduct research for projects, and collaborate on digital presentations. The devices supported small group instruction and allowed students to create multimedia responses to books they read. As a result, students demonstrated stronger digital literacy skills and greater independence during research and reading activities.\r\n\r\nOverall, the two donated tablets strengthened both innovation and literacy within our school. They helped bridge technology gaps, supported equitable access, and enhanced hands-on learning experiences. Now that students are actively using them, we have seen increased engagement, improved collaboration, and greater confidence in navigating digital tools responsibly and effectively.\r\n\r\nThank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1756174519052,"projectUrl":"project/digital-access-for-all-tablets-for-ever/9467737/","projectTitle":"Digital Access for All: Tablets for Every Learner (Set 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Parisi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2139983_orig.png?crop=610,610,x16,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723655999859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2139983"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9930619,"letterContent":"The mailboxes are such a fun and exciting way to incorporate writing into our lives. The kids have discovered the joy of getting and receiving mail. We love our mailboxes and the kids patiently await the times that they ate allowed to check their boxes. \r\nWriting for personal interest is an important skill in this life. I hope to be able to bring that joy to all of our students. \r\n\r\nWriting and letter writing in particular, is a dying art, of which I hope to bring back for my students. Thank you for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1764741541676,"projectUrl":"project/mailboxes-for-amazing-kids/9930619/","projectTitle":"Mailboxes for Amazing Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":2067739,"projectId":9622297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 7th grade attendance project. Because of your donation, we were able to create an Attendance Store filled with prizes, school supplies, and snacks that motivate and celebrate consistent attendance.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this project especially meaningful is that it has become completely student-led. My advisory students organize and run the monthly Attendance Store, track attendance \"earnings,\" manage payments, and help their peers select items. They've taken real ownership of the process, developing leadership, responsibility, and teamwork skills along the way.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us build more than just incentives. It has helped us build community and excitement around showing up each day. Students feel recognized, valued, and motivated, and that positive energy carries into our classrooms.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create something that empowers them both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1755760311187,"projectUrl":"project/back-on-track-attendance-incentives-for/9622297/","projectTitle":"Back on Track: Attendance Incentives for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sessa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067739_orig.jpg?crop=1217,1217,x115,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755566285408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2067739"},{"teacherId":2067739,"projectId":9080084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to provide a class set of algebra tiles for our students. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are able to move beyond abstract equations and truly see and build the math in front of them. Algebra tiles have already helped deepen their understanding of expressions, factoring, and solving equations in a hands-on, engaging way. For many of my learners, especially those who benefit from visual and tactile supports, this resource has been a game-changer.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in my students' growth. Your support is helping them build not only stronger math skills, but also greater confidence as problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1737930756236,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-confidence-with-algebra-ti/9080084/","projectTitle":"Building Math Confidence With Algebra Tiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sessa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2067739_orig.jpg?crop=1217,1217,x115,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755566285408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2067739"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9920094,"letterContent":"Thank you for the support with this math based project. Because of your love and care our students have math tools to help them thrive, learn and grow with addition and subtraction. \r\nMaking math fun and engaging is very important, as many kids have a fear of math. These work habits and mental outlook set the tone for the rest of their educational careers. Math can be fun, exciting and engaging and because of this project, my students have that. \r\n\r\nThis work can only happen through the support of our greater network. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1764728340543,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-magical-kids/9920094/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for Magical Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":209699,"projectId":9920150,"letterContent":"My students love the scented pencils and stickers! In the last month I have gotten so many more students turning in homework. That is a wonderful thing. The kids feel so special to have fun scented pencils and stickers as their reward for completing homework. \r\n\r\nWe know when students have good study skills, their future school years are so much easier. Thank you for helping support my young leaners to develop and cultivate good study and practice skills. These are skills they will use for the rest of their academic careers.","fullyFundedDate":1764102767734,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-homework/9920150/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Homework!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palomares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209699_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690565009660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/palomares"},{"teacherId":10113836,"projectId":9541755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to wonderful new books that are already sparking curiosity, imagination, and a renewed love of reading. The snacks you provided help ensure that students can stay focused and energized throughout the day, and the cleaning supplies allow us to maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful for the cozy bean bag chair, which has quickly become a favorite spot for independent reading and quiet reflection. Your thoughtful donations go far beyond the items themselves — they send a powerful message to our students that their education matters and that there are caring individuals who believe in their success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a meaningful difference in our students' daily experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1763994626905,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-leaders-help-our-5th-gra/9541755/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Leaders: Help Our 5th Grade Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Callender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113836"},{"teacherId":5309996,"projectId":9438102,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our teachers and students are able to learn in a more organized and prepared environment. While binders and printer paper may not have been \"exciting\" materials for students to see, their impact has been felt every single day in the classroom. Teachers are using these resources to print differentiated activities and visuals that meet students at their individual learning levels. Binders help keep materials organized so students can independently access resources during small groups, centers, and intervention time.\r\n\r\nBecause these supplies are shared across our building, teachers from Pre-K through 8th grade are better prepared to plan well-structured lessons and meaningful activities. Your support has helped create a stronger foundation for teaching and learning throughout our school.","fullyFundedDate":1760814573143,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-schoolwide-success/9438102/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Schoolwide Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snyderman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5309996_orig.jpg?crop=1185,1185,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723818556336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-snyderman"},{"teacherId":8497814,"projectId":9728695,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our DonorsChoose project. I am excited to share that the materials from our project have arrived, and they are already making a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to high-quality, culturally relevant books and learning materials that reflect diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives. Students were eager and excited as we introduced the new resources, and many immediately gravitated toward books they could personally connect with. This has increased student engagement, strengthened classroom discussions, and encouraged more independent reading.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students feel seen, valued, and motivated to learn. Your support has not only enhanced our classroom library but has also inspired confidence and curiosity in my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity truly makes a lasting difference, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759547108063,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-our-sel-prize-toolbox/9728695/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build Our SEL Prize Toolbox","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8497814_orig.jpg?crop=1206,1205,x0,y148&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686005155544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8497814"},{"teacherId":8880202,"projectId":9214864,"letterContent":"Thank you for sponsoring my. Donors Choose project to increase literacy through Manga. Many students at my school love watching anime, and some read manga. Studies have shown that manga are great literary tools. Loaded with many complex and new words, they provide a means of expanding a student's vocabulary, and the sequential panels and complex narratives help keep the reader engaged. Many manga have underlying morals and themes that may mirror the students' lives.\r\n\r\n In my class, students are allowed to read if they have completed their assignments early. After receiving the manga books, students have been more eager to finish their work so they can continue reading the manga. i have also had students come to my class during their lunch periods and ask if they can borrow a manga or sit in my class and read. All of my students enjoy reading the manga. \r\n\r\n As a World language teacher, I like how manga is written traditionally from right to left. My next challenge will be to obtain manga sets in Spanish, so that my ML students can read in Spanish and those learning Spanish can expand their vocabulary.","fullyFundedDate":1746785819122,"projectUrl":"project/slaying-literacy-barriers-through-manga/9214864/","projectTitle":"Slaying Literacy Barriers Through Manga","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8880202_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677118128154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8880202"},{"teacherId":3693612,"projectId":9608249,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to be able to provide snacks to our students! Many of our students are hungry when they arrive to school, some often show up after breakfast has ended and struggle to get started with the day while they are still hungry. Your donation has allowed us the opportunity to provide them with something to eat to help them focus and get to work! \r\n\r\nThe students seem to recognize how fortunate we are to be able to have all of these options and have access to these, I genuinely believe that my morning group of students working so hard to catch up to grade level with their reading are more successful because they can actually focus on the work, no matter how hard or frustrating it may be!","fullyFundedDate":1755791816002,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-a-successful-year/9608249/","projectTitle":"Snacks for a Successful Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pandit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3693612_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755392393220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3693612"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64371","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":774,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":71,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.8,"schoolId":64371,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Commodore John Rodgers Elementary Middle School 27","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/cmdr-john-rodgers-elementary-school/64371"}