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You're not only helping my students discover how exciting STEAM can be—you're opening doors for them to explore future careers in design, architecture, and engineering.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in us!","fullyFundedDate":1756033467654,"projectUrl":"project/steam-supplies-the-building-blocks-of-b/9600795/","projectTitle":"STEAM Supplies: The Building Blocks of Brilliance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":6745129,"projectId":9468022,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations. My students have been reading about both artists in large groups. They have learned about their beginnings, obstacles, and why they painted. \r\n\r\nSmall groups are taking deeper look at the two artists in small groups. The students are reading independently, with partners, and in their groups. Students get the chance to have a brief discussion after every chapter. Students then answer questions about what they read. These questions are multiple choice, true/false, or short answer replies.","fullyFundedDate":1753885689552,"projectUrl":"project/famous-artists/9468022/","projectTitle":"Famous Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6745129_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583334577560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6745129"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":9687391,"letterContent":"\"This was the best day ever!\" one student commented as he finished collecting evidence. \"This is what I want to do when I grow up - use science to solve crimes!\" another student stated.\r\nI wish you could be in my STEAM Lab when my students \"suited up\" and entered the crime scene. They were wide-eyed with curiosity, and smiles never left their faces. As they collected evidence, including fingerprints, hair samples, and lipstick samples, and examined blood splatter, I listened to their conversations and was brought to tears. Why? Because they were using their newly gained scientific knowledge as they discussed possibilities, and every child was confident enough to share their thoughts. That was nothing short of magical. \r\nI could never thank you enough for helping me to bring this life-changing experience to my students and to begin opening the doors of possibilities for their futures. You are truly a superhero of learning for our STEAM Lab. Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1757974071701,"projectUrl":"project/clue-crew-evidence-experts/9687391/","projectTitle":"Clue Crew: Evidence Experts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":9382862,"letterContent":"WOW! Our Chomp Saw is truly AMAZING!!!! My students are inventing, designing, and engineering masterpieces, and their confidence in bringing their ideas to life has quadrupled! I love watching my students work collaboratively to create a design and then take turns to cut vital pieces. Students who were once timid at trying new things - jump right up and are the first to go for it :)\r\nAdditionally, my students with limited mobility have smiles on their faces too, because for the first time, they can cut whatever they imagine. I wish you could see them confidently walk up and cut out what their teams have created. \"Look at me - I am an engineer,\" one student proudly stated after she cut out a piece for her team's build.\r\nI could never even begin to thank you for helping to increase all of my students' confidence, as well as making STEAM accessible to all. I am truly blown away by what my students are innovating, and it is all because you believed in us. Thank you for being a STEAM rockstar in our classroom! You are truly the BEST!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1757534603525,"projectUrl":"project/from-flat-to-fabulous-3d-designing-and/9382862/","projectTitle":"From Flat to Fabulous: 3D Designing and Constructing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":9383232,"letterContent":"This was an absolutely AWESOME project! First, my kindergartners and firsties \"flew\" to Athens, Greece. They squealed with excitement as our plane \"took off.\" Once we were in Greece, we virtually visited many famous landmarks and discussed what shapes and designs we saw. We then \"flew\" home, where they were posed with the challenge of creating a Greek-inspired structure with our new blocks - and boy - did they impress me!!!\r\nOne pair added a courtyard to their structure, and another added separate rooms! As they were building, they began to share what buildings they had seen in our own town that could have been inspired by Greek architecture.\r\nI loved seeing my students' excitement to learn about places around the world and to be open to learning from those areas. I cannot wait to see what else my young innovators create! Thank you for believing in us and for providing these life-changing opportunities!","fullyFundedDate":1757534324310,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-the-past-greek-architecture/9383232/","projectTitle":"Engineering the Past: Greek Architecture Reimagined","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":9435298,"letterContent":"I cannot even begin to thank you enough for helping to make this dream a reality. I created our Fur-ensic Friday mysteries because many of my students were excited about forensic science and wanted to learn more about it. While creating the unit, I decided to include many videos of possible careers in forensic science, including college and technical/career paths. \r\nI wish you could be in our classroom as my students' eyes light up while they complete each part of the mystery. They were fascinated by our blood typing analysis, chromatography, and fingerprinting, and couldn't wait to see what we were doing each week!\r\nEvery student has personally expressed interest in learning more about a type of forensic science, and one student stated, \"This gives me motivation to work hard now.\" Another student stated that she didn't think she could afford college and that depressed her but now she realizes there are several options for her future.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for opening the doors for their futures. You truly are the BEST!","fullyFundedDate":1752839538217,"projectUrl":"project/fur-ensics-the-science-of-sluething/9435298/","projectTitle":"Fur-ensics: The Science of Sluething","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":6745129,"projectId":9660059,"letterContent":"When the boxes arrived to our classroom, the students were eager to know what was in the boxes. I slowly unboxed each one, as they looked on. When I said the snacks were for the class, they cheered and clapped. \r\n\r\nHaving the extra snacks available for students has been a game changer. My students are getting their stomach's full, and they are focusing more on math and reading. The students loved the variety of snacks that we have, even the student who has some food allergies. \r\n\r\nThank you all for the donation to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758849003885,"projectUrl":"project/savory-snacks/9660059/","projectTitle":"Savory Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6745129_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1583334577560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6745129"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":9304893,"letterContent":"\"I turned the music on without batteries!\" and \"I didn't realize solar power could do that!\" These are just two of the comments my students said as we completed a few of our activities with the Alternative Energy kits!\r\nIn the past, my students would learn about alternative energy using videos and instructional books. However, with these kits, my students are actually creating alternative energy as they learn about it. This is helping my students to retain the information while creating pathways to build upon new information.\r\nThank you so much for your generosity in helping my students to achieve beyond their imaginations. Thank you for helping to imagine their futures, knowing anything is possible.","fullyFundedDate":1747153987570,"projectUrl":"project/powering-the-future-with-alternative-ene/9304893/","projectTitle":"Powering the Future with Alternative Energy Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":9315789,"letterContent":"\"Whoa! Look at it go!\" \"Did you just see that?\" These are just two of the phrases my students stated as their rockets took off :) \r\nWe just started our straw rocket project, and I couldn't wait to share my students' stories of success. First, we chose to test different rocket fin shapes to see if a certain shape or shapes helped increase the rocket's range. My students tested their designs with table-top launchers. After comparing data, we found that two shapes, the triangle and rhombus, had the greatest ranges and decided to try those fin shapes with the giant rocket launcher. My students loved this experiment and enjoyed collecting and comparing data. Next up, we will try the mass of nose cones and see if that affects the rocket's range. My students also suggested we try different types of straws.\r\nI cannot begin to thank you enough for helping me bring this project to my students. I loved watching them explore, test, and collaborate as they examined their data collections. I was also blown away by how they are creating new tests with various materials for us to try.\r\nThank you for helping my young scientists to gain the skills they need to confidently change the world. You are truly the best!","fullyFundedDate":1746919748404,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-new-heights-with-aviation-and-a/9315789/","projectTitle":"Reaching New Heights with Aviation and Aeronautics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":9218203,"letterContent":"I couldn't wait to try these kits out with my kindergartners! They were just like little engineers as they built their challenges and then learned about circuitry and coding to make their innovations come to life! They were even able to improve their design by adding more elements to their project, such as a way for someone to hold a drill if their hand was hurt.\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your amazing generosity in bringing these learning opportunities to my students. Their confidence has exploded as they proudly tell their peers they can code! Your support is opening doors to their future careers in STEAM. Thank you for making dreams come true.","fullyFundedDate":1746046941750,"projectUrl":"project/code-create-early-elementary-robotic/9218203/","projectTitle":"Code & Create: Early Elementary Robotic Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":9145968,"letterContent":"I cannot even begin to thank you enough for helping to make the end of our school year AMAZING!!! Because of your generous donations to purchase supplies,s we were able to complete so many amazing projects, including designing and coding remote controls to play the game Bouncy Face; learning about the global waste crisis and designing and building instruments from trash; and designing and creating summer-themed floats for a parade using Sphereo robots.\r\nI would not have been able to provide these fabulous learning opportunities for my students if it hadn't been for you. I wish you could have seen their smiles as they made their remote controls and proudly showcased their floats in our parade. Your generosity has allowed my students to see how perseverance and creativity can make their imaginations a reality.\r\nThank you for believing in us and for opening the doors for future careers in STEAM for my students. You truly are the BEST!","fullyFundedDate":1746045810671,"projectUrl":"project/just-a-little-more-until-the-end-of-the/9145968/","projectTitle":"Just a Little More Until the End of the Year...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"},{"teacherId":2645080,"projectId":8941203,"letterContent":"WOW! This project was definitely SUPER!! My students learned about the STEAM career of being a prosthetist by taking a virtual field trip to a lab where they made a prosthetic device for a child. We then examined \"superhero\" prosthetic devices made for children.\r\nUp next, my students were given their superhero patients and learned what leg had been amputated and the requirements for the superhero's prosthetic device. We then took measurements of the legs and created paper prosthetic legs. My students added the superhero elements and the patient's color preferences.\r\nMeasurement is a tough skill for third graders, and this project allowed them to see why measurement is important and how it can be applied to a real-life situation. Also, because our virtual field trip showed how many people are involved in the creation of the prosthetic device - my students' interests were piqued by various STEAM careers.\r\nThis SUPER project was truly just a dream I had to help my students learn about STEAM careers and apply their skills to a real-life project. Because of your amazing generosity that dream became a reality. Your kindness has opened the doors of possibilities for my students' futures. Thank you for believing in us! You are truly a SUPER HERO in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1731520141474,"projectUrl":"project/superhero-hospital/8941203/","projectTitle":"Superhero Hospital","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2645080_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527627999262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stemwithtiff"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38938","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":292,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":75,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.9,"schoolId":38938,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cross Lanes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cross Lanes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/west-virginia/kanawha-county-school-district/cross-lanes-elementary-school/38938"}