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These interruptions added up quickly—breaking the momentum of a lesson, increasing wait time for other students, and disrupting the focus and rhythm in a classroom where consistency is essential.\r\n\r\nNow, with the tablet accessible at the door, my students can independently enter their student ID number to sign themselves out. This small change has created a huge shift. Students gain confidence and autonomy, and I am able to maintain continuity in instruction. Our classroom feels calmer, more predictable, and more respectful of everyone's learning time. For students with disabilities—who benefit greatly from reduced distractions and steady routines—this improvement impacts not only their access to breaks, but their overall engagement and success.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited about the independence this new tool gives them. Being able to take care of a basic need without waiting for an adult makes them feel capable and included. They love that the process is simple, accessible, and designed with their needs in mind.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have responded especially positively. One student who often hesitated to advocate for herself now comfortably enters her ID number to take a quick break before she becomes overwhelmed. Another student who thrives on structure loves the clear, predictable steps of the sign-out process. Across the room, students who typically struggle with communication or anxiety have shown more calm and confidence simply because the process is no longer attention-drawing or disruptive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than a tablet—you've helped create a more equitable, dignified, and focused learning environment for every student in my classroom. Thank you for believing in them and for helping ensure all students have access to the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758810405927,"projectUrl":"project/independence-and-accessibility/9677721/","projectTitle":"Independence and Accessibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754671_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756920559955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754671"},{"teacherId":7578231,"projectId":9023233,"letterContent":"I'm so sorry for the delay on this letter; I had a baby two months early, and that has changed my usual punctuality and organization! \r\nThat being said, I want to ensure you that the books you've provided are so very appreciated! My graphic novels shelf is always picked over during reading time in such a positive way! This is truly the gateway for so many of my students, and I can't thank you enough for helping students to find something they want to read, building confidence and excitement for what we all know is an important part of school!","fullyFundedDate":1741738697211,"projectUrl":"project/ala-recommended-graphic-novels-to-increa/9023233/","projectTitle":"ALA-Recommended Graphic Novels to Increase 9th Grade Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Struzik-Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7578231_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601348142195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7578231"},{"teacherId":7292210,"projectId":9288588,"letterContent":"My math students work collaboratively in teams of 3 at vertical whiteboards. Having them work at whiteboards increases engagement, student thinking and justification, and shared knowledge across the classroom. Last year, we had 5 spaces for students to work at actual whiteboards, and the rest of our teams worked at Wipebooks hung around the room. \r\n\r\nThanks to those of you who donated to this project, I was able to add 5 new whiteboards and all the supplies needed to my classroom for student use. My students were both surprised and excited by the change from Wipebooks, which can be flimsy and harder to erase, to brand new whiteboards. On top of that, we have new magnetic holders for our dry erase pens and erasing clothes. We also have new dry erase pens. Our supplies are more organized, easier to access, and we were able to replace pens that were drying out with new pens.\r\n\r\nThe best thing I heard from students was it seemed like the importance of their math learning was being recognized because they had what they needed to be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1751379853761,"projectUrl":"project/building-my-math-thinking-classroom/9288588/","projectTitle":"Building My Math Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McQueen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7292210"},{"teacherId":6526286,"projectId":9254843,"letterContent":"I can't express enough the appreciation my class felt for your donation to this project. Giving them the opportunity to see their designs around our school had such a profound impact on my students and gave them a sense of excitement and pride. They loved to take stacks of them out into our school community and pass them out to students in the hallways, and were met with excitement from the receiving students as well. \r\n\r\nThe skills of compassion and kindness can be difficult to explicitly teach, especially for students with disabilities, but allowing them to learn through art and acts of kindness was an experience none of us will forget.","fullyFundedDate":1745502818294,"projectUrl":"project/creating-kindness/9254843/","projectTitle":"Creating Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6526286_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x307,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563031710657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6526286"},{"teacherId":9492253,"projectId":9582569,"letterContent":"On behalf of the David Douglas Girls Flag Football Program, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. Your support has made it possible for us to purchase essential equipment including footballs, cones, speed ladders, mini hurdles, play-calling wristbands, and an air pump.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our athletes now have the tools they need to train, grow, and compete at a higher level. These items are more than just equipment—they represent opportunities. Opportunities for our players to develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the values of teamwork, leadership, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is not only an investment in our team, but also in the future of youth sports and the empowerment of young women in our community. We are proud to have your support and look forward to sharing our progress and successes with you throughout the season.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for believing in our program and helping us move forward, one play at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1755881318380,"projectUrl":"project/flag-forward-training-equipment-for-ddh/9582569/","projectTitle":"Flag Forward: Training Equipment for DDHS Girls Flag Football","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9492253"},{"teacherId":8509737,"projectId":9216274,"letterContent":"My bookshelves are full of texts that my students what to read because of your generous contribution to the continued goal of my students reading novels with characters that look like them. I cannot tell you how excited my students were to see the brand new books arrive.\r\n\r\nIt is because of your kindness and dedication to learning that this was possible. It is because of your generosity that my students have brand new books on the shelves to read and explore and love. If one reader in my room falls in love with books, it will be because of you. \r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart. I cannot express how happy you all have made me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746555556908,"projectUrl":"project/underrepresented-books-for-my-students/9216274/","projectTitle":"Underrepresented Books For My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8509737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665255862826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katiep"},{"teacherId":9341249,"projectId":9245091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project! We were able to install the window film, which has made a noticeable difference—allowing sunlight to brighten the room while helping to reduce the heat.\r\n\r\nDuring the final month of the school year, as temperatures climbed, it was such a relief to keep the classroom cooler and more comfortable for my students. Looking ahead to this upcoming school year, I'm excited to provide a more consistent learning environment where students know what to expect. Thanks to your support, we'll be able to enjoy natural light without relying as much on fluorescent lighting.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a real impact. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746455804692,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-sun-in-but-keep-the-heat-out/9245091/","projectTitle":"Let the Sun IN, but Keep the Heat OUT","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimball","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9341249"},{"teacherId":6863855,"projectId":9080669,"letterContent":"Teacher Appreciation Week ended last Friday, and we finished off celebrating with the delivery of the toys and gifts you all helped furnish for this preschool surprise! Every classroom received around 4 packages (that had been wrapped and delivered by my students), and a few items to share throughout the building. \r\n\r\nIt was such a treat! Of course, none of the educators were expecting new materials for their classrooms, and they immediately unwrapped the gifts as their students looked on. I heard later from a few teachers that the kids were quick to investigate and put to use all the new learning toys and activities. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this vision come to fruition, and for bringing joy and learning to these educators and their students. You are all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1741289272991,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-teacher-surprise/9080669/","projectTitle":"Preschool Teacher Surprise!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6863855"},{"teacherId":6526286,"projectId":8170485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. Using the materials we requested, we were able to make 50 hygiene / care kits to be given to those who need them. We dispersed them to the deans and counselors at our school, as well as the Celtic Heart, a school based organization that supports those in need access resources.\r\n\r\nNot only were we able to help people in our community with this project, but my students gained valuable vocational skills in the process. They were able to build the bags and decorate them to give them a special flair, and everyone involved loved the project.","fullyFundedDate":1706121359509,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-community-service/8170485/","projectTitle":"Classroom Community Service","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6526286_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x307,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563031710657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6526286"},{"teacherId":6526286,"projectId":8972536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to this important cause! It is so hard to focus when you are hungry, and these snacks are directly supporting students every day in my room. I have a snack bucket that I fill routinely for them that students know is always available, and they are able to grab what they need when they need it. \r\n\r\nThese materials have helped me connect with not only my traditional students, but the students in my \"Advisory\" class. This class happens once a week for 30 minutes, and I have freshmen this year so it is taking time to build those initial connections. I know have students from that class coming to visit me on days they don't have me to grab a snack and say hello! It has been a welcome change for me and I am so grateful you contributed.","fullyFundedDate":1733291601926,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-open-minds/8972536/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Open Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shelby W","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6526286_orig.jpg?crop=292,292,x307,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563031710657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6526286"},{"teacherId":7578231,"projectId":8747571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions in order to provide an air conditioner unit for our classroom! While we have not yet had temperatures that have required its use, the students were so excited to see it come into the room, as they know well how hot the rooms can get, especially my room, which is south facing and reflects the heat from a perpendicular metal building. There is no doubt that this will provide a much more comfortable learning environment when it is needed, which will surely allow for students to be more focused on the learning we are doing. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1735007830565,"projectUrl":"project/air-conditioner-to-off-set-high-temps/8747571/","projectTitle":"Air Conditioner to Off-set High Temps","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Struzik-Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7578231_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601348142195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7578231"},{"teacherId":7312865,"projectId":8670647,"letterContent":"Your generous donations to my classroom have helped my students prepare for success. With the organization supplies they are able to confidently tackle the demands of high school. Since receiving the supplies and implementing various organizational strategies, they have demonstrated greater independence and pride in their work. With the support of the emotional regulation tools they can continue the process of identifying and managing emotions throughout the day. Furthermore, the conversation dice have aided in the building of relationships and community connections. Thank you for helping to eliminate some of the barriers the students in special education face in high school.","fullyFundedDate":1734376472926,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-organizational-support-for-s/8670647/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Organizational Support for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7312865_orig.jpg?crop=1007,1007,x0,y517&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744391785516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7312865"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88173","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2756,"numTeachers":150,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.6,"schoolId":88173,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about David Douglas High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"David Douglas High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/david-douglas-school-district-40/david-douglas-high-school/88173"}