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A simple snack goes a long way for students in need.","fullyFundedDate":1759473584556,"projectUrl":"project/scholarly-snacks-for-academic-success/9566590/","projectTitle":"Scholarly Snacks for Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3062740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755453054826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3062740"},{"teacherId":3062740,"projectId":9407807,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project called \"Suture It\". Our project, \"Suture It\", contains the materials, and the instructional videos, and website support regarding learning how to suture. \r\nIt will be the first time that our classes will be able to learn how to suture which was developed and produced by medical professionals. The instructions and instructional videos provide and present academic standards that meet our academic needs. My students are extremely excited about this project. We were provided with seven suture kits for this project. \r\nThese kits will give my students many academic opportunities to have my students work in cooperative groups to achieve their academic goals and objectives regarding this academic topic.","fullyFundedDate":1757625391682,"projectUrl":"project/suture-it/9407807/","projectTitle":"Suture It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3062740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755453054826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3062740"},{"teacherId":5131316,"projectId":9147582,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now more connected and comfortable than ever before. The supplies you helped fund have made a noticeable difference in our daily routines. For example, reliable Chromebook chargers and power strips mean students are no longer scrambling to find a place to plug in, allowing us to spend more time collaborating and less time troubleshooting. The color printer is also a huge hit! We've already used it to print final projects for gallery walks and to share student work.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions has been the video camera. As we continue to incorporate it into our routines, it will play an integral role in supporting student reflection and documenting end-of-unit presentations.\r\n\r\nEven the smaller items are making an impact. Our compact vacuum helps us keep the room tidy after snacks and projects, and students regularly use the hand sanitizer and baby wipes to freshen up, especially after group work or lunch. These small comforts go a long way in creating a space that feels like their own. Thank you for giving us the tools to learn, express ourselves, and take pride in our shared space.","fullyFundedDate":1744211687409,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-comfort/9147582/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning & Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5131316_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741273180607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rebecca-roe"},{"teacherId":5131316,"projectId":9236249,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make A Visual Odyssey for My Epic Students a reality! Because of your generosity, my 9th graders were able to read Gareth Hinds' full graphic novel adaptation of The Odyssey—and they loved it. This version made Homer's classic feel fresh, accessible, and visually engaging for all of my students, regardless of reading level. Having a full class set allowed us to build consistent routines and end the year with joyful reading, meaningful discussions, and creative expression.\r\n\r\nWe explored the text through literature circles, with each student taking on a role such as discussion leader, summarizer, researcher, illustrator, or word wizard. They collaborated in shared Google Docs, organizing their understanding of Odysseus's journey with summaries, personal and historical connections, vocabulary banks, timelines, and original artwork. I was amazed by the quiet focus during our daily reading time (just the sound of pages turning!) and the thoughtfulness and depth of our lit circle discussions. In all my years as an English teacher, I've never had the chance to enjoy teaching a classical work so fully. I'm truly grateful for the resources you provided that allowed the unit, centered on a text written thousands of years ago, to be fully student-centered and student-run!","fullyFundedDate":1744203597460,"projectUrl":"project/a-visual-odyssey-for-my-epic-students/9236249/","projectTitle":"A Visual Odyssey for My Epic Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5131316_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741273180607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rebecca-roe"},{"teacherId":5131316,"projectId":9314836,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, I was able to keep a snack supply in my classroom during the final stretch of the school year. What started as a simple offering became something students looked forward to since they get hungry during long block periods.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited but always respectful about the snacks. Some began to ask if there were any snacks before class started, and others lit up when I walked around offering them something after a presentation or assignment. Their reactions were warm and grateful, and the snacks became a quiet gesture of care. I planned carefully to stretch the supply, making sure each of my six classes had a chance to be offered something before the year ended.\r\n\r\nThank you for building community through food! I'm grateful for the chance to meet students' needs in this small but impactful way, and I'm already thinking about how to carry this into next year with more intention.","fullyFundedDate":1746590498561,"projectUrl":"project/happy-bellies-active-minds/9314836/","projectTitle":"Happy Bellies, Active Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5131316_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741273180607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rebecca-roe"},{"teacherId":3081379,"projectId":2551396,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our \"Hooked on 'Ponics\" project brought an amazing burst of green and growth into our downtown Los Angeles classroom several years ago! The materials you provided—from the grow lights and power strip to the plant nutrients and air pumps—completely transformed an empty cabinet into a thriving aquaponics station, giving my students a hands-on experience with the natural world that most had never had before.\r\nBringing Nature to Life in the Classroom\r\nMy students literally gasped when they first saw the boxes of materials arrive. You could see the curiosity bubbling up, especially when they realized these were the tools to build their very own indoor farm. Their initial reaction was pure excitement, mixed with a little bit of disbelief that they would be responsible for growing plants. It was truly a sight to behold when students who spent their lives in an urban environment suddenly had the opportunity to connect with something so fundamentally natural.\r\nOne particularly memorable moment happened when we were setting up the systems. A group of students, usually quite reserved, were meticulously connecting the air pumps to the tubing, completely engrossed in the task. When the air started bubbling through the water, they erupted in cheers, excited by this tiny mechanism that would help the plants breathe. It was a simple moment, but it perfectly illustrated their engagement and the wonder this project inspired. Throughout the school years, they've not just been reading about plant biology; they've been actively monitoring pH levels, adjusting nutrient solutions, and eagerly checking for new growth daily for their various projects. They've discovered the delicate balance of an ecosystem right there in our classroom, learning about plant nutrition, water chemistry, and even mitigating environmental impact in a way that went far beyond any textbook.\r\n\r\nWith our hydro systems active, my students charted the growth of their chosen plants, meticulously recorded data on water quality, and troubleshot any issues that arose, like nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances. This deepened their understanding of plant pathology and the intricate needs of living organisms. We also explored the economic and environmental benefits of urban farming, discussing how these small-scale systems could contribute to sustainable food sources in communities like ours. Your contribution truly allowed us to cultivate not just plants, but also a profound sense of wonder and responsibility in these spectacular young people. \r\n\r\nCurrently, the classroom is quiet for summer, and the materials are neatly packed away, awaiting their next big project. This project laid the groundwork for future explorations into sustainable practices and urban agriculture, and we can't wait to see what new discoveries our students make with these resources when school resumes.","fullyFundedDate":1494205038741,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-ponics/2551396/","projectTitle":"Hooked on 'Ponics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kriete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3081379_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657564824352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/keelsclass"},{"teacherId":3062740,"projectId":9237097,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Your donations to our project, \"Sea Floor Mapping for Marine Biology Unit\" kit is greatly appreciated. The Sea Floor Mapping for our Marine Biology Unit\" kit supports our exploration of the sea floor spreading. In groups, our classes explore Sea Floor spreading. The kit you have provided has given our class additional science activities that will give us an additional focus on additional NGSS Science standards. My students are excited to have this additional unit for our class activities, projects, and presentations.","fullyFundedDate":1746785843830,"projectUrl":"project/sea-floor-mapping-for-marine-biology-uni/9237097/","projectTitle":"Sea Floor Mapping For Marine Biology Unit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3062740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755453054826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3062740"},{"teacherId":3062740,"projectId":9158837,"letterContent":"\"Thank you for making our project, \"Support Health and Wellness for Our Scholar Ladies\" come to life. This project will provide the needed supplies to be available in our classroom for mental health and wellness support. Your donations have given my students the additional educational instruction time and needed products that it would have taken to go across campus to receive personal hygiene products and supplies to address their individual needs from the Nurses office. My students are having the benefit from having personal hygiene supplies such as Menstrual Kit All-in-One 10 Pack, Pink Style Menstrual Kit, and Always Radiant Teen Feminine Pads because of your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1746786261182,"projectUrl":"project/support-health-and-wellness-for-our-scho/9158837/","projectTitle":"Support Health and Wellness For Our Scholar Ladies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3062740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755453054826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3062740"},{"teacherId":3062740,"projectId":9233855,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our project, \"Books and Workbooks for Science\" come to life. My students are enjoying the books you have provided for our class. Students enjoy reading, looking at beautiful visuals and having the ability to look closely at images that they would not have had the opportunity to see without your assistance. My students love books. They took interest right away as soon as the boxes were opened. My students started sharing their interests with their peers right away. Students were eager to turn each page of each book. They are excited about using these materials within the scope of the lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1746785844834,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-workbooks-for-science/9233855/","projectTitle":"Books and Workbooks For Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3062740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755453054826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3062740"},{"teacherId":3062740,"projectId":9237083,"letterContent":"Our project, \"Working on The Human Heart\" came to life with your donations. We appreciate your support. My students were excited to manipulate the models of the heart. They can see the complexity of the heart with their own hands since you have provided these hands-on models. They handled each part with high curiosity. They took the models apart. and started asking each other questions about the human heart. They immediately started comparing their hearts to the models. With your support my students are excited to explore the new lessons we will be able to incorporate with the donations you have provided.","fullyFundedDate":1746785843032,"projectUrl":"project/working-on-the-human-heart/9237083/","projectTitle":"Working On The Human Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3062740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755453054826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3062740"},{"teacherId":3062740,"projectId":9232824,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our \" \"Marine Biology Encyclopedias\" project. \"The Ocean, New Edition (DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias), the Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean! \"Encyclopedias are beautiful. These Visual Encyclopedias support all learners, General Education students and Students with Special Needs. We appreciate your support. Upon opening the box, these beautiful encyclopedias caught my students' attention. My students immediately started looking at and flipping through all the pages that are so visually pleasing and full of interesting information that were presented in the encyclopedias. We appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746785876926,"projectUrl":"project/marine-biology-encyclopedias/9232824/","projectTitle":"Marine Biology Encyclopedias","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3062740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755453054826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3062740"},{"teacherId":3062740,"projectId":9158833,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the materials for our project called, \"Mental Health and Wellness Supplies for Personal Hygiene\" When all students needs are met; all students benefit from your donations. Our students need the ability to meet their special individual personal needs. This project provides specialty products to support our students when the materials ae needed during the school day. It is a pleasure to assist students with these specialty items. Students are now able to support their needs for \"Mental Health and Wellness Supplies for Personal Hygiene\" in our classroom. This need is important for my students to be able to address their specialty needs without having to spend additional time going to another room or office to receive the supplies they need immediately.","fullyFundedDate":1746786283014,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-and-wellness-supplies-for/9158833/","projectTitle":"Mental Health and Wellness Supplies for Personal Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3062740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755453054826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3062740"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7328","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":857,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":34,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.7,"schoolId":7328,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Downtown Magnets High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Downtown Magnets High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/downtown-magnet-high-school/7328"}