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It is with your gratitude that my students are writing more and viewing themselves as poets.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me give my seniors a parting gift.","fullyFundedDate":1769588807598,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-find-their-voices-pers/10051925/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Find Their Voices: Personal Poetry Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samara Rynecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8904230"},{"teacherId":10390759,"projectId":9970454,"letterContent":"The impact of your donation was felt immediately across our music department. When the Yamaha piccolo arrived, it brought a palpable sense of excitement and inspiration to our student. It was truly moving to see how having access to a high-quality, professional-grade instrument can instantly boost a young musician's confidence and spark a renewed passion for their craft. Our entire school community is deeply grateful for this resource, which has brought a fresh energy and a sense of possibility to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that the cultural legacy of our school remains vibrant and accessible. Because this model is a durable, industry-standard investment, it will serve as a permanent \"instrument scholarship\" in our library. It will be professionally maintained and loaned to many talented students in financial need over the next decade, ensuring your impact lasts for years to come. 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These resources will help students stay focused, track their growth, and take pride in their accomplishments. Thank you for giving our classroom the tools we need to help students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768594274123,"projectUrl":"project/ink-the-future-printing-success-for-stu/10019296/","projectTitle":"Ink the Future: Printing Success for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bresilien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9502740_orig.jpg?crop=2161,2161,x154,y470&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727370042593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9502740"},{"teacherId":9502740,"projectId":10027818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these essential supplies. Your generosity has helped us create a more organized, comfortable, and student-ready learning environment. The tissues and bandages help us quickly care for everyday needs so students can stay focused and active, especially during physical education and movement-based lessons. The sticky notes, index cards, file folders, and magnetic labels are already helping us keep materials organized, track student progress, and run smoother class routines.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps us build a positive, efficient space where students can stay engaged, take ownership of their progress, and succeed every day. 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The library plants are looking better than ever and we will have new plants potted from the cuttings of healthy pothos and philodendron! \r\nNot only have the resources supported the Green Team learning, but they also have supported a healthy library environment. When students come to print, they are met with plants surrounding the printing kiosk computers. The front desk welcomes them with a healthy ZZ plant and two new plants from you. 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That encouragement inspires them to practice harder, support one another, and represent our team with pride and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and your investment in our team's growth and success. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey both on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1754417157818,"projectUrl":"project/one-step-left/9369854/","projectTitle":"One Step Left...","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Steffa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7091965_orig.jpg?crop=741,741,x308,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749040910697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7091965"},{"teacherId":28152,"projectId":9872297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in stocking our classroom library. Although I am a computer science teacher by trade, I am a firm believer that critical thinking and empathy, which are skills essential for any coder, are best developed through a love of reading. Your donation has provided a vibrant range of diverse genres that are now making their way into my students' hands daily. In a room usually filled with screens and syntax, these physical books have added a vital layer of human connection and storytelling.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading often looks like a \"brain break\" or a spark for a new perspective. Beyond just literacy, these texts introduce my students to complex problem-solving and character analysis. We talk about how a protagonist's logic in a mystery novel isn't all that different from debugging a program because it's all about identifying patterns and persevering. By having these books readily available, I'm able to show my 167 students that being a \"tech person\" and a \"book person\" aren't mutually exclusive.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been tangible and immediate. This year alone, over 20 students have checked out books based on my personal recommendations, but the reach has extended even further. I've had students who aren't even in my classes wander into the computer lab, spot a cover that resonates with them, and ask to borrow it. One student in particular, who usually struggles to stay engaged with coding projects, found a graphic novel in our new collection that he finished in two days; he's now on his third book of the month. Thank you for helping me foster a culture of lifelong learning and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764635645221,"projectUrl":"project/help-add-more-books-to-my-classroom-libr/9872297/","projectTitle":"Help Add More Books To My Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp28152_orig.jpg?crop=2085,2085,x0,y354&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732636342213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/28152"},{"teacherId":4846980,"projectId":9655731,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 10th-grade ELA students, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of nine laptops and a dedicated charging station.\r\n\r\nIn light of the recent New York state cell phone ban, our classroom dynamic has shifted significantly. While the removal of personal devices has improved focus, it also created a gap in our ability to access digital texts, conduct research, and engage in collaborative writing.\r\n\r\nYour gift ensures that my students remain digitally literate and competitive. These laptops allow us to:\r\n\r\nDraft and edit essays in real-time using collaborative platforms.\r\n\r\nAccess diverse digital databases for research projects.\r\n\r\nBridge the equity gap for students who do not have reliable technology at home.\r\n\r\nThe charging station is the \"unsung hero\" of this setup, keeping us organized and ensuring our tools are ready for every period of the day. Your support has turned a challenging transition into an opportunity for growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures and for keeping our classroom connected.","fullyFundedDate":1765087486333,"projectUrl":"project/laptops-for-learning-empowering-student/9655731/","projectTitle":"Laptops for Learning: Empowering Students Post-Cell Phone Ban","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4846980_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1549318432654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4846980"},{"teacherId":301657,"projectId":9872352,"letterContent":"The flipbook materials provided through donor generosity transformed how my students understand animation. Being able to give each student quality supplies meant no one was left out, and I watched reluctant artists become excited animators as they experimented with frame-by-frame movement. This hands-on project gave students a tangible connection between traditional art techniques and modern digital media—something that's difficult to achieve without the right materials. The impact on student engagement and learning was immediate and lasting.","fullyFundedDate":1762878723559,"projectUrl":"project/non-objective-flip-book-animation/9872352/","projectTitle":"Non Objective Flip Book Animation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Domench","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp301657_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698164550311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ignacio-domench"},{"teacherId":6406347,"projectId":9674201,"letterContent":"I want to thank everyone who donated to this project \"Bring back note taking.\" The great thing about this project was it gave students plenty of pencils, pens, loose leaf paper, binders, folders, and project materials so students could start to move away from just doing everything online. There has been great progress in the classroom and some beautiful projects were created throughout the first semester. The students loved having access to markers, colored pencils, and fun paper for their empire and gunpowder empire projects. They also created campaign posters and speeches from different absolute rulers. The donations really contributed to the class as students get to use highlighters everyday if they need. Students seem happy that they are able to mark up papers once again.","fullyFundedDate":1758804136560,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-back-note-taking-and-the-binder/9674201/","projectTitle":"Bringing Back Note Taking and the Binder- Shut the Laptop","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406347_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556678586688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-lardner"},{"teacherId":9797844,"projectId":9887888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us purchase our new color printer! We're excited to put it to good use and add a little more color to our work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we are now able to produce high-quality color materials that enhance our work and better serve our community. This printer has been used to print student material, art work, flyers from my office, and paper work. It's definitely helping us in so many ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference, and we're very grateful for your support. 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