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You've given them more than just materials, you've given them the opportunity to take ownership of their learning and build something they can be truly proud of. \r\n\r\nYour contribution will have a lasting impact far beyond this school year. These interactive notebooks will serve as valuable resources that students can reference in future classes. Many of my students wouldn't have had access to these materials otherwise, and you've ensured that every child in my classroom has an equal opportunity to succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. 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They are currently utilizing the speaker to prepare for their Friday night varsity football halftime performances, local community events, and upcoming dance competitions. \r\n\r\nThe Blue Belles Dance Team is very thankful for the generosity of the donors who made such a positive impact on their team and their time together.","fullyFundedDate":1754665659357,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-blue-belles-kicking/9526081/","projectTitle":"Keep the Blue Belles Kicking!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp32926_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x414,y1187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711118424451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theorangeclassroom"},{"teacherId":9078466,"projectId":9590700,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for funding my recent classroom project through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to [briefly describe what was funded—new headphones, charging adaptors, organization and basic classroom needs. \r\nYour support has already made a difference in our classroom. My students are excited to use the headphones so that they can work with other forms of media and technology. Seeing their faces light up when they realized these resources were for them was an unforgettable moment.\r\nAs a teacher, I know how powerful it is when students feel seen, supported, and valued. Your contribution reminds them that people beyond our classroom believe in their potential. It has inspired not only their learning but also their sense of confidence and pride.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your generosity, kindness, and belief in the power of education. You have made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757522632081,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-focused-learning/9590700/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Queen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9078466_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755129336965","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9078466"},{"teacherId":9472774,"projectId":9194605,"letterContent":"I do not even know how to say thank you enough for all of the generous donations that we received for this project. I had a dream to provide amazing chairs for our gymnasium that would show our school pride and our belief in our athletes. You guys made that dream come true!\r\n\r\nI was at our first volleyball home game this week and I was blown away by how great our new chairs looked! Our school principal even commented that they looked awesome! You guys made that happen!\r\n\r\nAfter the game ended, our players were able to easily pack up the chairs using the cart that we also purchased. Your generous donations will go so far! 5 and even 10 years from now, students will still be repping GMS using these great logo chairs! \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1746532050732,"projectUrl":"project/best-gym-ever-gms-logo-chairs/9194605/","projectTitle":"Best Gym Ever! GMS Logo Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9472774_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x737,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708351266466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachyountiscool"},{"teacherId":9472774,"projectId":9188453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Kudos Cart Rewards! We have used the prizes and gifts that you all donated to help motivate students towards taking positive action. These resources have helped students see the value in, and be recognized for, doing excellent at school!\r\n\r\nToo often, students are only ever called on, or called out, at school for doing something wrong. They face consequences, they get in trouble, and the cycle continues. Our Kudos Cart rewards system helps change the narrative! Students are recognized for doing the right thing, taking positive action, and excelling at school! The Kudos Tickets that students receive can then be \"cashed in\" for the rewards that you helped donate! \r\n\r\nThank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1744717832528,"projectUrl":"project/kudos-cart-school-reward-store/9188453/","projectTitle":"Kudos Cart School Reward Store","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Yount","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9472774_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x737,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708351266466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachyountiscool"},{"teacherId":9277136,"projectId":9033768,"letterContent":"I just had to take a moment to thank you for donating towards the purchase of a Sphero Bolt.\r\n\r\nThe students have absolutely loved programming the robot and watching it respond to their commands. Their faces light up when they successfully code a light sequence or navigate the robot around obstacles they've built. After several attempts and adjustments to their code, the celebration when they finally succeed is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nI'm seeing new partnerships form, problem-solving skills develop, and genuine interest in coding concepts that honestly surprised me. Even our typically quieter students are jumping in with ideas for new challenges to try.\r\n\r\nYour support means everything. In a world of tight budgets, you've given these kids something truly special.","fullyFundedDate":1739982298872,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-students-for-a-programmable-wo/9033768/","projectTitle":"Preparing Students for a Programmable World with Sphero Bolt","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9277136_orig.png?crop=381,381,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694694733432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9277136"},{"teacherId":499562,"projectId":9044453,"letterContent":"The first day after receiving our supplies, we had an inclement lunch in which I was able to use a number of the items that I have already received. Shut the Box game and Uno were both huge hits with my students while we were forced to stay inside. \r\n\r\nPrevious inside lunches were a constant battle in trying to get them to be quiet and productive and not causing issues. This was a complete different experience for my students today. These games will be valuable for us moving forward this spring as we are bound to experience more rain days that force us to stay insdie during lunch. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1742906158308,"projectUrl":"project/phone-free-options-for-lunch/9044453/","projectTitle":"Phone Free Options for Lunch","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/499562"},{"teacherId":32926,"projectId":8969327,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help purchase the wireless Beats earbuds to use with my students. Most people use their earbuds to listen to music, listen to podcasts, or as a Bluetooth device related to fielding phone calls. 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Thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1734114099362,"projectUrl":"project/listen-live/8969327/","projectTitle":"Listen Live","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp32926_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x414,y1187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711118424451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/theorangeclassroom"},{"teacherId":9493613,"projectId":8967035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! Because of you, my students are able to be rewarded for working hard on tests and assignments. \r\n\r\nSo many students work hard on their tests, quizzes, and assignments. Unfortunately, these students are often overlooked for their hard work and effort. Because of this donation, these students can receive the recognition that they deserve.\r\n\r\nThis has also served as a great motivator for my students who do not always put forth their best effort.","fullyFundedDate":1733232432432,"projectUrl":"project/hard-work-pays-off/8967035/","projectTitle":"Hard Work Pays Off","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9493613"},{"teacherId":9493613,"projectId":8958442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation to my classroom. Because of this donation, my students will be able to explore the Martian environment without ever leaving the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn class, my students are reading the novel, The Martian. We plan to use this kit to conduct some of the same experiments that the main character, Mark Watney, conducts in the novel. My students are very excited to see if an environment on Mars will be able to sustain plant life. \r\n\r\nAgain, I thank you so much for the donation!","fullyFundedDate":1732303831167,"projectUrl":"project/a-martian-experience-on-earth/8958442/","projectTitle":"A Martian Experience on Earth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9493613"},{"teacherId":9642598,"projectId":8615390,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a minute to thank you again for your support on my project and donating to purchasing mobile desks for my classroom. The students have been enjoying them since before Christmas break! \r\n\r\nStudents are able to use the desks individually with chairs, or they can raise them and use a stool or stand. This allows for different needs in my class to be met. It also gives my students choices each day. \r\n\r\nWe have also used them for partner and group work. I am able to have two or three students stand or sit around one and work together on assignments. They are also able to move them around the classroom which they like as well. 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