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Thank you for believing in our students and the power of soccer to bring people together.","fullyFundedDate":1741116977541,"projectUrl":"project/mt-tz-exchange/9033134/","projectTitle":"MT TZ Exchange!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Monroe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9888040"},{"teacherId":8948087,"projectId":8818849,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards enhancing our daily life through art exploration. We have been getting to use the paints, crayons, and adaptive tools to explore art and build skills.\r\n\r\n In our Life Skills extension art class, we use the crayons to draw and then paint over with watercolors, experiment with paint dobbers and letter stencils, and have painted wooden sculptures with tempura paint. \r\n\r\nOne student in particular has benefited from the slant board. Now that the paper is eye-level and approachable, they have grown in their ability to stay on task and are completing developed drawings. All of this would not have been possible without your financial assistance for the adaptive tools and specific supplies for our Life Skills students.","fullyFundedDate":1733343934310,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-our-daily-life-through-art-exp/8818849/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Our Daily Life Through Art Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8948087"},{"teacherId":9714453,"projectId":8864845,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our printmaking unit, my students loved this project! They were so excited by the opportunity to partake in this tradition of printed media, and I was astounded by the creative ways they visualized and connected their background knowledge of German language, history and culture to their artworks. Several students expressed that it had been a long time since they made any art at all, and while initially doubtful of their skills they were soon encouraging and complementing each other on their first drafts, and even sharing techniques they were developing themselves through trial and error. We did have to clean up quite a bit of ink from our tables throughout this process, but we all agreed the experience was worth the extra elbow grease! Students turned in one set of prints to hang in the hallway outside our classroom, and many students created extra copies to bring home or gift to friends.\r\n\r\nThanks to the resources provided by your donation, my students were able to connect their personal interests to the larger context of their German learning in a meaningful and memorable way. During our final gallery walk, students thoroughly (and in the target language) explained how each of their prints exemplified the influence of the gathering and dissemination of knowledge and the power of expressing one's opinion. As the world becomes increasingly connected through the nebulous internet, the physical media created by students reminds them of their impact in local communities. Students will be able to use the skills developed during this project to thoughtfully navigate the information they take in and feel empowered to express their own experiences and findings. 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Seeing their creativity come alive while applying mathematical concepts was inspiring, and it wouldn't have been achievable without your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your belief in our students and for your role in bringing this project to life. Thank you for making a lasting impact on their learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1726881622156,"projectUrl":"project/mandalas-with-math/8799267/","projectTitle":"Mandalas with Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Curey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9759008_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726681195454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9759008"},{"teacherId":9714643,"projectId":8791232,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our school and for helping provide new reading material for my students! I'd love to share how these new texts are making a difference in our classroom and how reading looks on a day-to-day basis.\r\n\r\nSome of the key skills and lessons that these texts introduce include:\r\n\r\nVocabulary Building: Through rich and varied language, students are exposed to a broader vocabulary, helping them not only to understand new words but also to apply them in context. This is an essential skill that improves both reading comprehension and writing fluency.\r\n\r\nCultural Awareness and Empathy: The magazines span a range of genres and cultures, allowing students to see the world from different perspectives. This promotes empathy and encourages students to consider viewpoints outside their own experience.\r\n\r\nBuilding Fluency: With frequent practice, students improve their reading fluency, which allows them to read more smoothly and confidently. 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The diversity in the texts has provided them with fresh avenues to explore. \r\n\r\nStudents of Different Backgrounds: We've also noticed that students from diverse cultural backgrounds are particularly engaged with texts that reflect their own experiences or explore the experiences of people from similar backgrounds. \r\n\r\nIn short, these magazines provide opportunities for intellectual growth, cultural exploration, and personal expression. With your support, we are able to create an environment where all students, regardless of their starting point, can engage with texts in a meaningful way and build the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generous contributions. Your investment in these books is truly making a difference in the lives of our students, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1726759493811,"projectUrl":"project/ahora-reading-in-spanish/8791232/","projectTitle":"!Ahora! Reading in Spanish!","teacherDisplayName":"Prof. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714643"},{"teacherId":9770999,"projectId":8809732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Intermediate Level Magazine Subscription in Spanish! Your contribution has truly enriched the learning experience for my students, opening up a world of language, culture, and exploration that extends far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nWith the arrival of these engaging magazines, our students are diving into authentic Spanish texts that enhance their reading comprehension while introducing them to real-world topics and vocabulary. These materials are helping them develop critical skills, such as understanding context, recognizing idiomatic expressions, and building confidence in navigating more complex sentence structures. 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Your support has provided more than just reading materials—it has given my students a gateway to curiosity, confidence, and a deeper connection with the Spanish language.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and for being such an important part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1727376820605,"projectUrl":"project/intermediate-level-magazine-subscription/8809732/","projectTitle":"Intermediate Level Magazine Subscription in Spanish!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sigler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770999"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127503","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1474,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":9,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":85,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":100.0,"schoolId":127503,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gallatin High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gallatin High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/bozeman-school-district-7/gallatin-high-school/127503"}