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We truly appreciate you more than we can put into words!","fullyFundedDate":1787280871765,"projectUrl":"project/personal-care-and-hygiene-essentials/10415645/","projectTitle":"Personal Care and Hygiene Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"},{"teacherId":3363839,"projectId":10417271,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our snack reward project! These treats give students something extra to look forward to while recognizing their hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments. Small rewards can make a big difference in encouraging students to stay motivated, engaged, and proud of themselves. The students were excited to see my reward closet restocked. 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My seniors enjoyed taking a class period to hang the light covers. The overhead lighting can be so harsh. It is nice that now I can turn all of the lights on without it being glaring on the dark fall mornings. My students were also excited to get the calm strips for their laptops and notebooks!","fullyFundedDate":1791227218645,"projectUrl":"project/under-the-sea-over-the-stress/10554504/","projectTitle":"Under the Sea, Over the Stress","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaborek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5784651_orig.jpg?crop=1324,1324,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745861095062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gaborek"},{"teacherId":5784651,"projectId":10583839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating materials to allow our CTE culinary students to participate in volunteering! With your generosity, our students were able to prepare homemade cupcakes to donate to a Beverly's PGH birthday party at a family center! The students are looking forward to making more cupcakes for other Beverly's parties this year! Thank you for helping our students to be involved in providing joy to children and families in our community! It is wonderful that our students can use their talents to volunteer!","fullyFundedDate":1791227618912,"projectUrl":"project/cupcakes-kindness-making-birthdays-sp/10583839/","projectTitle":"Cupcakes & Kindness: Making Birthdays Special","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaborek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5784651_orig.jpg?crop=1324,1324,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745861095062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gaborek"},{"teacherId":2834877,"projectId":10299704,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me expand my classroom library! One of my favorite things about teaching eighth grade is watching students find their footing as readers. Some already know exactly what they enjoy, while others are still convinced that reading isn't really their thing. I love seeing that change, especially when a student gets invested in a story, starts talking about it with classmates, or comes looking for another book by the same author. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library now includes more graphic novels, fantasy, realistic fiction, and novels in verse that give students new opportunities to make those connections.\r\n\r\nThese books have also been a wonderful addition to our work in English class. We spend a lot of time examining how authors use language to develop characters, create suspense, establish mood, and communicate ideas. I especially appreciate having more novels in verse and graphic novels because they give students different ways to explore those skills. We can look at how a few carefully chosen words create an emotional response or how an illustration communicates something that dialogue doesn't. I also encourage students to bring what they notice into their own writing. At the same time, I think it's important that reading doesn't always feel like work. Sometimes, the most valuable thing a student can do is spend time enjoying a good book without having to analyze every page.\r\n\r\nI'm especially grateful to the Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation for recognizing the value of a well-stocked classroom library and helping me make this project a reality. As a teacher, I put a great deal of thought into the books I bring into my classroom, and it's wonderful to have that effort supported by people who care about literacy and education. Your generosity has given me resources I can use in my teaching now and share with future classes. More than anything, I appreciate knowing that there are people in our community who believe that giving students access to good literature is worth investing in. Thank you for supporting my students and helping me continue to build the kind of classroom I want them to experience.","fullyFundedDate":1785174695058,"projectUrl":"project/expanded-perspectives-collaborative-boo/10299704/","projectTitle":"Expanded Perspectives: Collaborative Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834877_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y509&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782325186273","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscable"},{"teacherId":7823512,"projectId":10714681,"letterContent":"Our clay studio upgrades have given students new ways to explore their creativity and develop their ceramics skills. Students are using underglaze crayons and pencils to add details, patterns, and personal touches to their clay projects, allowing them to experiment with new ways to decorate their work. The new project cart helps us keep student pieces organized and safely move projects throughout the studio, while the floor mats and replacement air purifier filter help maintain a cleaner, more comfortable workspace.\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to have new materials to experiment with and more opportunities to bring their artistic ideas to life. These resources help make the ceramics classroom a space where students feel encouraged to try new techniques, take creative risks, and develop confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building their ceramics skills by incorporating these new decorating tools into their projects. They will focus on refining details, making intentional design choices, and creating finished pieces that reflect their individual styles and ideas. 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With these new supplies, including a clothing rack, storage bins, period supplies, and small garments, we are better equipped to organize and provide essential items to students who need them.\r\n\r\nThe new materials help us keep clothing and personal care items organized, accessible, and available when students need them. Having these resources in our school allows students to access necessities with greater privacy and dignity, helping them feel more comfortable and supported throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue organizing the closet, keeping supplies stocked, and making sure students know this resource is available to them. Your generosity helps us meet students' basic needs so they can focus on learning, building relationships, and participating fully in school. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create a school community where everyone feels cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1781546938243,"projectUrl":"project/school-closet-refresh/10216449/","projectTitle":"School Closet Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merikas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7823512_orig.png?crop=582,582,x95,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743551595089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hinnebusch"},{"teacherId":9073243,"projectId":10313316,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Positive Behavior Incentive Project. Your donation of snack items will have a meaningful impact on our students each day. These incentives help motivate students to make positive choices, demonstrate responsibility, and stay engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond serving as rewards, many of these snacks also provide support for students who arrive at school hungry. Having access to a quick snack can help students focus, participate, and feel cared for throughout the school day. Your kindness helps us create a positive classroom environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and valued.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in the success and well-being of our students. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785175009256,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-incentives/10313316/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"},{"teacherId":9073243,"projectId":10393632,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our DonorsChoose classroom project. Your generosity provides students with reliable access to technology when their devices are unavailable or not working properly. This laptop will help ensure learning continues without interruption and gives students the tools they need to succeed. Your kindness and investment in our classroom make a meaningful difference every day. Thank you for believing in our students and their future. You are truly appreciate beyond words! Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1785176080684,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-technology/10393632/","projectTitle":"Classroom Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagnotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9073243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686577173472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9073243"},{"teacherId":3363839,"projectId":10415816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our essential care items project! The body and hygiene products have made such a meaningful difference for our students. These items give students the opportunity to take care of themselves, feel fresh and confident, and walk into the classroom feeling a little better about themselves. Many students were excited to see products that met their individual needs and could be used whenever they needed a little extra care. Something as simple as having access to hair products, lip care, or personal hygiene items can have a big impact on a student's confidence and ability to focus on learning. Your generosity has helped us remind our students that they matter, they deserve to feel good about themselves, and they are worthy of being cared for. 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Many students were excited to see products that met their individual needs and could be used whenever they needed a little extra care. Something as simple as having access to hair products, lip care, or personal hygiene items can have a big impact on a student's confidence and ability to focus on learning. Your generosity has helped us remind our students that they matter, they deserve to feel good about themselves, and they are worthy of being cared for. Thank you for helping us celebrate confidence, dignity, and self-care in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784816828010,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-confidence/10352661/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hribar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3363839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747676141715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hribs"},{"teacherId":3363839,"projectId":10329904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our colorful classroom carpet project! These carpets have already made our classroom feel brighter, warmer, and more welcoming. My students love having comfortable spaces to sit during lessons, independent work, and class discussions. The colorful designs help bring energy and personality into our room while creating a more inviting environment where students feel comfortable learning and participating. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a place where students can feel safe, supported, and ready to learn each day. 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