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The games are being used in centers, small groups, and brain breaks, giving students meaningful opportunities to practice critical thinking while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nYour kindness doesn't just provide materials — it creates opportunities, builds confidence, and brings so much joy into our students. We are so incredibly grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1761513504902,"projectUrl":"project/building-strategic-thinkers-through-game/9839010/","projectTitle":"Building Strategic Thinkers Through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994955_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540263836694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lsmith-math"},{"teacherId":2390053,"projectId":9838196,"letterContent":"Your contributions have significantly enhanced the engagement and excitement in our teleproduction class. The students were thrilled to see and use the new setup, and we're having a great time decorating the space for special events, ensuring our viewers enjoy every moment. The enthusiasm for producing morning announcements has skyrocketed, and the students particularly love the new seating arrangements.\r\n\r\nThe teleprompter chair, with its unique low back design, is a favorite among the students. Our morning announcements, both viewed and recorded every day, are reaching new levels of professionalism and excitement. With this setup, we are successfully bringing vibrant news and energy to our school community. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1765409479977,"projectUrl":"project/news-crew-set-makeover-support-our-stud/9838196/","projectTitle":"News Crew Set Makeover: Support Our Student Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tajan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2390053_orig.jpg?crop=1584,1584,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608234767985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2390053"},{"teacherId":5994955,"projectId":9760779,"letterContent":".\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our Pixel by Pixel: Exploring Math Through Art project! Your generosity means so much to our classroom and our students. Because of your support, our students are now able to explore math concepts through hands-on pixel art activities that help them connect patterns, symmetry, geometry, and problem-solving in creative and exciting ways. \r\n\r\nYour donation brings joy and engagement into our lessons, making abstract math ideas more accessible and fun. Students are using fuse beads to build designs that reflect mathematical thinking, and it's inspiring to see their confidence grow as they create and explore. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for helping us make learning meaningful, creative, and joyful every day!","fullyFundedDate":1760735800107,"projectUrl":"project/pixel-by-pixel-exploring-math-through-a/9760779/","projectTitle":"Pixel by Pixel: Exploring Math Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994955_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540263836694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lsmith-math"},{"teacherId":5994955,"projectId":9693359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sweet Treats and Healthier Alternatives! project! Your generosity means so much to our students and our classroom community. Because of your support, our students enjoy both sweet treats and healthier snack options during after-school clubs and as rewards, helping them stay energized, motivated, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nYour kindness brings so much joy to our classroom. Snack time becomes something our students truly look forward to, and it reminds them that there are people who believe in them and care about their success. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping us create a welcoming, positive environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758202695380,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-treats-and-healthier-alternatives/9693359/","projectTitle":"Sweet Treats and Healthier Alternatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994955_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540263836694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lsmith-math"},{"teacherId":5994955,"projectId":9472911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! I am beyond excited to share how much these supplies mean to my students and our classroom this school year. The hole puncher, Honest wipes, Expo markers, and folders are essentials that we truly rely on every single day. Because of you, my students will be able to stay organized, keep our classroom clean, and fully engage in lessons without worrying about missing supplies. Your support helps create a positive, prepared, and welcoming learning environment, and I am so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom. Thank you for helping us start the year off strong!","fullyFundedDate":1757663796562,"projectUrl":"project/clean-creative-and-organized-year/9472911/","projectTitle":"Clean, Creative, and Organized Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994955_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540263836694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lsmith-math"},{"teacherId":9835969,"projectId":9721360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. Because of your gift of art supplies to our art club, our members have been able to explore creativity in ways we couldn't before. They used the materials to create colorful collages, design spooky masks for our Halloween celebration, and we're even planning a spring play where club members will build sets and costumes using the supplies you provided.\r\n\r\nDuring our art club's multi‑week collage unit focused on personal identity, students gathered magazine images, textured paper, fabric scraps, and found objects to represent stories about themselves and their communities. One student combined painted backgrounds with layered paper cuttings and fabric details to make a three‑dimensional map of meaningful places.\r\n\r\nNext steps for the art club: \r\nThe club intends to translate collage characters into short scenes for the spring play,\r\nDesign and construct set pieces and costumes from donated materials,\r\nRun mini work‑shops to practice stage presence, prop‑making, and collaborative storytelling.\r\n\r\nThese next steps blend visual art, drama, and teamwork, and will culminate in a spring performance that highlights the club's creative growth.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your contribution. Thank you for peeking into our creative corner and helping make these experiences possible","fullyFundedDate":1758900517481,"projectUrl":"project/the-arts-club/9721360/","projectTitle":"The Arts Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Grieve","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9835969_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x68,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753791686570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9835969"},{"teacherId":10224981,"projectId":9886802,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and creativity! The new headphones and Wacom drawing tablets have already begun transforming how my students learn each day.\r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled as soon as the boxes arrived. Many immediately started co-planning digital art lessons with me (something they'd never taken the initiative to do before) and several jumped right into listening to instructional videos independently instead of waiting for me to play them on the Smartboard. It's been amazing to see them take ownership of their learning so quickly.\r\n\r\nThe biggest hit so far? Definitely the drawing tablets. My artistic students are chomping at the bit to use them, already imagining the designs, characters, and projects they want to create. These tablets make them feel like real digital artists, and the confidence boost is incredible.\r\n\r\nThe new headphones have also been a huge help, especially for students with focus or sensory accommodations. They were so excited to have reliable, comfortable headphones that let them tune out distractions and really dive into their work. The difference in their engagement is noticeable already.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide new tools; it opened doors for creativity, independence, and focused learning. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them opportunities that truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1764076056338,"projectUrl":"project/perfect-peripherals/9886802/","projectTitle":"Perfect Peripherals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10224981"},{"teacherId":5994955,"projectId":9468595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping bring our \"Listen, Learn, and Love\" project to life. Because of you, my students now have high-quality headphones that make a real difference in how they engage with learning. Now we don't have to worry about students not having the resources that they need.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in my students — not just in their academic success, but in their emotional growth and sense of community. 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For many of them, this is the first time they've been able to experiment with tools that feel like real design and engineering equipment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping students gain confidence, explore STEM concepts through art, and discover new ways to express themselves. These pens are already inspiring innovation, collaboration, and pure joy — and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1752671556376,"projectUrl":"project/creating-art-in-3d/9394961/","projectTitle":"Creating Art in 3D","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994955_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540263836694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lsmith-math"},{"teacherId":5994955,"projectId":9316217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Math Made Easy\" project at Ghent School! Because of your generosity, my students now have an XP-Pen drawing tablet and dry erase markers, giving them a more interactive and visual way to learn math.\r\n\r\nYour support helps me present mathematical ideas more clearly, save and share notes, and encourage hands-on participation. With these tools, students can collaborate, make mistakes, revise their thinking, and build confidence in solving problems. \r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your belief in my classroom and for investing in our students' future.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make math more accessible and engaging for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746698827474,"projectUrl":"project/math-made-easy/9316217/","projectTitle":"Math Made Easy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5994955_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540263836694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lsmith-math"},{"teacherId":4012062,"projectId":9518527,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and I, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your generous support of the Basic Essentials For All project. Your contributions ensured that every student received the tools they need to learn, grow, and feel confident in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are far more than markers, paper, color pencils, and folders—they are opportunities. Thanks to your generosity, our students can fully participate in their learning without the worry of lacking basic materials. Your support has removed barriers, boosted student engagement, and created a more equitable learning environment for all.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact has been tremendous. Teachers have shared how students are more prepared, focused, and excited to take part in daily lessons. Families have expressed genuine relief and gratitude, knowing that their children have exactly what they need to start each day ready to succeed. Your kindness made a meaningful difference, and its effects will continue to be felt throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your compassion, generosity, and commitment to supporting our students. 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