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Thank you for helping me take care of the whole student!","fullyFundedDate":1787159100925,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-confidence-for-every-student/10448363/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Confidence for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4594411_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683599998563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4594411"},{"teacherId":4594411,"projectId":10243447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The Silhouette Cameo 5 and Crayola Classpack have brought so much creativity, color, and excitement to our lessons. My students were so excited when they saw the new supplies and couldn't wait to start using them. We have been using them to create colorful projects, visuals, vocabulary activities, and classroom displays. These resources are especially helpful for my English learners because they give students another way to express their ideas and show what they know, even when they are still building their English skills. I love seeing how proud they are of the things they create! We are excited to continue using these materials for upcoming reading and writing projects. Thank you for helping us make learning more creative, hands-on, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1778097448470,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-student-expression/10243447/","projectTitle":"Tools for Student Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4594411_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683599998563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4594411"},{"teacherId":4594411,"projectId":10243851,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring our Epson EcoTank printer into our classroom! This printer has been such a great addition and is already helping us in so many ways. I'm able to print colorful visuals, vocabulary activities, graphic organizers, student projects, and other materials that make our lessons more engaging and easier to understand. This is especially helpful for my English learners because pictures, color, and other visual supports can make a huge difference when they are learning new vocabulary and concepts.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love seeing their work printed in color! There is something special about watching them see a project they worked hard on come out of the printer looking bright, colorful, and professional. Some of my students who are usually a little hesitant to share their work have been especially excited to see it printed and displayed in our classroom. It gives them a sense of pride and makes their work feel important.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using this printer throughout the year for projects, classroom displays, learning activities, and student-created work. It has given me so many more ways to make learning visual, creative, and meaningful for my students. Thank you for giving us a resource that we will be able to use over and over again. We truly appreciate your support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778097448800,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities/10243851/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4594411_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683599998563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4594411"},{"teacherId":4594411,"projectId":10028725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project happen for my students! The snacks have definitely been a HUGE hit! Having Nutri-Grain bars, meat sticks, and other snacks in my classroom has been so helpful, especially for students who come to class hungry or just need a little something to help them get through the day. It's amazing how much better students can focus when they aren't worried about being hungry. They were so excited when they saw everything and couldn't wait to start enjoying the goodies!\r\n\r\nThe bracelet-making kit and other crafts have been just as exciting. My students love having a chance to be creative, make something of their own, and just enjoy some time together. It has been fun watching them pick out their beads, create different designs, and even make bracelets for their friends. 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The resistance bands give my students more ways to build strength, improve mobility, and safely learn proper technique regardless of their current fitness level. The storage rack also keeps our equipment organized, accessible, and ready for every class.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, more than 250 students and student-athletes will benefit from a safer, stronger, and more positive training environment. My students are gaining confidence, learning teamwork, and developing healthy habits that will carry far beyond the weight room. Thank you for believing that team sports matter and for helping us build stronger athletes and stronger teams!","fullyFundedDate":1786636902559,"projectUrl":"project/team-sports-matter-stronger-athletes-s/10456735/","projectTitle":"Team Sports Matter: Stronger Athletes, Stronger Teams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Huster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10570157_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786127174718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10570157"},{"teacherId":6633239,"projectId":10000417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project for new office chairs. Our college and career counseling conference room is now a much more welcoming, professional, and comfortable space for our students.This room is where our students make major decisions about their future whether they are meeting with counselors, filling out college applications, practicing for job interviews, or researching career paths. Having proper, comfortable seating completely transforms the environment. It shows our students that their goals are valued and that they deserve a professional space to work toward them.Your support directly impacts our students' comfort and confidence during a pivotal time in their lives. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their futures.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1778058230555,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-success-launching-future-ca/10000417/","projectTitle":"Seating for Success: Launching Future Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6633239_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575383403857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6633239"},{"teacherId":9196425,"projectId":10255924,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students make reading a more enjoyable, creative, and meaningful experience. With the ink, bookmarks, and craft paper, students have been able to create personalized bookmarks and celebrate their reading progress through hands-on activities. These materials encourage them to take pride in their books, express their creativity, and develop positive reading habits. \r\n\r\nThe ink has allowed us to print reading materials, student activities, and vocabulary resources. Having printed materials available is especially helpful for my students because they can see, highlight, annotate, and interact with the text without depending completely on a digital device.\r\n\r\nFor my English language learners, these activities also provide opportunities to practice vocabulary and communicate their ideas in a fun and supportive way. 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Thank you for investing in our students and giving them the opportunity to learn, experiment, and see their work from a whole new perspective.","fullyFundedDate":1770221028438,"projectUrl":"project/aerial-practice-footage-to-support-stude/10065134/","projectTitle":"Aerial Practice Footage to Support Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Legesse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8072356_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644112355841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8072356"},{"teacherId":5555419,"projectId":10017158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of eight 1,000-foot rolls of kraft paper, box cutters, and rubber bands to support US Grant High School Student Council. Your generosity provides us with the essential supplies we need to prepare decorations, signs, and displays for our school's Homecoming celebration.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will make a tremendous difference as our Student Council works to meet the demands of putting on a successful Homecoming for our entire school. We truly appreciate your support of our students and their hard work. Your donation helps give our students the opportunity to create, lead, and make Homecoming a memorable experience for everyone. Thank you for investing in our students and our school!","fullyFundedDate":1777992173620,"projectUrl":"project/spring-hoco-help/10017158/","projectTitle":"Spring HOCO Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kozikoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5555419_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532220596012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kozikoski"},{"teacherId":5637664,"projectId":8450890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing new mats for my students. This way, students were able to have their own mat for hygiene purposes. Their mats became their safe space for 45 minutes a day.\r\n\r\nAlso, the yoga socks helped the students with their yoga practice. Many students are self-conscious of their bare feet, but doing yoga with regular socks can be dangerous, as students are likely to slide on their mats. In addition, wearing shoes during yoga can tear up their mats and interfere with balance.\r\n\r\nStudents love yoga class, and I received a lot of feedback from them on the positive mental, emotional, and physical benefits they were able to obtain from the course. Hopefully, I am able to continue to share this practice with students for a long time to come.","fullyFundedDate":1722995513229,"projectUrl":"project/yoga-mats-for-yoga-class/8450890/","projectTitle":"Yoga Mats for Yoga Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spasic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5637664_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x332,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575495416495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5637664"},{"teacherId":9274219,"projectId":10417895,"letterContent":"When the materials from \"Supporting Classroom Comfort and Student Success\" arrived, my students quickly noticed the changes in our classroom. The small plants have helped make the room feel more welcoming and cared for, while the cups and PUR water filters give students easy access to drinking water throughout the school day. The dice have also become useful tools for adding interactive elements to lessons and review activities. My students appreciate that these resources make our classroom a more comfortable and engaging place to learn.\r\n\r\nThe resources have also given me additional ways to support individual students. The reversible octopus plush is available as a communication and support tool for students who may have difficulty verbally expressing how they are feeling. Having a resource like this ready allows me to better meet the needs of students who communicate or respond to the classroom environment differently. The candy provides another simple way to recognize effort, participation, and positive engagement when appropriate.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and move into new projects, these resources will remain part of our everyday classroom environment. The goal is not simply to make the classroom look better or provide extra supplies, but to create a space where students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to participate. Thank you for helping me build a classroom that is prepared to meet my students' academic and individual needs.","fullyFundedDate":1785501381515,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-classroom-comfort-and-student/10417895/","projectTitle":"Supporting Classroom Comfort and Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9274219_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788035891985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9274219"},{"teacherId":4632826,"projectId":10209278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. It is because of donors like you that my students will be able to put on memorable homecoming events for their fellow classmates.\r\n\r\nEvery year my students are counted on to put on homecoming events and community service programs. In order for them to be able to bring these events to life, my students need access to copious amounts of resources such as paper, glue, paint, etc. Over the years my students have raised the bar and their events are some of the most anticipated activities on the calendar for the entire district.\r\n\r\nMy students will make great use of the supplies you have made available to us in our endeavor to continue to improve and grow. 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