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Thank you so much for your gift to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746041328714,"projectUrl":"project/giving-students-with-disabilities-stem-o/9117345/","projectTitle":"Giving students with Disabilities STEM Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angelov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175059"},{"teacherId":9092865,"projectId":7810893,"letterContent":"When the new sports equipment arrived, my 7th-grade students could hardly contain their excitement! The moment we opened the boxes and saw all the brand-new balls, basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, and more, their faces lit up. They immediately wanted to organize games and try everything out.\r\nWe've already put the new equipment to great use during classes, recess, and after-school activities. Having enough balls for everyone has made a huge difference; students no longer have to wait for their turn or sit out because of limited supplies. They're learning teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship while also staying active and engaged.\r\nOne special moment that stood out was watching a group of students who don't usually participate much in PE jump right in to play once they had the right equipment outside for a reading goal incentive being met. Seeing their confidence grow and their smiles during those games reminded me how powerful something as simple as a new ball can be.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students are building stronger connections, staying healthy, and developing a lifelong love for being active. Your support has truly brought energy and joy to our school community. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1697074338053,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-movement/7810893/","projectTitle":"Middle School Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buckles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9092865_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y351&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726629880392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9092865"},{"teacherId":3591003,"projectId":9378411,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all you did for the seventh grade students of Hefner Middle School. We have seen an increase in our math scores in our IXL program and our reading scores in the Reading Plus program because of the amazing popcorn incentive. I wish you could see all of their faces when they find out they have received popcorn for the week of hard work. We even have students who are challenging each other to score more than the goals we have set for them. This makes the teachers days too. 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Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1748105451429,"projectUrl":"project/popping-for-success/9374227/","projectTitle":"Popping for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carnott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3591003_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464189360308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3591003"},{"teacherId":9175059,"projectId":8894716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my students these hydroponic garden. We habe enjoyed troubleshooting growing tomatoes. My students also grew a couple of small cucumbers and lettuce. We made our own healthy salad. \r\n\r\nThis year students are excited to make salsa. We are growing cilantro, tomatoes and jalapeños. My students water the plants, happily go over to check their growth. The students love the plants, and can see their own growth in learning just like our plants. \r\n\r\nMy students love picking out recipes and then planting in our hydroponic growing system. The most fun is cooking, and eating our crops. The students are proud of their hard work and have something tangible they can enjoy from their efforts. Thank you so much for literally bringing my classroom alive with love and growth. Your donation means so much to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1739372331333,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-is-a-healthy-coping-skill/8894716/","projectTitle":"Gardening is a Healthy Coping Skill","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angelov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9175059"},{"teacherId":9306664,"projectId":8019639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students get headphones! My class has used them to help with our literacy interventions and novel studies. Many of my students use a reading intervention program that requires them to listen and respond. The headphones allow them to focus on their own lessons and work at their own pace. \r\n\r\nI've seen so many gains this year on my student's reading ability. Many kids have increased their reading levels by 2-3 grade levels over the course of the school year. Your donation has made a huge impact on their learning!\r\n\r\nI've also had so much more success with classroom assignments being turned in because of the headphones. Kids that are absent are able to grab headphones and read along with a read aloud at their own pace, which helps block out the distractions of the class around them. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made an impact on all of my students, and I cannot express how blessed we feel to use theses headphones every day.","fullyFundedDate":1701224363599,"projectUrl":"project/listen-in-english-class-needs-headphone/8019639/","projectTitle":"Listen In: English Class Needs Headphones for Novels and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9306664"},{"teacherId":9092865,"projectId":8524019,"letterContent":"On behalf of our student-athletes, coaching staff, and the entire athletic department, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support. Thanks to your donation, we were able to purchase new speed and agility equipment along with proper storage for our team uniforms—two major upgrades that are already making a noticeable impact.\r\n\r\nThe new training gear has elevated our conditioning sessions, allowing coaches to run more dynamic and targeted drills that build strength, coordination, and quickness. One of our athletes said, \"This is the kind of equipment we see in college programs—it makes us want to work harder!\" It's been incredible to watch their motivation and performance grow.\r\n\r\nThe addition of uniform storage has also brought a sense of pride and professionalism to our program. No more crumpled jerseys in backpacks or misplaced gear—our students now have a dedicated space that reflects the respect we have for the teams they represent.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're entering our summer training phase, where this equipment will continue to be used daily across all sports. Our athletes are setting goals, pushing their limits, and building the foundation for a competitive and unified year ahead.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our program. Your support goes far beyond equipment—it builds discipline, confidence, and a sense of belonging for every student who wears our colors.","fullyFundedDate":1729697975524,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-speed-and-agility-with-lon/8524019/","projectTitle":"Middle School Speed and Agility with Long Lasting Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buckles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9092865_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y351&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726629880392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9092865"},{"teacherId":9092865,"projectId":7667615,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in helping me build a strong foundation for my classroom as a first-year teacher. Because of your contributions, my students and I were able to start the school year with essential supplies that created a welcoming, organized, and engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students walked in and saw the new supplies—brightly colored paper, fresh notebooks, art materials, and learning tools—their faces lit up. One student even exclaimed, \"It feels like a real classroom!\" That moment truly captured how impactful your support has been.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these materials daily in all sorts of ways, in multiple classes. As grade level lead, I've even been able to share resources with other teachers. For example, during a recent group project on ecotourism, students used chart paper, markers, and other supplies you helped fund to create informative and creative presentations. Having access to quality supplies encouraged them to take pride in their work and collaborate confidently.\r\n\r\nYour support made all of this possible. Thank you for believing in my students and in me as I begin this teaching journey. You've made a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1692043439521,"projectUrl":"project/all-things-to-do-in-a-7th-grade-classroo/7667615/","projectTitle":"All Things To Do in a 7th Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buckles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9092865_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y351&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726629880392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9092865"},{"teacherId":137368,"projectId":6988105,"letterContent":"This was an awesome way for student to interact in their learning. The students love to get our their seats and use the whiteboards. The students are able to describe their thinking and prove their answers to mathematical equations and situational problems. The defense of their answers is an avenue to express very high levels of thinking. \r\n\r\nThe students are able to communicate mathematically and see that there is not just one way to solve a problem. Students become the \"teachers\" to one another when they have the opportunity to work together and express their understanding of mathematics. \r\n\r\nOur classroom environment has changed so much with this project. Students are excited to enter the room and make their \"case\" for mathematics! Thank you so much for your donation! It has truly made a difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1676997714893,"projectUrl":"project/make-thinking-fun/6988105/","projectTitle":"Make Thinking Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tiller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp137368_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538757480553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jtiller"},{"teacherId":8422439,"projectId":7579106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! My students absolutely loved all the projects and hands-on activities. Their excitement and engagement were incredible, and they learned so much through exploring, building, and creating. These materials brought our lessons to life in ways I couldn't have done without your help. You gave my students opportunities to think critically, collaborate, and have fun while learning. Your kindness truly made a difference, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1692135566155,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-students-about-their-health/7579106/","projectTitle":"Engaging Students About Their Health!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8422439_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655966323120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8422439"},{"teacherId":8422439,"projectId":8507731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! My students were extremely excited to see the new materials. Their eyes lit up as we began using them for hands-on activities and projects. These resources brought our lessons to life and helped students engage in deeper, more meaningful learning. They worked together, explored new ideas, and had fun while learning. Your generosity truly made a lasting impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1726664670810,"projectUrl":"project/1st-year-science-teacher/8507731/","projectTitle":"1st Year Science Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8422439_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655966323120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8422439"},{"teacherId":1651763,"projectId":8871270,"letterContent":"You just made PE class SO much better for my students! 🎉 Thanks to your generosity, my students with special needs now have the swings and bouncing equipment they need to move, relax, and truly enjoy gym class.\r\n\r\nWe all know how good it feels to swing on a front porch or bounce on a trampoline—it's calming, freeing, and just plain fun! For my students, these movements aren't just enjoyable; they help them feel grounded, focused, and engaged. And for those in wheelchairs, the swing gives them a sense of movement they don't usually get during the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real impact, giving my students the chance to experience PE in a way that works for them. 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