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This space has made a positive difference for students who need a moment to reset before returning to learning. Your support continues to make a lasting, meaningful impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1756240512225,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-and-prepare-my-students/9478068/","projectTitle":"Encourage and Prepare My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quiroz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8935866_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x54,y291&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686666480875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-dquiroz"},{"teacherId":9282950,"projectId":9461884,"letterContent":"We were able to meet our goal of getting this project funded. We thank you so much for your generous donations. \r\nAt our campus, we don't offer many sports. Tennis is a sport that has become very popular and competitive at our school for a couple of years now. Because we don't have a budget, we are having to provide on our own for rackets, tennis balls, and equipment. As you know, things can become very costly. \r\nWith your donations, we can insure our team is properly equipped for the season. Thank you again for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1754507529884,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-tennis-team-gearing-up-for-suc/9461884/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Tennis Team Gearing Up for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marmolejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9282950_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719644656191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marmolejo0104"},{"teacherId":9826174,"projectId":9312342,"letterContent":"First, we would like to express our appreciation through this letter and share how your support has impacted our students. This will not only benefit our Middle School boys, but also our girl athletes. We would want to thank you for giving a helping hand to our soccer program this year. \r\n\r\nHaving these resources will help them with their skills and are going to be able to create stronger teamwork. Thanks to your donation, our practices will be ready for them to have a great experience. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our soccer program!","fullyFundedDate":1748839564710,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-boys-soccer/9312342/","projectTitle":"Middle School Boys Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9826174"},{"teacherId":9282950,"projectId":9460654,"letterContent":"My class and I would like to thank you for your generous donations to our project. Every year I want to make sure that my students have an incredible experience with me. We were hit with a little bump since they didn't give us a classroom due to funding, but I am happy to have all materials with me on my rolling cart as I travel from class to class. \r\nAs teachers we take advantage of any resources we can get and know that everything we do is for our kids. Thank you again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1753166693014,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-needed-for-geometry/9460654/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials Needed for Geometry Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marmolejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9282950_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719644656191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marmolejo0104"},{"teacherId":9780971,"projectId":9119165,"letterContent":"My students are excited with the new dissection kits and pig specimens to explore anatomy in a hands-on way that connects classroom learning to real life. When they first saw the materials, they were filled with excitement and curiosity—many couldn't wait to begin exploring! When we dissect, they will be able to identify organs, observe body systems, and make real connections to human anatomy. Next, they'll use their observations to create presentations comparing the pig's anatomy to human systems, deepening their understanding of structure, function, and homeostasis.","fullyFundedDate":1746786260549,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-students-the-hands-on-exper/9119165/","projectTitle":"Help Give My Students the Hands-on Experience of Dissecting Pigs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9780971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739901835747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kgarcia1220"},{"teacherId":9554994,"projectId":9335519,"letterContent":"My student and I would like to say thank you for the gift of the JBL speaker. This has truly help us in so many different ways. We are able to now listen to music in the classroom (classical music ). During our field day ( outdoor event ) we were able to use out speaker to make announcements and hear music. We also had another event which is our movie night. We were able to connect the speaker to a project and watch the movie in a whole group. Thank you so much for all that you do we can not thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1752586475282,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-classroom-events/9335519/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Classroom Events","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Torres Jr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9554994_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719327904788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554994"},{"teacherId":9975522,"projectId":9206857,"letterContent":"When the new resources arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! Their faces lit up with excitement as they explored the materials for the first time. Many of them couldn't stop smiling and asking, \"Can we use this today?\" It was such a joy to see their curiosity and enthusiasm come alive.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the new resources during our lessons. For example, we recently completed a hands-on activity where students worked in small groups, and they were able to use the markers, crayons and scissors. This has helped my students make stronger connections to the lessons and feel more confident expressing their ideas.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my classroom feels more engaging, interactive, and inclusive. The students are now more eager to learn, share, and explore. \r\nYour support has truly made a lasting difference not just in our classroom supplies, but in the joy and confidence my students bring to learning each day. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746785995654,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-growth-supporting-our-special/9206857/","projectTitle":"Tools for Growth: Supporting Our Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vallejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9975522"},{"teacherId":9780971,"projectId":9658054,"letterContent":"Our students have been so grateful for the personal hygiene products you provided, and we've already seen how much of a difference they make. Many of our students immediately took what they needed, and you could see the relief and appreciation on their faces. One student even shared that having access to deodorant helped them feel more comfortable and confident throughout the school day. These resources are being used daily to support our students' well-being, allowing them to focus more on their classwork instead of worrying about personal care needs. As we move forward in our lessons and projects, these essentials continue to give our students the confidence to participate more fully in class activities, group work, and presentations. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is not only a place for learning but also a space where students feel cared for and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1758636584324,"projectUrl":"project/personal-care-student-confidence-and-s/9658054/","projectTitle":"Personal Care = Student Confidence and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9780971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739901835747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kgarcia1220"},{"teacherId":9309380,"projectId":9119998,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the generous donation of the inflatable screen and speaker. These additions have completely transformed the way our students experience learning and community on campus.\r\n\r\nThe screen has allowed us to bring lessons, presentations, and even celebrations to life in a way that feels bigger and more engaging. Paired with the speaker, students can clearly hear and connect, whether it's a movie night, a special presentation, or a showcase of their own projects. Students used the printer to print things for their senior sunrise. It has turned ordinary moments into exciting events that students look forward to. They were able to use it for the Senior Sunrise. The students were so happy to display their slideshow and listen to their senior song. They loved to see the sunrise and their slideshow playing in the screen and listening to their song. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible and for supporting their growth both inside and outside the classroom and helping build memories.","fullyFundedDate":1746786444340,"projectUrl":"project/one-last-show/9119998/","projectTitle":"One Last Show","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9309380_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723490476283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9309380"},{"teacherId":7510365,"projectId":9121901,"letterContent":"I am now able to draft information my iPad and project it for my students. This is especially for our free response questions as walk them through how to annotate prompts and prepare their responses. I drafted a \"thank you\" message on the iPad and mirrored it on my external monitor.\r\n\r\nInformation that I drafted on my iPad includes written prompts from AP Classroom. I am able to save them in Word format, which allows me to annotate them for my scholars. Additionally, I can use \"graph\" paper for microeconomics. The Apple TV will allow me to create graphs for my students as I show them how to create the graphs and interpret them for AP credit.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your wonderful gift because you have made it much more convenient for me to show my scholars items in real-time.","fullyFundedDate":1746699568916,"projectUrl":"project/apple-tv-for-interaction-classes/9121901/","projectTitle":"Apple TV for Interaction Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7510365_orig.jpg?crop=1161,1161,x0,y326&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723482384209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7510365"},{"teacherId":9844723,"projectId":9129553,"letterContent":"My students love the Apple TV for the classroom. When students become a teacher for the day, they are able to show their lessons on their Chromebook device or iPad. They have loved using the screen mirror option! It has been so quick to set up and also so easy and accessible for my master students! Thank you so much for funding this project. My students have loved every step of it!\r\n\r\nThe Apple TV has truly transformed the way we share and learn together in class. Students are more engaged because they can take ownership of their learning and feel proud to display their work for everyone to see. It has also made collaboration much easier groups can present their daily wortk quickly, and classmates are able to give feedback in real time. This has created a supportive learning environment where students encourage one another and celebrate each other's successes.\r\n\r\nAnother wonderful benefit has been how smoothly it integrates into our daily lessons. Instead of spending extra time on setup, I can focus more on teaching and students can spend more time learning. The Apple TV has allowed us to make lessons more interactive, visual, and fun. I am so grateful for your generosity in helping bring this technology into our classroom. You have made a real difference in the lives of my students, and we will continue to put it to good use every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1742568990609,"projectUrl":"project/donate-an-apple-tv-to-fuel-our-students/9129553/","projectTitle":"Donate an Apple TV to Fuel Our Students' Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. GONZALEZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9844723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753301686132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9844723"},{"teacherId":9077956,"projectId":9201275,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students and I have been able to make incredible use of the new classroom resources and incentives. One of the most exciting moments this year was launching our reading circles with the new books and supplies. For the first time, students had enough materials in their hands to work collaboratively in small groups. They were able to lead their own discussions, take notes, and share their thinking with confidence. During one session, a student proudly said, \"I feel like a teacher today!\"—a clear sign of how empowered they felt with these new tools.\r\n\r\nThe incentives you helped provide have also been a game changer. Students light up when they earn small rewards for meeting their reading goals, turning in work on time, or showing growth on assessments. These moments of celebration keep them motivated and build positive momentum in the classroom. When the resources first arrived, there was pure excitement—students immediately wanted to explore the books, materials, and rewards, asking when we could start using them. That joy has carried over into our daily routines, where I've already seen more participation, stronger effort, and greater ownership of learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are preparing for a research-based project that will connect reading to real-world topics. The classroom resources will give students the structure to read, research, and present, while the incentives will continue to encourage them to push themselves academically and personally. Because of your generosity, my students not only have the tools they need to grow, but also the encouragement to keep striving for success. 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