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Its clear sound and portability mean it can be placed where it doesn't interfere with tools or safety zones, but still reaches the whole room evenly.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited right away when they realized the sound quality was much better than a small classroom speaker, and they love that the music fills the space without having to be overly loud. Some of the quieter or more easily distracted students have especially responded well; having a steady, upbeat soundtrack helps them settle into their work and stay in the \"zone\" longer. Going forward, students will help create collaborative playlists for different project phases (layout, cutting, sanding, cleanup), turning the speaker into a tool not just for fun, but for classroom culture, pacing, and a more professional shop atmosphere.","fullyFundedDate":1760976577179,"projectUrl":"project/woodshop-vibes-music-to-build-by/9601214/","projectTitle":"Woodshop Vibes: Music to Build By","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":9599330,"letterContent":"The Caran d'Ache colored pencils have brought a whole new level of creativity to our woodshop. Students are using the pencils to sketch colorful design ideas, plan inlay patterns, and add details like logos, borders, and lettering to their finished projects, so each piece feels more personal and intentional. One great moment was watching a group crowd around the color trays, testing combinations on scrap wood and excitedly adjusting their designs before committing to their final boxes and plaques.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw all the organized sets of bright colors, they reacted the way they do to a new tool in the shop curious, excited, and full of ideas. They immediately started talking about how to match colors to themes, school spirit, or gifts for family members. Next, students will be building a full \"design pipeline\" into our projects: starting with colored concept sketches, refining those ideas, and then using the pencils to add finishing touches once the woodwork is complete, so they practice both technical and artistic thinking on every build.","fullyFundedDate":1758177079156,"projectUrl":"project/bring-our-woodshop-projects-to-life-with/9599330/","projectTitle":"Bring Our Woodshop Projects to Life with Brilliant Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":9603713,"letterContent":"work gloves have already made a noticeable difference in how students participate in wood carving and shop projects. Now that their hands are better protected from cuts, splinters, and abrasions, students are more willing to handle rough stock, clamp pieces securely, and sand or carve for longer periods without hesitation. This extra layer of safety lets them focus on technique, design choices, and craftsmanship instead of worrying about getting hurt.\r\n\r\nWhen the gloves first arrived, there was a lot of excitement as students tried them on, compared sizes, and immediately connected them with \"real\" jobsite safety gear they see professionals using. A favorite moment was watching a group of beginners, who had been nervous about handling rough lumber, suddenly lean in and fully commit to their carving once they felt protected. Next, students will be using the gloves as part of a full safety routine in upcoming carving and joinery projects, giving them the confidence to experiment, make mistakes safely, and build the kind of hands-on skills that translate directly to future careers and lifelong hobbies.","fullyFundedDate":1760990947834,"projectUrl":"project/carving-out-a-safer-future/9603713/","projectTitle":"Carving Out a Safer Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":9598042,"letterContent":"These new gardening materials have turned a simple planting idea into a full hands on learning project where students grow vegetables and herbs from soil to harvest. With the worm castings, coco-perlite mix, dolomite lime, and flexible hoses, students have been able to build healthy soil, mix growing media, water efficiently, and monitor plant health, all while taking daily responsibility for watering, weeding, and observing changes in the garden. Research on school gardens shows that this kind of work boosts students' sense of responsibility, improves attitudes toward vegetables, and helps them better understand science concepts and environmental stewardship.​\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, students were excited to open the bags, feel the different textures, and read the labels to figure out what each product did especially the organic worm castings, which sparked a lot of questions and laughs before turning into a lesson on soil biology. Next, students will be tracking growth, comparing how plants perform in different soil mixes, and eventually harvesting and sharing what they grow, using the garden as a way to practice cooperation, nutrition awareness, and long-term care for living things.​","fullyFundedDate":1757883003629,"projectUrl":"project/planting-knowledge-harvesting-hope/9598042/","projectTitle":"Planting Knowledge Harvesting Hope","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":9599373,"letterContent":"The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo has quickly become an essential teaching tool in our CTE classroom because it lets us capture clear, stable videos of safety procedures, tool demonstrations, and student project walk-throughs, then upload them for students to review anytime. Having these recordings available helps students learn at their own pace, rewind and rewatch complex steps, and stay safer in the shop because expectations are always visible and consistent.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited by how professional the footage looks and how easy it is to move the camera around the shop to follow a build from start to finish, which makes their work feel \"real\" and worth documenting. A number of students who are usually quiet during live demonstrations have really warmed to this technology; they volunteer to be camera operators, plan shots, and even suggest edits or angles so that future classes will better understand each step. This project has not only improved access to instruction but has also opened up new opportunities for students to develop media, reflection, and communication skills alongside their hands-on technical work.","fullyFundedDate":1758154488730,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-woodshop/9599373/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Woodshop!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":9599440,"letterContent":"The new Iwata RG-3 spray gun has elevated our finishing work from \"good enough\" to truly professional, especially on small furniture pieces, custom signs, and skateboard decks. Students are learning to set up the gun, adjust spray patterns, and control their passes, and a favorite moment was when they compared a brushed finish to one sprayed with the RG-3 and immediately saw the difference in smoothness and consistency.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the spray gun and heard it's the same kind of tool used in auto body and professional finishing shops, they were excited and a bit nervous, but that quickly turned into confidence as they practiced safe setup, masking, and cleanup. Next, they will be using the RG-3 in a full \"design–build–finish\" sequence, where every project must include a planned finishing schedule and test panels, so finishing becomes a deliberate, teachable skill rather than just the last step before taking a project home.","fullyFundedDate":1760976576983,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-the-finish-pro-tools-for-you/9599440/","projectTitle":"The Art of the Finish: Pro Tools for Young Craftsmen","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":8968505,"projectId":9599420,"letterContent":"Our new Yoshino solid-state solar generator has transformed how we teach and learn in the woodshop and CTE programs. Students now have the freedom to use and power tools safely outdoors, including small routers, glue guns, and other corded equipment during hands-on projects, far from the classroom's fixed outlets. This portable setup lets groups experiment with energy budgeting, tool selection, and setup logistics in new environments, making each lesson more dynamic and engaging.​\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the solar generator in action, they were eager to test which tools could run directly from solar-charged energy, quickly organizing team challenges and outdoor work zones. Their curiosity led to deeper discussions around power draw, runtime calculations, and how solar charging conditions impact tool use in the real world.​","fullyFundedDate":1757785158699,"projectUrl":"project/off-grid-woodshop-wonders-clean-power-f/9599420/","projectTitle":"Off-Grid Woodshop Wonders: Clean Power for Bright Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Charkhchyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968505_orig.jpg?crop=2656,2656,x664,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756145900480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chark"},{"teacherId":1555606,"projectId":9102971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to provide these materials for our students. We appreciate allowing our students to benefit by using these materials and creating items to promote a positive school culture and build our school community. The students are looking forward to getting to work as soon as possible!\r\n\r\nOur students use the materials to build our community by promoting leadership and getting more students involved. By receiving these materials, our students feel energized to create new activities, foster community, and bridge our students together.","fullyFundedDate":1742823835529,"projectUrl":"project/calm-spaces-for-new-faces/9102971/","projectTitle":"Calm Spaces for New Faces!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1555606_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507748552898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bolden"},{"teacherId":9693087,"projectId":9195509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. We have been able to challenge different group of student to attend school daily and reward them with treats. This encourages to meet small goals and not to give up on school.\r\n\r\nWe also have a nice bucket ready for student whenever they are hungry or need a snack to come and get. This has made my office a place where students want to be at and come in for a quick check in; this allow students to feel comfortable and share any concerns or resources that they may need.\r\n\r\nThis event could've not happened with all of your contributions. The students the staff and I thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1742823853015,"projectUrl":"project/glad-you-are-here/9195509/","projectTitle":"Glad you are HERE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693087_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724256017779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693087"},{"teacherId":9693087,"projectId":9213120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to this project. The students at James Monroe high school were able to celebrate the 150 day of school the SUPERHERO way. \r\n\r\nStudents were challenged to attend school April 1- April 25, which included spring break and an extra day off. This encouraged them to not take more day off since usually family tend to extend vacation. 200 students who achieved this received a mini superhero, treat and other goodies. This was a fun way to celebrate being in school for 150 days.\r\n\r\nThis event could've not happened with all of your contributions. The students the staff and I thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1743963357398,"projectUrl":"project/attendance-hero/9213120/","projectTitle":"Attendance Hero","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693087_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724256017779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693087"},{"teacherId":8919421,"projectId":8588113,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your contribution to our \"Mental Health Awareness Items for Teens\" project. Your generosity has had a profound impact on our students, who have reacted with excitement and enthusiasm to the fidget spinners, motivational stickers, stress balls, and inspirational wristbands.\r\n\r\nThese resources have been instrumental in helping our students self-manage and destress after a hard day at school or home. It's been wonderful to see them using these items to take care of themselves and feel supported. Your donation has sent a powerful message to our students that they are not alone and that there are people who care about their well-being.\r\n\r\nWe plan to use these resources for the entire school year, and our next step is to supply our new incoming students with the same items our current students have. Your contribution has enabled us to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for our students, and we are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1733162759779,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-awareness-items-for-teens/8588113/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Awareness Items for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8919421_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717524979751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-emorales"},{"teacherId":9597251,"projectId":8885570,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the class set of MAUS: Visualizing History. This incredible gift has deeply enriched our classroom, and I cannot fully convey how impactful it has been for our students.\r\n\r\nThe class has been truly inspired by the resilience and courage portrayed in MAUS. The graphic novel's powerful storytelling has sparked thoughtful discussions about survival, memory, and the human spirit in the face of unspeakable tragedy. It has opened up a space for our students to deeply reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust while honoring the strength of those who lived through it.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we're taking the next step in our learning journey. Our class will be visiting the Holocaust Museum LA as part of our field trip, where we will continue to deepen our understanding of this tragic chapter in history. Through this experience, we aim to carry forward the important message of \"Never Again\"—to remember, educate, and ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided us with essential resources but has also empowered us to engage with history in a meaningful and transformative way. 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