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Watching students share ideas, encourage one another, and proudly display their work showed just how powerful hands-on learning can be when they have the right tools.\r\n\r\nThese supplies continue to open doors for meaningful learning, from crafting models for business projects to designing posters and illustrations. Your support has given students the confidence to express themselves, collaborate, and bring bold ideas to life. We are truly grateful for your belief in them.","fullyFundedDate":1765832790155,"projectUrl":"project/spark-creativity-art-supplies-for-inspi/9936093/","projectTitle":"Spark Creativity: Art Supplies for Inspired Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509712811596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4933274"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9380722,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project! \r\n\r\nYour generosity empowers students—many from underrepresented backgrounds—to design and produce custom apparel that reflects their cultures, identities, and social justice messages. Using the heat press, they'll explore STEAM concepts, apply technology and engineering skills, use graphic design to share personal stories, practice math in measurement and budgeting, and develop entrepreneurial abilities. \r\n\r\nThis project fosters creativity, collaboration, and advocacy for equity and inclusion—helping students become changemakers and leaders. 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We've already seen improved engagement in savings and investment units. Thank you for painting brighter financial futures for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755521921493,"projectUrl":"project/paint-your-savings-creative-piggy-banks/9308578/","projectTitle":"Paint Your Savings: Creative Piggy Banks for Smart Money Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509712811596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4933274"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9380803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our screen printing, STEAM, and racial justice project. When the professional-grade screen printing kits arrived, students were immediately drawn to the inks, screens, and squeegees, excitedly brainstorming designs that celebrated their cultures and spoke out about equity and inclusion.\r\n\r\nThese resources have turned abstract conversations about representation and social justice into visible, collaborative work. Your support is helping them grow as artists, critical thinkers, and young entrepreneurs, and it is giving them a real platform to amplify their voices—one print at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758898996484,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-student-voices-racial-justic/9380803/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Student Voices: Racial Justice & Representation Through Screen Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509712811596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4933274"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9413007,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our CTE Entrepreneurship class and helping us create real-world business experiences for students. 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We are using these resources daily as part of our business and finance curriculum, where students manage deadlines, track responsibilities, and reflect on how time and money choices directly affect outcomes—just like in the real world.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited. Many of them immediately recognized how these tools mirrored what adults use in professional settings. Seeing their enthusiasm reinforced how powerful it is to give students ownership of their learning. \r\n\r\nThese lessons are building confidence, discipline, and workplace readiness—skills that will stay with them long after they leave my classroom. Your support opened a door for my students to learn by doing, and I am incredibly grateful for your belief in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1758899122811,"projectUrl":"project/time-counts-helping-students-learn-resp/9654934/","projectTitle":"Time Counts: Helping Students Learn Responsibility and Money Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9331223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724829912485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9331223"},{"teacherId":9331223,"projectId":9628639,"letterContent":"The excitement began the moment the boxes arrived my students couldn't wait to open them! They immediately started reading the instructions, learning how to safely operate each machine, and experimenting with different materials.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the button maker to create designs for our Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. Soon, we'll be making custom hats and other school-spirit gear as part of our student-run business initiative. Every day, students are learning the process of design, production, and marketing essential real-world skills that connect directly to our entrepreneurship curriculum.\r\n\r\nThese machines have truly transformed our classroom into a Maker Space where students can explore hands-on learning and bring their ideas to life. Thank you for helping us spark creativity, confidence, and teamwork in our students. The experience of opening those boxes and seeing their excitement was absolutely priceless. Thank you for you kind generosity","fullyFundedDate":1755704943882,"projectUrl":"project/print-press-and-prosper-workforce-dev/9628639/","projectTitle":"Print, Press, and Prosper: Workforce Development through Design and Production","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9331223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724829912485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9331223"},{"teacherId":9331223,"projectId":9383645,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are experiencing a project that gives them more than lessons—it gives them a voice. With the resources you've provided, they are learning to step into real-world roles, express their ideas, and see themselves as capable leaders.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their eyes lit up with excitement. They immediately began imagining how they could use them to share their creativity, \r\n, and connect what we're doing in class to the world outside our doors. One student even said, \"This feels real—we're doing what people do in business!\". The students feel empowered to show who they are, and they're thrilled to have an authentic platform to do so.\r\n\r\nYour support has created more than an opportunity—it has created confidence, ownership, and excitement about learning. My students are eager for the next steps, whether it's continuing their project, refining their ideas, or presenting their work to a wider audience.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving them the chance to not only learn, but to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1755521806011,"projectUrl":"project/sip-your-voice-empowering-students-throu/9383645/","projectTitle":"Sip Your Voice Empowering Students Through Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9331223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724829912485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9331223"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9307429,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our snack project during this crucial time of year. Thanks to your kindness, our students have access to nutritious snacks like chips, cookies, and granola bars during finals, Regents exams, and after-school tutoring sessions.\r\n\r\nYour donation ensures that no student has to study or test on an empty stomach. By helping us provide these snacks, you are making a real difference in their ability to stay focused, reduce stress, and perform their best during these challenging weeks.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about our students' well-being and academic success. Your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1746787145848,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-supporting-students-through/9307429/","projectTitle":"Brain Food: Supporting Students Through Testing Season","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509712811596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4933274"},{"teacherId":9331223,"projectId":9033198,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Fueling Student Success Snacks for Motivation.\" Thanks to your funding, we were able to provide our students with nutritious and enjoyable snacks that made a real difference in their daily school experience.\r\n\r\nFrom the very start, it was clear that snacks were more than just a treat for our students—they became a source of motivation and encouragement. Many students approached me to ask if I could provide snacks, sharing that it helped them stay focused, energized, and on task throughout the day. For some, simply knowing there would be a snack waiting for them was enough motivation to come to class on time and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable every time I brought out the fruit snacks and Rice Krispies treats. Students' faces would light up with surprise and gratitude. I heard countless \"thank you\" and saw more smiles than I can count—some students even expressed disbelief that these snacks were available to them. The positive energy in the classroom was unmistakable, and I noticed a genuine boost in both morale and participation.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we've fostered a more welcoming and motivating environment. Students continue to ask about the snacks, and it's clear that this small gesture has had a lasting impact on their enthusiasm and engagement with their schoolwork.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all the students and myself, thank you for believing in our project and making it possible. Your generosity has fueled not just our students' bodies, but also their spirits and determination to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1742823904400,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-student-success-snacks-for-motiv/9033198/","projectTitle":"Fueling Student Success Snacks for Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9331223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724829912485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9331223"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9123313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to reduce social isolation and foster kindness in our school community. 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Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom and in the lives of the young people we serve.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we have been able to create a safe and supportive environment where students can access essential hygiene items without embarrassment or financial strain. 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