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It's simply amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1764204710443,"projectUrl":"project/habits-of-hygiene-deodorant/9794477/","projectTitle":"Habits of Hygiene (Deodorant)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Azinheira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508632_orig.jpg?crop=2033,2033,x0,y399&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742561642212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508632"},{"teacherId":9566571,"projectId":9568037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of food items, sensory materials, and fidgets, and beanbag chair to support our students. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact within our school community. These resources provide comfort, nourishment, and a sense of safety for students who may be experiencing emotional or sensory challenges, and they help create a more supportive environment where students feel seen and cared for. The students finished all of the snacks already and it had been wonderful for students who skip breakfast or lunch. The beanbag chair got so many students excited when they first delivered it! \r\n\r\nAs a school counselor, I see firsthand how small tools can make a big difference. The items you donated help students regulate their emotions, manage stress, and focus more effectively throughout the school day. Your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting student well-being truly means more than words can express. Thank you for investing in our students and for being a vital part of their success and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1764271312088,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-support/9568037/","projectTitle":"Emotional Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9566571"},{"teacherId":4245362,"projectId":9484841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating an iPad to our classroom. This iPad is used daily to support our math instruction and has truly transformed the way we learn. I use it every day to teach math lessons while moving freely around the classroom, allowing me to stay engaged with students instead of standing at the front board with my back turned.\r\n\r\nMy students also use the iPad daily to share their thinking and explain their understanding of math problems. They absolutely love using it to show their work, model strategies, and talk through their reasoning. This has increased student engagement and confidence, and it allows me to better assess understanding in real time.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is more interactive, student-centered, and responsive to learning needs. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on both my teaching and my students' learning—thank you for investing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757544375262,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-empowering-learning-with/9484841/","projectTitle":"Math In Motion: Empowering Learning With An iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristine Lessard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4245362_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690054350280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4245362"},{"teacherId":4245362,"projectId":9373553,"letterContent":"Because of your support, my students now have access to LEGO sets that we use as hands-on math manipulatives, helping them visualize and better understand math concepts in an engaging way. The dry erase boards and markers are used every day for problem-solving, practice, and quick checks for understanding, making learning more interactive and accessible for all students. The cleaning supplies you provided help us maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment where students can focus and feel comfortable. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our daily classroom experience, and my students and I are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1748827179880,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-a-math-ready-classroom-for-ex/9373553/","projectTitle":"Help Build a Math-Ready Classroom for Exceptional Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kristine Lessard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4245362_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690054350280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4245362"},{"teacherId":9838124,"projectId":9701429,"letterContent":"We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the donors who generously provided a water dispenser, laminator, and other much needed supplies for our students. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our school community, and we truly appreciate your commitment to helping create a positive and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese items have had an immediate and lasting impact for the counselors office. The water dispenser ensures that students have access to clean drinking water throughout the day, supporting their health and ability to stay focused. The laminator and additional supplies have allowed counselors to better prepare instructional materials, create reusable learning tools, and maintain organized and engaging classrooms that enhance student learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are better equipped to succeed both academically and personally. Your support shows them that their education matters and that they are surrounded by people who care about their growth and well being. 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The whiteboard gives us a shared space to think, problem-solve, annotate, and collaborate in real time. Together, these tools allow for more interactive lessons, clearer instruction, and stronger student participation.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation helps create a classroom environment where students feel excited to learn and confident that their work matters. For many of our students, having access to updated, reliable technology makes school feel more equitable and empowering. It sends a powerful message that people beyond our school believe in them and are invested in their success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has an immediate and lasting impact—not just on instruction, but on student motivation and engagement. On behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for making this possible. We are incredibly grateful for your support and belief in our work.","fullyFundedDate":1764204224132,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-forensics-and-chemistry/9881948/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Forensics and Chemistry Lab for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Freedman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6143000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544644775111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrfreedman"},{"teacherId":9508632,"projectId":9864293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our STEM projects. It has been incredible to see how students and teachers have used such simple resources! The popsicle sticks have been used in many ways, including catapults (to study projectiles) in our science classes, birdhouse feeders (in gardening class), calling sticks (in ELA + math classes), and number line tools (for integer operations with positive and negative numbers, in math class). The white boards have been used in all the classes, most notably science, math, and ELA, for students to project their answers and teachers to quickly check for understanding. \r\n\r\nYour financial support of our priorities of STEM and giving students equitable opportunities for communicating ideas has been incredible. Thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1763593648311,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-boost-learning-communication/9864293/","projectTitle":"Tools to Boost Learning & Communication in the Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Azinheira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508632_orig.jpg?crop=2033,2033,x0,y399&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742561642212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508632"},{"teacherId":10159052,"projectId":9644897,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these new books have deepened the way my students read, think, and talk about history and literature. Beyond simply enjoying the stories, students are building critical skills—analyzing authors' perspectives, identifying themes, evaluating evidence, and making connections between texts and real-world events. Many of the books also introduce complex ideas like identity, power, and social change, helping students strengthen empathy while sharpening their ability to support claims with textual evidence.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and student-centered. You'll see students annotating texts, pausing to ask questions, debating interpretations with classmates, and writing reflections that connect what they read to history, current events, or their own lives. The books are used for small-group discussions, independent reading, and whole-class lessons, creating a culture where reading isn't passive—it's something students do together.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously reluctant readers have been especially energized by these new texts. Some are drawn in by seeing characters and experiences that reflect their own lives, while others are excited by challenging ideas that push them to think more deeply. I've had students ask to take books home, recommend titles to classmates, and even reread sections to better understand them—clear signs that these books are making a meaningful impact. Your support didn't just add books to our shelves; it helped create confident, engaged readers who feel seen and motivated to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764255645824,"projectUrl":"project/us-history-library-wish-list/9644897/","projectTitle":"US History Library Wish List","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159052"},{"teacherId":10159052,"projectId":9731499,"letterContent":"The books collected under the title From Civil Rights to Global Perspectives: Books to Inspire Change have had a powerful and visible impact in my classroom. They have expanded how students understand history—not as a fixed set of facts, but as lived experiences shaped by struggle, resistance, and voices that are too often marginalized. Through these texts, students have engaged deeply with the Civil Rights Movement while also drawing meaningful connections to global movements for justice, identity, and human rights. The result has been richer discussions, stronger critical thinking, and a noticeable increase in student curiosity and empathy.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, these books have changed the tone of our classroom. Students see themselves and their communities reflected in the stories, which builds trust and encourages participation from learners who may not always feel represented in traditional textbooks. The materials invite students to question dominant narratives, analyze multiple perspectives, and consider their own role in shaping a more just world. Because of your generosity, these books are not just resources on a shelf—they are tools that inspire thoughtful dialogue, deepen understanding, and empower students to see history as something that matters to their lives today.","fullyFundedDate":1760721977095,"projectUrl":"project/from-civil-rights-to-global-perspectives/9731499/","projectTitle":"From Civil Rights to Global Perspectives: Books to Inspire Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159052"},{"teacherId":4410645,"projectId":9756236,"letterContent":"Having an updated Apple TV in my classroom has been a game changer. I am now able to stream my iPad to my projector with ease. My old, outdated Apple TV constantly disconnected and would not allow smooth streaming. Having a brand new device allowed me to \"level up,\" as one of my high schoolers said. I can walk around the classroom freely and confidently to check on student work. One of my favorite ways of using the AppleTV is to take a photo of exemplary work with my iPad that I can then wirelessly display to the AppleTV connected to my projector for students to view and provide feedback on. This tool is one that I can no longer live without as an English teacher, and I greatly appreciate your support in making this project a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1761919820448,"projectUrl":"project/seamless-sharing-with-an-apple-tv/9756236/","projectTitle":"Seamless Sharing with an Apple TV","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chisholm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4410645_orig.jpg?crop=1839,1839,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767300291257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raccio"},{"teacherId":4410645,"projectId":9656573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school's first ever crochet club! Students were so excited as they watched me unbox the new items -- especially the Woobles! Before students left for winter break, I already had an overflowing sign-up list for the club. Students helped me set up a cozy nook with the cushions that were donated. We will start our club in the new year, and I cannot wait to see the friendships and memories that are formed as students learn to crochet together and create projects that they are proud of. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1761882007249,"projectUrl":"project/stitching-confidence-and-friendship-thro/9656573/","projectTitle":"Stitching Confidence and Friendship Through Crochet Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chisholm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4410645_orig.jpg?crop=1839,1839,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767300291257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raccio"},{"teacherId":6143000,"projectId":9850235,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing iPads for our students at Duggan Academy. 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