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We are deeply grateful for your support and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759365049149,"projectUrl":"project/from-lab-reports-to-action-marine-scien/9773313/","projectTitle":"From Lab Reports to Action: Marine Science Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363810"},{"teacherId":7937302,"projectId":9639208,"letterContent":"Your support provides direct exposure to in-demand STEM careers. By experimenting with various scaffold designs for optimal growth, my students are developing the high-level problem-solving and technical skills required in modern engineering and environmental science.\r\n\r\nThey aren't just learning about the future; they are actively building it. Because of your kindness, these students see themselves as innovators capable of solving the world's most pressing ecological problems.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and the power of hands-on STEM education.","fullyFundedDate":1766275093279,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-stem-education-through-innova/9639208/","projectTitle":"Empowering STEM Education Through Innovative Coral Restoration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937302_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651356929576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937302"},{"teacherId":7937302,"projectId":9975694,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project. Because of your contribution, our classroom is now equipped with Raspberry Pi and micro:bit, tools that will bridge the gap between technical mastery and creative expression.\r\n\r\nYour investment does more than just put hardware on desks; it provides the canvas for a new kind of learning. With these resources, my students are moving beyond basic syntax to explore block-based coding through hands-on experimentation using scientific data to create coded mood lighting that reflects the human experience. This proves they can use technology to solve complex problems and tell compelling stories.","fullyFundedDate":1769222224273,"projectUrl":"project/lit-tech-expressing-science-through-poe/9975694/","projectTitle":"Lit-Tech: Expressing Science Through Poetry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937302_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651356929576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937302"},{"teacherId":9468819,"projectId":10108266,"letterContent":"We are truly overwhelmed by your generosity, and my students were so excited to see our new materials arrive! Because many of my students face unique developmental challenges, they aren't always able to express their gratitude in words, but their joy is visible in the bright smiles on their faces. It is incredibly moving to watch a student find comfort in a new fidget toy when \"big emotions\" or anxieties arise, or to see the sense of pride they feel now that they have their own individual bins for small group work. Coming from humble backgrounds, many of my students arrive at school without a snack, but your big hearts have ensured that no child goes hungry in our classroom. Furthermore, the cleaning supplies have been essential in maintaining a safe, organized, and conducive learning environment where my students can truly thrive. Thank you for providing more than just supplies, you have provided a sense of security and a second home for these wonderful children.","fullyFundedDate":1771685207879,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-thriving-classroom/10108266/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Thriving Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468819"},{"teacherId":7937302,"projectId":9846417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support on my recent coding narrative project.\r\n\r\nThis project helped my students to bridge the gap between technical implementation and creative writing in a way they hadn't explored before. I truly appreciate the generosity to help us. Narrative code is only as good as the user experience, and your donation to get the tools we need to help students get a hands-on experience means a lot to us. Without these materials, we wouldn't be able to experience the learning the way we did.","fullyFundedDate":1764629098897,"projectUrl":"project/code-narratives-integrating-robotics-fo/9846417/","projectTitle":"Code Narratives: Integrating Robotics for ELA Research and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937302_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651356929576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937302"},{"teacherId":7930345,"projectId":9166746,"letterContent":"Thank you for supplying my middle school science students with these essential resources. We have put these items to use to keep our activities organized and running smoothly. Because of your generosity, we can spend less time worrying about missing supplies and more time focusing on learning. Having a well-stocked room ensures every student has exactly what they need to participate safely and effectively. Your support truly helps ignite their curiosity and makes our classroom a better place to learn every day.\r\n\r\nI would like to extend a special thank you to the Marc & Lynne Benioff for their generous support of public education. Your investment in Hawaii's classrooms allows me to focus on high-quality instruction rather than supply logistics.","fullyFundedDate":1742074916608,"projectUrl":"project/a-well-stocked-classroom-runs-smoother/9166746/","projectTitle":"A Well Stocked Classroom Runs Smoother!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930345"},{"teacherId":7626484,"projectId":9772551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation. These materials will really make a difference for my students and I appreciate your support of their learning. It helps make learning feel fun. Students faces lit up when they saw these resources in the classroom. It has been rewarding to see the difference and impact your donation has made. Please know that with your help in this project you have made a bright spot for these students. We send you our appreciation. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759452824418,"projectUrl":"project/where-social-emotional-learning-meets-le/9772551/","projectTitle":"Where Social-Emotional Learning Meets Leis","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7626484_orig.png?crop=714,715,x17,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627510485850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7626484"},{"teacherId":9378642,"projectId":9774692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support snacks for our after-school tutoring program. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for our students and our school community.\r\n\r\nOur school is located in a rural area, and many of our students come from low-income families. After a long and tiring school day, students often stay after school to receive academic support, complete assignments, and work toward their personal and educational goals. Because of your donation, our students can enjoy nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and motivated during tutoring sessions.\r\n\r\nThese snacks are more than just food; they show our students that there are people who care about their success and well-being. Your support creates a welcoming environment where students feel encouraged to keep trying, even when learning is challenging.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students. Thank you for investing in their growth, perseverance, and future. Your impact reaches far beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1759447345278,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-scholars-supporting-learning/9774692/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Scholars: Supporting Learning After School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9378642"},{"teacherId":10275811,"projectId":9751290,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in providing wrist heart rate monitors for my 7th and 8th-grade students. From the moment the boxes arrived, the energy in the gym shifted. When I first showed the students the devices, there was a wave of genuine excitement—many of them couldn't believe they were getting to use the same kind of \"tech\" they see professional athletes using. One student even asked, \"Wait, we get to see our actual heartbeats on the screen?\" It has turned fitness from a chore into a fascinating science experiment for them.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources to bridge the gap between physical activity and health literacy. In a recent \"Interval Challenge,\" students monitored their heart rates during sprints versus recovery walks. It was a \"lightbulb moment\" for many when they saw their heart rates spike and then watched how quickly (or slowly) they returned to a resting state. Instead of me simply telling them to \"work harder,\" they are now self-regulating. They are learning to identify their Target Heart Rate Zones and are taking pride in staying within them, regardless of their athletic ability.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is a data-tracking project where students will log their heart rate trends over a two-week period. We'll be discussing the concept of cardiovascular efficiency and how consistent exercise lowers their resting heart rate over time. Your contribution didn't just buy us equipment; it gave my students a window into their own health that they will carry with them long after they leave the gym. Thank you for making our health a priority!","fullyFundedDate":1760557032307,"projectUrl":"project/every-beat-counts-fitness-tracking-in/9751290/","projectTitle":"“Every Beat Counts: Fitness Tracking in PE”","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10275811_orig.jpg?crop=777,777,x60,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759967400603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10275811"},{"teacherId":3319690,"projectId":9157771,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my heartfelt thanks for your gift toward our project, \"Social Emotional Materials Requested by Students.\" There is something incredibly powerful about a student identifying what they need to succeed and having a donor like you step up to provide it. This project is unique because the items were hand-picked by the students themselves. By fulfilling these requests, you are sending a message to our students that their mental health matters and their voices are heard. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the foundation of everything else we do.","fullyFundedDate":1741899558053,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-materials-requested-by/9157771/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Materials Requested by Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3319690"},{"teacherId":3319690,"projectId":6251914,"letterContent":"I am writing to share our sincere gratitude for your donation toward \"Art Materials for Classroom Learning.\" Walking into a classroom and seeing a fresh supply of art materials is a dream for both teachers and students, and you made that dream a reality. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to essential materials. For many of our students, these are more than just \"supplies\"—they are a primary way to communicate ideas and their feelings that they might not yet have the words for.","fullyFundedDate":1646764373057,"projectUrl":"project/art-materials-for-classroom-learning/6251914/","projectTitle":"Art Materials for Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3319690"},{"teacherId":3319690,"projectId":6954097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Making Sense of the Modern World for Social Emotional Well-Being.\" Your contribution is providing the vital resources we need to help our community navigate the complexities of life today with resilience and heart. Today's world moves fast, and for many, the constant stream of information can be overwhelming. 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