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Sometimes the snack is the start to an entire conversation about a student's future. Students stay focused longer, participate more actively, and approach challenges with more energy and confidence. I've watched peers share snacks with classmates who forgot theirs, creating moments of kindness and community that extend far beyond academics. \r\n\r\nNext, we plan to incorporate these resources into extended workshops and college prep sessions, ensuring that every student can continue to learn, grow, and chase their dreams without the distraction of hunger. Your support has given my students more than snacks—it has given them dignity, encouragement, and hope. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in them and helping them fuel their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1748543614012,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-snacks-for-student-suc/9377600/","projectTitle":"\"Fueling Futures: Snacks for Student Success!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042832_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748368671664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042832"},{"teacherId":10110845,"projectId":9533760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my 6th grade math classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have folders, scissors, and colored pencils that they can use every day to stay organized and actively engaged in learning. These may seem like simple supplies, but they make a huge difference in helping students feel prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, my students are able to complete hands-on math activities, organize their work, and express their thinking in creative and meaningful ways. Having consistent access to basic supplies allows us to focus more on learning and less on what we are missing. Your donation directly supports a positive and productive classroom environment where all students have what they need to participate fully.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your investment in my students and in public education. Your generosity shows my students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them and care about their success. Thank you again for making a lasting impact on my 6th grade math class.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nMr. Clark\r\n6th Grade Math Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1758202912905,"projectUrl":"project/math-activities/9533760/","projectTitle":"Math Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10110845_orig.jpg?crop=901,901,x0,y243&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754314317789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10110845"},{"teacherId":5705292,"projectId":5089265,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in securing these headphones! Sadly, Covid 19 disrupted my original plans for them. However, I've still been able to use these headphones to help my kids the last few years!\r\n\r\nWe use computers regularly. Some students bring their own headphones, but students that don't own headphones get a pair that are theirs to keep! Some kids work better while listening to music on certain allowed sites. Some watch my tutorial videos during independent work time if they've been absent, and some kids even get to use certain resources to make arts-infused lessons!\r\n\r\nDespite the circumstances, this has been greatly beneficial and will last me at least another year! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1597268779457,"projectUrl":"project/ear-candy/5089265/","projectTitle":"Ear Candy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bestreski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5705292_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535057736265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-bestreski"},{"teacherId":5572017,"projectId":9060736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my classroom. It sure will impact my students as we gear up for an new exciting school year. All of the supplies will help my students to make the most of our time together while still making it impactful. I personally will ensure that everything goes to good use and that they are not stolen or damaged. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I truly cant express the level of gratitude that I have for your help. Teaching is a hard path and you have helped to make it a little easier. Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1744638467750,"projectUrl":"project/midyear-refresh-new-year-new-resources/9060736/","projectTitle":"Midyear Refresh. New Year New Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brittany Diggins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5572017_orig.jpg?crop=642,642,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753626443998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bdiggins"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9225324,"letterContent":"Our students were absolutely thrilled to discover new graphic novels and manga in our library. These are the books that they are requesting, actually coming into the library every day to see if we have the books yet. \r\n\r\nThe books are basically flying off the shelves. By the end of the day, almost all the new books had been checked out and the students are already giving me new lists of graphic novels and manga to purchase for the library.\r\n\r\nI am so happy to see the students at my school and excited to read. Thank you so much for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1746786002237,"projectUrl":"project/library-upgrade-expanding-minds-with-n/9225324/","projectTitle":"Library Upgrade - Expanding Minds with New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9300108,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this dream project to have students turn pictures into physical prints. This small and lightway printer makes amazing photos and prints quickly! We are still rolling out use of the printer on a widespread scale and spreading news that the printer can be used by students for projects.\r\n\r\nWe were able to use the printer to print out photos from our therapy dog visits during Finals week last year. 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Our printer runs through ink so quickly, so this is a huge help to us.\r\nThe library uses the printer to make signage to inform students about books in the library and where to find items. We also help teachers and students out by printing in color for them. Teachers will use the printer for signs in their classrooms and students will print out projects. Everyone is so happy that they are able to print for free in the library thanks to donorschoose!","fullyFundedDate":1746785280297,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-futures-ink-for-student-creati/9172510/","projectTitle":"Colorful Futures: Ink for Student Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":9054278,"letterContent":"Students were absolutely thrilled to find we had snacks for them in the library. In the morning or later afternoon they would often come by to ask for quick snack, claiming they were \"starving\". They knew they could stop by for chips or a granola bar if they needed an extra pick me up to get them through the day. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful to everyone who donated to support this project. While we have free lunch and breakfast at my school some students choose to skip or can be picky about what they eat. Students especially loved the granola bars as a healthy snack.","fullyFundedDate":1741099897077,"projectUrl":"project/crunch-learn-repeat/9054278/","projectTitle":"Crunch, Learn, Repeat.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9121114_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756306721093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121114"},{"teacherId":9159037,"projectId":9077482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Our crochet club is thriving and lots of the kids who NEVER Crocheted before in their lives learned great skills this year. One of our beginners made his first plushy!\r\n\r\nThey were in AWE of all the materials and were so grateful. In August, we will be starting a community service project. These kids have found that the crochet club provides a safe space for them to learn, to grow, and to just be themselves. We could not have done this without your generous support and we are so blessed.","fullyFundedDate":1738543009846,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-gather-supplies-for-our-ms-croch/9077482/","projectTitle":"Help Us Gather Supplies for Our MS Crochet Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maldonado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9159037_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691136323694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9159037"},{"teacherId":7516721,"projectId":9100095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this year's Kindness Project possible! As the students were writing their anonymous compliments for their classmates this week, they received their bag of gifts which consisted of a short note, a mini eraser, inspirational bracelet, fidget toy, mechanical pencil, a highlighter, cool pen, and 2 suckers. The students were grateful and excited for their gifts. My final step is to finish typing their compliments so each student receives a list of anonymous compliments from their classmates. Thank you again for being a part of this meaningful project for 150 8th graders!","fullyFundedDate":1739566976004,"projectUrl":"project/annual-kindness-project/9100095/","projectTitle":"Annual Kindness Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7516721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599500155494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516721"},{"teacherId":7516721,"projectId":8635358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to ensure a successful start to my students' 8th grade school year! The supplies for the classroom have been very beneficial throughout the school year, and this project has helped my classroom remain fully stocked with essential supplies. Thank you for making a positive difference for my classroom and my students. My students are continuing to use the supplies and resources that were provided, so you have made a positive difference for the entire school. On behalf of my students, thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1723830274762,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-off-right/8635358/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7516721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599500155494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516721"},{"teacherId":9121114,"projectId":8908216,"letterContent":"Thank you so incredibly much for giving us the wonderful gift of printing in color! At the beginning of the year, we received an amazing color printer, but it sure does guzzle the toner. Your generous donation will truly help us sustain our printing needs for the rest of the year. We have some exciting events coming up that we can now promote in vibrant color! We're looking forward to having therapy dogs visit, hosting a book fair, arranging virtual author visits, and inviting a speaker for Holocaust Remembrance Day. With your support, we can now spread the word with eye-catching flyers. 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