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This impacts our classroom in a positive way because students can focus on their goals of learning without thinking about being hungry.","fullyFundedDate":1760706578785,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-hungry-bellies/9441893/","projectTitle":"Feeding hungry bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Timms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10068456"},{"teacherId":9354518,"projectId":9718627,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your investment in helping me purchase a contemporary Frankenstein adaptation written and illustrated by Junji Ito. Junji Ito is an especially popular Manga artist, whose work is widely known by students. Though we read much of Mary Shelley's original Frankenstein for our unit, students enjoyed seeing how a modern-day artist reimagined this classic text.\r\n\r\nThis supplemental text made our unit more engaging and accessible for my students. Mary Shelley's elevated syntax and vocabulary made comprehension a challenge for many, but an additional reading of Junji Ito's text ensured that students were always well-informed about the plot. The illustrations also became a frequent focus of analysis as we compared Mary Shelley's written descriptions to Junji Ito's illustrations.\r\n\r\nThis text also gave students a sense of accomplishment, as they could read many pages within a class period. While we might have only been able to read 15 pages of Mary Shelley's text in a class period, students could read over 60 pages from Junji Ito's edition. Students gained confidence with this text, and I look forward to using it again in future classes.","fullyFundedDate":1761935422251,"projectUrl":"project/frankenstein-manga/9718627/","projectTitle":"Frankenstein Manga","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blevins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354518_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701215744952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354518"},{"teacherId":2527903,"projectId":9648355,"letterContent":"This past fall, the addition of three lab aid kits significantly enhanced student learning by transforming abstract biological concepts into meaningful, hands-on experiences. The molecule kit allowed students to build carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, giving them a concrete way to visualize molecular structures. Students were especially engaged when comparing different sugar structures, which helped deepen their understanding of how small structural differences can lead to very different biological functions. Being able to physically construct these molecules increased both comprehension and enthusiasm for the content.\r\nThe cellular respiration lab kit was equally impactful, as it allowed students to observe the reversible roles of oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration. Seeing these processes in action helped students move beyond memorization and truly grasp how energy production works at the cellular level. Many students commented on how this lab clarified concepts they had previously found confusing, and it sparked thoughtful discussions about how respiration connects to overall human health and metabolism.\r\nFinally, the osmosis and diffusion lab—modeled after dialysis—made a particularly strong impression on students by connecting biology to real-world medical applications. Observing how diffusion across a membrane can replicate the principles behind dialysis helped students understand how this process supports people with kidney failure. This lab not only reinforced key scientific concepts but also fostered empathy and curiosity about biomedical science. Overall, these lab aid kits made learning more engaging, relevant, and impactful, leaving a lasting impression on students throughout the semester.","fullyFundedDate":1757033659894,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-action-hands-on-biology-labs/9648355/","projectTitle":"Science in Action: Hands-On Biology Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2527903"},{"teacherId":9383563,"projectId":9495463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing cleaning supplies for our art classroom! The sponges, wipes, sprays, and hand sanitizer have made a huge difference in keeping our space clean, organized, and healthy.\r\n\r\nIn an art room, creativity can get a little messy, from paint splatters to paper scraps, and having the right cleaning tools helps students take pride in caring for their shared space. These supplies allow us to quickly clean up after projects so we can start fresh each day, and they also help prevent the spread of germs so everyone can stay healthy and focused on creating.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom feels more inviting, productive, and safe: the perfect environment for young artists to explore their ideas. 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It's amazing to see them choosing creative projects over screens in our cell phone–free classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support helps keep our students engaged, imaginative, and proud of what they make. You've added a spark of fun and creativity to our art room, and we're so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1755715622244,"projectUrl":"project/fun-art-activities-for-early-finishers/9560282/","projectTitle":"Fun Art Activities for Early Finishers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9383563_orig.jpg?crop=1973,1974,x0,y361&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701445132914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9383563"},{"teacherId":9383563,"projectId":9311471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide snacks for our art students. Because of your kindness, we've already been able to hand out many snacks during class. These small but meaningful treats make a big difference. They give students an energy boost, help them stay focused on their projects, and create a welcoming classroom environment where they can do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only fills their stomachs but also shows them that their creativity and hard work are valued and supported. We are so grateful for the way you've helped nurture both their well-being and their art-making.","fullyFundedDate":1747927195471,"projectUrl":"project/help-feed-minds-one-snack-at-a-time/9311471/","projectTitle":"Help Feed Minds, One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9383563_orig.jpg?crop=1973,1974,x0,y361&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701445132914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9383563"},{"teacherId":9383563,"projectId":8869292,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the snacks in my classroom. So many of my students have been able to grab a snack mid-day when they didn't have breakfast that morning, or skipped lunch because they didn't have money to buy one. When students are hungry they aren't able to focus on school. Having a teacher they trust who can provide a snack when needed has helped my students focus during the school day without having to worry about their hungry panes. We appreciate your support so much! My students and I are immensely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1729296028738,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-students/8869292/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9383563_orig.jpg?crop=1973,1974,x0,y361&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701445132914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9383563"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67258","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1189,"numTeachers":83,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":57,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":89.9,"schoolId":67258,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monticello High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monticello High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/albemarle-county-school-district/monticello-high-school/67258"}