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Our new tech has opened up more opportunities for students in our Music class. \r\n\r\nWhile, students have access to Chromebooks, there are music and media softwares that weren't compatible, but now that we have this MacBook, I was able to introduce students to relevant programs like Logic Pro and FL Studios as well as Final Cut Pro on the film side. \r\n\r\nThese opportunities and gains were made possible through your generous donation, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778259845163,"projectUrl":"project/macbook-for-my-music-media-production/10277507/","projectTitle":"MacBook for My Music & Media Production Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":10261844,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom project! We enjoyed every crunch, crinkle, and crack from our snacks! My students were hungry to dig into learning when they realized we would be using snacks to engage in Music and STEM activities!\r\n\r\nThe most enjoyable part is, we were able to repurpose and recycle the packaging for our Foley experiments in music class and for our school's Cardboard Carnival where students designed carnival games using only recycled materials. 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The stand in the reading area helped keep the area cleaner when they needed to do work with a book. Thank you, again for your generosity, and our class thanks you very much. We will continue to enjoy these items even next year.","fullyFundedDate":1758810640714,"projectUrl":"project/give-us-some-space-organizing-our-educa/9338505/","projectTitle":"Give us some SPACE: Organizing our Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8631186_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660789021070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcwalker2"},{"teacherId":8631186,"projectId":9242320,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. The students were able to enjoy stories of kids close to their age and see how life was in different places and times. The students were super excited to tie their own life experiences to those of Cassie, Bud, and Annemarie. They compared how it is in 5th grade to the life of Jess and Leslie. Thank you for helping them see that the world is much bigger when reading. I hope that this school year has opened their eyes to read more and grow their worlds even more.","fullyFundedDate":1758810640430,"projectUrl":"project/learners-today-leaders-tomorrow-empowe/9242320/","projectTitle":"Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow: Empowering Young Voices Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8631186_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660789021070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcwalker2"},{"teacherId":9807636,"projectId":10177427,"letterContent":"These resources are transforming our classroom into a vibrant hub of discovery. The multicultural doll puzzles and life cycle sets foster empathy and scientific curiosity, while the USA map and alphabet bundles build essential literacy and geography foundations. Your support provides hands-on tools like the 256-page workbook and leveled book sets, ensuring every student develops critical reading and motor skills. 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Since receiving our bass amplifiers, we have been rocking out even harder, louder, and prouder!\r\n\r\nBefore getting these amps, students were limited to how many people could play the bass, but now, we can have more than one student playing the bass at a time, and we can also split into groups and have students practicing different songs at the same time as well.\r\n\r\nOur new bass amps have also been on the go; we carried them with us to play at the Chicago Cultural Center, and we brought them to the Illinois State Capitol building when our middle school Rock Band was invited to perform for our state representatives. \r\n\r\nThank you again for choosing us!","fullyFundedDate":1771608046544,"projectUrl":"project/pump-up-the-base-amplifiers-for-rock-ba/9929459/","projectTitle":"Pump Up the Base: Amplifiers for Rock Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":9813541,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful that you donated to our classroom! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to get a brand new iPad and jump right into sound engineering!\r\n\r\nWith our new iPad, we've been able to expand our music production skills working with GarageBand and iMovie. We've also been able to dabble with AI using Suno and TextFX.\r\n\r\nWe could not have reached our goal without your support. Your donation is helping students explore creativity, technology, storytelling, and music in exciting new ways. From producing songs to editing videos and experimenting with emerging technology, our students are building real-world skills while expressing themselves through the arts.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their creativity and future. Your generosity is making a lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760693585844,"projectUrl":"project/learning-target-ican-be-a-musical-engin/9813541/","projectTitle":"Learning Target: iCan Be a Musical Engineer on an iPad!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":9807636,"projectId":10154293,"letterContent":"Your generosity has turned \"Tiny Packs, Big Dreams\" into a reality! Our classroom is now a buzzing hub of literacy. While these books look small, they are teaching massive skills: students are mastering phonetic decoding and narrative structure through texts that actually mirror their diverse lives.\r\n\r\nWatching a hesitant reader finally light up because they found a \"just-right\" book is incredible. Your support hasn't just provided paper and ink; it has built lasting confidence.\r\nThe studnts loves the bookbags.","fullyFundedDate":1773842533843,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-packs-big-dreams/10154293/","projectTitle":"Tiny Packs, Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9807636_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729255536372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807636"},{"teacherId":9807636,"projectId":9962869,"letterContent":"In a preschooler's world, everything is a sensory explosion, but your gift of Bluetooth headphones has allowed us to channel that energy into a focused, creative masterpiece. While many of us use headphones to tune out the world, our students are using them to tune in to their own artistic instincts. By creating a \"silent disco\" environment, the children aren't just listening to music; they are feeling it. 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Because of you, we were able to provide both creative opportunities and moments of joy during a time they will always remember.\r\nThe paint supplies gave our graduates a chance to express themselves in a unique and lasting way. Through art, they were able to reflect on their journey, showcase their creativity, and create keepsakes that represent their growth and accomplishments. These moments of expression are so valuable, especially as students transition to their next chapter.\r\nIn addition, the snacks you provided helped create a warm and celebratory atmosphere. Sharing food together allowed students to relax, connect, and truly enjoy the moment with their peers. It turned the event into more than just a ceremony—it became a joyful experience filled with laughter, community, and appreciation.","fullyFundedDate":1757564377796,"projectUrl":"project/paint-and-chips-celebrating-the-class/9361658/","projectTitle":"Paint and Chips – Celebrating the Class of 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zachary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6623629"},{"teacherId":6623629,"projectId":9620407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) materials to our school. Your support has made a powerful impact on how our students learn to understand themselves, relate to others, and navigate real-world situations. Because of your generosity, SEL is no longer just a concept we discuss—it is something our students actively experience and apply every day.\r\nOne of the most meaningful outcomes of your donation is how it has helped students connect SEL skills to real-world career roles. Through these materials, students are learning that careers are not just about academic knowledge, but also about communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional management. They are beginning to see how professionals—such as doctors, engineers, teachers, and leaders—use SEL skills to succeed in their fields.","fullyFundedDate":1758202796349,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-spark-inspiring-student-leade/9620407/","projectTitle":"Classroom Spark: Inspiring Student Leaders with TPT Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zachary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6623629"},{"teacherId":6623629,"projectId":9742637,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donation of the Nex Playground System. Your support has brought a new level of excitement, innovation, and opportunity into our classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to a powerful tool that is transforming how they learn, collaborate, and connect with one another.\r\nThe Nex Playground system has greatly enhanced our esports program. 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