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I got to learn this first hand the last few months as a first year Science teacher. As a matter of fact, I was supposed to have this letter submitted a few days ago! Apologies for the delay, I'm still catching up!\r\n\r\nI say all this not to complain or vent, although thank you for reading. The reason I'm sharing this with you Dearest Donors is because your contributions made my first few months survivable. I am writing this letter full of gratitude and I only wish there was a way I could personally thank you for your help. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donations the students have access to class sets of laminated periodic tables and reference formula sheets even reusable worksheets-- so I can cut back on paper waste. I've been able to decorate the room a little and make it feel more homey. I can work more efficiently with the organization supplies provided and my students don't have an excuse to miss assignments or forget important dates with the giant wall calendar someone so graciously contributed. \r\n\r\nThank you. Thank you. Thank you. \r\n\r\nYour helped take a little off my plate even when I hadn't realized it was full and I will always be grateful for the support you showed me and in turn the support you've provided my students. \r\n\r\nWishing you all a wonderful rest of the year. Now back to work ; )","fullyFundedDate":1754188761780,"projectUrl":"project/new-science-teacher-starter-pack/9517358/","projectTitle":"New Science Teacher Starter Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Barrios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10088851_orig.jpg?crop=3648,3648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754184100292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10088851"},{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":9783791,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our music classroom has become more organized, efficient, and welcoming for every student! The new storage bookshelf has made a huge difference in keeping our students' recorders and music notebooks safe and neatly arranged by homeroom class. Students now know exactly where to find their materials, which means less time searching and more time making music together. They take great pride in returning their instruments to the correct place. It's been wonderful to see their sense of responsibility grow. Thank you for believing in the power of music education and for helping make our classroom a place where every student can learn, create, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1759877031405,"projectUrl":"project/keep-recorders-safe/9783791/","projectTitle":"Keep Recorders Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":9682018,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our music classroom has become a more engaging, organized, and inspiring space for students to learn and create! \r\n\r\nThe guitar stand keeps our classroom safe and organized, while the additional recorders ensure that every student can participate fully during lessons. The recorder neckstraps have made playing much more comfortable and accessible for our younger learners.\r\n\r\nThe music notebooks have quickly become a favorite students use them to take notes, practice rhythms, and jot down their musical ideas. And thanks to the chair pockets, materials are now neatly stored and easy to access, helping students take greater responsibility for their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757546458034,"projectUrl":"project/every-note-counts/9682018/","projectTitle":"“Every Note Counts\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":5893758,"projectId":9226182,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and faculty of the Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Theatre Program, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation. Your contribution to the Prismacolor set of colored pencils, electric pencil sharpener, wireless speaker, and brick themed plastic tablecloths was received with tremendous excitement and has already had a significant impact on our students' learning and creative process.\r\nYour belief in the power of the arts—and in the talent of our students—is truly inspiring. For many of our theatre students, access to high-quality supplies is a critical factor in their ability to hone their craft. Your gift has provided them with the necessary tools to bring their artistic visions to life on stage, transforming their classroom experience from theoretical to tangible.\r\nBecause of you, our students can now design and build more intricate sets for their productions, practice advanced stage makeup techniques, and create more authentic and professional-looking costumes. This generosity goes beyond providing material; it instills confidence in our students and validates their commitment to their passion. You have shown them that their art is valued and that their future potential is worth investing in.\r\nThis is more than just a donation of supplies; it's a belief in the future of theatre and in the next generation of performers, designers, and technicians. Thank you for making a real, measurable difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746480995742,"projectUrl":"project/studio-dragon-creative-team/9226182/","projectTitle":"Studio Dragon Creative Team","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loly Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5893758"},{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":9599834,"letterContent":"The Cymbal Set and Drum Rug have made a big difference in our music classroom. The cymbals give students the chance to play real percussion sounds, making music more exciting and fun. The drum rug helps keep the instruments in place and makes our space more organized and safe.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources inspire creativity, encourage teamwork, and make music-making more engaging. Thanks to this donation, students can practice better, perform with more confidence, and enjoy making music together. It brings more energy and joy to every lesson!","fullyFundedDate":1755729556321,"projectUrl":"project/cymbal-set-drum-rug/9599834/","projectTitle":"Cymbal Set & Drum Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":5906232,"projectId":8557872,"letterContent":"Thanks to your thoughtful donation, my students now have access to the much-needed supplies that enhance their learning experience. The copy paper, pens, pencils, dry erase markers, and composition notebooks that you have provided are invaluable tools in the classroom. Your contribution has not only alleviated the burden on our limited resources but has also opened up endless possibilities for teaching and learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a profound impact on my students' education. It has not only provided them with necessary supplies but has also instilled in them a sense of value and importance. Your generosity has shown them that their education matters and that there are people like you who believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1723468095157,"projectUrl":"project/training-for-success-ap-capstone-semina/8557872/","projectTitle":"Training for Success: AP Capstone Seminar & Research Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5906232_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x28,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694786025019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5906232"},{"teacherId":5906232,"projectId":8549526,"letterContent":"Thanks to your thoughtful donation, my students now have access to the much-needed supplies that enhance their learning experience. The copy paper, pens, pencils, dry erase markers, and composition notebooks that you have provided are invaluable tools in the classroom. Your contribution has not only alleviated the burden on our limited resources but has also opened up endless possibilities for teaching and learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has had a profound impact on my students' education. It has not only provided them with necessary supplies but has also instilled in them a sense of value and importance. Your generosity has shown them that their education matters and that there are people like you who believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1724120192276,"projectUrl":"project/my-classroom-is-dedicated-to-english-lan/8549526/","projectTitle":"My Classroom Is Dedicated to English Language Learners/Gifted Students.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lantz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5906232_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x28,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694786025019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5906232"},{"teacherId":9939318,"projectId":9221218,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, hands-on learning space full of creativity and excitement! When the Cricut Machine and tools arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled—many of them had never seen a Cricut before and were amazed by its precision and possibilities. Their eyes lit up with curiosity and enthusiasm as we unboxed it together, and immediately, they began brainstorming projects they wanted to create.\r\n\r\nWe recently used the Cricut to launch a classroom identity and community-building project. Students designed and cut personalized nameplates, motivational quote posters, and decorations for our bulletin boards. One student said, \"This feels like we're creating our own classroom brand!\" It gave them ownership of their space and made them feel proud of their contributions. We've also started integrating it into subject areas—cutting shapes and letters for math manipulatives, timelines for history, and even custom stencils for art projects.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning a student-led initiative where they'll design and create bookmarks, stickers, and labels for a peer-to-peer book exchange. It's all part of building both academic skills and a strong sense of community. Your donation didn't just provide a tool—it opened the door for limitless creativity, collaboration, and confidence. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' growth and imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1746540466591,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-classroom-with-creativity/9221218/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Classroom with Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quiñones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939318_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741622661595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939318"},{"teacherId":9939318,"projectId":9151764,"letterContent":"We are all so thankful for your donation, which has helped to make our classroom a more effective, better-organized, and more productive place in which to learn! The headphones have already had a positive effect on our students' independent work and computer lesson time. With the headphones, they are more able to focus, hear audio portions of their learning programs without interruption, and participate more fully in instructional videos, reading programs, and language learning software. Whether they are hearing audiobooks, rehearsing phonics drills, or completing personalized lessons, the headphones have increased their self-sufficiency as students.\r\n\r\nThe portable vacuum is a small device, but it has made a big impact on our everyday lives. Students alternate using it to clean keyboards and work areas, taking pride in our learning space and extending the life of our equipment. It's particularly rewarding to watch how seriously they take this job; they're learning responsibility, concern, and the importance of maintaining shared tools in good working order. One quiet student has become the class \"tech helper,\" stepping up to take charge of the clean-up and teaching others how to use the vacuum correctly.\r\n\r\nWe just can't be more grateful that you are standing behind us since your support has allowed our students to learn within an environment not only interactive but also clean. We are really grateful for your part in helping us create a learning environment wherein students can concentrate, perform, and be proud of their environments.","fullyFundedDate":1742568876797,"projectUrl":"project/technology-wishlist/9151764/","projectTitle":"Technology Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quiñones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939318_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741622661595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939318"},{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":9155904,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my profound gratitude for the generous donation to our Music Program at Pinecrest Glades Academy. Your thoughtful contribution has had a significant and positive impact on our learning environment, and I want to convey how truly grateful I am for your support. Last Monday, April 28th, you gave us the beautiful opportunity to perform with a new Acoustic Electric Ukulele. This new instrument adds our performance a new sound and that made a huge difference. Acoustic Electric Ukulele will be part of our Ukulele Ensemble. Students will be able to have an amplified sound to use in concerts. Thank you for being an advocate for education and for investing in the future through your support.\"","fullyFundedDate":1741968824396,"projectUrl":"project/acoustic-electric-ukulele/9155904/","projectTitle":"Acoustic Electric Ukulele","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":5605788,"projectId":9103470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your support. The new drum sets we received have been a great plus to our music classroom. Now more students have the opportunity to play the drums together. My goal is to create a drum class and give those students interested in playing the drums an opportunity to experience the instrument. One of the ways to engage the students in playing an instrument is by experimenting on it and this is a great opportunity for them. I could not be more grateful for all your support to our music program. I appreciate your help.","fullyFundedDate":1739648106145,"projectUrl":"project/drum-sets-go/9103470/","projectTitle":"Drum Sets Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605788_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597336104474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mileidy-gonzalez"},{"teacherId":9203950,"projectId":8655939,"letterContent":"From the moment my students first saw the Cricut machine, they were excited to start creating. I can tell they immediately started thinking of project ideas and couldn't wait to put it to use.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun integrating the Cricut into our history projects. The most recent one was on Greek mythology, where students used it to design and cut custom decorations and historical timeline displays. The ability to bring their ideas to life with precision and creativity has added a new level of engagement to our lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps include incorporating the Cricut into an Ancient Chinese Lantern project. They will be creating decorative elements for the lantern such as intricate pictographs. This hands-on approach will not only reinforce their knowledge, but will also allow them to develop valuable design skills and their relationship to history.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for this resource and can't wait to see what my students create next. 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