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Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1763490191072,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-during-the-shutdown/9892644/","projectTitle":"Snacks During the Shutdown","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lazzaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3016220_orig.jpg?crop=323,323,x0,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631046024817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3016220"},{"teacherId":8994322,"projectId":9677234,"letterContent":"Funding for the \"High Schoolers Are Always Hungry\" project has had a significant and positive impact on my classroom environment, student engagement, and overall academic performance. By providing reliable access to snacks and small food items, students' basic needs are consistently met, which has noticeably increased their ability to focus and participate. I have seen a reduction in off-task behaviors, fewer requests to leave class, and an improvement in students' stamina during longer lessons or assessments.\r\n\r\nThis project has also strengthened relationships within the classroom. Students perceive the availability of food as a sign of care and support, which has helped build trust and a more positive classroom climate. For many students—particularly those experiencing food insecurity—the project has removed a major barrier to learning and allowed them to enter class feeling regulated and ready to engage.","fullyFundedDate":1759266583006,"projectUrl":"project/high-schoolers-are-always-hungry/9677234/","projectTitle":"High Schoolers Are Always Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McIntosh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8994322_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679946690863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8994322"},{"teacherId":5457867,"projectId":9766067,"letterContent":"Thank You for Bringing Technology to Our Classroom!\r\n\r\nI want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in funding our classroom iPad project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a powerful learning tool that makes lessons more interactive, engaging, and creative.\r\n\r\nThe iPad is already making a huge difference — students are using it to explore educational apps, conduct research, and create projects that showcase their learning in new and exciting ways. It's incredible to see their eyes light up as they discover and explore with technology that helps them learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour contribution doesn't just provide a device; it opens doors to curiosity, creativity, and confidence for every student in our classroom. We are so grateful for your generosity and belief in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1760718918381,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-learning-and-engagement/9766067/","projectTitle":"iPad for Learning and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keesecker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630446958497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5457867"},{"teacherId":2839583,"projectId":9800604,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new cross-stitch materials as part of a project focused on creativity, mindfulness, and mental health. Each week, students choose a small design or create their own pattern that reflects something meaningful—like a word of encouragement, a symbol of peace, or an image that brings them joy. 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Students designed and sculpted small clay items—like worry stones, gratitude jars, and nature-inspired ornaments—while talking about ways to manage stress and stay grounded during the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen they first opened the boxes of clay tools and materials, the room lit up. Many had never worked with clay before, and the tactile, calming process quickly drew everyone in. You could feel the mood shift—students who were anxious or quiet started chatting, laughing, and helping each other with new techniques.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to glaze and display the finished pieces in a small \"Calm Creations\" exhibit, where students can write reflections about how art helps them express themselves and find peace. These moments of calm and connection wouldn't be possible without your support—thank you for helping us build a creative space that nurtures both skill and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1759266578295,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-clay-sculpting-for-mental/9715704/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm: Clay Sculpting for Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2839583_orig.jpg?crop=336,336,x55,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565111636410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mooreatscitech"},{"teacherId":2839583,"projectId":9289583,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new art resources in exciting ways! They're creating mixed-media pieces that connect history, identity, and social issues. 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Students have reflected on ideas and principles of environmental science that mean the most to them and have customized our space to represent such. Your contributions have helped to make this possible and the care, safety, and love they have fostered in THEIR science room will last them a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1755622530333,"projectUrl":"project/earths-wonders-in-the-city/9520968/","projectTitle":"Earth's Wonders in the City","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7998888"},{"teacherId":3016220,"projectId":9577561,"letterContent":"THANK YOU for your support of my students and our project. Having the essentials (breakfast bars, snacks, chapstick, etc.) ensures that the students do not have to worry about their basic needs and instead, can focus on their learning! Students continue to participate in discussions about social justice mathematics while simultaneously working hard to solve systems of equations and inequalities (in Algebra 2) and to learn angle relationships made by parallel lines cut by a transvesral (Geometry). Having some extra \"brain fuel\" in the form of the snacks will help us to continue the first quarter on a great note!","fullyFundedDate":1758636494274,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-a-strong-start/9577561/","projectTitle":"Snacks for a Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lazzaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3016220_orig.jpg?crop=323,323,x0,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631046024817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3016220"},{"teacherId":5457867,"projectId":9281966,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your generous contributions to my project, Everyday Essentials for High School Students. Your support has made a meaningful and tangible difference in the lives of students who face daily challenges accessing basic necessities. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide essential items—such as hygiene products, school supplies, and snacks—that help students feel more confident, prepared, and supported throughout their school day.\r\n\r\nThis project would not have been possible without your compassion and willingness to invest in the well-being of young people. Every donation, no matter the size, contributed to a greater sense of dignity and belonging for students who often go without. Thank you for standing with me in this mission and for being part of a community that truly cares. Your generosity is inspiring, and I am so grateful to have had your support.","fullyFundedDate":1754931718393,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-for-high-school-stud/9281966/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials for High School Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keesecker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5457867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630446958497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5457867"},{"teacherId":2113015,"projectId":9316996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project. This donation has allowed me to take the entrepreneurship course to a whole new level! My students are going through the process that true entrepreneurs do and I'm grateful that they have been able to have that experience in my classroom. \r\n\r\nStudents were so excited when they saw the materials and how they could actually create things in the course, not just learn about something hypothetical. So many students have already signed up to take the course later in the year because of the things they have seen other students doing. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the amazing things each student does!","fullyFundedDate":1746465072406,"projectUrl":"project/learn-business-by-running-a-business-par/9316996/","projectTitle":"Learn Business by Running a Business Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Theuret","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2113015_orig.jpg?crop=731,731,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746362015598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-theuret"},{"teacherId":2901342,"projectId":9558473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of puzzles and chart paper. The puzzles were such a hit with my students—they could hardly believe they were walking into an English class and finding puzzles to explore, which I used as brain breaks and something they could do when they finished the assignment at hand. They dove right in with so much energy and joy, and it was wonderful to see them work together, problem-solve, and just enjoy learning in a different way.\r\n\r\nWe also put the chart paper to great use today, and it was amazing to watch. Students created found poems using words from Frankenstein, and the chart paper gave them the perfect space to draft, share, and showcase their creativity. It brought a fresh, engaging element to our study of the novel, and the students were proud of their work. Your generosity made these moments possible, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1754931719052,"projectUrl":"project/puzzles-to-paper/9558473/","projectTitle":"Puzzles to Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2901342_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754626332475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2901342"},{"teacherId":5457867,"projectId":9305891,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone at Scitech, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of arts and crafts materials for our Activity Period program. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and participants, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our students were able to engage in creative, hands-on activities that sparked their imaginations, encouraged self-expression, and helped them develop new skills. Your donated supplies allowed us to offer a wide variety of projects that brought smiles, laughter, and a sense of accomplishment to everyone involved.\r\n\r\nMany of the children in our program don't always have access to the resources or opportunities to explore the arts outside of school. 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