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Your support makes a significant, positive impact on our learning community.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your commitment to our school.","fullyFundedDate":1746785456275,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-education-through-basics/9274994/","projectTitle":"Supporting Education Through Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9050405_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696094691395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9050405"},{"teacherId":9050405,"projectId":9265789,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of games for our classroom. Your thoughtful contribution will have a profound impact on our students, and I cannot thank you enough for your support.\r\n\r\nThe addition of these games to our classroom will do far more than provide entertainment; they will become valuable tools for learning, growth, and community building. Playtime is not just about fun—it's about motivation, engagement, and fostering a positive learning environment. By incorporating games into our daily routine, we can enhance critical thinking skills, encourage teamwork, and provide students with new ways to solve problems creatively.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, your donation will help spark a sense of excitement in the classroom. We know that when students are motivated and enthusiastic, they are more likely to stay engaged and show improvement in all areas of their education. The games will give them a chance to unwind, collaborate, and develop essential social skills, all while reinforcing the lessons we aim to teach.\r\nYour generosity is a gift that will continue to benefit the classroom for years to come. Thank you again for making this possible and for believing in the power of play to support learning and development.","fullyFundedDate":1746785409996,"projectUrl":"project/support-enriching-playtime-for-our-middl/9265789/","projectTitle":"Support Enriching Playtime for Our Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9050405_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696094691395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9050405"},{"teacherId":9311794,"projectId":8942377,"letterContent":"For many students, the blinking cursor on a computer screen can be intimidating. The fear of spelling errors or messy first drafts can stop them from even starting. The notebooks have removed that pressure. Students can now jot down ideas, cross out words, and make mistakes without worry. This low-stakes environment encourages them to freely experiment with language, which is crucial for developing a confident writing voice.\r\nPerhaps the most significant impact is that the notebooks help students see themselves as writers. When they hold their personal notebook, full of their own ideas, sketches, and stories, they feel a sense of ownership over their work. It's a tangible portfolio of their growth. Over time, students can look back at their earlier entries and see how far they've come. This process builds the confidence and motivation they need to continue improving their writing skills far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe donated notebooks have truly been a game-changer, fostering creativity and giving students the freedom to become more skilled and confident writers.","fullyFundedDate":1741882037863,"projectUrl":"project/providing-essential-school-supplies-for/8942377/","projectTitle":"Providing Essential School Supplies for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9311794"},{"teacherId":9023379,"projectId":8168116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project! Teaching at a Title 1 school comes with many challenges, especially when it comes to providing students with access to quality art supplies. Thanks to you, my classroom is now filled with excitement, creativity, and colorful exploration.\r\n\r\nThe watercolor paint palettes, brushes, and How-To-Draw books have already made a tremendous difference. My 6th–8th grade students, many of whom once felt unsure about their artistic abilities, are now eager to express themselves through paint. The step-by-step guides have empowered them to create pieces they're truly proud of—giving them both structure and freedom to explore their ideas.\r\n\r\nIt's heartwarming to see their confidence grow with every brushstroke. They're no longer limited to just pencils and crayons. Instead, they're discovering new ways to bring their imaginations to life, even without access to technology or internet reference images.\r\n\r\nThis project has not only introduced them to a new medium but has also shown them that art is for everyone—and that with the right tools, they can create something beautiful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me bring color, joy, and creativity into their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1713237000039,"projectUrl":"project/sketching-my-future-and-painting-it-brig/8168116/","projectTitle":"Sketching My Future and Painting It Bright","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023379_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713831350424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023379"},{"teacherId":9023379,"projectId":8289830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our alebrije sculpture project! Because of your generosity, my students were able to create meaningful works of art using moldable air-dry clay—sculptures that reflected their unique personalities and inner creativity.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was their first time working with clay. Some still struggle with fine motor skills due to missed developmental opportunities during the pandemic, while others often feel they're \"not creative enough\" to succeed in art. This project helped shift those mindsets.\r\n\r\nThrough the process of brainstorming and sculpting their alebrijes, students gained confidence, patience, and a sense of pride. They learned that creativity isn't about perfection—it's about expression, and that they're capable of turning ideas into something beautiful with their own hands.\r\n\r\nComing from underprivileged backgrounds, my students don't always have access to quality art materials. You helped level the playing field and gave them a chance to shine. Their finished alebrijes were not only impressive, but deeply personal—each one telling a story about how they see themselves and what makes them unique.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this experience possible. You helped my students discover new skills, build confidence, and express themselves in a powerful way.","fullyFundedDate":1721925087374,"projectUrl":"project/molding-the-future-of-tomorrow/8289830/","projectTitle":"Molding The Future Of Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023379_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713831350424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023379"},{"teacherId":9023379,"projectId":8675963,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide copper sheets and tools used to create a unique spin on Rome, Italy's \"The Gates of Paradise\" in the art room. My students were able to learn the history on The Gates of Paradise in Rome, Italy, then used the requested materials for copper tooling. \r\nMy students and I would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with a new medium. They were excited to work with something they had never used before, and the results were awesome.\r\nWe hope our next art project can be as exciting as","fullyFundedDate":1726758213025,"projectUrl":"project/and-the-rest-is-history-oh-and-art-too/8675963/","projectTitle":"And The Rest Is History! Oh, And Art Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9023379_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713831350424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023379"},{"teacherId":9588030,"projectId":8490245,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself at Ringgold Middle School, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation, which allowed us to acquire a much needed computer charging station for our class.\r\n\r\nYour support has made an immediate and lasting impact on our students' learning environment. With the new charging station in place, students can now keep their devices powered throughout the school day, ensuring uninterrupted access to educational resources, digital tools and online learning platforms. This addition has not only enhanced their ability to complete assignments but also fostered a sense of responsibility as they manage their technology more efficiently.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the importance of equitable education and for investing in our students' futures. 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