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Because the printer is reliable and efficient, students can receive materials immediately during lessons rather than waiting for access to shared school printers.\r\n\r\nStudents use these printed resources to annotate texts, practice writing responses, and organize their thinking during class discussions. Having clear, high-quality printed materials helps students stay engaged and participate more confidently in their learning. It also allows me to adapt instruction quickly by printing additional supports for students who need extra practice or scaffolding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students have the tools they need to focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking. 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Having these resources available in our bathrooms ensures students can quietly take what they need and return to class feeling comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies were restocked, students immediately noticed. Some students expressed relief knowing the items were available when they needed them, while others shared appreciation that the school is thinking about their well-being. Moments like these remind us that meeting students' basic needs is a powerful way to show them they are valued and supported.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us build a school environment where students feel respected and cared for. Moving forward, we will continue maintaining these hygiene resources so every student has access when they need it. This support allows our school community to focus on what matters most—learning, growth, and creating a positive environment where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1772550466247,"projectUrl":"project/restoring-dignity-bathroom-hygiene-rest/10125148/","projectTitle":"Restoring Dignity: Bathroom Hygiene Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schutt - Kovacich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739564274217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shelby-kovacich"},{"teacherId":10257906,"projectId":9860157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sprocket project and helping bring this exciting technology to our school. I will use this Sprocket as a powerful tool to capture and celebrating positive moments throughout the school year. We will use it to instantly print photos from school events, student achievements, and meaningful interactions. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is being able to see and hold physical photos of themselves in positive moments. One of our favorite early uses was during our Galentine's Day celebration, where students earned PBIS incentives and participated in activities focused on connection and belonging. Students were thrilled to take photos with friends and staff. Now we can print them as keepsakes from a day filled with positivity and encouragement.\r\n\r\nMany students who typically struggle with motivation or attendance have especially warmed to this technology. Seeing themselves represented in positive memories has helped boost their confidence and sense of belonging at school. The Sprocket has given students a tangible reminder that they are valued members of our community, and it has created lasting connections between learning, achievement, and positive school experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1770828890326,"projectUrl":"project/snapshots-of-success-capturing-our-scho/9860157/","projectTitle":"Snapshots of Success: Capturing Our School Spirit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10257906_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758335170039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257906"},{"teacherId":10257906,"projectId":9889199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my printer and paper project. This new technology has already made a huge difference for my students and for me. Before receiving the printer, I had to walk down the hall to the main office anytime a student needed something printed, which often meant leaving students alone in my office during important moments. Now, I can instantly print schedules, report cards, credit checks, and mental health resources right where students are, allowing me to better support them in real time.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is how quickly and easily they can now access the materials they need. Many students feel more comfortable asking for help when they know they won't have to wait or be sent elsewhere. Students who experience anxiety especially appreciate being able to receive resources immediately in a safe, familiar space.\r\n\r\nThis printer has strengthened the support I can provide and has made my office a more accessible environment. Your generosity has truly improved how I serve my students, and I am so grateful for your investment in their success and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1770828881252,"projectUrl":"project/printing-positivity-supporting-students/9889199/","projectTitle":"Printing Positivity: Supporting Students with On-the-Spot Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10257906_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758335170039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257906"},{"teacherId":10257906,"projectId":9854269,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our ACT prep project. It truly means so much to our students and to me to know that someone from our local community believes in them and wants to invest in their futures. Your kindness has made a real and immediate impact in our school.\r\n\r\nThe ACT materials you helped provide have already been especially meaningful for students who feel anxious or overwhelmed about testing. For many of the students I work with, college has never felt like a realistic option. Even for students who do dream of college, the \"how-to\" process—ACT prep, applications, FAFSA—can feel intimidating and out of reach. Having access to these study guides and resources has helped students feel more confident, more prepared, and more comfortable asking for support.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students now have a safe, supportive space to explore postsecondary options and take concrete steps toward their goals. Your support reminds them that their community sees their potential and is rooting for their success. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference in their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1767128421396,"projectUrl":"project/focused-and-fearless-building-confidenc/9854269/","projectTitle":"Focused and Fearless: Building Confidence for the ACT","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10257906_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758335170039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257906"},{"teacherId":9827397,"projectId":9916464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Restock & Organize for the Girls' Restroom: Hygiene, Confidence & Dignity.\" Because of your generosity, our girls now have consistent access to essential hygiene supplies that many quietly worry about every day. These resources are being used daily and have transformed the restroom into a space that supports dignity, wellness, and self-confidence. Students can focus on learning instead of stress or embarrassment, knowing their basic needs are met.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the newly stocked and organized space, their reactions were immediate and meaningful. Several expressed relief, gratitude, and pride in having a restroom that feels safe and supportive. For some, it was the first time they felt seen and cared for in this way at school. Small moments—like a student no longer asking to go home early or missing class—have shown us just how powerful this support truly is.\r\n\r\nYour contribution also helps us continue important conversations around self-care, responsibility, and confidence as part of our broader work with students. Our next steps include maintaining the space, reinforcing routines around care and respect, and connecting these lessons to broader discussions about wellness and self-advocacy. Thank you for giving our students more than supplies—you gave them dignity, confidence, and reassurance that their community cares.","fullyFundedDate":1767128421157,"projectUrl":"project/restock-organize-for-the-girls-restroom/9916464/","projectTitle":"Restock Organize for the Girls’ Restroom: Hygiene, Confidence & Dignity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schutt - Kovacich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739564274217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shelby-kovacich"},{"teacherId":10257906,"projectId":9908669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our hands-on coping skills project. From the moment the supplies arrived, my students were eager to help. They excitedly unboxed the materials together, explored the different fidgets, and talked openly about which tools felt calming or helpful to them. It was powerful to watch students not only engage with the materials, but also begin identifying which coping strategies worked best for their own needs.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these resources daily in meaningful ways. Students now know that when they feel anxious or overwhelmed, they can independently choose a coping strategy that supports them, such as grabbing a coloring page, using a fidget, or taking a moment to ground themselves. During our time together, students are able to sort through the fidgets, try them out, and name which ones helped them focus or calm down. This simple but intentional process helped normalize self-regulation and give students confidence in managing their emotions.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on this learning by practicing when and where different coping strategies can be used most effectively. We will have conversations about choosing tools that support them without disrupting others. For example, understanding that a quiet fidget or coloring page may be appropriate in a crowded classroom, while movement-based or louder strategies might be better used in my office or during breaks. This next step helps students develop self-awareness, decision-making skills, and respect for shared spaces. Thanks to your generosity, students are learning not just what coping strategies help them, but how and when to use them successfully in real-life situations.","fullyFundedDate":1764640901874,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-coping-skills-toolkits-for-stud/9908669/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Coping Skills Toolkits for Student Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10257906_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758335170039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257906"},{"teacherId":9827397,"projectId":9921241,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Calm Corner Essentials: Sensory Supports for Student Well-Being has become an important part of our daily classroom routine. Students use the calm corner when emotions feel overwhelming, during moments of anxiety, or when they need a brief reset before continuing their learning. The sensory tools allow students to regulate themselves independently—whether that means squeezing a stress ball, using calming visuals, or sitting quietly to breathe and refocus—so they can return to class ready to engage.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited and deeply appreciative. Several students shared that they finally felt \"understood\" and relieved to have a space designed for their emotional needs. Others were simply eager to explore the tools and asked thoughtful questions about how and when to use them responsibly. That first moment made it clear how much this space was needed.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students are better able to manage stress, stay present, and persist through challenging tasks. As we move forward with our current lessons, including reading, writing, and exam preparation, students are using the calm corner proactively to reset and refocus rather than disengaging. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where well-being and learning go hand in hand, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1764619855654,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner-essentials-sensory-supports/9921241/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner Essentials: Sensory Supports for Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schutt - Kovacich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739564274217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shelby-kovacich"},{"teacherId":9827397,"projectId":9754758,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students walked into state testing feeling supported, focused, and ready to do their best. The Snack Cart became more than just a collection of treats—it became a moment of encouragement during a high-stress time.\r\n\r\nYour donation ensured that every student had access to snacks that helped improve stamina, attention, and confidence during long testing sessions. Many of our students juggle school, work, and responsibilities at home, and having something as simple as a snack made them feel seen, valued, and cared for. The smiles, the \"thank yous,\" and the boost in morale were immediate.","fullyFundedDate":1764640902045,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-state-testing-snack-car/9754758/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: State Testing Snack Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schutt - Kovacich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827397_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739564274217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shelby-kovacich"},{"teacherId":9827397,"projectId":9902391,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is now a calmer, safer, and more supportive place for teens who walk in carrying far more than books. The mental-health tools you helped provide—sensory items, grounding materials, soft lighting, and organizational supports—are already making a powerful difference in how students refocus, regulate, and return to learning.\r\n\r\nStudents who once struggled to settle are now taking a moment with a sensory tool and coming back ready to participate. Others are using the calm space to breathe, regroup, and manage overwhelming emotions in healthy ways. These small resets are creating big shifts: fewer disruptions, more engagement, and a growing sense of confidence.\r\n\r\nYour gift reaches far beyond the items themselves. You've shown students that their well-being matters, that school can be a place where they feel understood, and that there are adults out there rooting for them—even if they've never met you.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our teens feel seen, supported, and ready to learn. 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It quickly became a collaborative project that gave them ownership and pride in creating something meaningful for their school community.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was instant, students crowded around the cart as it came together, pointing out their favorite items and brainstorming how they could use them to support their classmates. Within the first day, students had already begun taking materials like fidgets, grounding tools, and mindfulness items to peers who needed a moment to reset. Watching them take responsibility for one another's well-being has been one of the most rewarding parts of this project.\r\n\r\nNow that the wellness cart is fully set up, the next step is empowering students to continue managing it throughout the year. They'll help monitor supplies, restock materials, and make decisions about what items should be added to best support peers. 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About this school
Schnee Learning Center is
a suburban public school
in Cuyahoga Fls., Ohio that is part of Ohio Department of Education.
It serves 70 students
in grades 9 - 12.
Its teachers have had 36 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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12%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Schnee Learning Center
$13,560
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Schnee Learning Center has received support from
63 individuals from Ohio and
35 individuals out-of-state.