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When students know their needs are met, they are better able to focus, participate, and feel supported in our classroom community. Your donation has helped create a more welcoming and caring environment where students can focus on learning and growing.","fullyFundedDate":1766067681168,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-essentials-for-students-in-ne/9947872/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Essentials for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grijalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp405663_orig.jpg?crop=317,317,x175,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567031862993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/405663"},{"teacherId":8964336,"projectId":9729218,"letterContent":"My students have thoroughly enjoyed using this camera in the classroom. So far they have taken pictures of something in nature and practiced their figurative language skills by writing poetry to go with their pictures and they have recorded presentations and we will play those at our Open House for parents to see. \r\nThey don't fight over the camera, but this has definitely shown me that we need more than one because it has been a hit. Students are now excited to complete and share their assignments rather than bored and withdrawn. This camera has made a very positive impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763474851898,"projectUrl":"project/using-digital-media-in-the-classroom/9729218/","projectTitle":"Using Digital Media in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burkhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bobbi-burkhart"},{"teacherId":8895690,"projectId":9808496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping provide essential materials for my students. Because of your kindness, we now have highlighters, composition books, mechanical pencils, and Post-it tabs—simple tools that make a tremendous difference in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese supplies allow my students to fully engage in the process of annotation, a skill that strengthens their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and confidence as learners. 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Your kindness reminds them that there are people who believe in their success and want to lift them up.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and the stability it brings to our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1763996401771,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-basic-needs-snacks/9883594/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students’ Basic Needs: Snacks and Essential Care Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grijalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp405663_orig.jpg?crop=317,317,x175,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567031862993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/405663"},{"teacherId":405663,"projectId":9867377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating Solito by Javier Zamora to our classroom. Your generosity means more than simply adding a book to our shelves—it opens a door for students to explore powerful stories of migration, identity, and resilience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to a memoir that expands their understanding of the world and encourages empathy for the journeys so many families face. Solito allows them to connect literature with real human experiences, and that connection is invaluable.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their learning, their curiosity, and their capacity for compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1763474751250,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-a-good-book/9867377/","projectTitle":"The Power of a Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grijalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp405663_orig.jpg?crop=317,317,x175,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567031862993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/405663"},{"teacherId":6966492,"projectId":8490599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping create a more supportive environment for all of my students. When the hygiene items arrived, there was an immediate sense of relief on my end. I could finally support students and give them access to items that will help them feel safe, clean, and secure. Student volunteers helped me unpack and organize everything and they arranged the deodorant, pads, lotion, hair ties, and all the other essentials in a way that made the closet and bins welcoming and easy to access. Several students mentioned how much it meant to know these items were available without judgment or embarrassment. Your generosity has already begun lifting an invisible weight from their shoulders.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students now have reliable access to sanitary pads, deodorant, Band-Aids, combs, sunblock, hair clips for all hair types, lotions, paper towels, shoe cleaner, flossers, toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and more. These may seem like small everyday items, but to a teenager navigating school, home responsibilities, and personal challenges, they can make the difference between withdrawing in discomfort and participating with confidence. Your gift ensures that no student has to choose between learning and meeting their basic needs. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student feels cared for, respected, and ready to focus on their education.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1721842658654,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-hygiene-closet/8490599/","projectTitle":"Classroom Hygiene Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6966492_orig.jpg?crop=1373,1373,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574294703727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6966492"},{"teacherId":6966492,"projectId":9510367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my Donors Choose project! The day the final bit of supplies arrived, my students immediately jumped in to help unpack and sort everything. They were excited, chatting about which materials they needed most, and amazed that all of this was provided for them by people they have never even met. Watching them take home notebooks, folders, and the writing tools they've been missing was a powerful reminder of how much these resources matter in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, every student now has a notebook, a folder, plenty of pencils and pens, and easy access to skin-toned colored pencils, colored paper, and white-out. They also have magnetic bins to find their no name papers as well as work from when they were absent. These are small items, but for students they are the foundation for feeling prepared, confident, and capable. Your support removes the quiet stress of \"not having what I need,\" and replaces it with the confidence to write, create, revise, and participate fully. You've helped set them up for success, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763474837279,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-sharkeys-back-to-school-basics-for/9510367/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Sharkey's Back to School Basics for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6966492_orig.jpg?crop=1373,1373,x0,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574294703727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6966492"},{"teacherId":8277559,"projectId":9593270,"letterContent":"1. How is the technology helping your students learn?\r\nThe new classroom printer is already transforming the way my students participate and engage with their learning. Instead of only viewing their work on screens, students can now bring their ideas into a physical format—printing drafts, photos, diagrams, project layouts, and creative designs. This makes their learning more hands-on and visual, which is especially helpful for English learners and students who benefit from seeing their progress in a tangible way. The printer also allows me to provide clearer, personalized feedback by printing annotated examples, graphic organizers, and scaffolded materials that support different learning needs. It strengthens organization, accountability, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\n2. What about the new product is most exciting to your students?\r\nMy students are most excited about being able to print their own projects—especially pictures and creative layouts for magazines, journals, and presentations. They love being able to bring color and personality into their assignments, which makes their learning feel more meaningful and authentic. Many of them have never had consistent access to a printer at home, so the ability to print polished final drafts or covers for their literature journals makes them feel like real authors and designers. It adds an extra layer of motivation and ownership to everything they create.\r\n\r\n3. Are there particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology, and how so?\r\nYes—several students who are usually quieter in class have really taken to the printer and the new supplies. One student who often struggles with confidence has started printing images and layouts for her journal, which has helped her express her ideas visually before writing. Another student who is an English learner has been using printed graphic organizers and vocabulary sheets to strengthen his understanding during reading and writing assignments. Students who love art and design have also jumped right in, using the printer to add visuals to their projects, which has boosted both their creativity and engagement. The technology has opened the door for more students to participate in ways that feel comfortable, empowering, and personal to them.","fullyFundedDate":1763474796312,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-the-year/9593270/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies For the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sandhu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277559_orig.jpg?crop=1283,1284,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683314493085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277559"},{"teacherId":8279571,"projectId":9284190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom supply stock-up project! With your support, we were able to refresh our learning environment with essential tools like pencils, markers, sticky notes, and other organizational materials. These may seem like simple supplies, but they make a huge impact in helping our students stay focused, prepared, and engaged each day. Your contribution ensures that no student has to worry about not having the basics they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nOur classroom feels more organized and energized thanks to your kindness. From annotating texts with sticky notes to collaborating with colorful markers during group activities, students are putting these supplies to use daily. It's incredible how something as small as a sharpened pencil or a fresh stack of index cards can boost confidence and participation. We truly appreciate your support in helping us create a space that fosters learning, creativity, and growth. 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