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Seeing their own language and culture reflected on our bookshelves has filled my Spanish-speaking students with immense pride and comfort. For many of them, these resources have completely transformed reading time from a struggle into a highlight of their day.","fullyFundedDate":1788580420117,"projectUrl":"project/community-building-books/10579184/","projectTitle":"Community Building & Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351648"},{"teacherId":10409660,"projectId":10035002,"letterContent":"This project allowed me to feed hungry children, support colleagues when they were stressed and give students ways to express themselves!!\r\n\r\nWhen students and colleagues saw all the materials I received that were at their disposal for emotional support as well as hunger support, they were overjoyed!! They loved that I was able to receive supplies that were for their betterment!\r\n\r\nNext steps are to always have this open door policy to support the minds and bodies of those around me and my school!!!","fullyFundedDate":1768738376255,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-breaks-matter-even-in-a-disci/10035002/","projectTitle":"Emotional Breaks Matter, Even in a Discipline Office!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409660"},{"teacherId":10399558,"projectId":9995097,"letterContent":"My students are so grateful for the materials you have generously donated to our program. Our students use this equipment every single day in our classroom. Students now have properly working equipment that will help them perform at the highest level! They are able to play with ease knowing that their instruments are in working condition. We have many upcoming concerts this semester where this equipment will be used regularly! Just next week we will be using this equipment for a field trip. Thank you so much for your generosity! It truly means the world to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1779332772465,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-our-band-jazz-band-guitar/9995097/","projectTitle":"Please Help Our Band, Jazz Band, Guitar, and Drum Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crosley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399558"},{"teacherId":8127798,"projectId":10015963,"letterContent":"The donations we received for our classroom were so impactful. Students were so excited to have their own supplies. Having the extra supplies available allows for quicker transitions and less anxiety for students. A few of my students found joy in just organizing the supplies throughout the room to make items more accessible to students. Our class also offers an afterschool program where students can get extra help and work on assignments. The donations I received allowed me to provide snacks for students who may have had to wait quite a few hours before getting home for dinner. Our class is so grateful for this program. We are always in need and look forward to future donations from amazing people like the ones involved in this program.","fullyFundedDate":1768571258385,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-count/10015963/","projectTitle":"Making Math Count","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ehret","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8127798_orig.jpg?crop=1356,1357,x0,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699312811258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8127798"},{"teacherId":3019399,"projectId":10208561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! Your generous donation of The Sign of the Beaver has completely transformed reading in our classroom! Instead of passive reading, our classroom now looks like a dynamic discussion hub where students analyze complex themes like survival, cultural perspectives, and unlikely friendships.\r\nThese texts are helping students build critical historical empathy and literary analysis skills as they compare Matt and Attean's worldviews. During our daily reading circles, students actively debate character choices, track vocabulary, and connect the historical setting to modern concepts of community.\r\nSeveral of my reluctant readers are especially captivated. The fast-paced survival elements have completely hooked them, and seeing them eagerly turning pages and volunteering to lead group discussions has been incredible. Thank you for giving my 8th graders the equitable access they need to thrive as collaborative, deeply engaged readers!","fullyFundedDate":1785257986483,"projectUrl":"project/reading-about-the-past/10208561/","projectTitle":"Reading About the Past","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3019399_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475982217877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lash"},{"teacherId":3019399,"projectId":10208497,"letterContent":"Through your donations, my students have begun to discover a love for literature and stories that take them on adventures. They have begun asking for book recommendations to seek out more stories that engage them.\r\nCall of the Wild, help them to discover that stories can take them on journey's with characters that have to endure great challenges and have to overcome drastic changes in their lives. By reading Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, they have learned how prejudice and disproportionate laws can affect people's actions and cause injustices for populations for no good reasons.\r\nThese stories have taught them to look at the world that we live in and be thankful for where we gotten, but aware of more work that we could do to be even better. They have helped each other learn and discover this through engaging classroom discussion surrounding the topics and themes presented in these books.\r\nThank you so much for your generous contributions and helping my to inspire these students to read more.","fullyFundedDate":1779376186242,"projectUrl":"project/classic-reads/10208497/","projectTitle":"Classic Reads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3019399_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475982217877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lash"},{"teacherId":9507401,"projectId":10381168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help bring a futon into our classroom! Your support means so much to both me and my students. This futon will be more than just a piece of furniture—it will help make our classroom apartment feel like a real home while giving my students a comfortable space to practice important independent living skills.\r\n\r\nFor my students with autism, learning life skills in a realistic, hands-on environment can make such a difference. Because of your generosity, they will have opportunities to practice caring for a home, organizing their space, completing household routines, and building independence in a setting where they feel safe and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping me create meaningful learning experiences that will prepare them for life beyond the classroom. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1784493734042,"projectUrl":"project/futon-for-the-classroom/10381168/","projectTitle":"Futon for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ivy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9507401_orig.jpg?crop=2005,2005,x534,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712895235909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ivy-neal"},{"teacherId":10403436,"projectId":10016466,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing rowing machines for our PE workout room. Your contribution has truly transformed the way my students engage with fitness and has opened up new opportunities for both physical and personal growth.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the rowing machines, we have integrated them into our daily fitness rotations. One particularly memorable moment came during a circuit training lesson where students rotated through different workout stations. When they reached the rowing machines, many were initially unsure, but after a quick demonstration, they quickly became enthusiastic and competitive—in the best way. Students began tracking their distance and time, encouraging one another, and even setting personal goals. It was incredible to see students who are sometimes hesitant in traditional sports find confidence and success on the rowers.\r\n\r\nWhen the machines first arrived, the reaction was immediate excitement. Students were curious and eager to try something new. Several had never seen or used a rowing machine before, and their excitement turned into motivation. The novelty of the equipment sparked conversations about fitness, endurance, and even how rowing connects to real-world sports and lifelong health.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this momentum by incorporating goal-setting and progress tracking into our current fitness unit. Students are now working on personalized fitness plans where they use the rowing machines to improve cardiovascular endurance over time. We are also introducing mini-challenges and team-based goals to foster collaboration and accountability. Ultimately, these next steps will help students develop not just physical strength, but also discipline, perseverance, and a deeper understanding of their own health.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you for helping us create a more engaging, inclusive, and inspiring environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768653460321,"projectUrl":"project/rowing-toward-stronger-healthier-studen/10016466/","projectTitle":"Rowing Toward Stronger, Healthier Students","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Helm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403436"},{"teacherId":8579085,"projectId":10013994,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for helping me create a more calming and welcoming environment for my students. The lights, calming scent from our diffusers, rhythm sticks, headphones and bean bag chairs have all added to our classroom and have allowed my students to feel safe and calm. \r\n\r\nTeaching history often includes topics that may cause students to feel uncomfortable, sad and even angry. Being able to change our lighting to calm colors and infuse the room with relaxing scents have been a hit. Students request the lights and scents daily. \r\n\r\nThe bean bag chairs have been dubbed \"comfy town\" and have created a classroom incentive that keeps students wanting to earn the privilege to do their work with a friend in an area that makes them feel special. \r\n\r\nThe rhythm sticks are helping my students learn ways to regulate their nervous system as well as providing a tool to help activate ourselves when we need an energy pick me up. \r\n\r\nThe entire classroom feels so much more inviting not only for the students, but for myself and other colleagues who often meet in my room. We are all so appreciative of your generous gift that helped learning become a little less \"classroom\" and a little more \"home\".","fullyFundedDate":1768680590552,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-create-a-welcoming-and-safe-envi/10013994/","projectTitle":"Help Me Create a Welcoming and Safe Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8579085_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789095079822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8579085"},{"teacherId":5492134,"projectId":10001446,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled to receive their own copies of The Outsiders. Seeing their excitement as they held a book that was truly theirs to keep was incredibly special. Many of them now carry the novel with them throughout the day, reading during any free moment they can find. Several students have already reread the book at home, sharing it with family members and talking about their favorite characters and moments. One student is even planning to see the play in Chicago, which has made the story come alive in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nThis experience has created a meaningful and lasting memory for our class. Beyond our shared reading, students now have a book they can cherish as part of their own home libraries. Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Your kindness has truly made a difference in their learning, engagement, and love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768167930745,"projectUrl":"project/the-ousiders/10001446/","projectTitle":"The Ousiders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ghidro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5492134"},{"teacherId":9348097,"projectId":9995298,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your recent donation of teaching supplies. Your generosity directly enhances the learning environment and provides students with essential resources that support their academic development.\r\nYour commitment to education and community partnership is truly valued. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to thrive.\r\nThank you so much for providing our classroom with much‑needed teaching supplies. Your generosity brings real joy and opportunity to our students. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768155312881,"projectUrl":"project/math-rules/9995298/","projectTitle":"Math Rules","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LoBue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348097"},{"teacherId":8132062,"projectId":10005940,"letterContent":"Having a weight room on campus has been a total game-changer for my middle school athletes, especially when it comes to building physical confidence. At this age, students are often navigating awkward growth spurts and varying levels of coordination. Providing them with a structured environment to learn foundational movements—like proper squat form or core stabilization—gives them a sense of mastery over their own bodies. 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