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We super appreciate your generosityl","fullyFundedDate":1758856154868,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-our-spanish-letters/9555974/","projectTitle":"Help us Learn our Spanish Letters!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chávez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3019884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683161774047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jesenia-chavez"},{"teacherId":8571033,"projectId":9525866,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for your donations to be able to provide incentives to my students! I have been able to create a safe space for students to come meet with me and talk about their next steps for high school and even after high school. My students are working their hardest to come to school and balance their lives at the same time. \r\n\r\nI have been able to use the snacks to recognize students for passing their classes. It has been an honor to see their smiling faces as I tell them, \"Would you like a snack?\" They are grateful and say thank you as they walk out of my office with their well-deserved snack. \r\n\r\nI have also been able to use the stickers as an attendance incentive as we celebrated the 25th day of school. We used a spinning wheel to give out prizes to students who came to school on time.","fullyFundedDate":1755223037527,"projectUrl":"project/lets-prepare-to-graduate/9525866/","projectTitle":"Let's prepare to graduate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barreto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8571033_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695341668716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8571033"},{"teacherId":6605228,"projectId":9264564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sponsoring my students in my classroom. Your donation was used to purchase a number of interactive board games and activities so that students can build community and experience joy in the classroom. \r\n\r\nSince the beginning of the year, students have already enjoyed using the Jenga game sets, board games, and Bingo cards. Students in my Advisory class look forward to \"Fun Fridays\" when we play games. The laughter in the classroom is refreshing, as are the students interactions. Students speak in person to each other and interact without technology. It is very gratifying to watch the students enjoy each other's company and to make core memories with each other. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sponsoring these resources for my classroom. They will bring tremendous fun, joy, and community to my classroom for many years to come. Your generosity has truly made a difference in my experience as a teacher and the learning of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746787300368,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-in-the-fun-friday-game-days/9264564/","projectTitle":"Bringing in the Fun Friday Game Days","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beth Trinchero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6605228_orig.jpg?crop=1579,1579,x858,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565468768754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6605228"},{"teacherId":5573421,"projectId":9123748,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now stocked with the essential supplies we need to make literacy learning both hands-on and inspiring. These materials have had a real impact on my students' growth and confidence as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nThe glue sticks and liquid glue have allowed us to build interactive notebooks where students proudly keep track of their strategies, stories, and reflections. Binders have helped them organize their work, which has boosted their sense of responsibility and independence. Our laminating sheets and label stickers have transformed literacy centers into durable, reusable tools—students now rotate through them with excitement, knowing they'll find engaging activities waiting for them each week.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most exciting for my students has been the chance to use the colorful Crayola markers in their reading and writing projects. They light up when they can add illustrations, color-code story elements, or decorate their published writing pieces. The erasers, too, have made a difference—students feel safe revising their work, knowing that mistakes are part of the process. I've already seen a shift in their willingness to take risks and improve their writing.\r\n\r\nThis project has allowed me to accomplish something powerful: creating a literacy environment that is both structured and joyful. Students are more organized, more creative, and more invested in their own progress. Every supply you provided has directly supported their learning and helped build a classroom culture where their voices are valued.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping them shine. Your generosity has made our classroom a place where every child can see themselves as a capable reader and writer.","fullyFundedDate":1742915940457,"projectUrl":"project/basic-reading-and-writing-supplies/9123748/","projectTitle":"Basic Reading and Writing Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5573421_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532579475375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjpark"},{"teacherId":5573421,"projectId":9309118,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has an iPad and Apple Pencil—and the impact has been immediate and powerful. The technology is helping us bring student voices and thinking to the center of our learning every day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting shifts has been the way I can now project student work in real time using Apple TV. Students are thrilled when their writing, drawings, or math solutions appear instantly on the screen for everyone to see. With the Apple Pencil, I can annotate directly on their work—highlighting strengths, asking questions, or modeling revisions right in the moment. This not only makes their thinking visible but also shows them that their ideas truly matter.\r\n\r\nStudents have also responded with enthusiasm to the interactive feedback process. During writing lessons, for example, I can photograph their drafts and mark suggestions digitally. They love seeing colorful notes and arrows appear as we talk through ways to revise. Several students who were once hesitant writers are now eager to share because they know their work will be celebrated and improved together.\r\n\r\nThe device has been especially meaningful for my multilingual learners and students with IEPs. With translation tools, visual annotations, and recorded mini-lessons, they can revisit concepts at their own pace. One student who often struggles with following multi-step instructions now uses short teacher-created videos on the iPad to review directions, which has boosted his confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has transformed how we learn as a community. It has made our classroom more interactive, equitable, and engaging. Most importantly, it has given every child a chance to see their thinking valued and their growth documented.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and making this possible. Your gift has created daily moments of excitement, confidence, and discovery in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746811716038,"projectUrl":"project/empower-student-voices-through-real-time/9309118/","projectTitle":"Empower Student Voices Through Real-Time Digital Annotation and Sharing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5573421_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532579475375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjpark"},{"teacherId":1805322,"projectId":9168092,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom project. Thanks to your support, we have successfully acquired essential materials for math instruction and learning that have injected new energy and possibilities into our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a significant impact on how my students learn and engage with mathematics. The graph paper helps my Geometry students draw shapes and transformations accurately, and provides a structured grid for my Pre-Calculus students to graph a variety of functions. The colored paper helped my students organize their class notes, providing a vibrant reminder of important information that stands out from the rest of their work. The Post-it graph paper enables my students to create large-scale visual representations of mathematical ideas in a dynamic and collaborative way. This has fostered teamwork and has allowed my students to present their ideas clearly during discussions and presentations. \r\n\r\nThe Rubik's cubes were a hit at our math booth during our school's \"Quincenera\" celebration. In addition to serving as an incentive during the event last spring, we will continue to use the cubes this year to teach geometry, combinatorics, and algorithms, as well as to promote problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a fun and engaging manner. \r\n\r\nIn these times of disappearing federal funding for education, these materials are not just essential; they are catalysts for deeper understanding, collaboration, and a renewed passion for math. Your support shows my students that their learning journey is valued, and we are excited to see the continued growth and achievement these resources will enable.","fullyFundedDate":1742157236049,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creative-and-engaged-problem/9168092/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creative and Engaged Problem Solving in the Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1805322_orig.jpg?crop=2647,2647,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565314250547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nakis"},{"teacherId":1805322,"projectId":9203885,"letterContent":"While not necessarily my motivation when starting this project last spring, the current political climate in my school community has created a persistent undercurrent of anxiety and fear that disrupts my students' focus and sense of safety at school. My new, Donor's Choose funded, dedicated calm corner is now a sanctuary where students are able to de-escalate and self-regulate when feeling overwhelmed. \r\n\r\nBeyond addressing trauma, this comfortable seating area has served several other vital functions in my classroom. My room is notoriously cold, and the blankets offer warmth and physical comfort to all students, removing a simple but potent distraction from learning. In addition, my incoming ninth-grade students, who are navigating a new and often intimidating high school environment, have already claimed this space for building a positive classroom community. Sitting together in a relaxed setting, away from the formality of traditional desks, has helped them break down social barriers and has encouraged my advisees to connect with their peers and feel a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nUltimately, this flexible and comfortable space is not a luxury but an essential element of a trauma-informed, responsive classroom. It directly addresses the physiological and emotional needs of students living with chronic stress, while also promoting a positive, collaborative environment for all learners. By supporting this simple yet potent project, you have invested in the emotional health, social development, and academic success of some of our community's most vulnerable students.","fullyFundedDate":1745179590597,"projectUrl":"project/from-stress-to-rest-creating-a-calming/9203885/","projectTitle":"From Stress to Rest: Creating a Calming Community Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1805322_orig.jpg?crop=2647,2647,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565314250547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nakis"},{"teacherId":3019884,"projectId":9155942,"letterContent":"I really appreciate your kindness and generosity in donating these items for students.\r\nWe use the play dough daily, students love using it during free time and it helps with their fine motor skills. We also use the hand sanitizer daily several times a day and it helps students stay healthy. The foam blocks were a fun center students used to build and learn their shapes as well as their spatial awareness. Students love snacks and having them available also really helped our students as they get used to the long school day.","fullyFundedDate":1742936820779,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-safe-learning/9155942/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Safe Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chávez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3019884_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683161774047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jesenia-chavez"},{"teacherId":10025874,"projectId":9332841,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation. Your support gives my students the opportunity to explore creativity, communication, and storytelling in ways that deeply enrich their learning. With these tools, they have been able to practice language skills in real-world contexts, build confidence in their voices, and express themselves through meaningful and engaging projects.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, my students will continue creating news videos that highlight issues and stories affecting their community. This not only strengthens their Spanish proficiency but also empowers them to become active, informed participants in the world around them. Your generosity shows them that their voices truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1747355914430,"projectUrl":"project/lights-ipad-accin-student-news-in-sp/9332841/","projectTitle":"Lights, iPad, Acción: Student News in Spanish!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025874_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755669104362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskrojas"},{"teacherId":1805322,"projectId":6458165,"letterContent":"After a few years, I am happy to share that the easel dry erase boards and markers that you helped purchase have become an essential part of our daily math routine. \r\n\r\nWe use them for everything—from solving complex equations in small groups to reviewing homework problems and working through tricky concepts together. During a recent unit on graphing polynomial functions, students used the boards to analyze given equations, identify patterns and trends, and create processes to walk each other through the graphing step-by-step. It's been incredible to watch students take ownership of their learning—explaining, correcting, and encouraging each other in real time.\r\n\r\nSince this project, I have learned that there is a term for this instructional strategy -- vertical learning -- and it is considered to be a well-researched, best practice for teaching mathematics. From my students' perspective, there is something about being able to stand up, use color, and erase without pressure that makes them more confident and willing to take risks. The collaborative spirit, promoted by working on the dry erase easels, adds a new energy to every class.\r\n\r\nIn the end, the boards have helped turned my math classroom into the type of collaborative learning experience I have been envisioning for more than a decade. Thank you so much for helping bring my vision to life!","fullyFundedDate":1651948471399,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-away-math-anxiety/6458165/","projectTitle":"Wipe Away Math Anxiety!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1805322_orig.jpg?crop=2647,2647,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565314250547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nakis"},{"teacherId":8826643,"projectId":9076525,"letterContent":"My students are using the hygiene kits to feel confident and supported in taking care of their personal needs. It has become part of building independence in our classroom community, where they know they have the right tools to take care of themselves. There was a specific moment that I remember, when a student proudly and happily shared that having deodorant in their kit helped them feel more comfortable throughout the school day (he even raised it in the air!).\r\n\r\nThey were very excited to receive their kits. Opening them felt special because each kit came with brushes, body wipes, deodorant, and toothbrushes, all things that created an individualized experience for every student. They felt cared for and supported, and I couldn't be more grateful.\r\n\r\nWe hope that these products help continue building their confidence by encouraging my students to use the materials regularly and to connect this practice to lessons about self-care and health. This helps them not only manage the changes they're facing but also build lifelong habits of responsibility and self-respect. 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My class was buzzing was talk! 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