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The voice recorder thas been a great source for recording class discussions for absent students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for providing these resources that make learning more engaging, inclusive, and meaningful for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760713316130,"projectUrl":"project/every-voice-matters-bridging-learning-w/9810411/","projectTitle":"Every Voice Matters: Bridging Learning With Technology and Translation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917977_orig.jpg?crop=2289,2289,x0,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673119188819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917977"},{"teacherId":8917977,"projectId":9448184,"letterContent":"Our new ice machine has brought so much excitement to our classroom! Students were able to use it during science labs to explore phase changes, states of matter, and energy transfer this week. So far, the favorite thing to do is eat the ice during class. Apparently, it keeps them calm. Their reactions ranged from laughter to wide-eyed curiosity, sparking deeper questions and discussions. This resource will transform everyday lessons into memorable, hands-on experiences. Next, students will apply what they've learned by designing their own mini-experiments with ice, testing how temperature and pressure affect matter. Students also have been stopping by at the end of school to fill containers before practice. 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We were able to use the system at our school's balloon release for one of our student's that we lost to gun violence. Thank you all so much for our microphone and speaker system.","fullyFundedDate":1749065260380,"projectUrl":"project/sound-off/9259713/","projectTitle":"SOUND OFF","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boykin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2536574_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535376495029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2536574"},{"teacherId":8917977,"projectId":9017204,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new ice cream machine will turn science lessons into exciting, hands-on experiences. Students can explore states of matter, freezing points, and heat transfer while making their own ice cream. Their excitement was contagious when they first saw it! We're now planning experiments testing ingredients and temperatures to deepen their understanding of physical and chemical changes, blending delicious fun with meaningful learning. Thanks to you, students will be able to directly observe scientific principles like states of matter, freezing point depression, and heat transfer while creating ice cream themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1744033070088,"projectUrl":"project/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream/9017204/","projectTitle":"We All Scream for Ice Cream","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917977_orig.jpg?crop=2289,2289,x0,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673119188819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917977"},{"teacherId":8917977,"projectId":9393506,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students now have access to personal hygiene items like lotions, deodorant, hair spray, and essential oils. These resources have boosted their confidence, helping them feel fresh and prepared for the day. When the students returned to school and saw the \"refresh center\", students' faces lit up with excitement and gratitude. We're incorporating them into our life-skills lessons, teaching self-care and professionalism—skills they'll carry beyond the classroom into future careers and daily life.","fullyFundedDate":1749664245430,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-students-fresh-class-focus-e/9393506/","projectTitle":"Fresh Students + Fresh Class = Focus + Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917977_orig.jpg?crop=2289,2289,x0,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673119188819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917977"},{"teacherId":8003787,"projectId":9069004,"letterContent":"We cannot express enough how much your support means to us. Without donors like you, these accomplishments would not be possible. Your involvement has directly contributed to transforming lives and fostering a stronger, healthier community.\r\n\r\nI am educating through activities. They are learning habits that provide a healthier lifestyle for the rest of their life. Pickle ball is a popular sport. With your help, I was able to introduce them to the sport.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and commitment to our cause. We look forward to sharing more stories of impact with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1746723906104,"projectUrl":"project/sweep-the-court-learn-the-sport/9069004/","projectTitle":"\"Sweep the Court, Learn the Sport\"","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Lang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8003787"},{"teacherId":8917977,"projectId":9259347,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project. The color laser printer transformed how my students expressed their voices. They designed vibrant anti-bullying posters, combining creativity with powerful messages that now hang throughout the school. Seeing their work displayed boosted their confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to use real-world technology to create something meaningful. One student, usually shy, took the lead on poster design and found her voice through graphic expression. This tool helped students connect emotionally and socially, while building tech and design skills they'll use far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1745423456919,"projectUrl":"project/no-room-for-bullies/9259347/","projectTitle":"No Room for Bullies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917977_orig.jpg?crop=2289,2289,x0,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673119188819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917977"},{"teacherId":9665287,"projectId":9259499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school food pantry! When students first saw the stocked shelves, their faces lit up with surprise and gratitude. We've been using the pantry to create care packages for students to take home and for immediate fulfillment for students hungry at school.\r\n\r\nNext, our students are planning a school-wide awareness campaign and food drive to support families in need. They're excited to take what they've learned and make an impact beyond the classroom. Your kindness has inspired them to lead with compassion and creativity—thank you for being a part of their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1744997737360,"projectUrl":"project/food-pantry-power/9259499/","projectTitle":"Food Pantry Power","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lytton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9665287"},{"teacherId":8917977,"projectId":9172131,"letterContent":"Technology in our classroom is transforming how students engage with lessons. The new sound system, in particular, has made a big impact—students hear more clearly, stay focused longer, and participate more confidently. It's especially exciting for them during read-alouds and multimedia lessons. One shy student, for example, has begun reading aloud with enthusiasm, encouraged by the crisp, amplified sound. Overall, the system is helping all learners feel more included and excited to learn. Thank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1742870512331,"projectUrl":"project/lift-every-voice/9172131/","projectTitle":"Lift Every Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917977_orig.jpg?crop=2289,2289,x0,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673119188819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917977"},{"teacherId":8917977,"projectId":9149094,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to essential personal hygiene products like lotion, body spray, deodorant, and body wipes. These items have boosted their confidence and comfort, allowing them to focus better on learning. Many students were excited and relieved when they first saw the materials, knowing they had support in maintaining their hygiene throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when a student who had been self-conscious about hygiene issues smiled and said, \"This makes me feel so special!\" These products have helped create a more positive classroom environment where students feel respected and ready to engage.","fullyFundedDate":1741965990240,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-fearless-the-power-of-personal/9149094/","projectTitle":"Fresh & Fearless: The Power of Personal Hygiene!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917977_orig.jpg?crop=2289,2289,x0,y289&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673119188819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8917977"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_13277","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":301,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":92,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.2,"schoolId":13277,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Monroe County High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Monroe County High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alabama/monroe-county-school-district/monroe-co-high-school/13277"}