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Thank you so much for everything, you have changed the life of many, many student athletes!","fullyFundedDate":1746786168548,"projectUrl":"project/kickstart-success-fresh-soccer-equipmen/9114545/","projectTitle":"Kickstart Success: Fresh Soccer Equipment for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8932771_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739553899205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8932771"},{"teacherId":9163474,"projectId":8939989,"letterContent":"In our 7th grade math classroom, something powerful is happening. With access to their own textbooks and paper to work through problems, students are doing more than just solving equations—they are learning to think, explain, and justify their ideas.\r\n\r\nEach day, students dive into math tasks that challenge them to make sense of numbers, patterns, and real-world situations. But the real growth comes when they pick up their pencils and begin to show their thinking on paper. This is where learning becomes visible.\r\n\r\nStudents use the paper to write claims—their mathematical answers or conclusions. Then, they back up those claims with evidence from the textbook or the problem itself. Most importantly, they add their reasoning—explaining why their thinking makes sense and how they arrived at their solution. This process strengthens both their math skills and their ability to communicate clearly.\r\n\r\nInstead of simply circling answers, students now draw models, write equations, and explain their steps. They are becoming more confident in showing what they know and why it works. This not only helps them deepen their understanding, but also allows us as teachers to give more targeted support.\r\n\r\nThe textbooks provide consistent, high-quality problems that are aligned to the standards. The paper gives students the space to wrestle with those problems, reflect on mistakes, and grow as learners. Together, they form a powerful toolset for student success.\r\n\r\nThanks to these resources, our students are becoming true mathematical thinkers. They are learning that math is not just about the right answer—it's about how you get there, and how you explain it.","fullyFundedDate":1739373543054,"projectUrl":"project/working-through-the-books/8939989/","projectTitle":"Working Through the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163474"},{"teacherId":8932771,"projectId":9114252,"letterContent":"The printer and Stamps your donation was used to purchase has already allowed me to begin printing student work and showcasing it on the spot in the classroom. I have had students create resumes and realized that I did not want them sharing their personal information so I had them create celebrity resumes that I could print and display in real time for their peers and teachers to see in the hallways. The stamps have been helpful in providing faster feedback to students on their written classwork. Thank you again for your generous donation as it has already made a difference in my students' motivation and performance!","fullyFundedDate":1739670720357,"projectUrl":"project/from-backpack-to-briefcase-resume-proje/9114252/","projectTitle":"From Backpack to Briefcase: Resume Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8932771_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739553899205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8932771"},{"teacherId":1933693,"projectId":9057321,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support in providing our classroom with markers! This simple yet essential addition is making a big impact in our STEM Creativity Lab / Makerspace / Discovery class by giving students the tools they need to design, create, and collaborate.\r\n\r\nWith these markers, students can bring their ideas to life—whether sketching STEM project plans, designing innovative prototypes, or creating team spirit posters to celebrate collaboration and teamwork. These supplies encourage creativity, visual expression, and hands-on engagement, helping students take ownership of their learning in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a vibrant, inspiring, and interactive classroom where students can explore their passions, work together, and express their ideas with confidence. Thank you for supporting my students and making a lasting difference in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1741099880345,"projectUrl":"project/team-spirit/9057321/","projectTitle":"Team Spirit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1933693_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569869834386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-colton"},{"teacherId":1933693,"projectId":9027867,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support in providing our classroom with hot glue guns! This addition to our STEM Creativity Lab / Makerspace / Discovery class is making a tremendous impact by expanding hands-on learning opportunities for my students.\r\n\r\nWith these hot glue guns, students can design, build, and prototype their ideas with greater precision and creativity. Whether constructing models, assembling engineering projects, or bringing their innovative designs to life, this tool allows them to problem-solve, think critically, and develop essential maker skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond technical skills, the hot glue guns help students collaborate, experiment, and take ownership of their projects in a dynamic, hands-on environment. They are learning resilience and adaptability—key qualities of future engineers, designers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly contributed to a more engaging, interactive, and inspiring STEM experience. Thank you for believing in my students and helping to fuel their creativity and passion for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1739373540047,"projectUrl":"project/stuck-on-stem/9027867/","projectTitle":"Stuck on STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1933693_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569869834386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-colton"},{"teacherId":3738127,"projectId":9082987,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your generous support in providing our classroom with measuring spoons! This essential addition to our Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) class is making a meaningful impact by enhancing hands-on learning opportunities for my students.\r\n\r\nWith these measuring spoons, students can accurately follow recipes, develop essential cooking skills, and reinforce key concepts such as measurement, portioning, and precision in the kitchen. These tools allow them to apply what they've learned in a real-world setting, fostering independence, responsibility, and confidence in their culinary abilities. Additionally, they help create a welcoming and student-centered environment where students can practice valuable life skills in a supportive space.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to build a dynamic and engaging learning experience, empowering students with skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for investing in their education and future!","fullyFundedDate":1739373530805,"projectUrl":"project/spoonfuls-of-success-measuring-skills-i/9082987/","projectTitle":"Spoonfuls of Success: Measuring Skills in the Kitchen!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738127_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648064549875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3738127"},{"teacherId":3738127,"projectId":9037772,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support in providing our classroom with the electric roaster! This addition to our Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) class is making a significant impact by expanding hands-on learning opportunities for my students.\r\n\r\nWith this roaster, students now have a practical way to warm up food and cook meals, reinforcing essential life skills taught in FACS. It allows them to apply what they've learned in a real-world setting, fostering independence, responsibility, and confidence in the kitchen. Additionally, it helps create a welcoming and student-centered space where they can practice valuable cooking techniques in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to build a dynamic and engaging learning experience where students can explore, innovate, and develop skills that will benefit them for years to come. Thank you for investing in their education and future!","fullyFundedDate":1737665008407,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-success-an-electric-roaster/9037772/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Success: an Electric Roaster for Future Chefs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738127_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648064549875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3738127"},{"teacherId":3738127,"projectId":9057145,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support in providing our classroom with the roaster! This addition to our Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) class is making a significant impact by expanding hands-on learning opportunities for my students.\r\n\r\nWith this roaster, students now have a practical way to warm up food and cook meals, reinforcing essential life skills taught in FACS. It allows them to apply what they've learned in a real-world setting, fostering independence, responsibility, and confidence in the kitchen. Additionally, it helps create a welcoming and student-centered space where they can practice valuable cooking techniques in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to build a dynamic and engaging learning experience where students can explore, innovate, and develop skills that will benefit them for years to come. Thank you for investing in their education and future!","fullyFundedDate":1736961021705,"projectUrl":"project/turning-up-the-heat-on-culinary-educatio/9057145/","projectTitle":"Turning Up the Heat on Culinary Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738127_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648064549875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3738127"},{"teacherId":3738127,"projectId":6272587,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support in providing our classroom with the Sharp Carousel Microwave! This addition to our FACS class is making a huge impact by expanding the hands-on learning opportunities for my students.\r\n\r\nWith this microwave, it provides a practical way for students to warm up food when needed, creating a more welcoming and student-centered space. Practice skills learned in FACS class.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to create a dynamic, engaging learning environment where students can explore, innovate, and bring their ideas to life. Thank you for investing in their education and future!","fullyFundedDate":1647093230187,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-life-skills-in-facs/6272587/","projectTitle":"Cooking up Life Skills in FACS","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738127_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648064549875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3738127"},{"teacherId":3738127,"projectId":6727534,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support in providing our classroom with the Sharp Carousel Microwave! This addition to our FACS class is making a huge impact by expanding the hands-on learning opportunities for my students.\r\n\r\nWith this microwave, it provides a practical way for students to warm up food when needed, creating a more welcoming and student-centered space. Practice skills learned in FACS class.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to create a dynamic, engaging learning environment where students can explore, innovate, and bring their ideas to life. Thank you for investing in their education and future!","fullyFundedDate":1661200105724,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-confidence-with-facs-skills/6727534/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Confidence With FACS Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3738127_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648064549875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3738127"},{"teacherId":8932771,"projectId":8629194,"letterContent":"Your donation has proven to be impactful for all of my students. Prior to my lesson on reading an analog clock, out of 126 twelve to fourteen year-old students quizzed this semester, only 17 of them knew how to accurately read the time on an analog clock. After the one-hour lesson, 125 of those students were able to accurately read 18 different random analog clock times and felt confident reading the clock moving forward. The additional student who still struggled was supported by myself and their peers later on and also learned to accurately read the time. Thanks to your donation, all of my future students will also benefit from the supplies purchased to supplement learning/teaching this necessary task. I want to sincerely thank you. Your contribution has proven to support these future professionals in obtaining and retaining an essential everyday skill, and will continue to support our future professionals in acquiring this skill!","fullyFundedDate":1733247137735,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-learn-to-tell-time/8629194/","projectTitle":"Time to Learn to Tell Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8932771_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739553899205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8932771"},{"teacherId":5767487,"projectId":8685875,"letterContent":"My students were very excited to be able to plant and crossbreed the pea plants to learn about genetics. When they first saw the materials we unpacked and watched the video tutorials, they super surprised that we were going to be able to get such good results. They did not realize that they would be able to see the inheritance probabilities so perfectly. \r\n\r\nThe students were able to plant one of each pea plant species per table and then they took turns watering each class periods plants. They really enjoyed comparing how the class period's plants were comparing to each other, as well as how each species was doing. We were all very surprised to see the pea plants mature and grow so quickly. We were able to take the time to take apart and dissect a few of the peas to see inside the pods. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for creating an experience for my students to learn through. 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