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The resources you provided are already transforming the atmosphere of our classroom: students who once hesitated to participate are now leaning in with excitement, new conversations and ideas are blooming, and opportunities that once felt out of reach have become part of our daily learning. The simple act of receiving materials chosen with students' needs in mind has energized them with a renewed sense of pride and ownership. They walk into the room eager to explore, create, and challenge themselves, and that shift is a direct result of your thoughtful generosity. Thank you for believing in the power of education and for recognizing the potential in every student who sits in front of me each day.","fullyFundedDate":1734894488694,"projectUrl":"project/ms-mills-history-classroom/9016794/","projectTitle":"Ms. Mills' History Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9847848"},{"teacherId":8991411,"projectId":9297743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! I love reading to my students, and the new books have quickly become a favorite part of our class. We've been using them to explore historical events through storytelling—reading the fiction together and then comparing what happens in the story to what actually took place in history. This has sparked thoughtful discussions and helped students see how authors blend imagination with real events.\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, my students were so excited! Many couldn't wait to flip through the pages and ask what we'd be reading first. Now, they look forward to our daily reading time and love making connections between the stories and our lessons.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use these books as inspiration for student projects where they'll research the real events behind the fiction and create short presentations comparing fact and story. It's been such a joy watching their curiosity grow—all thanks to your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785874304,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-through-history/9297743/","projectTitle":"Reading Our Way Through History","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991411"},{"teacherId":8991411,"projectId":9287174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Our middle school history department was fortunate to receive a budget request to acquire historical artifacts, and your contribution helped make it possible to organize and store them properly. With these new organizational materials, I've been able to arrange the artifacts so they're easy for students to access and safely put away after use. This has helped keep our classroom clean, organized, and ready for hands-on learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe first time my students saw the organized artifact collection, they were amazed! They couldn't believe they would be able to handle replicas of real historical objects rather than just seeing them in pictures. It was one of those moments where history suddenly felt alive for them.\r\n\r\nWe're now using these materials in our upcoming unit, where students will investigate ancient civilizations through \"artifact boxes.\" Each group will analyze artifacts to draw conclusions about the daily life, beliefs, and technology of that civilization—just like real historians and archaeologists. These lessons wouldn't be possible without your support, and I'm so grateful for the impact this project has had on my students' curiosity and engagement.","fullyFundedDate":1746786294458,"projectUrl":"project/storage-solutions-for-stronger-students/9287174/","projectTitle":"Storage Solutions for Stronger Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991411"},{"teacherId":8991411,"projectId":9287082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! We use the new cleaning resources every day in our 6th-grade classroom. With middle schoolers, small messes happen often, and the Carpet Sweeper has quickly become one of our most-used tools. Students love being able to take responsibility for keeping our room tidy—they even get excited to use the Carpet Sweeper since many had never seen one before!\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was the first day we unboxed it—students lined up to try it out, laughing and cheering as they took turns cleaning. It's now part of our daily routine, and my students take great pride in maintaining a clean learning space. Those with allergies are especially grateful that our classroom is now a cleaner, allergen-free area.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current units, students are using this resource to help keep our classroom welcoming and ready for hands-on projects every day. Thank you for helping us create a cleaner, healthier, and more responsible learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1746785976060,"projectUrl":"project/clean-air-clear-minds/9287082/","projectTitle":"Clean Air, Clear Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991411"},{"teacherId":8991411,"projectId":9083965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our 6th graders build their technology skills! At our school, every 6th-grade student takes a typing class and learns how to use Google Suite. While we already had a computer cart, we didn't have headphones or mice—until your generous donation made that possible. These additions have made a big difference in how smoothly students can work on their projects.\r\n\r\nThe headphones help keep our classroom quiet and focused, especially during typing lessons and independent work. The computer mice have made navigating Google Docs, Slides, and other programs much easier for students who are still learning how to use trackpads.\r\n\r\nWe're beginning our Greek Myths research unit, and students are thrilled to have all the tools they need to explore stories, take notes, and create presentations. 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The additional technology in my classroom will help simplify my processes and help me to be more organized.\r\nI love being able to project the lesson and complete math problems with my scholars. Being able to solve problems together and give them many examples of how to solve a problem is very beneficial to their learning process. \r\nI'm incredibly thankful for this gift from DonorsChoose and the donors. I appreciate the support for my classroom and scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1733259697775,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-the-classroom/8983759/","projectTitle":"Technology for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McBride","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8370259_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661460486129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8370259"},{"teacherId":8370259,"projectId":8989692,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the materials donated to my classroom! I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the generous materials you donated to my classroom. Your thoughtful contribution has made a remarkable impact, not just on the cleanliness of our space, but also on the overall learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we now have the necessary tools to maintain a clean and organized classroom. The cleaning supplies and materials have not only helped us keep the space neat and tidy, but they have also taught my students the importance of cleanliness and responsibility in their surroundings. With fewer distractions caused by clutter and mess, our classroom has become a more productive and inviting place for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference in our daily routine, and it's something we all appreciate deeply. My students are grateful for the efforts made to support them, and it has fostered a sense of pride in taking care of our shared learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in our classroom. Your support is invaluable and will continue to positively impact the way my students experience their education.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1737663595073,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom/8989692/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McBride","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8370259_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661460486129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8370259"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107548","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":669,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":64.0,"schoolId":107548,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Heritage Academy - Laveen on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Heritage Academy - Laveen","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/heritage-academy-district/heritage-academy-laveen/107548"}