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Their creativity and teamwork have been inspiring to watch as they turned classroom lessons into interactive, meaningful projects.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped transform our classroom into a space filled with innovation and discovery. These resources have allowed students to see how their learning connects to real-world careers in technology, design, and community service.\r\n\r\nNext, our students are preparing for a Game Showcase, where they'll proudly present their original video games to classmates, teachers, and families. It's been amazing to see how confident and engaged they've become through this project—many are already exploring future college and career goals inspired by their experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this learning opportunity possible. Your generosity has truly empowered my students to think creatively, work collaboratively, and believe in their own potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746786897836,"projectUrl":"project/genetic-quest-video-game-project/9215279/","projectTitle":"Genetic Quest Video Game Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736528270258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891368"},{"teacherId":1053615,"projectId":9368368,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in designing a great student work station for our new classroom. With this, we have set up a station for students to work on independently aside from the usual classroom activities. Many students greatly appreciate this kind of set up. Sometimes students will use this space during class as it offers more space than a regular student desk. Other times, students utilize this as a space to work on tasks when they are not in class. For instance, students will join our class when they have release time- it's great to have a space they can work on their own rigorous academics in peace. Other times, it is used at lunch as a space to focus on academics, but still join in the social aspects of high school. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much! My students greatly appreciate your efforts!","fullyFundedDate":1750774759467,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-room-but-same-great-things/9368368/","projectTitle":"A New Room, But Same Great Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cichy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1053615_orig.png?crop=3414,3414,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619189842639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cichy"},{"teacherId":1053615,"projectId":9329963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to set up a nice and relaxing learning environment. The use of this bookcase helps us to have extra storage space so students are able to access all the things that they need. It truly helps us to stay organized and maximize our space. \r\n\r\nIt helps to create the environment that we had last year. My students love to ensure that the space is spread out so people are not on top of one another, so it's great to ensure that everyone is able to access their needed supplies, while still be very comfortable in their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1748040648703,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-year-a-new-set-up/9329963/","projectTitle":"A New Year: a New Set Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cichy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1053615_orig.png?crop=3414,3414,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619189842639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cichy"},{"teacherId":6261467,"projectId":9272797,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations to our class, my students can check out a charger when they forget theirs. No longer is there the excuse of not having one to not do their work. If students are done with all their work in my class, they have the option of reading in my classroom library or working on something for another class. \r\nThe additional snacks our classroom now has, thanks to you, are available to students who are hungry and in need of a boost to get through the day. The students' faces light up when they know they can get a snack.","fullyFundedDate":1755735481727,"projectUrl":"project/charge-up-students/9272797/","projectTitle":"Charge Up Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6261467_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673302906752","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6261467"},{"teacherId":7231966,"projectId":9078476,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your incredibly generous donation of food and supplies for our classroom. Your support provides the essential tools and resources that directly contribute to a positive and effective learning environment. \r\n\r\nWhen students have their basic needs met with healthy snacks and the right supplies, they are better equipped to focus, engage, and participate fully throughout the school day. Your contribution truly helps lay the groundwork for their academic success and overall well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1741288840137,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-seniors-on-their-path-towards/9078476/","projectTitle":"Supporting Seniors On Their Path Towards Graduation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beesley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7231966_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589489515466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7231966"},{"teacherId":8372461,"projectId":9114487,"letterContent":"The hard drive and mixer have been essential tools in helping students complete their multimedia projects successfully. The hard drive provides a reliable space to store large video, audio, and graphic files that often take up too much space on standard school computers. By having access to additional storage, students can keep their projects organized, avoid losing important work, and collaborate more effectively by transferring files between team members. This has allowed them to take on more ambitious projects without worrying about running out of space or losing progress.\r\n\r\nThe mixer has played an equally important role in improving the quality of students' audio production. Whether they are recording podcasts, interviews, or music for video projects, the mixer allows them to balance sound levels, reduce background noise, and add clarity to voices and instruments. This professional-level audio control not only makes their work sound more polished but also gives students hands-on experience with equipment used in real-world media production. Together, the hard drive and mixer have given students the tools to manage, refine, and elevate their creative projects, making their final products more professional and impactful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787368062,"projectUrl":"project/sounding-off/9114487/","projectTitle":"Sounding Off","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8372461_orig.jpg?crop=1632,1632,x433,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739737203406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8372461"},{"teacherId":8649739,"projectId":9179543,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our class now has a set of laptop chargers for anyone who needs one. This simple tool removes a real barrier to learning: students stay powered, focused and able to finish work and participate in tech-based tasks without stress. It also builds responsibility and community as students borrow, return, and care for shared chargers. Your gift brings daily equity and momentum to our classroom. We are grateful for your support! Every plug-in helps a learner thrive. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1743784007143,"projectUrl":"project/powering-learning/9179543/","projectTitle":"Powering Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neumann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8649739_orig.jpg?crop=2056,2056,x544,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667408329864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8649739"},{"teacherId":9730072,"projectId":9243530,"letterContent":"On behalf of my high school classroom, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our Healthy Snacks program. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. For many of them, having access to nutritious snacks during the day means they can focus on their studies instead of being distracted by hunger. A simple granola bar, fruit snack, or crackers can turn a sluggish afternoon into an engaged, productive learning session.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are better able to stay alert, participate actively, and approach their lessons with energy and enthusiasm. Healthy snacks not only meet a physical need, but also send a message to students that their well-being matters and that our community supports them. This encouragement motivates them to put forth their best effort in their education, knowing there are people like you who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' success. Your kindness has nourished both their bodies and their dreams, and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1748173460926,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-low-income-students/9243530/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Low Income Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9730072"},{"teacherId":1053615,"projectId":9318365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in allowing us to curate the environment that can best help our students to thrive. I know many of my students were bummed to hear that the classroom that many of them that come out to hang out in was moving (just to another hall). But, all the items that has been lovingly constructed to support students- and has been built out of student request- would have areas to start over. This is largely created by the ambient environment. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited to see that even in a new room that this set up will still continue to exist and that students can continue to come in at lunch and any other time to enjoy a peaceful environment amidst the chaos of everything else that seems to go on. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746583413758,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-in-the-color-fairy-lights/9318365/","projectTitle":"Bringing in the Color & Fairy Lights","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cichy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1053615_orig.png?crop=3414,3414,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619189842639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cichy"},{"teacherId":1053615,"projectId":9206024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much in helping us to support the essential supplies that we use in the classroom. The students were very excited by the variety of pens and different colors. It's always fun to write a lot of different colors to help make your notes pop!\r\n\r\nAs we look into this next upcoming school year and contemplate less dependency on technology and more us of tangible items, these basic essentials will become even more essential. We are so grateful for the extra help and use of these materials as we finished up last year and think ahead to this next school year. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746459077899,"projectUrl":"project/refreshing-the-basics/9206024/","projectTitle":"Refreshing The Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cichy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1053615_orig.png?crop=3414,3414,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619189842639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cichy"},{"teacherId":5606282,"projectId":9119070,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you for the support and supplies we received this last semester. My students number one question besides whatare we are doing today, is \" Mr do you have any snacks, I didnt eat breakfast.\" \r\n\r\nHow can they focus on learning when all they focus on is how hungry they are. The snacks, the drinks, and the supplies given this year were a huge boost to them emotionally and academically, and we all thank you for your support. The second semester was refreshing bith for bodies and for their minds and we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1739901408091,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-our-bodies-and-minds/9119070/","projectTitle":"Refresh Our Bodies and Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5606282_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539930302833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jared-wright"},{"teacherId":9891368,"projectId":9048746,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project on DonorsChoose. Thanks to your contribution, our students were able to fully engage in a dynamic project-based learning experience that brought creativity, collaboration, and real-world skills to life.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies you helped fund, my students developed and presented their very own video game business plans. From brainstorming original concepts to designing marketing strategies, they worked in teams and showcased their ideas using tri-fold poster boards, presentation materials, and hands-on resources your donation made possible.\r\n\r\nIt was truly inspiring to see their confidence grow as they pitched their projects just like real entrepreneurs. Your support made the experience not only educational but exciting and memorable. You've helped spark innovation and leadership in young minds—and for that, I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1739070192198,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-9th-graders-designing-video/9048746/","projectTitle":"Empowering 9th graders: Designing Video Games and Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9891368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736528270258","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891368"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59358","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3391,"numTeachers":155,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":10,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"21.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":59358,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Westwood High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Westwood High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/arizona/mesa-public-schools/westwood-high-school/59358"}