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They immediately wanted to know how we would use them and were eager to participate in hands-on activities. For many students, having new classroom resources made them feel that their learning mattered and that someone outside of our school believed in their potential. Their excitement created an immediate sense of motivation and pride in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue developing our students as Future Economic Thinkers. Students will apply their knowledge of scarcity, opportunity cost, incentives, markets, and supply and demand to real-world situations. They will collaborate on activities that require them to analyze problems, make economic decisions, explain their reasoning, and consider the impact of their choices on individuals and communities.\r\n\r\nAs they move closer to graduation, college, careers, and adulthood, I want my students to understand that economics is not simply a subject they take in high school—it is a tool they can use throughout their lives. Thanks to our generous donors, our students now have additional resources that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, collaboration, and confident decision-making. 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Having snacks available before and after games helped keep our athletes energized during long days of practices and competition.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited and grateful when they saw the snacks. They couldn't believe that people they had never met wanted to support their team, and they truly appreciated your kindness.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead, our players are already preparing for next season through offseason training and team building. Thank you for being part of such a memorable season and helping our student-athletes succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1770841067237,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-every-serve-set-and-spike/10087852/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Every Serve, Set, and Spike","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10101022_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760126821171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chhsnavarro"},{"teacherId":8921342,"projectId":9937763,"letterContent":"I appreciate your donation of the books for my classroom. My students have been reading these books in class and enjoy them. Thanks to your donation they are reading books they are interested in and suitable for their language learning journey. We now have a class set that I am able to use with them now as well as future students to come for years. We have finished two collections and are working on the third set. My students and I are looking forward on all the new material we will be covering from the new sets. I am impressed of my students response and thankful for the donation.","fullyFundedDate":1766513703796,"projectUrl":"project/love-reading/9937763/","projectTitle":"Love Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8921342"},{"teacherId":3206980,"projectId":10116393,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources during tutoring to help students stay organized, focused, and engaged. Notebooks are used for structured note-taking, guided practice, and tracking assignments, which has strengthened study habits and accountability. A memorable moment was during a test-prep session when students independently used their organized notes to complete a multi-step math review—something they previously struggled with. When students first received the materials, they were excited and relieved, especially to have their own supplies and consistent access to snacks that help them refocus after long school days. The next step in our learning is to practice test-taking strategies while setting personal goals to improve performance across core subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1771977896062,"projectUrl":"project/fast-on-the-track-strong-in-the-classro/10116393/","projectTitle":"Fast on the Track, Strong in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3206980_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646892840820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bonnie-rojas"},{"teacherId":3330473,"projectId":9880462,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations to the Falcon Art Club. The students had a lot of fun working together using the materials to make the slime. It definitely taught them teamwork. They were having some trouble in the beginning with the ratio of ingredients. They made small practice batches to make sure they had it correct before making larger batches of the slime. The students were laughing and giggling because the first one didn't come out well. They figured out too much borax was used. They got the next one right and found their groove from there. They created their own assembly line, in a way. There were ten students making the slime while another two were handling the ingredients and dosing them out to each other as they were needed, to keep batches from getting mixed together. It was cool to be able to step back and watch them organize themselves!\r\n\tThe students have had a lot of fun making the slime. This process has helped create leaders, build confidence, and build friendships. Art students are known to be introvert and very quiet. This activity helped bring out personalities as they were working together. \r\n\tThe students continue to show perseverance in working together toward the goal of raising funds to attend an arts trip. So far, they have not met their goal fundraising amount but are continuing to work at it. They still have six to seven weeks of school time to do fundraising before they will need to put in paperwork to go on the trip so fingers crossed, they can make it! 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When the snack table was set up (which I am able to replenish daily, thanks to you all) and the first snacks arrived, it created a feeling of being seen and supported that has stayed with them each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom has become an even more welcoming space where students can focus on learning without the distraction of hunger. I've seen students more energized, more engaged, and more at ease knowing their basic needs are met. Your kindness has had a ripple effect far beyond what you may have imagined, and I am truly grateful for the support and compassion this project was able to show my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766513703969,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-smart-snacks-for-growing/9967824/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds: Smart Snacks for Growing Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10101022_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760126821171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chhsnavarro"},{"teacherId":10101022,"projectId":9815686,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have access to something that truly makes a difference in their daily lives. These snacks are more than just food, they are a source of comfort, and care. Whether students are constantly having to rush out the door without breakfast or don't have enough to eat at home, they now know they can count on our classroom. When the snack table was set up and the first snacks arrived, it created a feeling of being seen and supported that has stayed with them each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom has become an even more welcoming space where students can focus on learning without the distraction of hunger. I've seen students more energized, engaged, and more at ease knowing their basic needs are met. Your kindness has had a ripple effect far beyond what you may have imagined, and I am truly grateful for the support and compassion this project was able to show my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762801058367,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-smart-snacks-for-growing/9815686/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds: Smart Snacks for Growing Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navarro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10101022_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760126821171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chhsnavarro"},{"teacherId":9468553,"projectId":9722699,"letterContent":"Our students are actively using the new guitars during lunch and Advisory. During Advisory on Tuesdays 15 students can sign up for our BYOGuitar event. Students who do not have a guitar can borrow one of the guitars provided by Donors Choose. Students typically play in smaller groups although they have decided to come together to practice a couple of songs as a bigger group. The guitars have allowed us to incorporate hands-on music-making into lessons focused on rhythm, collaboration, and creative expression.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars arrived, students were visibly excited and immediately curious. Many of our students already play instruments and sing, and while bringing guitars into a library space was initially cacophonous students have since formed into groups to play the same song together. This has helped build community and collaboration and allowed students to take a break from social media and gaming apps and communicate in meaningful ways with their peers. \r\n\r\nNext, students will continue working toward playing complete songs together as a group. They will practice reading chord charts, maintaining rhythm, and listening to one another as an ensemble. These next steps will culminate in informal performances that build confidence and reinforce teamwork, helping students see themselves as musicians while developing perseverance and creative skills.","fullyFundedDate":1767202999831,"projectUrl":"project/strumming-our-stories-guitars-for-cultu/9722699/","projectTitle":"Strumming Our Stories: Guitars for Cultural Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468553"},{"teacherId":3450602,"projectId":9552550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the book Solito to our class. Your kindness has given us the opportunity to read a powerful and meaningful story that many of us deeply connected with. \r\n\r\nSolito is helping us better understand themes of identity, family, resilience, and the immigrant experience. It sparked thoughtful discussions in our classroom and allowed us to see the world through a different perspective. (Especially with everything that is going on with ICE in the US.) Having access to this book made our learning more engaging and impactful.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support of our education and your belief in the importance of reading. Your donation made a difference in our classroom, and we are very grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1764882494036,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-changing-lives/9552550/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Changing Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3450602"},{"teacherId":8004110,"projectId":9500725,"letterContent":"These new art supplies have brought creativity, confidence, and hands-on learning into our weekly support group in meaningful ways. Using the Do-a-Dot Art Markers, Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers, Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper, and glue sticks, students have been able to fully engage in projects that support both academic learning and social-emotional growth.\r\nI was able to create inclusive, low-stress learning experiences where students could express themselves, practice skills, and engage more deeply with content.","fullyFundedDate":1762113533881,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies/9500725/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8004110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629812816733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8004110"},{"teacherId":8004110,"projectId":9170479,"letterContent":"We are using the Chill & Create Kit as part of our daily routines to support students' well-being, focus, and self-regulation. These resources have become especially valuable during independent work time, small groups, and moments when students need a reset before re-engaging with learning.\r\nThe Chill & Create Kit has helped create a learning environment where students feel supported, regulated, and ready to learn. These tools are not just calming—they directly enhance students' ability to focus, persist, and engage meaningfully in their academic work.","fullyFundedDate":1746786392181,"projectUrl":"project/chill-create-kit/9170479/","projectTitle":"Chill & Create Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8004110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629812816733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8004110"},{"teacherId":8004110,"projectId":8854380,"letterContent":"Since receiving our LITTLE FREE LIBRARY® Kit, ABC Coloring Book, Katie Can: A Story About Special Needs, and How Are You?, these resources have quickly become meaningful tools for connection, inclusion, and student voice on our campus, as well as made our campus a more welcoming space.\r\n\r\nDoing more than supporting literacy, it fosters belonging, empathy, and self-expression. 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