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While they often start out thinking a graphic novel will be \"easier\" to read, they quickly realize it actually challenges them on a much sophisticated level. By pairing text with detailed visual storytelling, students are learning to navigate media literacy, analyzing how imagery, color, and panel layout convey subtle themes and character emotions. They are making far deeper inferences than they would with traditional text alone, tapping into multiple forms of literacy to dissect complex concepts like propaganda, control, and privacy. Your support has given my students a powerful tool to sharpen their analytical skills, and we are profoundly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1773843987914,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-big-brother-1984-for-the-mo/10156558/","projectTitle":"Visualizing Big Brother: 1984 for the Modern Eye","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoshimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971487_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x314,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743637804055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971487"},{"teacherId":9971487,"projectId":10156438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Slam Dunk for Diversity: Bringing 'Dragon Hoops' to Life.\" Because of your support, our Freshmen English Ethnic Studies class now has access to class sets of Dragon Hoops. Introducing a graphic novel into our curriculum has transformed our daily reading routine, creating an inviting, dynamic atmosphere where students are genuinely excited to open their books each day. The rich visual storytelling coupled with Gene Luen Yang's compelling narrative allows our students to explore deep themes of culture, identity, and perseverance in a format that feels accessible and fresh.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this donation on our English Learners (EL) and struggling readers has been nothing short of amazing. Where long passages of traditional text previously caused frustration or groan-worthy reluctance, the blend of vivid artwork and dialogue in Dragon Hoops has sparked active engagement and confidence. Students who used to hesitate during reading time are now eagerly turning pages, analyzing character motivations, and participating in class discussions with enthusiasm. Seeing them connect so deeply with the material and gain confidence in their literacy skills has been deeply rewarding. All of the students have also especially enjoyed the shout out to Artesia High School's NBA player James Hardin since that is one of the high school's in our district!\r\n\r\nYour belief in our classroom and our students means the world to us. By providing these resources, you haven't just given us books—you've fostered a genuine love for reading and helped build a more inclusive learning environment where every student feels capable of succeeding. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1774982621940,"projectUrl":"project/slam-dunk-for-diversity-bringing-drago/10156438/","projectTitle":"Slam Dunk for Diversity: Bringing 'Dragon Hoops' to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoshimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971487_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x314,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743637804055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971487"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":10512876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Chemistry classroom! Your support helps provide my students with the materials and supplies they need to learn, explore, and participate in hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I truly appreciate the kindness and generosity of our families and community. 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Your support helps provide my students with the materials and supplies they need to learn, explore, and participate in hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I truly appreciate the kindness and generosity of our families and community. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and helps create a positive and engaging learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where they can learn, experiment, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1788390155807,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-start-the-year/10379623/","projectTitle":"Tools to Start the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":10283733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Chemistry classroom! Your support helps provide my students with the materials and supplies they need to learn, explore, and participate in hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I truly appreciate the kindness and generosity of our families and community. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and helps create a positive and engaging learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where they can learn, experiment, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1788310084407,"projectUrl":"project/goggle-containers/10283733/","projectTitle":"Goggle Containers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":10426288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Chemistry classroom! Your support helps provide my students with the materials and supplies they need to learn, explore, and participate in hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I truly appreciate the kindness and generosity of our families and community. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference and helps create a positive and engaging learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where they can learn, experiment, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1788390808067,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-the-class/10426288/","projectTitle":"Technology for the Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":9971487,"projectId":10156570,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding \"Fueling Success: Snacks for CAASPP Testing\". Standardized testing week is notoriously stressful, especially for our hardworking Juniors who feel the pressure to perform their best on the CAASPP. When they walked into the testing rooms and saw the amazing array of snacks you provided, their faces absolutely lit up with relief and gratitude. Knowing that people cared enough to provide them with the sustenance they needed gave them a tremendous emotional boost before they even answered the first question. The snacks were the perfect fuel to keep their brains focused and their motivation high during those long, grueling testing sessions.\r\n\r\nI am absolutely thrilled to share that all of this hard work paid off in a major way—our students' test scores went up! Having a full stomach and a little extra energy undoubtedly played a huge role in this incredible academic success. Your contribution did more than just fill their bellies; it showed our Juniors that their community is rooting for them and wants them to succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and for giving them the literal fuel they needed to conquer the CAASPP with confidence. We are so incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Yoshimi","fullyFundedDate":1773706312461,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-snacks-for-caaspp-testi/10156570/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Snacks for Caaspp Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoshimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971487_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x314,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743637804055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971487"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":10229991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness and willingness to give make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students each day. Because of donors like you, we are able to create a more engaging, organized, safe, and inspiring learning environment where students can explore, create, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nEvery donation—big or small—helps provide valuable tools, supplies, and opportunities that enrich student learning and make hands-on experiences possible. My students and I truly appreciate your generosity and your investment in their education and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1778645005729,"projectUrl":"project/chemical-and-cleaning/10229991/","projectTitle":"Chemical and Cleaning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":2851957,"projectId":9759083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our chemistry classroom! Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference for my students. The colorful paper has been incredibly helpful in organizing our interactive notebooks. We now use different colors for stamp sheets, reference pages, and study guides, making it much easier for students to quickly find important information when reviewing for quizzes, completing classwork, or catching up after an absence. \r\n\r\nThe Go Direct Temperature Probes have transformed our thermodynamics investigations. During our heat transfer and chemical reaction labs, students were excited to collect real-time temperature data instead of relying on estimates or traditional thermometers. Watching the temperature change instantly on their devices helped them clearly identify exothermic and endothermic reactions and sparked great discussions about energy transfer. \r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, students will use the temperature probes to investigate the energy content of different foods through calorimetry experiments and to analyze data more deeply by creating graphs and drawing evidence-based conclusions. Thank you for investing in hands-on science learning and for helping my students experience chemistry in a more organized, engaging, and meaningful way!","fullyFundedDate":1758866431753,"projectUrl":"project/measuring-like-a-pro-with-probes/9759083/","projectTitle":"Measuring Like a Pro With Probes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lopez-ghs"},{"teacherId":9685791,"projectId":9881484,"letterContent":"The Vernier LabQuest 3 has been highly beneficial to my AP Chemistry students because it allows them to collect and analyze real-time experimental data with greater accuracy and efficiency. Instead of spending large amounts of class time on manual measurements and graphing, students can focus more on interpreting results, identifying patterns, and applying core chemistry concepts.\r\n\r\nThe device's compatibility with multiple sensors has strengthened inquiry-based learning in labs involving pH, temperature change, conductivity, pressure, and spectrophotometry. Students are able to visualize chemical processes immediately, which improves their conceptual understanding of topics such as kinetics, thermochemistry, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry.\r\n\r\nLabQuest 3 has also increased student engagement. The touchscreen interface and instant graphing capabilities make experiments more interactive and accessible, even for students who may struggle with traditional data collection methods. 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Overall, LabQuest 3 has made laboratory investigations more efficient, collaborative, and meaningful for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1767209668132,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-chemistry-to-life-with-real-tim/9881484/","projectTitle":"Bringing Chemistry to Life With Real-Time Data!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9685791_orig.jpg?crop=1965,1965,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723946897062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9685791"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":10134000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your kindness and willingness to give make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students each day. 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