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Our current and future members salute you, and I thank you deeply for helping bring their stories to life.","fullyFundedDate":1770692273387,"projectUrl":"project/filmmakers-empowering-the-next-generati/10069215/","projectTitle":"Filmmakers: Empowering the Next Generation of Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Malana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmalana"},{"teacherId":184977,"projectId":10071588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. These students where excited to see the new colors added to their filament collection. They have been creative and thinking about things they can design and print.\r\nThey have been learning on tinkercad how to design 3d objects and now they are printing. It takes a village to educate a child. The careers of the future will really on their creativity, problem solving and collaboration skills. 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They will attempt to solve real world problems.\r\nWith your donation you have helped create a community of doers and problem solvers. It takes a community to education and support our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1769393597866,"projectUrl":"project/strawbees-and-creativity/10057770/","projectTitle":"Strawbees and creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp184977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699486032986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/184977"},{"teacherId":184977,"projectId":9902681,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My science students were excited to see the new microscopes in the classroom. They were eager to open up the new boxes that contains the new microscopes and tools.\r\nWith these microscopes students will be able to see things that cannot be seen with the naked eye. With this donation you have helped ignite an interest in science. Some have found the plant and animals cells interesting and has encouraged them to think deeper and ask more questions. I love their inquiring minds.","fullyFundedDate":1765909985481,"projectUrl":"project/views-of-a-scientist-with-microscopes/9902681/","projectTitle":"Views of a Scientist With Microscopes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp184977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699486032986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/184977"},{"teacherId":4712019,"projectId":9647241,"letterContent":"I wanted to share an update that I was able to use many of the novels in class. One of my favorites was reading The Outsiders with my 7th graders. It was exciting to see them become engaged in the story and connect with the characters. Watching their interest grow as we read together made the experience especially meaningful, and it really helped bring the book to life for them.I can't wait to use these books for years to come and hopefully instill a lifelong love of reading in my students. I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1757701930723,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-our-rsp-classroom-library/9647241/","projectTitle":"Help Build Our RSP Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4712019_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756058600815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4712019"},{"teacherId":184977,"projectId":9327007,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of LEGO sets and bricks. Your contribution has sparked a wave of excitement that is palpable the moment the students walk through the door.\r\n​In a modern classroom, we are constantly looking for ways to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and hands-on application. While many might see LEGOs as \"just toys,\" educators see them as one of the most versatile tools available for developing critical cognitive skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746713658026,"projectUrl":"project/legos-for-collaborating-building-and-i/9327007/","projectTitle":"Legos for Collaborating, Building, and Igniting Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp184977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699486032986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/184977"},{"teacherId":184977,"projectId":9647546,"letterContent":"Your generosity has turned our classroom into a design lab. With our new 3D printers, abstract concepts now become tangible realities.\r\n\r\nStudents aren't just reading about engineering; they are prototyping solutions to real-world problems. This hands-on technology builds critical thinking, persistence through trial and error, and the \"maker\" mindset essential for the future. You haven't just donated equipment—you've sparked a lifetime of innovation. Thank you for empowering the next generation of creators!","fullyFundedDate":1762265359090,"projectUrl":"project/creating-future-engineers-through-3d-pri/9647546/","projectTitle":"Creating Future Engineers Through 3d Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp184977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699486032986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/184977"},{"teacherId":184977,"projectId":9387397,"letterContent":"Your generosity has turned our classroom into a high-tech design lab. With our new 3D printers, abstract concepts now become tangible realities.\r\n\r\nStudents aren't just reading about engineering; they are prototyping solutions to real-world problems. This hands-on technology builds critical thinking, persistence through trial and error, and the \"maker\" mindset essential for the future. You haven't just donated equipment—you've sparked a lifetime of innovation. Thank you for empowering the next generation of creators!","fullyFundedDate":1756225471710,"projectUrl":"project/cad-and-3d-printing/9387397/","projectTitle":"CAD and 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp184977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699486032986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/184977"},{"teacherId":184977,"projectId":9000355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students were both excited and relieved when they saw the mousepad and computer mouse. With these items students were able to design on tinkercad without the frustration of using a track pads. Students are more eager to design and have come up with some pretty cool designs such as airplanes, cars and dragons. Some have even used their imagination to create and design their own characters.\r\nThanks again for your donation we are very grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1738785178102,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-chromebooks-and-mousepads/9000355/","projectTitle":"Beyond Chromebooks and Mousepads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp184977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699486032986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/184977"},{"teacherId":5022948,"projectId":9767290,"letterContent":"Sewing materials have a bigger impact on students than people usually expect. They affect learning, confidence, creativity, and even whether students enjoy the class at all. Here's how it plays out in real student life. \r\n\r\nStudents were really excited when they got to participate in unpacking the materials and calling \"dibs\" on the fabric they wanted to use for their project. Many students helped sort materials and organized them according to size . Shared classroom supplies level the field, so everyone has a fair chance to succeed. Students are learning to maintain tools and respect shared materials.\r\n\r\nSewing materials don't just affect projects—they affect how students feel about learning, creativity, and themselves. Good materials make sewing class empowering instead of frustrating. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766584419855,"projectUrl":"project/needle-and-thread/9767290/","projectTitle":"Needle and Thread","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5022948_orig.jpg?crop=1139,1139,x504,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701177789797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5022948"},{"teacherId":184977,"projectId":9324075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation. Your generous gift of paint markers has transformed our 3d printing class! Before your donation, our 3D prints were monochrome and lacked detail. Now, our creators can add i colors and finishes, bringing their digital designs to life.\r\n\r\nThis hands-on detail work builds patience and fine motor skills, allowing students to see their visions fully realized. Your support didn't just provide tools; it unlocked a new level of artistry. Thank you for investing in our creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1746545294459,"projectUrl":"project/print-and-paint/9324075/","projectTitle":"Print and Paint","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp184977_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699486032986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/184977"},{"teacherId":10181811,"projectId":9610141,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library is finally taking shape — and with it, our students' confidence, curiosity, and academic skill sets are growing every day. The addition of novels like La Línea by Ann Jaramillo and brown girl dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson has transformed how our students read, think, and engage with stories.\r\n\r\nWhat Students Are Learning Through These Books\r\nThese texts have allowed us to introduce and reinforce a range of critical Language Arts skills, including close reading, character analysis, theme development, memoir structure, immigration narratives, verse and poetic devices, and author's craft. Many of our students are experiencing, for the first time, what it means to read a novel that reflects real cultural, historical, and social issues. The stories have opened up discussions around identity, resilience, family separation, injustice, and the power of self-expression — discussions that are deeply meaningful for our students and culturally relevant to their lived experiences.\r\n\r\nWhat Reading Looks Like in Our Classroom Now\r\nReading has become active, collaborative, and, most importantly, joyful. Students annotate, highlight, and ask questions; they participate in Socratic conversations and small-group discussions; they journal and reflect; and they share insights that demonstrate sophisticated thinking and empathy. Our once-quiet independent reading blocks are now full of whispered predictions, excited page turns, and enthusiastic requests to \"read just one more chapter.\"\r\n\r\nStudent Impact and Growth\r\nSeveral students who entered the year reluctant to read have gravitated toward the new novels and have begun asking for related titles. One particular student — who previously struggled to finish a book — completed La Línea and immediately asked if there were more stories about immigration and family journeys. Another student, captivated by the verse style of brown girl dreaming, shared her own writing in free verse for the first time, discovering a new creative outlet she didn't realize she had.\r\n\r\nFor many, these books have become mirrors and windows — mirrors that help them see themselves, and windows that let them experience perspectives different from their own. That kind of engagement cannot be measured on a test alone, but it is evident in their discussions, their writing, and their excitement.\r\n\r\nIn Gratitude\r\nYour generosity has given our classroom more than a set of books — you have given our students access to stories that matter. For many of them, reading now feels purposeful, empowering, and relevant. 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