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They are discovering how rewarding it is to serve others through learning and cultural exchange. We plan to continue with more cultural activities for the older elementary grades, building an even stronger and more connected learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1760377127953,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-leaders-serve-by-sharing-cul/9785929/","projectTitle":"High School Leaders Serve by Sharing Culture and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8223951_orig.jpg?crop=1279,1279,x210,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665243626313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223951"},{"teacherId":8223951,"projectId":9746386,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous support! The wet wipes, cups, and especially the bandages have already made such a difference in our classroom. These simple supplies have helped us stay clean, organized, and focused on learning. My students were so excited when they saw the new materials — they immediately began putting them to use, keeping our learning space tidy and ready for each activity.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when a student got a small scrape during class, and instead of needing to go all the way to the nurse, we were able to take care of it right away with the new bandages. It saved valuable learning time and helped the student get right back to work with confidence. Moments like that remind me how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nWith these new supplies, our classroom runs more smoothly and our students can focus on their lessons without distractions. We're currently working on [insert current lesson or project—e.g., a science experiment, reading challenge, or art project], and having these resources on hand keeps the momentum going strong. 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Here are some comments about what they have gained from the unit you helped provide.\r\n\r\n\"Serial reveals how we like to construct truth from incomplete information.\"\r\n\r\n\"It shows our relationship with truth is more about psychological comfort than factual accuracy.\"\r\n\r\nThe students have reported how grateful they are to learn life truths from a podcast rather than books. It is because of your generosity they have gained insight that lessons can be learned everywhere.","fullyFundedDate":1753823760597,"projectUrl":"project/new-film-studies-curriculum/9511446/","projectTitle":"New Film Studies Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7265488_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591656640365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7265488"},{"teacherId":8223951,"projectId":9541907,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom photo printer project. Your contribution has added a special spark to our learning environment and deeply enriched my students' experience.\r\n\r\nWe just had two writing projects—one was \"My Room,\" where students used all the vocabulary they had learned and matched it with pictures. They were thrilled to print out photos of their own rooms to make their writing more personal and visual. The other project was very recent—our Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in class. Students wrote about the festival and added their personal experiences, using printed photos from the event to make their reflections more vivid and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, this simple technology has helped my students connect emotion, creativity, and language in powerful ways. 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They've embraced their new journals with incredible enthusiasm, writing positive affirmations for one another and decorating them with colorful stickers. These journals have become an integral part of our daily practice, helping students build confidence and connection.\r\nYour donation has also enabled our social media team to capture and share these meaningful moments using the microphones you provided. The content they're creating beautifully showcases the impact of peer support and wellness initiatives.\r\nWe'd love for you to see the wonderful work your generosity has made possible! Please follow us on Instagram @shhswellness to witness firsthand how your contribution is transforming our students' experiences and building a stronger, more supportive community.\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and investing in our students' wellbeing.","fullyFundedDate":1742958296097,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-tools-for-peer-counseling/9190756/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Tools for Peer Counseling Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8779064_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665597437395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8779064"},{"teacherId":7297179,"projectId":9147317,"letterContent":"thank you so much for all your help. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your willingness to support local classrooms. Especially in this climate where federal funding is being cut and the department of education is being dismantled, it is only through local support that schools can bridge the gap and provide students with quality materaisl to support their education. \r\n\r\nPlease rest assured and know that your generous gift will serve these students for many years to come. I hope that you'll continue to support schools in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1742908936981,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-ipad/9147317/","projectTitle":"Classroom iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7297179"},{"teacherId":6092839,"projectId":9157295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project a reality! Because of your generosity, my students will now be able to experience films the way they were meant to be seen—and heard.\r\n\r\nThe addition of high-quality surround sound speakers will transform our classroom into an immersive learning space, where students can fully engage with the artistic and thematic layers of film. Whether they are analyzing the emotional impact of Beyoncé's Lemonade, unpacking the subtle auditory cues in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, or exploring Shakespearean dialogue in Romeo and Juliet, your gift will allow them to hear every detail with clarity and precision.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just new equipment—it means equity in access to powerful learning tools. For many of my students, this is their first opportunity to experience cinema as both a work of art and a text for analysis. Thank you for helping create that opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1742918514737,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-film-studies-through-immersive/9157295/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Film Studies Through Immersive Audio Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Steinkraus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6092839_orig.jpg?crop=986,986,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634573138109","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6092839"},{"teacherId":9935578,"projectId":9142573,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has enough Chromebook chargers to keep everyone powered up and ready to learn. Before this project was funded, some students would sit quietly, doing nothing, simply because they were too afraid or embarrassed to ask a classmate to borrow a charger. Now, that barrier is gone.\r\n\r\nWith reliable access to power, students are more engaged and willing to participate in lessons, write, research, and collaborate with their peers. It may seem like a small thing, but having chargers readily available has made a huge difference in helping students stay focused and productive.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who used to disengage when their devices ran out of battery are now fully involved in classwork. One even said, \"Now I don't have to panic when I see the 5% warning—I know there's a charger here for me.\" Your support made this possible, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1742402329309,"projectUrl":"project/chargers-for-the-classroom/9142573/","projectTitle":"Chargers for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9935578"},{"teacherId":8223951,"projectId":9239243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With your support, we now have our very own library in the Chinese language classroom! This has created a wonderful new opportunity for my students. Whenever they finish their classwork early, they eagerly dive into a book, creating a new habit of independent reading.\r\n\r\nIt's been an exciting journey, and we're just getting started. In addition to reading, my students are also writing in their diaries every day. While it's an assignment, they truly enjoy it, and it's been incredible to see them grow both as writers and as thinkers.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have made a lasting impact, and I am deeply grateful for your continued support in shaping my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1744200496883,"projectUrl":"project/a-peaceful-space-to-read-reflect-and-w/9239243/","projectTitle":"A Peaceful Space to Read, Reflect, and Write","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8223951_orig.jpg?crop=1279,1279,x210,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665243626313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223951"},{"teacherId":8223951,"projectId":9262745,"letterContent":"This week was full of joy and celebration for my students. After the stress of AP and IB exams, we took time to recognize and honor our hardworking juniors and seniors.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donations, the snacks you provided were a perfect treat during our celebrations. The seniors had a wonderful farewell gathering today as they prepare to check out next week. I also included small surprises in their gift bags, and they were warmly received with smiles and gratitude.\r\n\r\nWe're not done yet—our freshmen and sophomores will be celebrated next week after they finish their finals. We're looking forward to recognizing their hard work and making them feel just as special.\r\n\r\nThank you for making all of this possible. Your support helps us create meaningful, memorable moments for every student!","fullyFundedDate":1746461765446,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-my-amazing-students-with-sna/9262745/","projectTitle":"Celebrating My Amazing Students With Snacks and Inspiration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8223951_orig.jpg?crop=1279,1279,x210,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665243626313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223951"},{"teacherId":8223951,"projectId":9214443,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become not only a place where students grow as readers—but as leaders and mentors.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of new books, my high school students have found fresh motivation to engage with reading, especially in Mandarin. They're not keeping that joy to themselves; they've been sharing it through our \"Reading Buddies\" program, where they read to their Little Buddies in Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Second Grade at a local elementary school.\r\n\r\nThese reading sessions are full of smiles, encouragement, and meaningful connections. The younger students love their Reading Buddies, and it shows in their excitement every time we visit. Their teachers have even commented on how special the relationship is—how the younger kids look up to their high school mentors, and how the room lights up when they arrive.\r\n\r\nFor my students, the experience has been just as powerful. Reading to their Little Buddies in Mandarin gives them a real sense of pride and purpose. Many have told me they feel more confident speaking and reading in Mandarin now, knowing they're not just learning the language—they're using it to teach, to connect, and to make someone else's day better. That kind of growth is hard to teach in a textbook, and it's made possible because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a classroom where students aren't just learning—they're leading. 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