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Your support is already making a difference in their school day and helping them feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1788114864988,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-to-learn-snacks-for-students-in-tr/10557901/","projectTitle":"Fuel to Learn: Snacks for Students in Transition Homeless/Unaccompanied/Foster","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Betty Montez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10487857_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788020803300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10487857"},{"teacherId":1077364,"projectId":10236253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the notebooks and tabs. The students were happy to choose the colors they wanted and it is a financial relief for families who have more expenses at this time of year.\r\n\r\nAlready, I have attended two IEP meetings and the students have spoken to the effectiveness of the notebooks in helping them keep organized and have all their materials in one place. It is helpful for the support staff, their caseload manager, and their parents to be able to assist them as well. \r\n\r\nMy economics students are grateful for the tabs to help them organize the unit notes and have expressed their appreciation for the guidance. Since they are seniors, I emphasize to them the importance of learning a system that works for them so that they can implement it independently in college.","fullyFundedDate":1778510597915,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks-support-executive/10236253/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks Support Executive Function & Intellectual Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1077364_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499735017421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-alpeterson"},{"teacherId":8279571,"projectId":10058393,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our **Hungry to Learn** project! The snacks you provided have become a wonderful resource in our classroom, helping students feel energized, focused, and cared for throughout the school day. Students were incredibly excited when they first saw our classroom stocked with snacks, and it was heartwarming to see how much something so simple meant to them. I have been able to offer snacks to students who come to class hungry or need an extra boost, while also using them as small rewards to recognize outstanding effort, participation, improvement, and perseverance. One of my favorite moments has been watching students proudly choose a snack after completing a challenging assignment or reaching a classroom goal—it gives us another opportunity to celebrate their hard work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will be tackling increasingly challenging assignments that require them to read critically, collaborate with their classmates, and demonstrate their learning through writing and projects. Having snacks available may seem like a small addition, but it helps create an environment where students can concentrate on these challenges instead of being distracted by hunger. We will continue using these resources to encourage students to give their best effort and celebrate their progress along the way. Thank you for giving our students a little extra fuel, motivation, and encouragement to keep learning and growing. 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Your generosity made it possible to provide every student with a high-quality notebook that they were able to personalize by choosing their own design, making them even more excited to use it throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThese notebooks became an essential part of our chemistry class. Students used them all year long to organize their notes, complete activities, and build a comprehensive study resource they could refer back to whenever they needed. Having everything bound together in one place helped them stay organized and encouraged them to take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe chemistry notebooks were a huge success this school year, and I truly appreciate the role your donation played in making that possible. Thank you for investing in my students' learning and helping create a classroom environment where they had the tools they needed to succeed. Your kindness had a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1643241137937,"projectUrl":"project/science-fuels-curious-minds/6132034/","projectTitle":"Science Fuels Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aceves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1860913_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642721764467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1860913"},{"teacherId":8895690,"projectId":10240355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card for my classroom. Your support allows me to access high-quality educational resources that help make learning more engaging, creative, and effective for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I can provide differentiated activities, interactive lessons, and materials that meet the unique needs of every learner in my classroom. These resources save valuable planning time and help create meaningful learning experiences for my students each day.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to education. Your support makes a direct and lasting impact on both my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1778280005996,"projectUrl":"project/new-opportunities-to-learn/10240355/","projectTitle":"New Opportunities to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clara Esperanza Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702088772763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895690"},{"teacherId":8895690,"projectId":10087935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with scrapbook supplies for our Shakespearean-inspired portfolios. Your generosity is giving students the opportunity to bring literature to life through creativity, self-expression, and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nAs students explore Shakespeare's works, these materials will help them design personalized portfolios that showcase their understanding of themes, characters, language, and historical context. The creative process allows students to engage more deeply with the texts while building confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom will become a space where literature and creativity come together in meaningful and memorable ways. Students are excited to create projects they can truly take pride in, and your kindness is making that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and encouraging their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776953958164,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-shakespeare-to-life/10087935/","projectTitle":"Bringing Shakespeare to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clara Esperanza Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702088772763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895690"},{"teacherId":8895690,"projectId":10212078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with copies of The Merchant of Venice: No Fear Shakespeare and Children of the River. Your generosity is helping provide students with meaningful and accessible literature that will strengthen both their reading skills and their understanding of diverse perspectives and experiences.\r\n\r\nThe No Fear Shakespeare editions will allow students to engage with Shakespeare's classic language while building confidence through the modern translations. At the same time, Children of the River will give students the opportunity to connect with powerful themes of identity, culture, resilience, and belonging through a contemporary story that resonates deeply with young readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students will have the tools they need to participate in thoughtful discussions, deepen their comprehension, and grow as readers and critical thinkers. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making these learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776954708025,"projectUrl":"project/equity-and-inclusion-in-the-classroom/10212078/","projectTitle":"Equity and Inclusion in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clara Esperanza Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702088772763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895690"},{"teacherId":8895690,"projectId":10052549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with copies of *The Merchant of Venice: No Fear Shakespeare*. Your generosity gives my students access to a classic work of literature in a format that is engaging, understandable, and far less intimidating.\r\n\r\nThese books will help students build confidence as readers while exploring Shakespeare's language, themes, and characters. By having the modern translation alongside the original text, students can focus on deeper discussions and meaningful analysis instead of feeling overwhelmed by unfamiliar language.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making literature more accessible and helping my students develop a greater appreciation for reading and learning. We are truly grateful for your support and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776953957533,"projectUrl":"project/no-fear-shakespeare/10052549/","projectTitle":"No Fear Shakespeare","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clara Esperanza Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702088772763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895690"},{"teacherId":405663,"projectId":10172927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by funding this important project. Your generosity is allowing my Criminology AVID students to engage with meaningful, real-world learning experiences through Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.\r\n\r\nMy students are part of a unique elective course where they explore the criminal justice system while also preparing for college and future careers in law, public service, and advocacy. Many of them are first-generation college-bound students who benefit deeply from opportunities to connect classroom learning to authentic issues that impact society.\r\n\r\nThis powerful text will help students examine topics such as wrongful convictions, systemic bias, empathy, and the importance of fairness and advocacy within the legal system. Through Socratic Seminars, mock trials, collaborative discussions, and reflective writing activities, students will strengthen their critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills while developing a deeper understanding of justice and equity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students, their education, and their future. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778169677821,"projectUrl":"project/building-justice-exploring-justice-thro/10172927/","projectTitle":"Building Justice: Exploring Justice through Just Mercy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grijalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp405663_orig.jpg?crop=317,317,x175,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567031862993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/405663"},{"teacherId":405663,"projectId":10161037,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, we were able to provide snacks for our students during testing season, a time that can often feel stressful and overwhelming.\r\n\r\nYour donation made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment. Having access to snacks helped students stay focused, energized, and comfortable during long testing sessions. More importantly, it showed them that there are people who care about their well-being and want them to succeed. For many of my students, this small gesture had a big impact, and it eased anxiety, boosted morale, and helped them approach their assessments with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate benefits, your support contributed to a more positive and supportive testing experience overall. Students felt prepared not just academically, but physically and emotionally as well. This allowed them to truly demonstrate their learning and abilities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create an environment where they can do their best. Your generosity is deeply appreciated, and it has not gone unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1777997868805,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-essentials-for-t/10161037/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks & Essentials for Testing Season","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grijalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp405663_orig.jpg?crop=317,317,x175,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567031862993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/405663"},{"teacherId":405663,"projectId":10114765,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my AVID seniors will each receive a copy of Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss, a meaningful and inspiring gift as they prepare to graduate and take their next steps into the world.\r\n\r\nThis book holds a special message about perseverance, courage, and embracing life's journey. These are lessons that resonate deeply with my students as they reflect on how far they've come and look ahead to their futures. Your contribution is more than just a book; it is a lasting reminder to each student that someone believes in them and is cheering them on.\r\n\r\nMany of my AVID seniors are first-generation college-bound students, and your generosity helps make this milestone even more meaningful. Thank you for investing in their success and for being part of this important moment in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1776969469784,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-youll-go-a-gift-for-avi/10114765/","projectTitle":"Oh, the Places You’ll Go: a Gift for Avid Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grijalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp405663_orig.jpg?crop=317,317,x175,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567031862993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/405663"},{"teacherId":10383403,"projectId":9957486,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support through DonorsChoose, my office has become a more welcoming and restorative space for students. The snacks you provided play an important role in helping students feel physically and emotionally regulated when they come in. In restorative practices, we recognize that connection and problem-solving are much more effective when basic needs are met and students feel safe, supported, and respected. Having these resources available helps create that foundation for meaningful conversations.\r\n\r\nOften, students come into my office during moments of stress, conflict, or overwhelm. Being able to offer something as simple as a snack helps shift the dynamic from correction to connection. It creates space for students to settle, reflect, and engage more openly in restorative conversations. These small acts of care help reinforce that the goal is not just to address behavior, but to understand needs, repair harm, and strengthen relationships within our school community.\r\n\r\nYour donation has had a direct impact on my ability to implement restorative practices in an authentic and consistent way. It has helped me build trust with students and create an environment where they feel valued as whole people. 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