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The index cards and Post-it Notes have become useful tools for brainstorming, organizing ideas, reviewing vocabulary, and collaborating with classmates, while the cardstock and tape allow students to create displays and project materials. \r\n\r\nThe grabber tools allow my AVID students to participate in campus cleanups and community service projects, giving them a hands-on opportunity to practice leadership while making a positive contribution to our school community.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited to see the boxes of supplies. Even simple supplies such as colorful index cards and Post-it Notes generated excitement because students knew they would be able to use them to make their learning more interactive and creative. The new book set was especially exciting for students who enjoy mystery and suspense, and it gave them another high-interest reading option in our classroom library.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving them the tools to become confident, engaged learners and leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1789571129707,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-leadership-and-commu/10650360/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning, Leadership and Community Service","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097804_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770280523852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hanif"},{"teacherId":279985,"projectId":10291321,"letterContent":"Thank you for making it possible for our students at Martin Luther king middle school to access Pear Deck's interactive lessons. Your gift will help me create engaging, real‑time activities that boost participation and understanding. Students are already using Pear Deck to explore concepts, share ideas, and receive instant feedback — and your support is making it possible. I hope you'll join us in celebrating the impact of your generosity.\r\nAppreciate your generosity to help me make interactive and highly engaging learning tool for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1780502357518,"projectUrl":"project/pear-deck-for-all/10291321/","projectTitle":"Pear deck for all","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp279985_orig.png?crop=625,625,x186,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663826689870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/279985"},{"teacherId":2097804,"projectId":10180201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating trash pickers to our classroom! My students were excited to put them to use and recently used the trash pickers to help clean up our school campus. They were able to make a meaningful difference while practicing teamwork, responsibility, and community service.\r\n\r\nThese tools will continue to be a valuable resource for our students during future school clean-up days, community service projects, and local clean-up events. Your generosity has given our students the opportunity to take action and make a positive impact in the places where they live, learn, and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our students become responsible and engaged members of their community!","fullyFundedDate":1778001602701,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-tools-for-my-avid-kids/10180201/","projectTitle":"Community Service Tools for My AVID Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097804_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770280523852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hanif"},{"teacherId":279985,"projectId":10225192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these items to our classroom! I pick a student by using an equity stick every Friday from 5 classes and ask them to choose one item from the rewards to motivate them to do better in Science. I cannot express how wonderful and meaningful it is to know donors like you are so willing to brighten and enhance the lives of children. These motivational rewards make my students more engaged and feel important in my classroom. Mechanical pencils are their favorite. Thanks again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1778019513992,"projectUrl":"project/reward-for-students/10225192/","projectTitle":"Reward for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp279985_orig.png?crop=625,625,x186,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663826689870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/279985"},{"teacherId":279985,"projectId":10267677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution! This couldn't have come at a better time! My students love the labs and activities from teachers' pay teachers. The worksheets are NGSS ALIGNED, and the Claim evidence reasoning help the students to explain the science concepts thoroughly. The materials are a blessing to my classroom, they will most definitely be used to foster and encourage creativity. My students are so engaged in learning Science. Thank you again for helping to make this possible for deserving students!","fullyFundedDate":1778788325141,"projectUrl":"project/ngss-worksheets/10267677/","projectTitle":"NGSS Worksheets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp279985_orig.png?crop=625,625,x186,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663826689870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/279985"},{"teacherId":8705394,"projectId":10268124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 8th graders as they prepare for the CAST Science Test! The mechanical pencils, erasers, and highlighters arrived at the perfect time, right as our test prep really started to ramp up. My students were genuinely excited when I brought out the supplies — several of them cheered when I explained that these weren't just materials for class, but rewards they could earn for showing leadership, staying focused, and supporting their classmates. One student told me it \"felt good to be noticed for trying hard,\" which is exactly the kind of confidence boost I was hoping for.","fullyFundedDate":1778597283465,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-confidence-and-success-during-ca/10268124/","projectTitle":"Fueling Confidence and Success During CAST Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dhawan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8705394"},{"teacherId":2097804,"projectId":10147407,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a subscription to Choices magazine. Your support has provided our classroom with access to high-quality, engaging articles that spark meaningful discussions and deepen our students' understanding of important issues. We are truly grateful for your investment in our learning community.\r\n\r\nThe Choices magazine has become a valuable resource that we use regularly throughout the school year. The articles are highly relevant to the topics we study and help students connect classroom learning to real-world events and challenges. My students especially love the articles about different careers and how to budget their money!","fullyFundedDate":1773852579886,"projectUrl":"project/choices-for-children/10147407/","projectTitle":"Choices for Children!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097804_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770280523852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hanif"},{"teacherId":10324882,"projectId":9862359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing sanitation supplies for our classroom. Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in creating a clean, safe, and healthy learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, we now have access to important supplies that help keep our classroom sanitized and comfortable each day. These materials not only support the health and well-being of our students, but they also give families and staff peace of mind knowing that our classroom is cared for and prepared.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, maintaining a safe and organized environment is especially important for my students' learning and daily routines. Your support allows us to focus more on learning, growth, and positive classroom experiences without worrying about limited resources.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for investing in their education and well-being. Your generosity is deeply appreciated, and the impact of your support will be felt every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769191992852,"projectUrl":"project/sanitation-materials/9862359/","projectTitle":"Sanitation Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10324882_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763068824997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324882"},{"teacherId":2097804,"projectId":10081969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and investing in my AVID students. Your generosity is helping provide meaningful opportunities for students to build confidence, develop strong habits, and grow into prepared, goal-oriented individuals. Many of these skills don't come naturally—they require intentional teaching and practice—and your contribution makes that possible.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I was able to bring in high-quality, AVID-aligned curriculum that focuses on life skills, career exploration, and leadership development. These engaging, student-centered lessons will help my students better understand who they are, where they want to go, and how to advocate for themselves both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nYour donation is especially impactful for my first-generation college-bound students, who benefit greatly from structured guidance and exposure to future opportunities. The resources I can now access will make learning both meaningful and enjoyable, meeting students where they are while pushing them toward their full potential. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1770279211020,"projectUrl":"project/building-life-skills-and-leadership/10081969/","projectTitle":"Building Life Skills and Leadership","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanif","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097804_orig.jpg?crop=729,729,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770280523852","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hanif"},{"teacherId":279985,"projectId":10072481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! I can't wait to bring NGSS aligned lessons to my classroom for my students - thanks to all of you! These lessons are engaging and meaningful for Science classes. It develops critical thinking and curiosity among young scholars. Again, thank you donors for your generosity. These worksheets were appropriate for my students. We appreciate all that you have done to make this lesson happen. The lab activities are very useful.Thank you once again.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Antony","fullyFundedDate":1773962121309,"projectUrl":"project/ngss-worksheets/10072481/","projectTitle":"NGSS Worksheets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Antony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp279985_orig.png?crop=625,625,x186,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663826689870","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/279985"},{"teacherId":10324882,"projectId":9849288,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of two rocking chairs to our classroom. Your kindness and support mean so much to both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThese rocking chairs have already made a meaningful difference in our daily routine. Many of my students experience moments of overstimulation, and having a safe, calming space to regulate their emotions is essential. The rocking chairs provide comfort and help them relax, refocus, and return to learning more successfully.\r\n It is truly heartwarming to see them benefit from such a thoughtful gift.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making a positive impact in our classroom. Your support helps create a nurturing and inclusive environment where all students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769178109498,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-corners-for-cool-kids/9849288/","projectTitle":"Comfy Corners for Cool Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10324882_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763068824997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10324882"},{"teacherId":2097804,"projectId":7853892,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Funding is always tight, but as teachers, we always want to provide our students with all the tools and resources needed to succeed. \r\n\r\nOne of the the really important areas that needs funding constantly is literacy. It's so important for students to have multiple opportunities to read and to practice their literacy skills. That's why I'm so thrilled that you were able to help fund my project. 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