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Many of our seniors will be navigating applications, financial aid, housing, class registration, and communication with colleges online, so having access to reliable technology makes a real difference. These items also help students feel more prepared, confident, and excited about taking the next step in their educational journey.\r\nWhat was most exciting for students was the opportunity to celebrate their hard work during Senior Decision Day in such a memorable way. The opportunity drawing was only possible thanks to your donations. It created so much energy and excitement throughout the event. Students were especially thrilled about the laptops, iPads, headphones, and speakers because these are tools they can actually use as they begin college or workforce training programs. For many students, receiving one of these items felt both rewarding and motivating as they prepare for this next chapter.\r\nIt was wonderful to see students cheering each other on and celebrating one another's accomplishments. The excitement and positive energy during Senior Decision Day made the event feel even more special, and students left feeling recognized, encouraged, and excited for what comes next after graduation.","fullyFundedDate":1773627681817,"projectUrl":"project/a-pixar-perfect-senior-decision-day/10133094/","projectTitle":"A Pixar Perfect Senior Decision Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shearer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10457567"},{"teacherId":162938,"projectId":9999711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the hands-on materials to study waves and periodic motion. My students enjoyed using the laser and lens kits to investigate optical refraction and reflection. This experience helped them make connections to the inversion of projected images from a magnifying glass. My students have also enjoyed using the flying pigs conical pendulums to measure the acceleration of gravity.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are learning through doing. They are making their own discoveries, and learning from their mistakes. This is far more powerful than just learning through listening. In our unit on waves, students conduct a water wave exploration, model auditory beats of near-matching frequencies using a spreadsheet, design and build and play a rubber band guitar, investigate reflection and refraction of parallel laser beams, and triangulate the location of an earthquake from seismograph data.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support of our classroom! 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The laptops and tablet have helped them stay organized, complete assignments, the headphones and ear pods help them relax and focus during study sessions and online coursework.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only celebrated their accomplishments but also equipped them with tools that set them up for success in this next chapter. Thank you for helping our students step into college with confidence and the resources they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746331666175,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-our-future-leaders/9218192/","projectTitle":"Tools For Our Future Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508882"},{"teacherId":9508882,"projectId":9099459,"letterContent":"The donated iPad has made a significant difference in the way I support students across our campus. 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