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Students feel accomplished and proud of their work, thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1776135397932,"projectUrl":"project/liquid-gold/10080906/","projectTitle":"Liquid Gold","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28788_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539888268525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/28788"},{"teacherId":28788,"projectId":10081172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We were able to purchase so many amazing resources. Right now, we're working on coloring a communal poster. New students are gathering around the art together, coloring, talking, and bonding. It's a wonderful thing to see! Thanks to you, they have an avenue to break the ice, relax, and be social. It's amazing how a simple coloring project can unlock social emotional learning. \r\nAs the year goes on, we'll engage in the other projects that you funded: origami, crochet, lanyards and more! Through this shared experience, the students will make new friends and enjoy learning new arts and crafts. Thank you again for this magical donation!","fullyFundedDate":1776135398467,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-crafty/10081172/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Crafty","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp28788_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539888268525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/28788"},{"teacherId":4646996,"projectId":10501481,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our class project. I greatly appreciate your donation which allows me to better support my students with their mathematical learning path. Incorporating technology in our math classroom will support my diverse learners as the technology will assist in supporting and enhancing the mathematical learning of my students. Mathematics is key in our daily lives. We truly appreciate your support and investment in my students mathematical studies. You are making a positive impact in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1787194027295,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-technology/10501481/","projectTitle":"Math and Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4646996"},{"teacherId":9167794,"projectId":10325116,"letterContent":"Receiving an iPad and color printer has made a meaningful difference in our special education history classroom. The iPad provides students with another way to access grade-level history content through interactive activities, digital readings, videos, maps, images, and other visual supports. For students who benefit from differentiated instruction, the iPad allows me to provide additional support while encouraging greater independence and engagement. Students can participate in activities at their own pace and use technology to strengthen their understanding of historical concepts.\r\nThe color printer has also transformed the materials I am able to provide. History is full of maps, timelines, artifacts, photographs, primary sources, and other visuals that are much easier for students to understand when presented clearly and in color. I can now create engaging graphic organizers, vocabulary supports, visual readings, and differentiated worksheets that help make challenging content more accessible. Instead of simply reading about history, students can see and interact with the people, places, and events we are studying.\r\nMost importantly, these donations have helped create a classroom where students have more opportunities to participate, build confidence, and experience success. Having access to these resources allows me to better meet individual learning needs while making history more visual, interactive, and meaningful. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for investing in our classroom and giving our students tools that help them learn, grow, and become more independent learners.","fullyFundedDate":1787153888444,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-learners-with-technol/10325116/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Learners With Technology and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9167794_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773686712512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9167794"},{"teacherId":9228047,"projectId":10446227,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation and support to our classroom! I am so grateful to have new spaces around the room that feel more inviting and comfortable for my students to learn. \r\n\r\nThe classroom environment looks so much more put together and organized as a result of the shelves. As for the chairs, it has made it so much easier for movement in the classroom and for students who prefer that choice of seating than their typical chairs. My students are so happy that they have a cozy corner as they work with their partners or to simply hang out. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1786126316078,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-space-to-learn/10446227/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Space to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9228047_orig.jpg?crop=293,293,x5,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722238568104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9228047"},{"teacherId":9228047,"projectId":10265259,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and support to our classroom! This jackery has been a game changer and has really made a difference in our room. I previously would have to move students around to be able to charge their Chromebooks. However, with this jackery, my students are able to charge in the comfort of their seats and it truly has minimized unwanted movement in the class. \r\n\r\nMy students were also so surprised to learn that we have a jackery after years of not having one. Thank you so much again for supporting my students and our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778129576032,"projectUrl":"project/portable-charging-station-for-our-classr/10265259/","projectTitle":"Portable Charging Station for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9228047_orig.jpg?crop=293,293,x5,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722238568104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9228047"},{"teacherId":1157058,"projectId":10198188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our B.E.T. magnet students and helping us celebrate their incredible achievements! Your generous donation of award medals allowed us to recognize students for their academic excellence, leadership, creativity, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit. At our awards assembly held this past June our students were recognized and awarded with a medal and certificate. Some of our 8th grader students chose to also wear their medal at their 8th grade graduation ceremony. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us celebrate our future entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators! Your support reminds our students that their hard work matters and inspires them to continue dreaming big.","fullyFundedDate":1778288193286,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-students-with-achievemen/10198188/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Students With Achievement Medals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1157058_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555954428223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jvaldez"},{"teacherId":1157058,"projectId":10238089,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us celebrate the accomplishments of our 8th-grade B.E.T. magnet students! Our students were proud to wear their leis at their 8th grade graduation this past June. Your generous support provided beautiful burgundy and black leis (our school colors) to recognize the students who successfully earned an industry certification through their Business, Marketing, Sales, and Service pathway.\r\nThese students worked hard to prepare for the rigorous industry exam, and earning a certification is an achievement they can be proud of as they prepare for high school, summer jobs, internships, and future careers. The leis made their 8th-grade culmination even more meaningful and gave students a special reminder of their hard work.\r\nThank you for helping us recognize, celebrate, and encourage our young future business professionals!","fullyFundedDate":1778949541501,"projectUrl":"project/recognition-leis-for-business-smart-stud/10238089/","projectTitle":"Recognition Leis for Business Smart Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1157058_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555954428223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jvaldez"},{"teacherId":1157058,"projectId":10296323,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us celebrate the accomplishments of our 8th-grade B.E.T. magnet students! Your generous support provided beautiful burgundy and black leis (our school colors) to recognize the students who successfully earned an industry certification through their Business, Marketing, Sales, and Service pathway.\r\nThese students worked hard to prepare for the rigorous industry exam, and earning a certification is an achievement they can be proud of as they prepare for high school, summer jobs, internships, and future careers. The leis made their 8th-grade culmination even more meaningful and gave students a special reminder of their hard work.\r\nThank you for helping us recognize, celebrate, and encourage our young future business professionals!","fullyFundedDate":1779248827687,"projectUrl":"project/recognition-leis-for-business-smart-stud/10296323/","projectTitle":"Recognition Leis for Business Smart Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1157058_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555954428223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jvaldez"},{"teacherId":607646,"projectId":10213140,"letterContent":"When the boxes finally arrived, the excitement in our rehearsal room was palpable! My percussion students practically hovered around the delivery, eager to unbox every piece. The moment they held the Black Swamp tambourine and struck the Grover bronze triangles for the first time, their eyes lit up. They immediately noticed the warmth, resonance, and clear tone—a dramatic contrast to our older, worn-out gear. One of my middle schoolers turned to me with a huge smile and said, \"It sounds like a real orchestra now!\" That instant boost in pride and enthusiasm set the tone for the rest of the week.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these incredible instruments directly into our current concert repertoire. During a recent rehearsal of a complex multi-meter piece, our percussionists used the Grover triangles to provide a delicate, shimmering layer over the woodwind melodies. The sensitivity of the calf-head tambourine allowed them to practice subtle thumb rolls that brought out dynamic nuances we simply couldn't achieve before. Meanwhile, having our congas mounted on the sturdy Gibraltar stand has completely transformed our setup time, letting students focus on proper playing technique rather than struggling to keep the drums balanced.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our young musicians are actively preparing for our upcoming seasonal performance and district music festival. Equipped with these professional tools, the students are now refining their dynamics, blending their sounds, and building the artistic confidence that comes with playing on quality gear. Your generosity didn't just add instruments to our shelves—it elevated our entire ensemble's sound and gave my students a standard of excellence they are proud to work toward every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1786541704990,"projectUrl":"project/taking-a-percussion-stand-triangulating/10213140/","projectTitle":"Taking a Percussion Stand: Triangulating for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp607646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450403205114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicwithmrmedina"},{"teacherId":607646,"projectId":10287072,"letterContent":"he new concert toms have already brought a new level of excitement and energy to our music classroom! My percussion students were thrilled when they first saw the instruments and immediately wanted to play them. Even band students who play other instruments were excited and had to play the toms. They have been using the toms to practice rhythmic accuracy, dynamic control, stick technique, and ensemble playing. During rehearsals, students are learning how their parts fit together with the rest of the band and how to create a powerful, balanced percussion sound.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments has been watching students who were once hesitant to perform become eager to take on new percussion parts. The concert toms have given our students another opportunity to challenge themselves, listen carefully to one another, and take pride in their sound. As we continue preparing our music for upcoming performances, students will be using the toms to refine their technique and musical expression while working toward stronger, more confident ensemble performances.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this experience possible! Your generosity has provided more than new instruments—it has given our students another reason to be excited about making music, working together, and discovering what they are capable of achieving.","fullyFundedDate":1786541795435,"projectUrl":"project/concert-toms-upgrade/10287072/","projectTitle":"Concert Toms Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp607646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450403205114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicwithmrmedina"},{"teacherId":607646,"projectId":10286889,"letterContent":"The new supplies have already made a meaningful difference in our music classroom! The binders and sheet protectors are helping students keep their sheet music, assignments, and important music resources organized and protected throughout the school year. Instead of searching through loose papers, students can quickly find the music they need for rehearsal and keep their materials ready for the next class. The pencils have also become an everyday essential as students mark fingerings, rhythms, dynamics, bowings, and other important reminders directly in their music.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new supplies because they immediately understood how useful they would be in our daily music classes. Having organized materials has helped students take greater ownership of their music and classroom responsibilities. The dry erase markers have also allowed us to make rehearsals more interactive through rhythm exercises, music theory activities, and quick demonstrations on the board.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building strong organizational and rehearsal habits as students prepare for upcoming performances. With their music safely organized and the necessary classroom supplies readily available, students can spend less time worrying about materials and more time focusing on improving their musical skills, collaborating with their classmates, and making music together. 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