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From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all.","fullyFundedDate":1756432635799,"projectUrl":"project/school-should-be-a-safe-space-for-our-st/9535309/","projectTitle":"School Should Be A Safe Space For Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754515_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754864555998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754515"},{"teacherId":1648412,"projectId":9085673,"letterContent":"It has been truly amazing to be able to provide my students with period products when times are tough. I have started a take what you need cabinet where there are no questions asked, and students can take what they need like food, period products, deodorants and school supplies. Having these different hygiene options are crucial to my students. No one can learn when they're uncomfortable or worried that they forgot to put on deodorant. This has allowed my students to be able to focus on learning. Thank you so much for providing this for my students. We are so thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1738712018675,"projectUrl":"project/period-products-for-our-take-what-you-ne/9085673/","projectTitle":"Period Products for Our Take What You Need Cabinet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1648412_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731092432865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-kulik"},{"teacherId":1648412,"projectId":9084455,"letterContent":"It has been truly amazing to be able to provide my students with food when times are tough. I have started a take what you need cabinet where there are no questions asked, and students can take what they need like food, period products, deodorants and school supplies. Having these food options are crucial to my students. No one can learn when they're hungry or not sure if they will have dinner tonight. This has allowed my students to be able to focus on learning. Thank you so much for providing this for my students. We are so thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1738259613901,"projectUrl":"project/food-and-snacks-for-hungry-kids/9084455/","projectTitle":"Food and Snacks for Hungry Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1648412_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731092432865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-kulik"},{"teacherId":9722168,"projectId":8729275,"letterContent":"Our class participated in the LAUSD STEAM Fest at Miguel Contreras Complex High School in April 2025. Students grew plants in the classroom and used the microscope to look at the cells within the plants they'd chosen. When the packages started arriving, the class was ecstatic. Some kids didn't know what to say and just jumped up and down. All the students enjoyed the materials that were sent to us. They had a lot of fun with the fidgeting gadgets and had actually wanted more. My students' learning experiences were enhanced do to the funding of our project!","fullyFundedDate":1726648684209,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-sped-scholars-in-need/8729275/","projectTitle":"6th Grade SpEd Scholars in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Downey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9722168_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725122239315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722168"},{"teacherId":1648412,"projectId":9491870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in making our school year start smoothly despite all the burdens put in front of them. Every student will now have both of the composition notebooks that they need (2 each), pencils, glue, scissors, expo markers and highlighters. It has made our school year so much smoother already. Students know exactly where their supplies are, they know they never have to worry if they don't have something. It has been such a relief for them and for me, that we don't have to waste instructional time on finding what we need, we can just dive straight in. Thank you so much for helping us get off to a great start!","fullyFundedDate":1753576826968,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-year-strong-with-new-suppli/9491870/","projectTitle":"Starting the Year Strong With New Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1648412_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731092432865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-kulik"},{"teacherId":8127697,"projectId":8862926,"letterContent":"Your kindness has transformed my classroom into a haven for students facing economic hardships. Your support is making a profound impact on their lives, providing nourishment and comfort when they need the most. Our school's official nutrition period begins at 10:08 am, but many students arrive as early as 07:45am or even earlier. As teenagers with growing bodies and minds, they are often hungry throughout the day.\r\nThanks to your generosity, I can now offer them a variety of snacks and sustenance, ensuring they never have to learn on an empty stomach.\r\nThe day of your donation arrived, my students eagerly helped bring up the boxes. If you could ever seen their beaming faces, you'd understand just how much your support means to them. They deeply appreciate that DonorsChoose provides caring individuals like you the opportunity to make a real difference in their lives. Inspired by my success, I am planning a new project to acquire a sewing machine for our classroom. This addition to our college and career lab will allow students to learn clothing design and sewing, adding an engaging, hands-on element to what was previously a less exciting module. I write this note of gratitude to thank you for being a beacon of hope and support for those deserving young people.","fullyFundedDate":1735706954193,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-is-the-most-important-meal-for/8862926/","projectTitle":"Breakfast is the most important meal for a child.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harnack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8127697"},{"teacherId":1648412,"projectId":8809993,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my students are engaging with reading in ways that were not possible before. The newly added books to our classroom library have opened doors for critical thinking, creativity, and connection. These books introduce key skills such as analyzing nonfiction texts, identifying main ideas, and interpreting different perspectives, all while being engaging and relevant to their lives. By reading these newer titles, students practice comprehension strategies and build vocabulary in an exciting and meaningful context.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom, reading is a vibrant and personalized experience. Every day, students spend time choosing books from our color-coded library, not based on reading level, but on the experiences and themes that resonate with them. This system helps students find texts that connect with their interests and identities, making reading more approachable and less intimidating. They also participate in book discussions, write reflections, and complete creative projects inspired by their reading, fostering a community of readers who support one another.\r\n\r\nOne student, who had always claimed to \"hate reading,\" recently discovered a love for nonfiction through one of the new books in our collection. She told me, \"I didn't know books could actually be about things I care about.\" Another student, who struggles with focus and confidence, found solace in a colorful, engaging nonfiction title that sparked his curiosity about science. These moments remind me why this library is so important.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my classroom library now reflects my students' lives and interests, helping them find their own stories while building critical skills. Thank you for making this possible—you've not only added books to shelves but also given my students the tools to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1733164486917,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-voracious-readers/8809993/","projectTitle":"New Books for Voracious Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Q","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1648412_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731092432865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-kulik"},{"teacherId":9754515,"projectId":8794700,"letterContent":"I cannot express how much these materials have helped the students feel more comfortable and engaged. Students have been able to come to my office and get a snack and check in with me to talk about their days. During my counseling sessions or when providing social emotional support, it helps the students to calm down when they are able to pick something out and be able to physically hold something or color in the coloring books. \r\n\r\nThe students have been so grateful to have the snacks and their favorite thing to ask me for are the takis chips. The snacks have also been great for rewarding the students when I need to do a psycho educational assessment. The students are able to focus on the tasks and look forward to their reward when they're done. \r\n\r\nThese materials and snacks have made my office more comfortable and with the help of the donors I was even able to share some materials and snacks with my PSW who also sees a lot of students in need. She was so grateful that I was able to share with her and has said that the materials have really appreciated the variety of items.","fullyFundedDate":1732299714959,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-and-wellness/8794700/","projectTitle":"Mental Health and Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9754515_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754864555998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9754515"},{"teacherId":9111904,"projectId":8543099,"letterContent":"Your generous contributions have transformed our classroom into a cleaner, more inclusive, and engaging learning space! Students were thrilled to receive the supplies, especially those for our class pets and innovative whiteboard desks. The cleaning materials have helped us maintain a healthy environment, while fidgets have provided essential support for our diverse learners, improving focus and engagement. Watching students collaborate on their whiteboard desks with the new markers and erasers has been incredible—they are more excited and involved in lessons than ever. Your donations have created a space where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their educational experience!","fullyFundedDate":1726013289577,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/8543099/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111904_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x922,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695354158628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/room523"},{"teacherId":9111904,"projectId":8143668,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our bearded dragon now thrives in a spacious and enriched habitat, transforming our classroom into an exciting learning environment. Students were captivated when they saw the upgraded enclosure for the first time, marveling at how it allows them to observe natural behaviors up close. They've taken pride in maintaining the habitat, working as a team to ensure it stays clean and enriched. This hands-on experience has sparked curiosity about the natural world and taught them about responsibility and care. The enclosure has become a focal point for biology lessons, inspiring a deeper appreciation for reptile care and responsible pet ownership. Next, we'll use it to explore habitat design, animal behavior, and conservation in even greater depth. Thank you for helping us make science come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1705474589170,"projectUrl":"project/bearded-dragon-enclosure/8143668/","projectTitle":"Bearded Dragon Enclosure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111904_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x922,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695354158628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/room523"},{"teacherId":9111904,"projectId":7617710,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has come alive with science! Students have been amazed to witness erosion in action, participate in the solar system as Jr. Scientists, and care for our reptiles while raising painted lady butterflies. The excitement on their faces when they saw the materials for these hands-on activities was unforgettable—they couldn't wait to dive in. Your support has transformed their educational experience, showing them the joys of discovery and the importance of learning. These experiences are inspiring curiosity, responsibility, and a love for science that will stay with them far beyond this school year. Our next steps include deeper investigations into the solar system and life cycles, as well as continuing to foster their care and curiosity for our classroom reptiles. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1697639018801,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-become-jr-scientists/7617710/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Become Jr. Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111904_orig.jpg?crop=1173,1173,x922,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695354158628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/room523"},{"teacherId":9111904,"projectId":8862680,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our reptile rescue initiative has transformed our classroom and empowered our students to make a real difference. The students were thrilled when the supplies arrived—seeing the heating lamps, UVB lighting, and terrarium accessories made the project feel truly real to them. They've worked tirelessly to set up habitats for rescued reptiles, ensuring the animals thrive while teaching peers about reptile care and conservation. 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