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Students were excited when the materials arrived, especially the snacks, which have been helpful during longer class periods.\r\n\r\nWe are using Post-its for quick checks for understanding, brainstorming, and exit tickets, and popsicle sticks for review games and random participation during discussions. One recent review activity using popsicle sticks helped increase student involvement and made class discussions more balanced and interactive.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our next unit, these materials will continue to support collaborative learning, active participation, and consistent student engagement. 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My students have recorded explanations and they listen to videos that help them learn, and hopefully soon, they will create podcast episodes to show their mastery. They are using the headphones to conduct their own experiments as well!\r\n\r\nThese headphones have helped my students focus when they can't help but distract one another. Thank you for helping my students get into the right headspace and for helping me personalize their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757874226470,"projectUrl":"project/get-in-the-right-headspace/9627473/","projectTitle":"Get in the Right Headspace!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Haynes Zavala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3133708_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448416741555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-haynes"},{"teacherId":3133708,"projectId":9147358,"letterContent":"My students felt so honored when they received their white coats for graduation. I had their names put on them and now they have their coats for their college labs. Thank you so much for helping me celebrate my student's accomplishment of completing their biotechnology pathway. You are absolutely amazing and your generosity reminds me that my classroom isn't isolated and the world my students are entering into has good people in it. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited about their white coats that they wanted to wear them over their graduation robes! Thank you for being a part of instilling so much pride in them. I know this wasn't a necessity but you had the heart to give lavishly to my students and I am so thankful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1746813055291,"projectUrl":"project/white-coat-celebration/9147358/","projectTitle":"White Coat Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Haynes Zavala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3133708_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448416741555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-haynes"},{"teacherId":9547034,"projectId":9088858,"letterContent":"This gratitude is a bit overdue but thank you so much for your donations for this project! I cannot begin to describe how having access to a printer in my classroom has changed the accessibility in my classroom. We have been engaged in card sorts and handouts that have made my students geometry interactive notebooks come alive! Their notebooks are the biggest resource students have in my class and they are able to rely on it during classwork practice and studying for tests. I have seen how having access to printed manipulatives has allowed my students to be confidence of their notebook and math learning.\r\n\r\nMy students have enjoyed having their shapes, coordinate grids, and guided notes printed for them to use during lessons. When students attend tutoring, I am able to print out tests reviews quickly that students can use to better their grade. Further, when students have technology issues when completing their classwork, it has become very easy to print out the practice for them instead of having them complete it online so that it does not impact their learning. 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It has created a calm and comfortable space where students can focus. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create a space where my students love to read, feel valued, and can calm down during a stressful day.","fullyFundedDate":1757006576883,"projectUrl":"project/rug-up-and-read-making-our-library-corn/9650276/","projectTitle":"Rug Up and Read: Making Our Library Corner Inviting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351913_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723178610114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351913"},{"teacherId":9351913,"projectId":9252725,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a calmer, more supportive space where students can focus and feel at ease. With the addition of softer task lighting, the atmosphere in our room is now more soothing and welcoming. \r\n\r\nThe tennis balls on our chairs have also made an immediate impact. By reducing the scraping and clattering of moving chairs, the classroom feels quieter and more peaceful. \r\n\r\nThese changes will benefit students every day, reinforcing that their learning environment matters and that people believe in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1749360999876,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-minds-silencing-slides/9252725/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Minds, Silencing Slides","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351913_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723178610114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351913"},{"teacherId":1313753,"projectId":7580931,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and science department, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of the 3D Molecular Design Membrane Modeling Pack. Your gift has already made a remarkable impact in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, complex biological concepts such as membrane structure, transport, and cell communication can feel abstract and difficult to visualize. With the modeling pack, these ideas become tangible. Students can physically build and manipulate the phospholipid bilayer, proteins, and transport channels—transforming what they once saw as textbook diagrams into three-dimensional, interactive models they can hold in their hands.\r\n\r\nThe difference has been profound. Students are asking deeper questions, making connections to real-world biology, and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions with more confidence. What was once a source of confusion has now become an opportunity for discovery and collaboration. For some, this was the first time they truly saw how the structure of a membrane relates to its function—an \"aha\" moment that can spark lasting curiosity in science. We even saw our AP scores double this year as students mae more =\r\n\r\nYour support has given our students more than just a set of tools; it has given them access to active, hands-on learning that builds critical thinking and excitement for the subject. We are truly grateful for your partnership in helping us inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators, and problem solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1701110492022,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-exploring-cell-membra/7580931/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Exploring Cell Membranes with Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marzan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1313753_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659504011967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marzan"},{"teacherId":1318600,"projectId":9590112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of the printer. In our geometry class, we have been studying tessellations, a topic that helps students explore the connections between mathematics, art, and the world around them. Thanks to your support, my students were able to go beyond simply learning about tessellations in a textbook — they were able to create their own.\r\n\r\nVisual learning plays such an important role in deepening students' understanding of mathematical ideas. Having the ability to design and print their tessellations made the learning experience both hands-on and memorable. Students had fun discovering how shapes can fit together to form patterns, while also using their creativity to design tessellations that represent who they are.\r\n\r\nThe culmination of this project was building a community wall in our classroom. Each tessellation became a piece of a larger whole, symbolizing how unique individuals come together to form a community. This would not have been possible without your generosity, and I am deeply grateful for the way your gift has enhanced both our learning and our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755728936115,"projectUrl":"project/print-cut-create-engaging-geometry-fo/9590112/","projectTitle":"Print, Cut, Create: Engaging Geometry for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1318600"},{"teacherId":9351913,"projectId":9254514,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our crochet club and providing the yarn and supplies that made this project possible. During Pride Month, our students used these materials to create beautiful crochet pieces that filled our school with color, creativity, and joy.\r\n\r\nThe finished projects not only brightened our spaces but also sent a heartfelt message of love, respect, and belonging to our LGBTQIA+ community. Because the work was connected to Pride Month, it carried deep meaning for many. Students, staff, and visitors often stopped to admire the pieces and share how much they appreciated the thought and care behind them.\r\n\r\nThis project became more than an art activity. It was an opportunity for students to practice their skills, work collaboratively, and see how creativity can bring people together. Your generosity empowered them to express themselves, celebrate inclusion, and leave a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1744836301644,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-for-pride-crafting-love-and-sup/9254514/","projectTitle":"Crochet for Pride: Crafting Love and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351913_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723178610114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351913"},{"teacherId":9351913,"projectId":9246709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us fill our classroom library with incredible new books like Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Furia, Tokyo Ever After, and A Song Below Water.\r\n\r\nThe moment the box arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement, flipping through pages, sharing summaries, and making reading plans with friends. 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