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These supplies have given students valuable hands-on opportunities to learn about animal care, nutrition, and the importance of maintaining a safe environment for living things.\r\n\r\nFor many of our continuation high school students, learning outside the traditional classroom is especially meaningful. Caring for our chickens has helped them develop responsibility, patience, teamwork, and compassion. Students take pride in knowing that their daily efforts make a real difference. Our chicken coop has become a place where they can connect with nature, build confidence, and experience the rewards of caring for others. Thank you for making these opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1789574875279,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-our-chickens/10644896/","projectTitle":"Caring For Our Chickens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segovia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7228646_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589617107021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7228646"},{"teacherId":7228646,"projectId":10586465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a new computer for our math classroom! Your support has made a tremendous difference in how I teach and how my students learn. With this reliable technology, I can create more engaging lessons, demonstrate mathematical concepts, and incorporate interactive resources such as Desmos and i-Ready. Students now benefit from clearer visual explanations, interactive activities, and immediate feedback that helps them better understand challenging concepts. This technology has made our lessons more efficient, engaging, and accessible to students with different learning needs.\r\n\r\nFor many of my continuation high school students, staying motivated and confident in math can be challenging. Your generosity has helped me create a more supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to participate, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning. Most importantly, you have reminded my students that they deserve the same quality educational opportunities as everyone else. Thank you for investing in their education and future success!","fullyFundedDate":1789574642723,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-math-success/10586465/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Math Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segovia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7228646_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589617107021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7228646"},{"teacherId":7228646,"projectId":10332965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our soccer program! Your donation has made a wonderful difference in our students' physical and emotional well-being. With new soccer balls, shin guards, and a reliable pump, students can participate more fully in practices, drills, and games. The reusable water bottles and water dispensers have also helped keep everyone hydrated and comfortable during physical activities. Having the proper equipment has made our soccer class more enjoyable, organized, and inclusive, encouraging students to stay active and develop healthy habits.\r\n\r\nFor many of our continuation high school students, soccer is more than just a sport. It provides a positive outlet for stress, builds friendships, and teaches valuable lessons about teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance. Your generosity has helped students gain confidence, develop leadership skills, and feel connected to their school community. Thank you for giving our students opportunities to grow, succeed, and experience the joy of being part of a team!","fullyFundedDate":1781209818907,"projectUrl":"project/team-work-through-soccer/10332965/","projectTitle":"Team Work Through Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segovia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7228646_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589617107021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7228646"},{"teacherId":7228646,"projectId":10279009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping transform our classroom into a more engaging, organized, and welcoming learning environment! The math and biology posters have brought our walls to life, making important concepts more visible and accessible to students. The framed displays have created a more inviting atmosphere, while the microscope slides have given students opportunities to explore science through hands-on learning. The desk organizers have also helped keep our classroom neat and materials easily accessible, allowing students to spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies.\r\n\r\nThe felt strip boards have given us a wonderful way to showcase student work and celebrate their accomplishments. For students attending a continuation high school, feeling recognized and valued can make a tremendous difference in their confidence and motivation. Your kindness has helped create a space where students feel proud of their work, excited to participate, and inspired to succeed. Thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778275196338,"projectUrl":"project/pleasant-environment/10279009/","projectTitle":"Pleasant Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segovia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7228646_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589617107021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7228646"},{"teacherId":7228646,"projectId":10264848,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of scientific calculators to my classroom! Your support has made a tremendous difference in my students' learning experience. Before receiving these calculators, many of my students struggled with outdated equipment that was missing buttons or simply did not work. Now, every student has access to reliable tools that allow them to focus on understanding mathematical concepts rather than struggling with technology. My students are more engaged, confident, and willing to tackle challenging problems. Having calculators readily available has also reduced distractions from using online alternatives and made our lessons more productive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity means so much more than providing classroom supplies. Students attending continuation high schools are often overlooked, but your kindness reminds them that they are just as deserving of quality educational resources and opportunities as any other student. You have helped create a classroom where my students feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1778102186243,"projectUrl":"project/right-calculations/10264848/","projectTitle":"Right Calculations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Segovia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7228646_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589617107021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7228646"},{"teacherId":9818273,"projectId":10528524,"letterContent":"The donated materials made a meaningful impact on our students by helping them provide proper care for our classroom chickens while developing valuable life skills. Chicken feed, vitamins, calcium supplements, probiotics, seeds, vegetables, mealworms, and nesting pads helped support the chickens' nutritional needs and provide a clean, comfortable environment.\r\n\r\nThrough daily feeding, cleaning, observation, and monitoring, students learned how nutrition, hygiene, and consistent care contribute to animal health and well-being. These hands-on responsibilities strengthened their teamwork, observation skills, accountability, and understanding of animal husbandry.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project taught students the importance of compassion and responsibility when caring for living things. By ensuring our chickens receive the care they deserve, students gained practical agricultural knowledge and a deeper appreciation for animal welfare. 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Seed trays, mason jars, flower and microgreen seeds, growing trays, nursery pots, and plant support clips allowed students to plant seeds, observe germination, measure growth, and learn about plant life cycles and sustainable agriculture.\r\n\r\nChicken feed and nesting box liners also helped students care for our classroom chickens while learning about animal nutrition, responsibility, and proper husbandry. By working with both plants and animals, students gained a better understanding of how different parts of agriculture connect and support one another.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these supplies created engaging learning experiences that encouraged curiosity, teamwork, and responsibility. Students developed practical skills while gaining a deeper appreciation for agriculture, environmental sustainability, and the importance of caring for living things. 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Chicken bedding, quality feed, a hanging feeder, and dried mealworms helped students maintain a clean environment, establish consistent feeding routines, and support the chickens' health and well-being.\r\n\r\nThrough daily responsibilities such as cleaning, feeding, collecting eggs, and monitoring the incubation process, students developed accountability, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. They also gained hands-on knowledge of animal care, biology, sustainability, and food production. By sharing what they learn with peers and community members, students can promote responsible animal care and environmental awareness.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these supplies helped turn classroom learning into meaningful community service. The eggs produced may be used in science lessons, shared at school events, or donated to families in need through local partnerships. 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By designing personalized items, decorating ornaments, creating pom-poms, planting garden beds, styling hair with care, and celebrating together, students had opportunities to build friendships and create joyful memories.\r\n\r\nFor our continuation high school students, many of whom have faced significant personal and socioeconomic challenges, this experience provided a valuable opportunity to connect with peers whose experiences and needs may differ from their own. Working together in mixed ability teams encouraged our students to slow down, listen, practice patience, adapt to others' needs, and recognize different perspectives. Rather than simply learning about empathy through a lesson, they experienced it through meaningful interactions and the opportunity to support one another with dignity and respect.\r\n\r\nThese materials also helped make this year's event extra special, demonstrating to all students that they are valued members of our school community. Through reflection journals, peer feedback, and teacher observations, we can recognize growth in students' teamwork, inclusive language, and understanding of how their actions affect others. Most importantly, this annual partnership continues to strengthen relationships between our schools and reminds students that kindness, compassion, and inclusion are demonstrated through everyday actions. 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These small gifts and decorations sparked excitement, encouraged participation, and gave students opportunities to learn about traditions from different cultures while celebrating their own identities and backgrounds.\r\n\r\nIncorporating celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Mexican cultural holidays also strengthened classroom relationships and promoted cultural awareness, kindness, and respect. The sensory items and small keepsakes provided moments of joy and encouragement, helping students feel connected to their classroom community and supporting their emotional well-being. Most importantly, these materials helped create positive experiences that extended beyond math instruction, reminding students that they are valued as individuals. 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The culturally familiar treats also created a sense of connection and belonging, allowing students to enjoy flavors that reflect their backgrounds and traditions.\r\n\r\nThese donations also helped support our annual Día de los Muertos celebration, giving students an opportunity to honor loved ones who have passed away while celebrating the richness of their cultural heritage. Students created meaningful altars that reflected remembrance, family traditions, and personal connections. The celebration brought students, families, and community members together in an atmosphere of respect, learning, and cultural appreciation. 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