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Your support helps them link school attendance to their deeper sense of purpose, and that connection is transforming the way they see themselves and their future. Thank you for investing in their hearts, their voices, and their hope.","fullyFundedDate":1761936807876,"projectUrl":"project/live-your-values-art-reflection-and-t/9826519/","projectTitle":"Live Your Values: Art, Reflection, and Takis Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9712028,"letterContent":"We used these new resources during our weekly \"Self-Care and Success\" sessions, where students reflected on confidence, personal goals, and the importance of showing up for themselves. The mugs have become daily companions—students proudly carry them to class, staying hydrated while studying or journaling. The curlers and make-up turned into a fun community-building moment, where students shared tips, laughter, and encouragement. It was a beautiful reminder that self-care and self-worth go hand in hand.\r\n\r\nThese small but powerful items helped us start conversations about confidence, responsibility, and self-expression. Next, we're working on a gratitude journal activity to reflect on growth, kindness, and what it means to care for ourselves and others.","fullyFundedDate":1758724831017,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-and-care-kits-for-resilient-y/9712028/","projectTitle":"Confidence and Care Kits for Resilient Young Women","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9732651,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the Pro Club shirts and new sports equipment, their faces immediately lit up. Many of them asked, \"Are those really for us?\" The excitement was contagious — they couldn't wait to earn a shirt or join a quick game with the new Nike basketballs and Wilson footballs. We've used these materials as part of our \"Show Up and Suit Up\" attendance challenge, where students who improve their attendance can earn Pro Club gear or lead a friendly class game during lunch. \r\n\r\nThese incentives have helped transform the mood in our classroom; students who once came in late or skipped days now check in proudly, motivated to keep their streak going. Thanks to The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, I've been able to tie lessons about teamwork, goal-setting, and accountability to tangible rewards. Our next step is to continue building this culture of consistency and belonging, where showing up feels like winning.","fullyFundedDate":1758813974270,"projectUrl":"project/pro-club-play-motivating-attendance-t/9732651/","projectTitle":"Pro Club & Play: Motivating Attendance Through Sports and Style","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9756757,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students now start class with mindful breathing using the Breathing Puppy, Penguin, and Kitty helping them calm their minds and focus. The new books, With the Fire on High, Hey, Kiddo, Timid, Seek You, and Buzzing, have sparked deep discussions about resilience, identity, and hope. One student who used to say she \"wasn't a reader,\" finished With the Fire on High in just a few days. Another student said Seek You helped her \"understand loneliness differently.\" These stories and mindfulness tools are helping my students feel seen, supported, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758773463651,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-read-mindfulness-and-stories/9756757/","projectTitle":"Breathe & Read: Mindfulness and Stories for Resilient Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9766316,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students participated in our \"SMART Taste of Success\" activity, where they learned how to set meaningful goals for improving their attendance. 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Thank you for giving them not only a \"taste of success,\" but also the encouragement to believe they can achieve it.","fullyFundedDate":1759245857889,"projectUrl":"project/smart-goals-smart-cookies/9766316/","projectTitle":"Smart Goals, Smart Cookies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":10187780,"projectId":9695213,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, I've been able to grow my skills in Motivational Interviewing (MI) through the books you helped provide. Each resource has given me new insights and practical tools for building meaningful connections with my students. I've especially appreciated the examples and conversation techniques that show how to move from giving advice to guiding students in discovering their own reasons for change.\r\n\r\nI've already begun applying what I've learned in my counseling sessions. For example, with one student who had been missing several days of school, I used open-ended questions and reflections from Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change to explore what was making it hard to attend. Instead of focusing on consequences, we talked about what she values most about being in school. She identified her goal of graduating on time and made a plan to attend more consistently. Another student, who often said \"I don't know,\" opened up when I used affirmations and summaries from Building Motivational Interviewing Skills, helping him recognize his own strengths and progress.\r\n\r\nThese books have truly transformed how I engage with students. Our conversations feel more empowering, collaborative, and hopeful. Because of your generosity, I am helping students see that every day counts and that they have the power to make positive changes in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758636684732,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-interviewing-for-attendance/9695213/","projectTitle":"Motivational Interviewing for Attendance: Empowering Students to Show Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187780"},{"teacherId":9693349,"projectId":9284368,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of new T- shirts and socks to support our student led clothing drive and Kindness Kits project. Your contribution allowed us to launch the initiative with strength and heart, providing essential items to students in need right here in our school.\r\n\r\nYour support not only met a basic need, it inspired our students to lead with compassion, take action, and see the impact of kindness firsthand. You've helped us build a culture of service, empathy, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1746034905156,"projectUrl":"project/clothing-kids-with-kindness/9284368/","projectTitle":"Clothing Kids with Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693349"},{"teacherId":8947372,"projectId":9383545,"letterContent":"I wanted to say thank you so much for your generous gifts. The students I work with don't always get the privilege to but none Jansport backpacks that last. I have several students come in with broken backpacks and the look on their face when I give them a jansport is magical. Also, thank you for all the art supplies which give the students a space to collaborate and create amongst their friends an creating a fun environment. These supplies will continue to spread joy and art for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1748663576654,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-well-being/9383545/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Well Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacob","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8947372"},{"teacherId":9818273,"projectId":9216932,"letterContent":"Your generous support has brought our school garden to life, providing fresh produce for our food pantry and nourishing students and families. 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This hands on experience is helping them build empathy, responsibility, and a real world understanding of sustainability and food systems. Daily care routines like feeding, cleaning, and egg collection have become powerful lessons in environmental stewardship and life science. You've helped us create a living classroom that inspires growth far beyond the garden. Thank you for investing in our students' futures and making this impactful project","fullyFundedDate":1747622400915,"projectUrl":"project/hen-house/9361708/","projectTitle":"Hen House","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818273"},{"teacherId":9067501,"projectId":9304336,"letterContent":"The Apple AirPods are having a powerful impact in our math classroom by serving as meaningful incentives for students who show exceptional growth and perseverance. These rewards not only recognize academic success but also validate the effort, focus, and resilience students are putting into their learning. They've become a symbol of achievement, inspiring others to push themselves and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nThe GoPro camera is transforming how students engage with math by allowing them to document real-world projects. Whether calculating the height of a triangle using shadows or explaining problem, solving strategies, students are now creating videos that showcase their thinking. 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