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The students appreciate the different prizes and stickers they receive for participating. Student involvement and enthusiasm provide a strong base for greater learning and achievement in school.","fullyFundedDate":1748194444574,"projectUrl":"project/stress-relief-and-prizes/9254508/","projectTitle":"Stress Relief and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp504553_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764564142617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kaufman"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9389869,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom runs noticeably smoother—and kinder—every day. Students now know exactly where to grab what they need, turn in work, and get started without waiting on me. That small shift has created calm openings to class and reclaimed valuable teaching minutes.\r\nWith our refreshed routines and organization system, materials are easy to find and easy to put back. I'm already seeing more on-time submissions, fewer \"I can't find a pencil\" interruptions, and stronger focus during group activities. Several students have commented that class \"feels less stressful\" because the expectations and tools are clear from the moment they walk in. That confidence matters, especially for 9th-graders who are still learning how to manage high-school life.\r\nYour gift didn't just buy supplies—it built a smoother path for learning. We're using the reclaimed time for quick practice, Spanish speaking warm-ups, and feedback that helps students grow. From me and from my students: thank you for investing in structure, clarity, and a positive culture. You helped us create a classroom that runs smoothly—and, truly, sweetly—because students feel prepared, welcomed, and set up to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759086843514,"projectUrl":"project/helping-our-classroom-run-smoothly-and/9389869/","projectTitle":"Helping Our Classroom Run Smoothly (and Sweetly!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":504553,"projectId":9069444,"letterContent":"Thank you for selecting my classroom project with Donors Choose. Your generous donation allows for my students and my classroom to receive the exact supplies we need. Your support will provide students with prizes and materials that promote cooperation and creativity.\r\nWe have weekly class competitions on class topics and recent events. The students appreciate the different prizes and stickers they receive for participating. Student involvement and enthusiasm provide a strong base for greater learning and achievement in school.","fullyFundedDate":1746786966116,"projectUrl":"project/wolf-pack-needs-prizes/9069444/","projectTitle":"Wolf Pack Needs Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaufman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp504553_orig.jpg?crop=930,930,x29,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764564142617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kaufman"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9402861,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom now works like a creative studio. The ceiling hooks turned our room into a safe gallery: we can hang papel picado, student piñatas, vocabulary mobiles, and drying artwork overhead, which frees wall space for learning targets and anchor charts. The storage organizer and clear bins created \"grab-and-go\" stations for paint, brushes, and task cards, and the number stickers made it easy to label centers so groups move quickly without waiting on me. With the wireless presenter/laser, I can teach from anywhere in the room and students use it to lead quick demos during gallery walks.\r\n\r\nWhen students walked in after setup, you could hear the \"wow.\" The fluorescent/metallic tempera paints, paint cups, and the full class brush set let every student participate at once—no more sharing one brush per table. In the photos, you can see our ceiling gallery and the patriotic board by the door that frames our routines as students enter. These tools have cut transition time, boosted independence, and made our space feel like a real makers' hub where students create, display, and discuss their work.","fullyFundedDate":1749484539280,"projectUrl":"project/hooks-bins-and-brushes-tools-for-a-ha/9402861/","projectTitle":"Hooks, Bins, and Brushes: Tools for a Hands-on Learning Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9393705,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom just took a big step forward in both organization and culture. The electric 3-hole punch is already powering our student data binders and interactive notebooks—students can punch full packets in seconds and get right to work. The Brother P-Touch label maker (with the color tape set) helped us launch a student-led organizing day: bins, shelves, and supply stations now have clear bilingual labels (English/Spanish), so materials are easy to find and return. The mounting tapes (Alien Tape and GreenFix squares) finally let us post anchor charts and student work without damaging walls, and the Spanish classroom rules posters created consistent visuals for expectations and language input around the room.\r\n\r\nWhen students first walked in after setup, they noticed everything. I heard, \"It looks like a real studio now,\" and \"Can I be the Label Captain today?\" The papel picado banners set the tone for our culture lessons and made our space warm and welcoming—students immediately connected the décor to our unit on traditions and celebrations. With the new systems, transitions are faster, we start instruction sooner, and students navigate the room with more independence and pride.\r\nNext, we're using the punch and label maker to build writing portfolios and station toolkits (reading, writing, speaking). Students will curate work samples, reflect on growth, and present in small \"gallery walk\" rotations. Your gift didn't just buy tools; it created routines that make learning smoother, more inclusive, and more joyful. Thank you for transforming our space into a place where students feel capable, organized, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1749086202716,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-transform-our-learning-space/9393705/","projectTitle":"Tools to Transform Our Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9521614,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Patriotic Corner\" is officially part of our daily routine—and it's doing exactly what we hoped: creating a shared moment of unity and reflection at the start of class. The new flags and display have turned an unused wall into a learning space where we briefly ground ourselves as a community. Per our classroom norms, students are not required to stand or recite; instead, we practice respectful silence. That expectation has set a positive, inclusive tone that honors every student while recognizing our shared civic ideals.\r\n\r\nThe first day the materials were up, students walked in and literally stopped to look. Several asked thoughtful questions about the symbols and where they come from. That led to a quick mini-lesson on the history of the pledge and student rights in schools, followed by a short journaling prompt: What does respectful participation look like for you? One student wrote, \"I like the quiet moment—it helps me reset before we start learning.\"\r\nWe're building on this momentum with a brief weekly civics spotlight (student-led facts about the flag, branches of government, and landmark court cases) and a creative project where students design \"unity posters\" that celebrate respect, responsibility, and our classroom values. Your gift didn't just add décor—it sparked conversations, reflection, and a calm, consistent start that helps every learner feel ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1754345486972,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-learning-with-patriotic-prid/9521614/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Learning with Patriotic Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":9985914,"projectId":9252843,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, my students have been able to learn in a clean, well-equipped environment that encourages deep learning by creating opportunities for creativity. This in turn has enabled my students to actively engage with science through hands-on activities that makes my lessons come alive. \r\n\r\nThe donated materials have further impacted my classroom by helping my students deepen their understanding by allowing them to satisfy their curiosity through engaging experiments that have made learning more meaningful and memorable. These resources have transformed my classroom into a vibrant space where exploration and discovery thrive. \r\n\r\nI am grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of education to inspire the minds of tomorrow.","fullyFundedDate":1744895392423,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-clean/9252843/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9985914"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9385902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with something so essential—and yet often overlooked: writing tools.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have daily access to pens, pencils, and erasers that help them stay focused, confident, and prepared to learn. These supplies are more than just materials—they're tools of equity. In a school where many students face economic hardship, having a pencil shouldn't be a barrier to success. Because of you, it no longer is.\r\n\r\nWith the bulk supplies you helped fund, I've set up a self-serve supply station so no student ever has to feel embarrassed for not having something to write with. Every student, every period, can now grab what they need without question. The blue and red pens are already being used for editing and peer review, and the mechanical pencils have made note-taking smoother and more efficient—especially for my students who prefer them over traditional wooden pencils.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a classroom culture where preparation is the norm, not the exception. You've helped foster responsibility, reduce distractions, and remove one more obstacle from the path to student success.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of 123 amazing students—thank you. Your kindness and support are helping us write a better story, every single day.\r\n\r\nWith deep appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1748907529749,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-pens-pencils-and-erasers-for/9385902/","projectTitle":"Classroom Pens, Pencils and Erasers for Daily Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9527391_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748481677285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-rodriguez527"},{"teacherId":9527391,"projectId":9384606,"letterContent":"Thank You for Bringing Joy and Language to Our Classroom!\r\nThanks to your generosity, our Spanish classroom has been transformed into an exciting and interactive space where learning truly feels like play. As soon as the new games and materials arrived, my students lit up with excitement. I remember one student saying, \"Wait, we're learning AND playing?\"—and that perfectly captures the magic these resources brought to our room.\r\n\r\nWe've used the games in small group stations to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. From verb conjugation battles to family vocabulary bingo, the classroom is now filled with laughter, teamwork, and authentic language practice. One standout moment was during a game of \"¿Quién soy yo?\" where students had to guess famous Hispanic figures using only Spanish clues. Not only were they practicing speaking and listening, but they were also making cultural connections and supporting one another along the way.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we're building on this energy by creating our own board games in Spanish. Students will use the vocabulary and grammar we've learned this year to design review games for their peers—bringing everything full circle. 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