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Students are getting the hang of the art form now, and are starting to produce some very fun work. \r\n\r\nWe are partnering with the drama and art classes to be part of Frick's Spring Art Night in March. The zine club will have a table at the event and we will be working on \"publishing\" our zines to give out at the event. In January and February students will be refining their zines and deciding which ones they want to officially publish and let out into the world. So far, many zines have to do with food and dogs (both together and separately). \r\n\r\nAs we solidify into a zine making crew, I am noticing that this club gives some of our quieter students a space to be alone but in community during lunch. It is also a space where students from different backgrounds are coming together and mixing up between languages and grade levels. I am so appreciative of your donations to this project so we could get it going. The snacks have been a great incentive to keep students coming back, and it's nice to have plenty of good pens and other materials to work with. \r\n\r\nCheck out some pics of work in progress. I can't wait to see what we publish in the spring!","fullyFundedDate":1755757611032,"projectUrl":"project/lunchtime-zine-club/9575189/","projectTitle":"Lunchtime Zine Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp367270_orig.jpg?crop=375,375,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675146118119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/367270"},{"teacherId":4569870,"projectId":9484962,"letterContent":"The new horseshoe-shaped activity table has transformed the way I work with my three groups of newcomer students. Before, small-group lessons were difficult to manage because students were spread out across different desks. Now, the table brings us together in a focused, supportive space where I can sit in the center and give each learner the targeted attention they need.\r\n\r\nMy students and I use this table throughout the day for vocabulary review, phonics practice, fluency reading, and guided activities related to the writing process. One meaningful moment happened last week during a writing lesson: we gathered around the table to expand simple sentences. Because everyone could see each other and share materials easily, students felt more confident taking risks, helping each other, and reading their sentences aloud. The sense of community was unmistakable—they were learning together, not just individually.\r\n\r\nWhen the table first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. Many of them are newcomers who have never experienced this type of collaborative learning space. They immediately sat down, explored the materials, and asked if they could read or practice vocabulary there. It quickly became the \"special table\" where meaningful learning happens.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our small-group lessons are now more engaging, organized, and effective. As we continue our current units, students will use this table to draft paragraphs, practice new vocabulary in conversations, and build fluency through partner reading. These next steps will help them grow as readers and writers while developing confidence in English.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom, and my students feel it every day. 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The first day we used the supplies, our classroom transformed into a creative lab — music playing softly in the background, brushes moving, students experimenting with color and texture to model scientific ideas.\r\nOne unforgettable moment was when a student said, \"I didn't know science could look this beautiful.\" That's exactly what this project was about — showing that creativity and science belong together. Students used the resources to design models of cells, illustrate energy transfer in ecosystems, and even create posters explaining chemical reactions through art. Their confidence and pride in their work have skyrocketed.\r\nWe're now diving into a STEAM showcase where students are combining digital art, recycled materials, and science concepts to teach younger grades. Your generosity didn't just supply art materials — it helped my students see themselves as scientists and creators.\r\nThank you for believing in their potential and making our classroom a place where imagination meets innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1757423904543,"projectUrl":"project/steam-create-where-science-meets-art/9351744/","projectTitle":"STEAM & Create: Where Science Meets Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9633449_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723255775588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9633449"},{"teacherId":9333147,"projectId":9320878,"letterContent":"Unfortunately the materials didn't get on time for this class of 2025 but I am going to save it for the class of 2026. But I am really sure that the impact will be very big and will motivate students to go onto their next important chapter of their life. When kids see a gift and they know it is from someone who don't even know them they value it more because they know that there are people who cares about the. I strongly believe that you will be blessed at all time because God see your good heart. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746786176459,"projectUrl":"project/going-to-high-school-with-gift-to-rememb/9320878/","projectTitle":"Going to High School with Gift to Remember Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333147_orig.jpg?crop=3120,3120,x0,y520&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697478705197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333147"},{"teacherId":9633449,"projectId":9294339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project STEM in Action: Building a Living Freshwater Ecosystem! to life. Because of your generosity, my students will have the incredible opportunity to see science in action right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis ecosystem will allow my students to observe living organisms, test water quality, and explore how balance and interdependence are essential in nature. Instead of only reading about ecosystems in a textbook, they'll get to experience one up close—watching how plants, animals, and the environment work together to thrive.\r\n\r\nYour gift will spark curiosity, build critical thinking skills, and inspire a deeper respect for the natural world. 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The new printer and ink have made a huge difference—without them, I would have been struggling since our school printer is broken and the only other one is slow and cannot print double-sided. Now I can create colorful resources, double-sided handouts, and engaging displays that bring lessons to life. 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For many of my students, who face challenges with executive functioning and independence, these tools are helping them stay focused and calm throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students more than just supplies and pencil holders. You've given them the gift of confidence, focus, and pride in their learning environment. Thank you for believing in them and helping us build a classroom where every student has the tools they need to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1746785839303,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-confidence-organizing-for/9282705/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Confidence: Organizing for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahjoobi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9603006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743022334368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9603006"},{"teacherId":9603006,"projectId":9210452,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to essential period products whenever they need them. What may seem like a small item has made a huge difference in our classroom: students no longer have to feel embarrassed, anxious, or distracted when their period begins unexpectedly. Instead, they can take care of themselves quickly and privately, then return to class feeling comfortable and confident.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a classroom where students know their basic needs will always be met, and that their well-being matters. By removing this barrier, you've given my students the dignity and peace of mind they deserve, allowing them to focus fully on learning. We are deeply grateful for your support and the message it sends. That every student deserves care, respect, and the tools to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1745496314589,"projectUrl":"project/period-products-for-a-healthier-happier/9210452/","projectTitle":"Period Products for a Healthier, Happier Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahjoobi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9603006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743022334368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9603006"},{"teacherId":9311258,"projectId":9063568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continuous support! Legos and outdoor parachute games are powerful tools to help my newcomer middle school students build community and feel a sense of belonging in class. When students work together to create Lego structures, they practice communication, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun, hands-on way that also supports their English language development. 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I am already receiving positive feedback from my students' families letting me know that they have seen a positive difference in their children and how they feel about coming to school. That has been my goal to always be that point person for my students and their families and in this case, I offer my students snacks.\r\n\r\nMy goal is that my students continuously show up to school in general and on time for my class. Ever since I started receiving donations from DonorsChoose, my students' attendance has increased and I have had far fewer times they are tardy. That has made me immensely happy because I know how huge that help is for them and myself as I can teach everyone every day as I should be doing while they are feeling at their full potential. 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