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This has led me to implement community circles so that students can practice there communitcation skills and build relationships with each other. \r\n\r\nI hope that the other teachers have the ability to grow from other professionals.","fullyFundedDate":1784298676978,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-readers-and-writers-pro/10233495/","projectTitle":"Building Better Readers and Writers: Professional Books to Transform","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10021626_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746550725658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10021626"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":10210075,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us stock our theatre classroom with the essential supplies we need for a successful year of learning and creating! Your generosity has given my students access to materials they use every day as they explore acting, theatre production, costumes, design, and performance. Having these supplies readily available allows students to focus on their creativity and learning instead of worrying about whether we have the materials needed to complete a project.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these supplies as they prepare performances and develop new production projects throughout the year. Thank you for investing in our theatre program and helping create a classroom where students can explore their creativity, build confidence, and experience the joy of bringing a production to life!","fullyFundedDate":1778040113993,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-our-classroom-essentials-for-a/10210075/","projectTitle":"Stocking Our Classroom: Essentials for a Year of Theatre","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":10304724,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our Ovations Production Lab a reality! Your generosity has given my students access to new resources that are transforming the way they learn, create, and collaborate. Students are using the materials to bring their ideas to life as they work on production projects, learning not only the technical skills behind a performance but also the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and attention to detail. The first day of school is Monday and I can't wait to share with them! \r\n\r\nWe are using these resources as we prepare for upcoming productions and classroom projects. Students can now spend less time searching for costumes or trying to create private changing areas and more time focusing on their performances and production work. Our next step is to continue organizing our costumes and production spaces so students can work efficiently and confidently. 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Next year, they want their weekly checklists and exit tickets to be stickers as well!\r\n\r\nThis year, I used the stickers for data analysis activities and sample state test questions. I was able to share small, detailed images, and students could write directly on the labels. This made it easier for students to work in groups, share their reasoning, and annotate (and erase) their answers. 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We swept and cleaned the classroom, then set up the posters on tablecloth-covered lab tables. Parents, teachers, and administrators crowded my classroom, and the room was filled with the sounds of science in action as students explained their posters and demonstrated their learning to our visitors. They were excited and engaged as they taught others about their area of expertise. Despite the fact that we had visiting science experts with hands-on activities, my principal said that my classroom was her favorite of the night.\r\n\r\nYour support helped me create this opportunity for my students to become the experts. They demonstrated leadership and confidence as they led adults around the classroom. Every single one of my students participated in creating a poster for Science Night, including my English learners, my students with IEPs, and my students living with financial instability. I am grateful to you for providing us with this opportunity to make science learning social and fun!\r\n\r\nDue to a mistake on my part, the wrong photos were shared with you for this project. I invite you to view the correct photos at the following link:\r\n\r\nhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tI18qcoemCp2cgrs_tsT0AV7dMRErTbh974KF4evb3s/edit?usp=sharing\r\n\r\nThank you again for your caring and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770007278727,"projectUrl":"project/get-ready-for-science-night/10016721/","projectTitle":"Get Ready for Science Night!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5307063_orig.jpg?crop=1103,1103,x302,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556914879880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ibsciencelady"},{"teacherId":10021626,"projectId":10081602,"letterContent":"Students' scores improved, and the motivation levels were through the roof. Of the 144 students, they have met 85% of their annual stretch goal at 1/2 way through the year. \r\n\r\nThey are on track to meet their annual goal and for some students to meet their stretch goal!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the donations. The students loved the tattoos, and the kids who did not meet their goal are motivated to meet their end-of-the-year growth goal. \r\n\r\nI also learned that students love to tattoo their teacher's FACE! I should have realized this sooner.","fullyFundedDate":1772152304621,"projectUrl":"project/positive-motivation-temporary-tattoos-f/10081602/","projectTitle":"Positive Motivation: Temporary Tattoos for Academic Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10021626_orig.jpg?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746550725658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10021626"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":10087230,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our production of Something Rotten! has been elevated in a way our students could immediately see and feel.\r\n\r\nThe addition of Renaissance-inspired costume pieces and design elements has completely transformed how students approach their work. In rehearsal, we recently worked on scenes between the Bottom brothers, and for the first time, students were able to rehearse while wearing costume elements that reflected the time period. That shift was powerful—posture changed, physicality became more intentional, and students began making clearer, more grounded character choices. What was once a modern-feeling rehearsal suddenly felt like storytelling rooted in a specific world.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping us teach not just acting, but historical context and visual storytelling. Students are learning how design supports narrative—how a silhouette, a texture, or a prop can communicate status, profession, and personality before a single line is spoken. Theatre is inherently collaborative, and these resources allow our performers and student designers to work together more authentically.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the reaction was immediate excitement. Students gathered around, eager to try things on, touch fabrics, and imagine themselves in the world of the play.","fullyFundedDate":1770990168153,"projectUrl":"project/bring-something-rotten-to-life-with-rena/10087230/","projectTitle":"Bring Something Rotten to Life with Renaissance Costumes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":10013396,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our production of Something Rotten! has come to life in ways that truly transformed our classroom and stage.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of our new egg costumes and cooking props, students are not just rehearsing—they are fully immersed in storytelling. In one of our most joyful rehearsal moments, we staged the \"It's Eggs!\" number, a playful, high-energy ensemble scene that relies heavily on visual comedy and commitment. As soon as students put on the egg costumes and picked up whisks and frying pans, everything changed. Movements became bigger, choices became bolder, and suddenly the entire number clicked. Students who were previously hesitant stepped forward with confidence, fully embracing the humor and physicality of the piece.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed us to teach ensemble storytelling at a deeper level. Students are learning how props and costumes are not just accessories, but tools that support character, timing, and audience engagement. In a show like Something Rotten!, which thrives on large, comedic ensemble moments and over-the-top theatricality , these materials are essential for helping students understand the full scope of performance.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was immediate and electric. There were cheers, laughter, and a rush of students volunteering to try everything on. For many of my students—especially those who may not always feel confident onstage—these costumes created a sense of play that lowered their fear and invited them to take risks. It was a reminder that theatre is, at its heart, joyful and collaborative.","fullyFundedDate":1770090132017,"projectUrl":"project/something-rotten-ensemble-needs-egg-cel/10013396/","projectTitle":"Something Rotten! Ensemble Needs Egg-cellent Costumes & Props!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":10362691,"projectId":9928770,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been meaningfully enhanced by the addition of a single iPad, which I use daily as a powerful instructional tool to support all 180 students. While many of our donors may use technology at home, in our classroom the iPad serves as a central teaching resource that brings lessons to life. It allows me to model concepts in real time, display interactive visuals, and access a wide range of educational resources that make learning more engaging and accessible. Whether I'm projecting examples, demonstrating problem solving strategies, or guiding students through multimedia content, the iPad helps make instruction clearer and more dynamic for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how the iPad transforms our daily lessons into interactive experiences. They are highly engaged when I use it to show videos, annotate texts, or walk through step by step explanations that they can easily follow. The visual and interactive elements capture their attention and help them better understand complex ideas. Even simple features, like zooming in on a text or highlighting key details, make a big difference in keeping students focused and involved.\r\n\r\nVisual learners, in particular, respond well to the clear modeling and multimedia support the iPad provides. Students are more willing to participate when they can clearly see and understand the material being presented. While it is just one device, the iPad has become an essential teaching tool that supports all learners and helps create a more engaging, inclusive classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764752967121,"projectUrl":"project/180-students1-powerful-tool-help-us-le/9928770/","projectTitle":"180 Students,1 Powerful Tool: Help Us Learn With an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lomeli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10362691_orig.png?crop=885,885,x132,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764211078693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10362691"},{"teacherId":8233751,"projectId":9946155,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Taped Together: Backstage Essentials & Student Support for Theatre Class to life! Your support made it possible for my theatre students to receive essential backstage supplies like gaff tape, spike tape, pipe cleaners, and even snacks — tools that are used every single day as we create, build, and perform.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely thrilled! They immediately began unpacking the supplies together, commenting on how perfect the tape is for labeling and securing props and set pieces. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our theatre program is running more smoothly and creatively than ever. Up next, students will be using these supplies as we finalize our set designs and begin tech rehearsals. This means organizing cables, securing props safely, marking stage positions, and more — all with the materials you helped provide. Your contribution has truly given them the confidence and resources to dive deeper into real-world theatre production skills.","fullyFundedDate":1767149956505,"projectUrl":"project/taped-together-backstage-essentials-s/9946155/","projectTitle":"Taped Together: Backstage Essentials & Student Support for Theatre Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8233751_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639177582076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsvolpi"},{"teacherId":6045625,"projectId":9894509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our iPad project. These devices have made a huge difference for my newcomer students.\r\n\r\nAll of them are still learning English, so the translation tools have been incredibly helpful. During a recent science activity, students had to use clues to identify mystery elements and then create Lewis Dot Structures. They were able to translate the activity, understand the content, and fully participate without feeling left out. Students have also used the iPads to explore scientific data on different biomes using the iPads. They loved being able to zoom in on visuals, research in real time, and work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWhat stood out most to me was seeing students who are usually quiet feel more confident. The iPads gave them a way to access the material, contribute, and show what they know. Thank you for giving my students tools that make learning more accessible and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1764210618294,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-multilingual-students-through/9894509/","projectTitle":"Empowering Multilingual Students Through Interactive Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6045625_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756440876104","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6045625"},{"teacherId":10021626,"projectId":9682394,"letterContent":"The study of The Things They Carried had a significant and positive impact on student engagement, literacy development, and cross-disciplinary thinking. Notably, the unit increased engagement among boys and students who had previously shown low motivation or a pattern of skipping assigned readings. Tim O'Brien's narrative style, thematic focus on war, memory, and truth, and the accessibility of the text encouraged these students to participate more actively in class discussions and complete readings with greater consistency.\r\n\r\nThe unit also resulted in high-quality academic writing. Students enrolled in Higher Level IB Language and Literature produced essays that were thoughtful, analytical, and insightful, demonstrating a strong understanding of literary techniques, authorial choices, and thematic complexity. Many students were able to move beyond summary to engage in nuanced analysis, particularly in their exploration of narrative structure, perspective, and the blurred line between fiction and reality.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, students expressed strong enjoyment of the unit due to its meaningful connection to their IB History coursework. 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