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Having access to a calculator every day has made such a positive difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in my students' learning. Your donation is making a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1790687042399,"projectUrl":"project/equitable-access-to-calculate-pre-algebr/10326578/","projectTitle":"Equitable access to calculate Pre Algebra","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dambach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2051699_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y347&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565061932101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-dambach"},{"teacherId":3124716,"projectId":10441821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us start the school year ready for science! The materials from this project have quickly become part of our classroom, helping create an organized and welcoming space for my students. Our new stamps have been especially helpful for giving students quick feedback and keeping them moving through assignments independently, while the science and career posters help create an environment that celebrates curiosity and shows students the many different paths science can take them.\r\nWe are only at the beginning of our year, and many of these supplies are ready and waiting as we move into more collaborative and hands-on learning. The markers will be used throughout the year for group activities, modeling, and other science work where students need to make their thinking visible. Having these materials already stocked means we can jump into those activities when we get there without worrying about whether we have the supplies we need.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping us start the year prepared, organized, and excited to learn. 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The sturdy desk dividers create an awesome privacy shield during tests and quizzes, keeping wandering eyes locked on their own papers.\r\nThese tools have totally changed our workflow, protecting our instructional time and giving every kid the focused, independent environment they need to crush their goals. We truly appreciate you having our backs!","fullyFundedDate":1789786558535,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-science-organized-supplies/10531645/","projectTitle":"Gear Up for Science: Organized Supplies and Focused Testing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10031421_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757568948894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031421"},{"teacherId":4526182,"projectId":10252858,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our glass sample bottles! 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Our old bottles were cloudy and stained, so it's a huge upgrade.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in hands-on science and in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1787347206369,"projectUrl":"project/mystery-powder-investigators-glass-bott/10252858/","projectTitle":"Mystery Powder Investigators: Glass Bottles for Chemistry Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526182_orig.jpg?crop=2280,2280,x1780,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653328606845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cronmiller"},{"teacherId":4526182,"projectId":10259743,"letterContent":"The privacy folders and drawer storage have arrived. When my students first saw the brand new plastic folders, their eyes lit up (even noting has our privacy folders are cooler than other teachers' folders). We used them for the very first time during our weekly independent work, and the difference was incredible. Students were focused, calm, and completely in their own zone.\r\n\r\nWe are heading into our big end-of-unit assessment, and I cannot wait to pull out those sturdy folders for the whole class. My students are going to feel confident, prepared, and ready to show what they know. \r\n\r\nThe drawer storage has been a game-changer for me too. I can grab exactly what I need in seconds, which means less downtime and more teaching. \r\n\r\nNone of this would be possible without your kindness and generosity — thank you for investing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778247277668,"projectUrl":"project/folders-drawers-small-things-big-cla/10259743/","projectTitle":"Folders & Drawers: Small Things, Big Classroom Wins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526182_orig.jpg?crop=2280,2280,x1780,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653328606845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cronmiller"},{"teacherId":4526182,"projectId":9984050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project possible! We're using these notebooks every single day in science class. Students paste in their lab activities, record observations, and glue in diagrams and notes from our lessons. Students take pride in keeping them organized and often reference previous pages to build on what they've learned. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, every observation and discovery will have a permanent home in their notebooks—a complete record of their growth as young scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1772159507309,"projectUrl":"project/science-notebooks-documenting-discovery/9984050/","projectTitle":"Science Notebooks: Documenting Discovery All Year Long","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526182_orig.jpg?crop=2280,2280,x1780,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653328606845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cronmiller"},{"teacherId":10042785,"projectId":9886467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity truly makes a difference for my students.\r\n\r\nMy students come to class each day ready to learn, ask questions, and support one another. Because of your donation, they now have the tools they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nThe red and blue pens are helping students revise and improve their writing. Supplies like pencils, glue sticks, and sharpeners keep them engaged in their daily work and hands-on projects. Cleaning wipes help us keep our classroom healthy, and bandages have been so helpful!\r\n\r\nYour support helps my students grow not only academically, but also socially and emotionally. Thank you for making a positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767807452551,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tools-for-learning-pens-penc/9886467/","projectTitle":"Classroom Tools for Learning: Pens, Pencils, Glue, and Safety Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whittaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042785_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748028804003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042785"},{"teacherId":3124716,"projectId":10122162,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom has become more efficient, focused, and student-ready every day. Each table now has its own pencil sharpener, which has completely changed the flow of class. Students no longer need to get up, wander, or lose time just to sharpen a pencil. That small shift has kept students in their seats, on task, and engaged in their learning from start to finish.\r\n\r\nThe mini pencils have also been a surprisingly big win. Since they are unique and easy to recognize, students are much more likely to return them instead of accidentally taking them from class to class. This has helped maintain a consistent set of supplies that all students can rely on. \r\n\r\nThe mesh bags have supported organization in a big way as well. They've helped me keep classroom materials, like headphones, in good condition and easy to access for students when needed. Moving forward, these systems will continue to support a classroom environment where transitions are smooth, materials are accessible, and learning time is protected. Your support has made a lasting difference in helping my students stay focused, prepared, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1772425443132,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-essential-supplies-for-sc/10122162/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Essential Supplies for Science Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stafford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3124716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748321587652","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/staffordscience"},{"teacherId":10031421,"projectId":9658776,"letterContent":"The new headphone checkout system has made a huge difference in my classroom. Before we had the bags, tags, and magnets, it was hard to keep track of everything and cords always got tangled. Now, the students use the magnets on the whiteboard to show which pair they have. It is a simple routine that saves us so much time at the start of every lesson. The bags and tags keep the equipment safe and organized, so the headphones stay in great shape for everyone to use.\r\nThis system also helps the students feel more responsible for their own learning. They can grab their assigned bag and get right to work without needing to ask for help. Having working headphones allows them to focus better on their digital assignments and hear their lessons clearly. It has created a much calmer environment where students can be independent. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom run more smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1757547923411,"projectUrl":"project/check-in-check-out-station-for-headpho/9658776/","projectTitle":"Check-in / Check-out Station for Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10031421_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757568948894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10031421"},{"teacherId":4526182,"projectId":9553583,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our outdoor learning space more comfortable! Your generosity has transformed how my students experience learning.\r\n\r\nThe blankets and rolling cart have become essential tools for our science instruction. Students are able to work comfortably on the science lawn individually and in groups. The blankets provide a clean, comfortable workspace for spreading out materials, while the rolling cart makes transitions seamless. Students have taken ownership of the setup process, wheeling the cart outside and organizing the blankets efficiently. \r\n\r\nThe blankets and cart will support our learning throughout the school year (and in years to come) as we take advantage of our outdoor environment. Furthermore, all science teachers at my school have access to the blankets and rolling cart, and they are eager to share these resources with their students so that ALL students can enjoy outdoor learning more comfortably.","fullyFundedDate":1767213472148,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-learning-made-comfortable/9553583/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Learning Made Comfortable","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526182_orig.jpg?crop=2280,2280,x1780,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653328606845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cronmiller"},{"teacherId":4526182,"projectId":9286469,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies that replenished the items my students use throughout the school year. The dry erase markers, both colored and black, have been used for our \"Whiteboard Review\" days and reteach activities. My students enjoy practicing science concepts with the new dry erase markers. Also, thank you for the colored duck tape to wrap around the dry erase markers to indicate that they stay in the classroom for more students to use.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing notebooks and glue sticks for daily use as we obtain new science knowledge. Notebooks are used every day in class to record our notes, labs, and other activities. The glue sticks have immensely improved our organization in keeping our science notebooks up to date with daily assignments.\r\n\r\nLastly, thank you for the Happy Birthday Badge Stickers. 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