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These headsets will be used by the students in this particular class, but they will help the quality of all the productions we do at our school for years to come. \r\n\r\nThese headsets are used for students to communicate with each other from the backstage to the booth when in tech rehearsals and performances. The student stage manager calls their cues over the headsets to the light and sound board operators and to the stage crew backstage. The students can quickly let each other know if something is not right or a cue is coming up. And the students get to feel like real professionals when using this headset system.\r\n\r\nWe are so excited and grateful that your donation made this project happen so quickly. The students in the drama tech class got to try out the headsets to learn how to use them and experience what it's like to talk with others over the system. They are ready to use this new comm system for our upcoming fall play and for many shows in the future. 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Your support made it possible for us to conclude our unit on thermal energy with an unforgettable hands-on project—building and perfecting solar ovens. Thanks to the resources you provided, each student had the opportunity to design, construct, and take home their very own solar oven. The engagement and enthusiasm from every student and seeing their faces light up with pride and excitement brought me immense joy. We ended the unit with a delicious sweet treat, making the experience even more memorable. Your generosity not only enriched their learning but also created moments that will be cherished for years to come. 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