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The new volleyballs provide a consistent playing experience, while the knee pads help protect players as they dive, slide, and hustle for every point.\r\n\r\nBeyond the equipment, this project has contributed to a positive team culture where students can learn teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Our athletes feel supported when they have the tools they need to succeed. Thank you to our generous donors for investing in our students and helping our volleyball teams grow both on and off the court!","fullyFundedDate":1787453288974,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-boys-volleyball-team-balls/10514422/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Boys Volleyball Team: Balls and Knee Pads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280815_orig.jpg?crop=4437,4437,x278,y1555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743180917787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lauranunez"},{"teacherId":4280815,"projectId":10491274,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our student-athletes and coaches now have access to essential first aid supplies during practices, games, and tournaments. Having backpacks stocked with ice packs, athletic tape, rollers, and other supplies helps our coaches respond to minor injuries and be better prepared on the sidelines.\r\n\r\nAt our small school, athletics plays an important role in building school pride, confidence, and community. These resources help us prioritize student safety while giving our athletes the support they need to participate, compete, and grow as teammates. 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Instead of only solving problems on paper, students get to see how math works in everyday situations.\r\n\r\nThis project has also helped build classroom community by giving students opportunities to collaborate, share family recipes, and celebrate different cultures and traditions. These materials have helped make math more engaging, meaningful, and memorable for our students. 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Thanks to all of your generosity, students now have access to boxing gloves, hand wraps, and punching bags that allow them to participate in fitness activities in a safe and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond physical fitness, this project has helped us provide students with a positive outlet for stress, an opportunity to practice discipline, and a space to challenge themselves. Students are learning that wellness includes both mental and physical health. 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The excitement students have shown when using the new equipment has been incredible.\r\n\r\nBeyond the equipment itself, this project has helped strengthen the wonderful culture we are building through athletics. Students are cheering each other on, working together, challenging themselves, and taking pride in representing our school. For many of our students, sports are more than just competition—they are a place to belong, build friendships, develop confidence, and feel connected to their school community.\r\n\r\nSeeing students excited to practice, compete, and support one another has been one of the best parts of this project. Thank you for helping create these opportunities and making our athletic programs stronger!","fullyFundedDate":1781475214212,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-equipping-our-student-athletes/10323849/","projectTitle":"Game On: Equipping Our Student Athletes for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280815_orig.jpg?crop=4437,4437,x278,y1555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743180917787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lauranunez"},{"teacherId":4280815,"projectId":10462699,"letterContent":"This project has been a wonderful addition to our math classroom! The Problem of the Day has become something students genuinely look forward to, creating excitement and energy around solving challenging problems. The snacks and treats have provided a fun way to recognize students who take risks, persevere through difficult problems, and find creative ways to explain their thinking. Students are excited to see what the daily challenge will be and are motivated to give it their best effort.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, this project has helped make math feel fun and rewarding. Students have celebrated their successes with their classmates, encouraged one another, and developed greater confidence in their problem-solving abilities. The treats are a small reward, but the excitement they create has helped build a school culture where students are willing to challenge themselves, learn from mistakes, and see themselves as capable mathematicians. We are so grateful to the donors who made this experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1786937755245,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-math-success-one-problem-at-a-t/10462699/","projectTitle":"Fueling Math Success, One Problem at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280815_orig.jpg?crop=4437,4437,x278,y1555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743180917787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lauranunez"},{"teacherId":4280815,"projectId":10211204,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our classroom wellness corner a possibility. My students have embraced the space as a place where they can feel cared for, comfortable and supported. \r\n\r\nStudents now have access to the hygiene station and are able to grab essential items that they might need for themselves. They have consistent access to deodorants, toothbrushes, floss, female hygiene items, amongst many other items that help them feel confident and ready to learn. The cozy corner has different options, like floor mats, comfy chairs and a couch. It has quickly become a class favorite where students can take a short break to reset, reflect and get ready for the rest of their day. The coffee and tea station has also created opportunities for students to connect and start their mornings feeling welcomed. \r\n\r\nAbove all else, thanks to your support, our students know that their well-being matters. 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The impact has continued from last year and now into the new school year. \r\nStudents can now easily see notes, examples, student work, and other class visuals from anywhere in the room. Taking notes is now easier, and I can quickly and easily share student thinking for everyone to discuss. \r\nMost importantly, every single student now has a clear view and equal opportunities to participate. Your generosity has helped create a more accessible, interactive, and engaging classroom experience and culture. Students can focus on learning rather than simply trying to figure out the best angle to see.","fullyFundedDate":1776009208065,"projectUrl":"project/a-clear-view-for-every-learner/9968323/","projectTitle":"A Clear View for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280815_orig.jpg?crop=4437,4437,x278,y1555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743180917787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lauranunez"},{"teacherId":4280815,"projectId":9795454,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our sensory kits project was successfully brought to life in our classroom. Your contributions allowed us to purchase a variety of sensory tools, as well as a storage cabinet to keep everything organized and accessible.\r\n\r\nStudents truly enjoyed the process of creating their own sensory kits, taking ownership in selecting and organizing the tools that work best for them. They were especially opinionated over the scents they chose. They are actively using these kits to regulate their emotions, refocus during challenging moments, and return to learning more quickly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create a calmer, more supportive, and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel empowered and prepared to succeed. Thank you for making a meaningful and lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766005354493,"projectUrl":"project/materials-storage-for-sensory-boxes/9795454/","projectTitle":"Materials & Storage for Sensory Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4280815_orig.jpg?crop=4437,4437,x278,y1555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743180917787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lauranunez"},{"teacherId":7941361,"projectId":9951405,"letterContent":"My class really appreciated having breakfast before final exams! We had a waffle making party, and students really enjoyed the food and spending time with each other to unwind a bit before final exams. They felt fueled and ready to takle the biggest exams they had ever taken! \r\n\r\nMy favorite party was getting one particularly quiet student really engaged. He had fun teaching me how to tell if the waffle was done just from the steam coming out of the waffle iron. We shared a great moment and continue to debate if chocolate chips belong on top of or inside the waffle :). 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While these resources aren't traditional technology, their digital format allows me to easily project, print, and adapt them so students get the kind of practice they truly need.\r\n\r\nMy students have been especially excited about the scavenger hunts and puzzle-style worksheets. These activities turn math into something active and fun, helping students collaborate, move around, and apply their thinking in new ways. This shift has boosted their confidence and made even the more hesitant learners eager to participate.\r\n\r\nI'm especially grateful because some students who typically struggle with focus or anxiety have responded incredibly well to these new materials. The fresh structure and game-like approach help them experience success more often, and it's been amazing to see their pride and engagement grow. 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