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Being able to see their digital work translated into physical form helps students better understand design principles, iteration, and presentation—skills that are essential in computer science and the game industry.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is seeing their ideas come to life beyond the screen. Soon, when we are able to add a Cricut machine, students will be able to design, print, and cut their very own stickers and decals. This opens the door to hands-on projects where students can create game branding, team logos, and promotional materials just like real game studios do.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who thrive on creative, hands-on work have especially warmed to this technology. Some students who were previously hesitant or disengaged during purely digital tasks are now eager to participate, taking pride in holding something they designed themselves. The ability to create tangible products has increased confidence, collaboration, and excitement across the class.\r\n\r\nProjects like this keep students engaged, motivated, and inspired, while reinforcing real-world skills in design, technology, and problem-solving. Thank you for helping our students see their creativity become something real.","fullyFundedDate":1763474787053,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-me-mario-printer-supplies-for-esp/9898657/","projectTitle":"Its a Me Mario: Printer Supplies for Esports and Cs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3606363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462978540908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-yorkstem"},{"teacherId":3606363,"projectId":9690896,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project and bringing these resources to our classroom. With your help we are building a tremendous eSports program that serves countless students each year. The Nintendo Switch 2 supplies will not only strengthen our eSports teams, but will also serve our advanced game design students. In this class, students will investigate game concepts on the Switch 2, research and experience the technology in the Switch 2, and discuss game physics. 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Students are now able to analyze game mechanics, study professional-level design choices, and explore the technical side of modern consoles. This hands-on access helps them make real connections between classroom concepts and the actual products they dream of creating.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the chance to engage with industry-standard hardware. For our Esports club, the PS5 can be the centerpiece for team practice, allowing students to build communication, strategy, and collaboration skills in a structured environment.\r\n\r\nA few students, in particular, have especially connected with this new technology. Some of our more reluctant learners—students who normally struggle to stay engaged—have completely come alive with this addition. One student who rarely participated in class is now deeply involved in analyzing game features and offering insightful critiques during design discussions. Another student, who hopes to become a competitive gamer, has found a sense of belonging and confidence through our Esports practices. The PS5 has not only enhanced learning; it has helped these students discover new strengths and passions.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You haven't just funded a piece of equipment—you've opened doors for creativity, teamwork, and future careers. 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Your generosity has turned our aquariums into thriving learning systems and given my students an authentic, ongoing scientific experience they will never forget. Thank you AGAIN The Campbell Foundation for making this project possible! My students and I truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1763474787623,"projectUrl":"project/aquarium-science-maintaining-our-living/9846671/","projectTitle":"Aquarium Science: Maintaining Our Living Ecosystems","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8414353_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2298,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760887727119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8414353"},{"teacherId":8414353,"projectId":9700578,"letterContent":"Because of this project, my students continue to have the supplies they need to fully participate in our interactive science notebooks, and it has a meaningful impact on our classroom every single day. Having consistent access to notebooks, markers, tape, and highlighters allows students to organize their thinking, color-code their notes, build foldables, analyze data, and reflect on their learning all in one place. Their notebooks have truly become personal science portfolios that show pride, creativity, and real academic growth. Seeing students feel prepared, confident, and engaged because they have the right tools is incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThese supplies also make it possible for us to take on bigger projects and hands-on labs with confidence. From creative STEM activities to in-depth science investigations, students are able to explore, build, test, and showcase their learning in powerful ways. This project didn't just provide supplies—it supported equity, opportunity, and student success in a lasting way. I am deeply grateful for the continued impact this has on my students and for the learning that is happening because of this support every day. Special thanks to Sheri Walz, Lauren Jones, our anonymous donors, and Young Sheldon for making this project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760727035647,"projectUrl":"project/from-staples-to-stem-tools-for-student/9700578/","projectTitle":"From Staples to STEM: Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8414353_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2298,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760887727119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8414353"},{"teacherId":8673820,"projectId":9143369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project and helping us celebrate our amazing students with Stanley Cups at the end of the year! These gifts are more than just trendy water bottles — they're symbols of hard work, perseverance, and the pride our students feel in finishing strong.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows us to recognize students who have shown HEART — through their hard work, excellence, attitude, respect, and teamwork — all year long. For many of them, this recognition will be the perfect reminder that their efforts were noticed, appreciated, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we'll end the school year with full hearts, big smiles, and yes... cups overflowing with gratitude. 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Then we used them for a free fall lab where students needed to calculate the acceleration due to gravity. Thank you so much for bringing these materials to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756225300988,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learners-classroom-supplies/9311294/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learners: Classroom Supplies for AP Physics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. York's STEM and Robotics Lab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3606363_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462978540908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-yorkstem"},{"teacherId":8414353,"projectId":9222806,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new classroom supplies, their reactions were filled with excitement and appreciation. Simple items like new pens, markers, and sticky notes immediately made our daily lessons run more smoothly. The addition of calculators, Play-Doh, and other materials allowed students to engage more actively in science activities—from building models of atoms and ecosystems to highlighting key information in lab data. Having access to these supplies helped eliminate small but frequent barriers to learning and kept our focus on the content rather than missing materials.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already made a noticeable difference in classroom organization and efficiency. With extra Chromebook and phone chargers available, students are able to stay on task without disruptions, and the storage bins have made it easier to maintain a clean, structured learning space. The new system of using stamps for completed work has also motivated students to take pride in their progress and stay accountable for their assignments.\r\n\r\nThanks to this project, my classroom feels more prepared, organized, and student-centered. 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Within days, they noticed clearer water and healthier aquatic life, providing a visible example of how proper filtration supports ecosystem balance. This upgrade immediately became an extension of our lessons on the water cycle and nitrogen cycle, allowing students to see these processes in action rather than just reading about them in a textbook.\r\n\r\nStudents now actively use the aquarium as a working model for studying water quality. They test pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels, track data over time, and connect their results to key environmental science concepts. The efficiency of the new filter has also made routine maintenance much easier, allowing us to dedicate more class time to scientific observation, data collection, and analysis instead of cleanup. This hands-on experience strengthens students' understanding of ecological systems and reinforces the importance of maintaining environmental stability.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use the aquarium as a controlled environment for small-scale investigations, such as examining how aquatic plants influence nutrient cycling. The Fluval FX6 filter has provided the reliable foundation we needed to support these ongoing studies and ensure a safe, stable environment for both our aquatic organisms and our students' learning. Thank you again for support projects like these that really engage students. We APPRECIATE you so much!!! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1742955289662,"projectUrl":"project/upgrade-our-aquarium-with-a-fluval-fx6-f/9143967/","projectTitle":"Upgrade Our Aquarium with a Fluval FX6 Filter!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Katie Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8414353_orig.jpg?crop=2298,2298,x0,y376&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760887727119","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8414353"},{"teacherId":8012339,"projectId":9154638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing video games for our classroom! Your donation has opened up a new and exciting way for our students to engage, learn, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through educational and interactive games, students are able to collaborate, build creativity, and stay motivated, making learning both fun and effective. 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