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Your support is not just providing supplies—it's opening doors for curiosity, confidence, and deeper learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769724245158,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/9953168/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8927619_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673632625711","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8927619"},{"teacherId":3606363,"projectId":10195174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a freeze dryer to our classroom. This incredible resource sparks excitement and curiosity among our students, who have the opportunity to explore science in a hands-on and engaging way. By bringing in their own fruit and candy to freeze dry, students are not only having fun but also learning about key scientific concepts such as phase changes, pressure, temperature, and food preservation. Seeing the transformation from fresh to freeze-dried firsthand helps make these concepts tangible and memorable.\r\n\r\nBeyond the science, this experience is also building creativity and collaboration in our classroom. Students will experiment with different foods, compare results, and discuss why certain items freeze dry better than others. It will open the door to conversations about real-world applications in food science, engineering, and even entrepreneurship. Your support has given students a unique opportunity to learn through discovery, and it will make a lasting impact on their engagement and understanding. 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The tape measures have also been put to use during outdoor activities and engineering challenges, helping students apply math and physics concepts to real-world measurements and problem-solving situations.\r\n\r\nYour support has also made a meaningful difference in how we sustain long work sessions and maintain a safe, organized learning environment. The cooler, water bottles, and meal supplies have helped keep students energized and focused during after-school builds, competitions, and collaborative projects. At the same time, the first aid supplies ensure that small injuries can be handled quickly, allowing learning to continue safely. The hardware and organization materials have transformed our workspace, giving students access to the proper tools and components needed to build strong, well-designed prototypes. Because of you, our classroom is truly functioning as an active engineering lab where students are creating, collaborating, and innovating every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776950334961,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-classroom-materials-for-esp/10067003/","projectTitle":"Leveling UP: Classroom Materials for Esports, Computer Science, and 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":3606363,"projectId":10129574,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Computer Science and Robotics program. Because of your donation, students have already begun using these tools to deepen their learning in meaningful, hands-on ways. 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Your support is already making a lasting impact by giving students the opportunity to build, explore, and see themselves as future engineers and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1772728741974,"projectUrl":"project/error-404-computer-science-classroom-su/10129574/","projectTitle":"Error 404: Computer Science Classroom Supplies","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":9976764,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students have already begun turning ideas into real, meaningful creations in the classroom. Using the xTool laser engraver, students in our physics classes engraved and labeled their own equipment, giving them a sense of ownership while also reinforcing organization and precision—skills that are essential in both science and engineering. What once felt like abstract tools are now personalized pieces of equipment that students take pride in using every day.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we used the laser engraver to create custom metal cards for students who attended our AP review sessions. These cards became more than just keepsakes—they served as a symbol of commitment, perseverance, and academic growth. Students were incredibly excited to design and produce something tangible that recognized their effort. Your support has already made a direct impact by increasing engagement, building confidence, and showing students that their work has real-world value. Thank you for making these experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1774980311591,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-laser-engraver-and-material/9976764/","projectTitle":"Powering Up: Laser Engraver and Materials for eSports and STEM","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":10192004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing these goodie bags for our AP Computer Science and AP Physics students. Because of your contribution, students have already begun benefiting from these resources during their practice exams, where the snacks and water have helped them stay energized, focused, and engaged through long testing sessions. The stress-relief items have also been valuable in helping students manage anxiety and maintain concentration, creating a more positive and productive testing environment as they prepare for the real exam.\r\n\r\nAs we approach exam day, students are looking forward to receiving their full goodie bags, which will serve as both a practical resource and a meaningful boost of encouragement. These bags will remind students that their hard work is recognized and supported, helping them walk into their exams with greater confidence and a positive mindset. Your support has allowed me to better prepare my students not just academically, but mentally and emotionally as well, and I am truly grateful for the impact you've made on their success.","fullyFundedDate":1776430237554,"projectUrl":"project/acing-the-ap-test-goodie-bags-for-ap-st/10192004/","projectTitle":"Acing the AP Test: Goodie Bags for AP Students","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":10191513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and investing in our students' learning. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to tools that elevate how they experience Esports, robotics, and computer science. 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Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776124133989,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-computer-science-supplies-f/10191513/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up: Computer Science Supplies for STEM and Game Design","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":9956579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our computer science and Esports classroom. The materials in this project will help benefit our students directly. In many ways. The flight simulator will give the students real world experience with the physics and mechanics of aviation. Tools in this project will help our physics and robotics classes with demos and getting Labs set up as well as completing student projects. The magnets will help with our 3D printing and engineering projects and the Google accessories will help with collecting physics data. Thank you so much for donating to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776183628636,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-learning-physics-computer-sci/9956579/","projectTitle":"Level Up Learning: Physics, Computer Science and Esports","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":9969282,"projectId":10083192,"letterContent":"Our new supplies have been in use every day, and they have already made a big difference in how smoothly our classroom runs. Students are using sticky notes, Expo markers, colored pencils, Elmer's glue sticks, pencils, and tape during reading, writing, and science activities. 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