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This tactile experience is crucial for my students; holding the physical representation of the money helps bridge the gap between abstract numbers and real-world value.\r\n\r\nOur next big step is playing the \"Bulls & Bears\" game as a full class tournament. We are using it to introduce more advanced concepts like investing and managing unexpected expenses. Watching my students laugh while learning about stock markets and budgeting is a highlight of my year. You have given them the tools to navigate the financial world with confidence, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1753278431202,"projectUrl":"project/real-world-math-for-independent-living/9482554/","projectTitle":"Real-World Math for Independent Living","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9304839_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y359&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753030987411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9304839"},{"teacherId":9304839,"projectId":9482517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to \"Sound Investments.\" When the boxes arrived and we unpacked the noise-canceling headphones, the reaction from my students was one of immediate relief. For many of my scholars in the Multi-Intensive Autism Center, the ordinary hum of a classroom—chairs scraping, pencils tapping, distant conversations—can feel like a chaotic roar that makes learning impossible.\r\n\r\nWe have integrated this technology directly into our most active lessons, specifically our financial literacy \"store simulations.\" In the past, the excitement and noise of the mock store would often cause some students to shut down or withdraw, preventing them from practicing their budgeting skills. Now, with the headphones, they have the power to control their environment. I have seen students who previously avoided group activities put on their headphones and confidently step up to the \"cash register\" to count change.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect for the students is the autonomy it gives them. They don't have to ask for silence; they can create it for themselves. One student, who is brilliant with numbers but highly sensitive to sound, now wears them during every independent math block. The headphones have not only lowered his anxiety but have also visibly increased his calculation speed and accuracy. You have given them the gift of focus.","fullyFundedDate":1753984683610,"projectUrl":"project/sound-investments/9482517/","projectTitle":"Sound Investments","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9304839_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y359&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753030987411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9304839"},{"teacherId":9304839,"projectId":9482515,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom! When the package of sensory tools and calming materials arrived, the energy in the room shifted immediately. My students were inquisitive and excited to explore the textures of the \"monkey stringy\" balls and the different feel of the calm strips. It was a joy to see them immediately gravitate toward the items that felt most soothing to them individually.\r\n\r\nWe have officially established our designated \"Calming Corner,\" now equipped with the posters and fidgets you provided. This space has become a vital resource for my students. Just yesterday, a student who was feeling overwhelmed by a transition was able to go to the corner, use a sensory ball to regulate their breathing, and return to their desk ready to work within five minutes. Without these tools, that moment might have resulted in a much longer period of dysregulation.\r\n\r\nOur next step is building independence. We are currently teaching a unit on self-advocacy, where students learn to recognize their own stress signals and proactively use the calm strips on their desks or request the fidget grips before they reach a breaking point. Your donation isn't just providing toys; it is teaching them life-long coping skills that will serve them well beyond high school.","fullyFundedDate":1755521836200,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-hands-on-minds/9482515/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for Hands-On Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9304839_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y359&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753030987411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9304839"},{"teacherId":9304839,"projectId":9482314,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in bringing the \"Caring and Creative\" project to life. When the boxes arrived, the excitement in our classroom was palpable. My students were immediately drawn to the new materials, eager to see how we would transform our space.\r\n\r\nWe have already put the new resources to work by diving deep into our \"social stories.\" Previously, trying to map out complex emotions and character motivations on small sheets of paper was a frustration for many of my scholars. With the new large easel pads and visual aids, we now have a \"big canvas\" that matches their big ideas. We are currently using these tools to collaboratively dissect conflicts and visually illustrate solutions, turning abstract social concepts into something tangible and manageable. The addition of the sensory lighting has also helped create a focused, calming environment where this difficult emotional work can happen.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are taking these skills to the next level. Now that my students are getting comfortable identifying emotions on the big screen and charts, we are preparing to launch a service project based on the needs they've identified in our community. You haven't just provided school supplies; you've given my students a platform to express themselves and the confidence to step into others' shoes.","fullyFundedDate":1758230503761,"projectUrl":"project/caring-and-creative/9482314/","projectTitle":"Caring and Creative","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9304839_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y359&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753030987411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9304839"},{"teacherId":9304839,"projectId":9482643,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us kick off our new soccer program! When the large box of soccer balls and bright agility cones arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious. My students immediately wanted to inflate the balls and head outside. For many of them, typical PE classes can be overwhelming, but having our own specialized equipment allows us to learn at our own pace in a safe, supported environment.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the agility cones to set up visual boundaries and passing lanes. This visual structure is incredibly helpful for my students with autism, as it makes the abstract concept of \"staying in position\" concrete and understandable. Just this week, I watched a student who usually prefers to play alone successfully navigate a dribbling course and pass the ball to a teammate—a huge milestone in social interaction and motor planning!\r\n\r\nOur next step is to organize a friendly \"skills showcase\" where students can demonstrate what they've learned. We are working on organizing the equipment into the new mesh bags at the end of every session, turning cleanup time into a lesson on responsibility and organization. Thank you for giving my students the chance to be part of a team.","fullyFundedDate":1762728892129,"projectUrl":"project/scoring-goals-building-futures/9482643/","projectTitle":"Scoring Goals, Building Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9304839_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y359&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753030987411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9304839"},{"teacherId":3801407,"projectId":9244096,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom environment has seen a remarkable transformation. With the cleaning supplies, storage solutions, and organization tools you helped provide, we've created a space that feels more welcoming, calm, and focused. A cleaner classroom isn't just about appearances—it has a real impact on students' ability to learn. They can now move freely, find what they need more easily, and stay on task without the distractions of clutter or mess.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is how different the room feels. They take notice of how fresh and organized everything is and often comment on how it makes them want to work harder. Some have even stepped up to take on daily classroom jobs to help maintain the space, which has fostered a greater sense of responsibility and pride in their learning environment. It's amazing to see how something as simple as a clean space can shift the way students approach their day.\r\n\r\nOne student who used to struggle with staying focused shared that \"it's easier to think when it's not messy.\" That small moment showed me how much this project has mattered. Your donation has created not just a better physical space, but a more positive mindset for my students. Thank you for believing in the power of a clean, happy classroom—you've truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746585585884,"projectUrl":"project/clean-environment-happy-learners/9244096/","projectTitle":"Clean Environment, Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3801407_orig.jpg?crop=3872,3872,x0,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754063808209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain146"},{"teacherId":3801407,"projectId":9236206,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your contributions, it is so wonderful to have a bigger diversity of texts books from where my students can choose from to read. During our Spanish class, students have free voluntary reading time each week, this is a time in which they choose a book to read in Spanish that isn't chosen by me to read as a whole class.\r\n\r\nI like getting a big diversity of themes and genres to support my students literacy in Spanish by providing books of their interest and Spanish level. Reading is so important while acquiring a language because it's the perfect model of how language is structured. Many of these books they have read in their first language so by now reading them in Spanish gives them the confidence or reading it because they already know what happens and now they are just focusing on decoding the words.\r\n\r\nBy doing this, it allows them the opportunity to also notice and transfer similarities from their first language into the target language, and this sparks the right connections between the 2 languages so it increases the speed in which they acquire the new language.","fullyFundedDate":1744308445679,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-bilingual-minds-a-spanish-bo/9236206/","projectTitle":"Expanding Bilingual Minds - a Spanish Book at a time.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3801407_orig.jpg?crop=3872,3872,x0,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754063808209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain146"},{"teacherId":3801407,"projectId":9121907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our classroom will now have access to engaging Spanish books and Spanish posters to spark their curiosity, inspirational quotes and frequently-used phrases which support their journey toward bilingualism. Your donation means more than just new books on a shelf and posters on a wall—it means every child in our room feels supported to grow as bilingual readers.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping build not only literacy skills but also confidence and pride in who they are in our bilingual classroom. Thank you for being a part of our learning journey and for making a lasting impact in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1742247646837,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-resources-for-the-world-language/9121907/","projectTitle":"Spanish resources for the World Language classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3801407_orig.jpg?crop=3872,3872,x0,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754063808209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain146"},{"teacherId":3801407,"projectId":8546058,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our classroom's project! With your donation we were able to get a subscription to a Spanish magazine which allows all of my classes to read significant articles that have articles and comprehension activities for my students to improve their language skills in their second language.\r\n\r\nMy students enjoy the readings because they are updated and relatable to their daily lives, but also introduces them new cultures and international news that are required for the IB program.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for allowing my students to have this wonderful resource in our Spanish class.","fullyFundedDate":1723650313258,"projectUrl":"project/hispanic-culturally-relevant-spanish-mag/8546058/","projectTitle":"Hispanic Culturally Relevant Spanish Magazine Subscription (Level 3)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3801407_orig.jpg?crop=3872,3872,x0,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754063808209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain146"},{"teacherId":3801407,"projectId":8666600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions, the items provided allows my students to have mental health days and have a welcoming room that encourages them to learn.\r\nMy students belong to high level classes and/or challenging life situations so having small speakers allows us to move the class outdoors when the weather permitting, play music as they work on their class activities.\r\nAlso this project allowed my classroom to have a broader diversity of activities or talking points to express themselves when they are feeling anxious or overwhelmed from all the activities/classes they have in their daily lives.\r\nThank you for taking the time and contributing into our project!","fullyFundedDate":1724290943083,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-resources-and-tools-for-m/8666600/","projectTitle":"Mental Health: Resources and Tools for My Hs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3801407_orig.jpg?crop=3872,3872,x0,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754063808209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain146"},{"teacherId":3801407,"projectId":7855891,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our classroom's project! With your donation we were able to get a books in Spanish by hispanic authors which allows all of my classes to read a diversity of texts and improve their reading comprehension in a second language, to my students having new books to read make our classroom library more appealing and fun!\r\n\r\nMy students enjoy these readings because they are updated and relatable to their daily lives, but also introduces them new cultures and international authors that are required for the IB program.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for allowing my students have this wonderful resource in our Spanish class.","fullyFundedDate":1695700961649,"projectUrl":"project/hispanic-books-for-hispanic-classes/7855891/","projectTitle":"Hispanic Books for Hispanic Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3801407_orig.jpg?crop=3872,3872,x0,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754063808209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-swain146"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41521","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1326,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.7,"schoolId":41521,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George Washington High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George Washington High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/denver-public-school-district-1/george-washington-high-school/41521"}