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The enthusiasm in the classroom is electric—students are already brainstorming designs, sketching models, and counting down the days until the next print run begins.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our young engineers have the resources and confidence to keep innovating, problem-solving, and turning their ideas into real-world solutions. 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It allows them to maximize practice time, test improvements more frequently, and ensure that our race batteries remain in peak condition for competition.\r\n\r\nHaving the proper charging equipment not only improves safety and battery life but also deepens students' understanding of energy systems, current flow, and sustainable power management. They now experience firsthand how electrical efficiency and proper maintenance directly impact vehicle performance—a key lesson in real-world engineering.\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide a charger—it gave students the tools to think like engineers, plan strategically, and manage energy resources effectively as they prepare to race their electric vehicle. 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My display space is limited but we are great at creating displays that are attractive to passer bys. That was the goal of my request.\r\n Students were happy and surprised that their art was out for display. Of course, I can tell them their art is worthy of public display. What was most impactful was comments to students by their peers. I heard back from viewers how much they enjoyed the artwork. 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Due to your generosity, they have effectively been able to reduce stress, minimize distractions and enhance learning both inside and outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese stress balls have already created positive climate for students and staff alike! Thank you for helping create a safe and healthy learning environment for my amazing students! We are beyond grateful for the opportunity to receive these items and they have been used every single day since they have arrived!","fullyFundedDate":1760709520686,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-de-stress-for-less/9690603/","projectTitle":"Help Us De-Stress for Less","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Batty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4019713_orig.jpg?crop=551,551,x1274,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558200298976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-batty"},{"teacherId":4019713,"projectId":9613994,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity. No child should experience food insecurity and your donation made a huge impact for my students! It brings me so much happiness that there are people that care about my students as much as I do, especially when they don't even know them!!\r\n\r\nA lot of the time students come into my office already in emotional distress and ask for a snack. Having a bin full of snacks truly help in these moments. The impact of a simple snack has gone such a long way because of your kindness with resources. Your selflessness with donations has helped my students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your contributions to my project. You truly are amazing and I am extremely honored that you chose my project to fund! My students appreciate having the snacks in my office so much. Thank you for making this a reality for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1759243353335,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-minds-full-stomachs/9613994/","projectTitle":"Hungry Minds, Full Stomachs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Batty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4019713_orig.jpg?crop=551,551,x1274,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558200298976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-batty"},{"teacherId":4079912,"projectId":9299551,"letterContent":"These items will be used at our upcoming Community Awareness Day event! Students engage in a variety of service projects including letter writing, rock painting, and preparing other crafts for charitable organizations. \r\n\r\nWhile we have not yet used these items, they are going to be paramount to the success of the event, which occurs on the day before thanksgiving! I will share with you some pictures of last year's successful event. \r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for your generous donations! I truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746466021018,"projectUrl":"project/spread-kindness/9299551/","projectTitle":"Spread Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cote","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4079912_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536712661223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4079912"},{"teacherId":5828302,"projectId":9681116,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to STEM soldering kits that bring hands-on learning to life. These kits allow them to explore electronics, develop critical problem-solving skills, and build confidence as they design and complete real-world projects. Already, over 20 students have used the kits this semester, gaining practical experience and increasing engagement in STEM activities. Your support is helping spark curiosity, creativity, and a passion for STEM that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1757504251829,"projectUrl":"project/stem-soldering/9681116/","projectTitle":"STEM Soldering","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5828302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537389363878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michael-vaughan"},{"teacherId":5828302,"projectId":9721505,"letterContent":"This year, our Advanced Engineering program has the largest group of young women in its history, and they are eager to learn welding and help build our Elethrathon car. \r\n\r\nAND they are so excited to show off their new gear. (photos to follow later today!)\r\n\r\nThese properly sized and comfortable safety items may seem like small changes, but they make a significant difference—boosting confidence, comfort, and focus in the lab. By providing equipment that fits, we remove barriers to participation, encourage skill development, and create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.\r\n\r\nThank you all for making this a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1758635829395,"projectUrl":"project/looking-good-while-welding/9721505/","projectTitle":"Looking Good While Welding","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5828302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537389363878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michael-vaughan"},{"teacherId":5828302,"projectId":9724902,"letterContent":"With the addition of three new welding masks, hearing protection, and Gorilla tape, our students can now work more safely and efficiently in the welding lab. The extra helmets enable us to open an additional welding station, allowing more students to engage in hands-on metalworking simultaneously. 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They will be able to make some great projects with all the new materials that I can provide them with.\r\n\r\nI can't express how grateful my students and I are for your generosity and kindness. We have a limited budget and getting all these supplies is a huge help for our classroom. Project after project I am in awe that their are people out in the world that care about students that they have never met before. This is truly amazing.\r\n\r\nI thank you from the bottom of my heart and keep spreading the good cheer. You really made our year amazing.","fullyFundedDate":1758977285874,"projectUrl":"project/school-essentials-needed/9456050/","projectTitle":"School Essentials Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp809482_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476047181943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-white"},{"teacherId":8582342,"projectId":9234735,"letterContent":"This project had a significant positive impact on my students. With access to snacks, they were more focused, engaged, and energized throughout the school day. Hunger no longer distracted them from learning. Students collaborated and were present. \r\nAs a teacher, providing snacks allowed me to focus on teaching and facilitating learning rather than addressing hunger-related distractions. I was able to implement lessons more effectively, encourage deeper critical thinking, and support students in achieving academic goals. The project also strengthened relationships with my students, as they felt cared for and supported, fostering trust and a stronger classroom community. A special shout out to Dalio Foundation for their generosity and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1746785348861,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students-in-need/9234735/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582342"},{"teacherId":809482,"projectId":9156875,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. This is one of the most useful reading resources that I use all year. It has great articles that are authentic and current. The student always say how much they improve on reading and that they learn a lot of new words. The articles are very interesting and they come with comprehension questions and a ton of other resources. The students enjoy reading these magazines and it helps them score really high on the reading portion of the standardized test that they take to receive the SEAL of Biliteracy. 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