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It avoided any confusion of which materials to take and who 'took what. scenarios. \r\n\r\nThough these items that were purchased were 'basic' and replacements of consumables we use often, without you, we would not have been able to conduct these labs and future labs. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755715147306,"projectUrl":"project/medical-innovations/9335196/","projectTitle":"Medical Innovations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6926551_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617026091664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-tom"},{"teacherId":8973014,"projectId":9353646,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in donating to our students' success at school. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our science and engineering projects, allowing my students to engage in hands-on activities that enhance their learning experience. Your consideration helps us foster a sense of capability and joy in our classroom, and we truly appreciate all that you have done for us. Thank you for being a vital part of our success!\r\nI want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for your generous support in donating to our students' success at school. Your thoughtful contributions have truly transformed our learning environment, allowing my students to immerse themselves in vibrant, hands-on science and engineering projects. From the electrifying zipline balloon race that taught them about forces and motion to the captivating wave machine exploring the nuances of light waves, each project has sparked curiosity and enthusiasm in the classroom. It's a joy to witness the sense of wonder and capability that blossoms in my students as they engage in these activities. Your kindness not only fuels their learning experiences but also inspires a deep love for discovery. Thank you for being such an essential part of our journey and for making a lasting impact on our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1757548122157,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-the-next-generation-of-schola/9353646/","projectTitle":"Empowering the Next Generation of Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8973014_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x291,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686882687085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8973014"},{"teacherId":2936352,"projectId":9607667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the much needed donations. With your support, I was able to purchase many healthy and calorie-heavy snacks for my students. My students come to work tired from teenage life often with the weight of the worlds on their shoulders. \r\n\r\nWhen I brought snacks into class the first day we were learning about xenia, or Ancient Greek rules on hospitality, they were so excited to be able to pick snacks to indulge. I heard a lot of \"no ways\" and \"yes\" go through the room. Since then they have learned that they are supported as a person and individual inside and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nI keep boxes in my classroom closets to give out when the need arises and some in my office for when students come for 1-1 support. It has helped students relax, feel more comfortable, and realize I care about them holistically.","fullyFundedDate":1758223981108,"projectUrl":"project/starting-with-strength/9607667/","projectTitle":"Starting with Strength","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2936352_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502829771221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mbruen"},{"teacherId":8682563,"projectId":9464126,"letterContent":"My students have dived right in to making their interactive notebooks. Many have voiced that they like having all their learning materials in one location for them to look back at yo review. Many students have taken creative abilities to decorate their notebook to fit their personality. \r\n\r\nThe students were very surprised when I walked in with boxes of supplies. They were every appreciative of the generous donations provided to them. \r\n\r\nEach lesson we start off with them gluing the necessary materials into their notebook. An example would be from our microscope observation Lab where they had to glue in circles into their notebook and draw the specimens they saw under the microscope.","fullyFundedDate":1757548122602,"projectUrl":"project/science-interactive-notebooks-make-scie/9464126/","projectTitle":"Science Interactive Notebooks: Make Science Visible!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shafransky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8682563_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752588376485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8682563"},{"teacherId":9568724,"projectId":9404775,"letterContent":"I'd like to describe the impact that your generous gift has had on my students! I'm a high-school special-education teacher in a high-need school; I co-teach Social Studies classes, meaning that there is a Social Studies teacher and me in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of my students have significant executive-functioning and processing delays, which can greatly interfere with their ability to organize school work. Many also have difficulty affording school supplies.\r\n\r\nManila folders are very simple technology, but have an enormous impact on students' ability to organize papers. Instead of a \"black hole\" backpack full of lost, disorganized papers, my students now have a folder for each subject, and can easily find their assignments. They also have pens, pencils, markers for art projects, and stay healthy with tissues and Clorox wipes!\r\n\r\nMany thanks for your generosity to our students!","fullyFundedDate":1750773681007,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-to-stay-organized-in-202/9404775/","projectTitle":"School Supplies to Stay Organized in 2025-2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Inman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9568724_orig.jpg?crop=1807,1807,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113884813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568724"},{"teacherId":8973014,"projectId":9212429,"letterContent":"I am writing to sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude for the tremendous support you have provided to our students over the past year. The educational materials we received have proven to be invaluable, significantly enriching our learning environment. Each student has enthusiastically embraced their notebooks, which serve as essential tools for various assignments, including Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning (C.E.R.), as well as engaging Do Now exercises and collaborative Think-Pair-Share activities.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous contributions, my students and I have embarked on a truly fantastic journey at the start of this academic year. Your assistance has not only bolstered our resources but has also enhanced our classroom experiences. I deeply appreciate your commitment to education and the positive impact it has on our students' learning. Next, we will be learning about the Big Bang Theory and how to think scientifically.","fullyFundedDate":1746785433318,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-an-exhilarating-adventure-in/9212429/","projectTitle":"Gear Up for an Exhilarating Adventure in Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Paul","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8973014_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x291,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686882687085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8973014"},{"teacherId":2589636,"projectId":9617478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! Because of your support, my high school students now have access to sturdy, comfortable stools that have transformed the way we work and learn together. These stools have made group discussions collaborative assignments more comfortable and flexible—students no longer feel confined to traditional desks, and it's made a noticeable difference in their engagement and focus.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new stools and our reward candy system, their reactions were a mix of surprise and genuine appreciation. They immediately began rearranging the space to suit their learning styles, and it's been exciting to watch them take more ownership of their environment. Your support has made a meaningful impact on their experience, and we can't thank you enough for helping create a more dynamic and student-centered classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755715146384,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-success-starts-with-a-seat/9617478/","projectTitle":"Sweet Success Starts With a Seat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Voytek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2589636_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526038744789","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2589636"},{"teacherId":8401950,"projectId":9269989,"letterContent":"When many of us learned to read, we had such a rich selection to choose from. For some of us, we stopped enjoying reading as much when we were assigned books in middle and high school. Whether these teenagers are just learning to read longer books or are tired of being assigned material they can't connect with, having some books available that they might enjoy is so important to help continue their development as readers and learners. \r\n\r\nI have integrated free reading time into my classes and I have developed a way to connect it to our other learning with activities where students find examples of grammar and literary elements in the books they chose. Students are more willing to attempt difficult texts and are starting to learn more than they would with other texts. Students have begun signing out books from my library and are reading outside of school too. Thank you for being part of this success!","fullyFundedDate":1746457787580,"projectUrl":"project/a-book-for-every-student/9269989/","projectTitle":"A Book for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jacobson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8401950_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659976096257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8401950"},{"teacherId":2936352,"projectId":9121822,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations, which provided snacks for my students. Due to your support, I am able to supply healthy, protein-filled snacks, as well as some chips, takis, etc.\r\n\r\nThe first day I brought a box of snacks to class, the students erupted in cheers. They were so excited that we had thought of them and their needs and helped to get them to lunch.\r\n\r\nSince then, I have also been keeping snacks in my office so students know when they are coming here for academic concerns, graduation help, emotional support or just feeling extra tired, they will be greeted with a smile and something to eat. \r\n\r\nThis time of year is hard for all of us - it's crunch time - and the students and I are grateful to have this time together to enjoy food and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1741099883907,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-up-for-fun/9121822/","projectTitle":"Fueling Up for Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2936352_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502829771221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mbruen"},{"teacherId":8401950,"projectId":9211109,"letterContent":"When many of us learned to read, we had such a rich selection to choose from. 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Thank you for being part of this success!","fullyFundedDate":1744223761650,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-fill-an-empty-bookshelf/9211109/","projectTitle":"Help Me Fill an Empty Bookshelf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jacobson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8401950_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659976096257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8401950"},{"teacherId":5592327,"projectId":8539408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our program. Students will be starting our fish breeding unit after our last set of fish arrive. We are hoping that they will come in by March. At that time students will set up a breeding protocal after doing research on the species they have selected. They will have to put together a proposal and get it approved before they start. \r\n\r\nOnce approved they will set up a new mini-ecosystem for the fish and put in place teh parameters that are needed to get the fish to breed. Some will lay eggs, some will give birth to live young. Students will keep a daily journal, taking pictures and taking water quality measurements along the way. \r\n\r\nThis will be an amazing project, once our fish arrive.","fullyFundedDate":1732072188810,"projectUrl":"project/fintastic-learning/8539408/","projectTitle":"\"Fin\"tastic Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bartush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5592327_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532973442819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5592327"},{"teacherId":5876657,"projectId":8777336,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous gift of the variety of handheld meters. All of my students have already been using them in class for various lab activities measuring a wide range of abiotic factors from pH, salinity, temperature, wind direction and dissolved oxygen. By the end of the year, more than 114 students will have used the handheld meters in a variety of activities. Several of my IB Environmental Systems and Societies students were able to check out a meter for a few days in order to complete their independent research projects. \r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for the gift of these meters. Without these meters, we would not be able to conduct in class labs and field trips. Your gift has made kids want to come to school and learn! 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