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Our classroom now feels brighter, more inspiring, and filled with a sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a space that celebrates student creativity every single day. Thank you for helping my students see the value in their hard work and for making our art room feel like a real gallery!","fullyFundedDate":1694713844858,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-creativity-through-middle-sch/7728375/","projectTitle":"Empowering Creativity Through Middle School Bulletin Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenkranz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6891682_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1577980288279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6891682"},{"teacherId":6891682,"projectId":7179631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us restock our art supplies! Our classroom markers and paints were running low after lots of creative use, and your support made it possible to refill what we needed to keep the art room colorful and inspiring.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, my students were thrilled—they immediately noticed the bright, bold colors and couldn't wait to get started. We used the new supplies for several projects, including landscape paintings and collaborative murals that brightened our school hallways. Having fresh markers and paint gave every student the chance to express themselves fully without worrying about dried-out markers or empty paint cups.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps my students continue to explore, create, and take pride in their work every day. 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We used the new supplies for several projects, including landscape paintings and collaborative murals that brightened our school hallways. Having fresh markers and paint gave every student the chance to express themselves fully without worrying about dried-out markers or empty paint cups.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps my students continue to explore, create, and take pride in their work every day. Thank you for keeping our art room vibrant and full of imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1635875228860,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-artists-in-need-of-supplies/5957228/","projectTitle":"Blooming Artists in Need of Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenkranz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6891682_orig.jpg?crop=280,280,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1577980288279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6891682"},{"teacherId":5182756,"projectId":9239313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of Starfish to my 7th grade classroom here at Dolan Middle School. \r\n\r\nMy students will benefit so much from the essential skills this book will provide. We will delve into the elements of poetry via the use of free verse in this book, including figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. We will also tackle the social-emotional topics that the story conveys. Reading about a character who is open with her struggles is something that all students can benefit from.\r\n\r\nThis book is a truly important addition to my curriculum this year. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746489041524,"projectUrl":"project/starfish-for-7th-grade-stars/9239313/","projectTitle":"Starfish for 7th Grade Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corbi-Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5182756_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518629342698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/corbimiller"},{"teacherId":3295544,"projectId":9311193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of cleaning supplies. I appreciate your generosity. My classroom was in need of necessary supplies to keep the desks and counters clean, also soap for the students to use at the sink area to wash their hands and paint trays and brushes. \r\nThe soap, antibacterial wipes, cleaning sprays, and paper towels will get me through this school year. The students love a nice clean classroom and tables to work on. They are a huge help as well in keeping my room clean and organized. Thank you again for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1746821272990,"projectUrl":"project/good-scrubbing-for-the-art-room/9311193/","projectTitle":"Good Scrubbing for the Art Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3295544"},{"teacherId":3295544,"projectId":9072006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my mid year supplies. This allowed the students to end the school year on a high note, completing all of their artwork! The students were allowed to bring their completed artwork home for the summer! \r\nThe additional supplies made a huge impact on my students and in the art classroom. We appreciate the donations of necessary supplies needed to complete all artwork! Thank you for your continuous support! \r\n\r\nMrs Marchetti and Dolan Middle School students","fullyFundedDate":1743014780168,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-supplies-to-create-amazing-artw/9072006/","projectTitle":"Mid Year Supplies to Create Amazing Artwork!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marchetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3295544"},{"teacherId":639510,"projectId":9367208,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for your incredible generosity in helping us bring our classroom coffee cart project to life. Because of your support, our students now have everything they need to run a real, student-operated business right here at school. From brewing coffee and serving hot chocolate to organizing supplies and greeting staff, every part of this project has turned into a meaningful learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate. Our students are practicing money management, budgeting, and organization skills daily. They're learning how to take orders, handle payments, and provide excellent customer service—all while building confidence and teamwork. Watching them proudly serve their teachers and staff has been truly heartwarming. This project has brought joy, independence, and real-world skills into our classroom in ways that traditional lessons simply can't.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create such a supportive, empowering, and exciting learning opportunity. Your generosity is making a real difference in their lives every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755521994928,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-life-skills-empowering-special/9367208/","projectTitle":"Brewing Life Skills: Empowering Special Education Through a Coffee Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp639510_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659422251968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639510"},{"teacherId":639510,"projectId":9368678,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generosity in bringing our latest classroom project to life. Because of you, and with the help of Disney and other kind donors, our students now have all the art supplies they need to express themselves and build real-world skills through creativity.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in our classroom has been incredible. With the new bracelet making kits, beads, strings, and ornament supplies, our students are creating beautiful crafts to sell on our school's coffee cart. Each project helps them practice teamwork, communication, and even financial literacy as they learn what it means to create, price, and sell their own work.\r\n\r\nFor our students with special needs, these hands-on activities are about so much more than art. They are building confidence, independence, and pride as they see their creations appreciated by teachers and staff. Watching them light up when someone buys something they made is truly priceless.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and giving them the opportunity to learn, create, and connect with their school community in such a meaningful way. Your kindness is making a lasting impact on their education and their sense of self-worth.","fullyFundedDate":1755445701920,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-connections-supplies-to-create/9368678/","projectTitle":"Crafting Connections: Supplies to Create and Sell Handmade Treasures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp639510_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659422251968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639510"},{"teacherId":639510,"projectId":9352548,"letterContent":"We just wanted to send a huge thank-you to all of you who donated to our classroom project on DonorsChoose. Your generosity truly means the world to us. Because of you, our class now has wonderful supplies like colored pencils, dry erase markers, and new pencil cases that help our students stay organized, creative, and engaged.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like simple tools, but they make a real difference every single day. Our students use the colored pencils to organize their work and express their ideas through visuals, and the dry erase markers allow them to practice and review skills without fear of mistakes. It's amazing to see how something so small can boost their confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for giving them the resources they deserve to succeed. Your kindness has brought so much joy and excitement into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1747404648872,"projectUrl":"project/organized-equipped-and-ready-to-learn/9352548/","projectTitle":"Organized, Equipped, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp639510_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659422251968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/639510"},{"teacherId":8403233,"projectId":9050839,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity with helping to support my students. The ipad has been very useful. All students have access to it if and when needed. \r\n We have been able to install specific learning apps on the ipad. One that comes to mind is the ichat app which allows the students who are nonverbal to talk with other verbal and nonverbal students. There is a student in the classroom who is disabled but also has recently arrived from another country and this is helping him to learn and use new vocabulary words.\r\n Once again thank you for your support. It means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1742943575738,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-success/9050839/","projectTitle":"iPad for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kattenhorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8403233"},{"teacherId":5410860,"projectId":9173055,"letterContent":"The new fitness equipment has significantly enhanced the physical health and overall well-being of my students. Access to quality equipment encourages regular physical activity, which is critical during early adolescence—a time of rapid growth and development. With engaging and age-appropriate tools such as light weights, resistance bands, sit-up mats and balance boards, students are more likely to participate in exercise routines, improving cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, coordination, and mental health. Regular physical activity also helps combat childhood obesity, a growing concern in many communities, and instills lifelong healthy habits.","fullyFundedDate":1742172614611,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-workout/9173055/","projectTitle":"Wellness Workout","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiesner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5410860"},{"teacherId":5075156,"projectId":9238345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring our very own version of The Addams Family to life on our stage! This project focused mainly on our ancestors and giving them the unique look each of them needed to actually portray their ancestor. \r\n\r\nThanks to this funded project, the students were 1000% the ancestors they chose to be - we had our veteran ancestors, our pirate ancestors, our nurse ancestor, our ballerina ancestors and our conquistador ancestor - to name a few. \r\n\r\nAlso, by helping us fund this project, Grandma got her wagon of potions, Fester was able to sing with his parasol carrying ancestor ensemble when he serenaded the moon and, finally, we were able to make an amazing Playbill that highlighted our amazing cast and crew and community sponsors.\r\n\r\nAll of the support made this a show to remember. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1744339263944,"projectUrl":"project/full-disclosure-the-addams-family-is-ex/9238345/","projectTitle":"Full Disclosure! 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