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Before your donation, the students were very discouraged to learn that, even though we had upgraded our cameras, the new equipment was not quite compatible with our existing technology. \r\nThanks to you, we have added a camera for our weather segment, where students use the USB hub to go back and forth between the anchor desk and weather camera. \r\nThe students have also been able to take another camera, record a type of man on the street segment, and bring back the recording on the SD chip to then edit on our desktop computer. All of the devices have served as new inspiration to keep creating engaging content for our viewers. \r\n\r\nThanks a MILLION for giving our studio a true BOOST!","fullyFundedDate":1757683075863,"projectUrl":"project/news-studio-needs-a-boost/9654572/","projectTitle":"News Studio Needs a Boost!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez Donet & VK8 Library Media Center","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3517211_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534741053879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-vazquezdonet"},{"teacherId":3970650,"projectId":9328330,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the new art supplies, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to test out the paints, markers, and drawing boards, and the rolling cart quickly became a favorite spot for organizing their projects. Having access to these materials has given them new opportunities to express themselves creatively and to use art as a way to manage emotions, build confidence, and stay engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nAlready, we've seen the supplies make a difference during classroom projects. Students are using the paints and doodle boards to illustrate stories, create group murals, and design art pieces that reflect their feelings. These activities have helped them develop focus and teamwork while also providing a healthy outlet for self-expression.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue building on these skills by creating art portfolios that showcase their growth throughout the year. Your generosity has made it possible for them to explore their creativity in meaningful ways while also supporting their social, emotional, and academic development.","fullyFundedDate":1748546844843,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-the-heart/9328330/","projectTitle":"Art for the Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3970650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475509259588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3970650"},{"teacherId":3970650,"projectId":9290955,"letterContent":"Our students were excited to see our therapy dog healthy and energetic thanks to the new food you helped provide. Having her well cared for allows her to continue supporting students by creating a calm, welcoming environment where they can focus, share their feelings, and feel more at ease during the school day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures she can keep playing this important role in promoting student well-being and learning. As a next step, students will be working on a reflection project to share how her presence has helped them, giving them the chance to express the positive impact she has in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1748620796432,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-our-therapy-dog-nurture-our-stu/9290955/","projectTitle":"Nourish Our Therapy Dog, Nurture Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3970650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475509259588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3970650"},{"teacherId":3970650,"projectId":9194249,"letterContent":"When our students received these essential hygiene products, their gratitude was clear. Having these resources on hand has helped them feel more comfortable and confident at school, allowing them to stay focused on learning instead of worrying about missing class.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been meaningful, absenteeism has decreased, and students are more present and engaged in their lessons and school activities. These simple yet crucial items have given them the opportunity to participate fully in their education and continue building both academic and personal success.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students can move forward without unnecessary barriers, focusing on their growth and future opportunities. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1744212192681,"projectUrl":"project/empower-her-hygiene-for-all/9194249/","projectTitle":"\"Empower Her: Hygiene for All\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3970650_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475509259588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3970650"},{"teacherId":3517211,"projectId":9141281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our library media center and helping us create an additional learning space. Before the first day of school, I set up the shelves, Magic School Bus books, Merge Cube and model of the human body. I knew the students would absolutely gravitate toward the new learning materials. As students walked in for morning care, they couldn't resist asking permission to interact with our new materials. There were conversations about organs, students reading to each other, some interacting with augmented visuals for the very first time. A bonus I did not expect was how much the adults came and interacted, not only with the model and books, but with other students that were not necessarily in that teacher's class. Even our custodian came in to learn alongside the students. What an opportunity for bonding, modeling a love of learning, and demonstrating that curiosity lasts a lifetime!","fullyFundedDate":1749411323791,"projectUrl":"project/library-exploration-station-with-augment/9141281/","projectTitle":"Library Exploration Station With Augmented Reality","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez Donet & VK8 Library Media Center","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3517211_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534741053879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-vazquezdonet"},{"teacherId":1523632,"projectId":8156461,"letterContent":"I want to extend my HUGE thanks for your generous support of the Pages of Brilliance: Empowering Young Minds with Leather-Bound Literary Legacies project. Because of your contribution, we were able to bring this vision to life, and the results have been nothing short of inspiring.\r\n\r\nThe Sacagawea leather-bound journals you helped provide are absolutely stunning. Their craftsmanship and beauty immediately captivated our students, giving them a sense of pride and ownership that elevated their work in profound ways. These journals didn't just house their writing, they became symbols of their creativity, voices, and potential.\r\n\r\nWatching the students engage with their work so enthusiastically and take such pride in what they produced was truly moving. Many have expressed how meaningful it was to see their words bound in something so special. It gave them a sense of value, permanence, and dignity that will stay with them long after the final page is filled.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in this project and for empowering our students to see themselves as authors, thinkers, and creators. Your generosity has left a lasting imprint, not only on the pages of these journals but in the hearts and minds of every young person who filled them.","fullyFundedDate":1705584030865,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-brilliance-empowering-young-mi/8156461/","projectTitle":"Pages of Brilliance: Empowering Young Minds with Leather-Bound Literary Legacies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Velazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1523632_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695856239640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1523632"},{"teacherId":8614195,"projectId":8999208,"letterContent":"The candy donations and prizes have brought an exciting and motivating energy to our classroom! We've incorporated these resources as positive reinforcement during our lessons and activities, which has significantly boosted student engagement. During our recent lesson on the Age of Andrew Jackson, we used the candy prizes in a collaborative game where students answered questions about key events and policies, such as the Indian Removal Act and Jacksonian Democracy. The immediate rewards inspired active participation and deepened their understanding of the material. Additionally, students earned prizes for completing their interactive notes and coloring activities with accuracy and creativity, making the learning experience both fun and impactful.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was contagious! The idea of earning small, tangible rewards for their effort sparked a renewed focus and energy in the classroom. Looking ahead to our lesson on westward expansion, we'll continue to use these incentives to keep the momentum going. Students will work on map activities to trace the trails used during westward migration and explore the impact of Manifest Destiny. Candy prizes will serve as motivation to complete tasks such as creating a visual timeline of significant events, like the Louisiana Purchase and the Oregon Trail. These hands-on activities, supported by the donated resources, will make learning engaging and memorable. Thank you for helping us bring history to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1738011979244,"projectUrl":"project/help-motivate-my-students-with-rewards-f/8999208/","projectTitle":"Help Motivate My Students with Rewards for Daily Achievements!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Martinez, J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8614195_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660252258099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drmartinezj"},{"teacherId":3517211,"projectId":9129569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students and I have our very first space for gathering informally. The students were filled with excitement upon receiving the box with the table and benches. They eagerly volunteered to help me build it immediately, and by the end of the school day, there was a new puzzle ready to be solved on the table top. \r\n\r\nThe students naturally gravitate to the table and benches, assisting each other in solving whatever the most recent puzzle I have purchased for them. They talk, laugh, and collaborate with students they may not have otherwise worked with. As an added bonus, it has allowed recently-immigrated children who are learning English to have a safe space and purposeful activity to explore with language; the puzzles and crafts in this area serve as a catalyst for taking risks with language and conversation. \r\n\r\nA day has not passed since we received the furniture in March that students have not gathered in this new \"maker\" area to read, construct, create, and collaborate. \r\nThank you for helping our library media center offer yet another opportunity for student choice, innovation, and community.","fullyFundedDate":1741373185683,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-makerspace-one-center-at-a-ti/9129569/","projectTitle":"Creating a MakerSpace One Center at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez Donet & VK8 Library Media Center","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3517211_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534741053879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-vazquezdonet"},{"teacherId":3517211,"projectId":8498969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class update our tv production studio. Our students were so excited to find the boxes of donated materials when they came in. They immediately put everything in its new place in our studio. Our new rug gives students an informal meeting space where they can share creative ideas for broadcasting podcasts, morning announcements, and interviews. The ON-AIR light up sign signals to others not to come inside while our live broadcasts are taking place each morning. The inspirational quotes and signage remind each student of their potential within themselves. \r\n\r\nYour donations have been, not only a great source of happiness for the students, but of inspiration and efficiency during our class and WVOV (Welcoming Voice of Vineland) planning, content-creation, and broadcasts.\r\n\r\nThank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1726879778372,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-broadcast-creating-an/8498969/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Broadcast!: Creating an Efficient & Inspiring Production Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vazquez Donet & VK8 Library Media Center","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3517211_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534741053879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-vazquezdonet"},{"teacherId":1523632,"projectId":8169029,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support has made a huge difference, and I'm excited to share how we've been using the new resources you helped provide.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful changes has been the additional storage and organization solutions we now have in the classroom. With the new materials, my students and I can easily access supplies, keep our projects organized, and stay focused during lessons. For example, we recently worked on a collaborative art project where students created posters about different cultures. The new storage bins allowed us to keep all the art supplies organized and easily accessible, making the entire process smoother and more enjoyable.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement! They were thrilled to have a more organized space and to see their work come to life in a more orderly environment. It's amazing how a little extra organization can boost their enthusiasm and creativity.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps for my students involve using these resources to dive deeper into our current lessons. We are starting a project on environmental science, and the new storage allows us to keep all our materials for experiments and research neatly organized. The students are already excited to begin, and having these tools will make the learning experience even more engaging and efficient.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making this possible. Your donation has truly transformed our classroom, and we are all incredibly grateful. 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