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Ultimately, Green Space Guardians inspired students to become environmental stewards and recognize that even small actions can create lasting, positive change in their community.","fullyFundedDate":1774273462469,"projectUrl":"project/green-space-guardians-student-led-commu/10157835/","projectTitle":"Green Space Guardians: Student-Led Community Clean-Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5431879_orig.jpg?crop=838,838,x316,y1036&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603063687347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5431879"},{"teacherId":5735257,"projectId":10192407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a 3D printer into our classroom! This technology has given our students the opportunity to move beyond simply learning about ideas and actually design, create, test, and improve their own projects. Students are learning how concepts from math, science, engineering, and technology can be applied to real-world problems. The 3D printer has also encouraged students to think critically, solve problems, practice perseverance, and understand that mistakes are an important part of the design process.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for our students is seeing something they created on a screen become a real, physical object they can hold in their hands. Students are especially excited to design their own projects and watch the printer build them layer by layer. Students who may not always see themselves as \"technology\" or STEM learners have become curious and eager to participate. The printer has sparked conversations, collaboration, creativity, and a willingness to try something new. Your generosity has helped us create a classroom where students can say, \"I have an idea and I can build it!\" Thank you for investing in our students and helping us provide meaningful opportunities for them to explore, create, and imagine what is possible","fullyFundedDate":1778084989172,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-bring-science-to-life/10192407/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Bring Science to Life With 3D Printing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5735257_orig.jpg?crop=824,824,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563556220196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5735257"},{"teacherId":5431879,"projectId":10075400,"letterContent":"The College and Career Prep in Motion project has had a transformative impact on my classroom by bringing future-focused learning to life in a way that feels real, relevant, and attainable for students. Rather than viewing college and careers as distant concepts, students are now actively engaging with pathways that connect directly to their interests, strengths, and aspirations.\r\n\r\nThis project has significantly increased student motivation and ownership of their learning. Through hands-on activities, exploration, and exposure to various careers, students have begun to see the purpose behind their education. They are asking deeper questions, setting personal goals, and thinking critically about the steps needed to achieve success beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770069447689,"projectUrl":"project/college-and-career-prep-in-motion/10075400/","projectTitle":"College and Career Prep in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5431879_orig.jpg?crop=838,838,x316,y1036&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603063687347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5431879"},{"teacherId":5431879,"projectId":9969931,"letterContent":"The Bringing Lunar New Year to Life to rough Digital Exploration project has had a meaningful and lasting impact on students by transforming cultural learning into an immersive, engaging, and student-centered experience. Through the integration of digital tools, students were not only introduced to the traditions and significance of Lunar New Year, but they were able to actively explore, visualize, and interact with the content in ways that deepened their understanding.\r\n\r\nThis project fostered a heightened sense of curiosity and global awareness among students. Rather than simply learning about the holiday through text, they engaged with multimedia resources, virtual experiences, and creative digital expressions that brought the celebration to life. As a result, students developed a stronger appreciation for cultural diversity and were able to make meaningful connections between their own lives and the traditions of others.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the project strengthened key academic and 21st-century skills. Students practiced research, critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy while working through the activities. It also created opportunities for student voice and creativity, allowing them to showcase their learning in unique and personalized ways.","fullyFundedDate":1766857089668,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lunar-new-year-to-life-through/9969931/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lunar New Year to Life Through Digital Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5431879_orig.jpg?crop=838,838,x316,y1036&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603063687347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5431879"},{"teacherId":9518498,"projectId":9484550,"letterContent":"We jumped right in using the new resources by creating a hands-on \"class kitchen\" experience. One of our first projects was making simple, healthy breakfasts using the electric skillet. Students practiced washing hands, putting on aprons, gathering ingredients, and taking turns cooking and setting the table. A really special moment was watching students remind each other of safety rules and proudly clean their own dishes afterward—it showed how confident and capable they are becoming with real-life tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were especially thrilled by the aprons and dishes because it made them feel like \"real chefs.\" Several students asked, \"Are we really cooking?\" and couldn't wait to get started. The new setup made learning feel meaningful and fun, and even students who are usually hesitant were eager to participate.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on these skills by following simple recipes, practicing measuring ingredients, and planning full meals together. Students will continue working on teamwork, kitchen safety, and independent cleanup routines. These lessons connect directly to life beyond the classroom, and thanks to your support, our students are gaining independence, confidence, and pride—one recipe at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1755773816517,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-caf/9484550/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Café","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baldwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9518498_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757557235342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsjbaldwin"},{"teacherId":4663526,"projectId":9951758,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for supporting our students. Your generosity has provided snacks to fuel our learners while they build the skills and confidence to create their own healthy options using recipe books, fresh produce from our class garden, and our kitchenette.\r\n\r\nThese experiences go beyond nutrition, they encourage collaboration, responsibility, creativity, and a greater understanding of healthy choices. Because of your donations, our students are gaining hands-on learning opportunities that will benefit them both in and out of the classroom. 8th grader \"It makes me feel good. We can plant it, pick it, and cook our own food.\" 5th graders \"I like the picture cookbook.\" \"Using the safety knife was good to cut the food.\"\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your help in make these meaningful learning experiences possible. Your support has made a lasting and positive impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1767881575053,"projectUrl":"project/foodies-consumers-to-producers/9951758/","projectTitle":"Foodies: Consumers to Producers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buxton-Adeyeye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4663526_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659716687361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/buxton-adeyeye"},{"teacherId":5431879,"projectId":9557404,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to you for supporting our project, See the World Through Our Eyes: Bringing Learning to Life. Because of your generosity, this vision moved beyond an idea and became a lived experience for our students.\r\n\r\nYour support helped place learning directly into the hands and perspectives of our scholars. Through this project, students were able to engage with the world in new and meaningful ways—connecting classroom concepts to real-life experiences, deepening their curiosity, and strengthening their confidence as learners. For many of them, this was more than an educational opportunity; it was a moment of affirmation that their voices, perspectives, and potential truly matter.\r\n\r\nAs students explored, observed, reflected, and shared what they saw through their own eyes, they developed critical thinking skills, empathy, and a greater sense of ownership over their learning. They weren't just absorbing information—they were interpreting the world, telling their stories, and discovering that their viewpoints hold value.\r\n\r\nThis project reminded our students that learning is not confined to textbooks or four walls. It is alive, dynamic, and deeply connected to their lived experiences. That realization alone has had a lasting impact, inspiring greater engagement, curiosity, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without you. Your willingness to give, believe, and invest has created ripples that extend far beyond this project. You have helped plant seeds of confidence, curiosity, and possibility that will continue to grow in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to be part of their journey. Thank you for helping them see the world—and themselves—more clearly","fullyFundedDate":1759264937593,"projectUrl":"project/see-the-world-through-our-eyes-bringing/9557404/","projectTitle":"See the World Through Our Eyes: Bringing Learning to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5431879_orig.jpg?crop=838,838,x316,y1036&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603063687347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5431879"},{"teacherId":4663526,"projectId":8443968,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our scholars have been able to explore and benefit from their new sensory tools in meaningful ways. One of our 7th graders shared, *\"The swing makes me feel good and happy. It is comfortable.\"* For a 6th grader who often feels overstimulated, the vibrating pillow has become an essential tool to help him calm his body and stay engaged in class. These resources have quickly become a natural part of our daily routines and emotional-regulation strategies.\r\n\r\nMany of the items are already supporting classroom activities. The rain stick and sensory timer help guide mindfulness breaks, the slug fidget offers quiet grounding during reading, and the sloth book has become a student favorite. We are especially excited to begin using the liquid timer pens to encourage scholars who struggle with writing to participate more confidently. Having such a wide variety of sensory options soft, hard, click-based, swaying, and vibrating allows each student to find what works best for them.\r\n\r\nAn unexpected and heartwarming benefit is that scholars from other classrooms have also been able to use these tools when they need a moment to reset. Your donation hasn't just supported our class, it has created a shared space of calm and comfort across our department. Thank you for making such a meaningful and lasting difference for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1729891139467,"projectUrl":"project/swinging-into-self-regulation/8443968/","projectTitle":"Swinging Into Self-Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buxton-Adeyeye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4663526_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659716687361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/buxton-adeyeye"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101565","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":588,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":86,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.4,"schoolId":101565,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Atlanta Heights Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Atlanta Heights Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/georgia-department-of-education/atlanta-heights-charter-school/101565"}