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The students could hardly sit still as we opened the devices and their faces lit up with anticipation as they plugged in the keyboards and put on the headphones for the first time. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has been transformed into a creative music lab where every student can actively participate, experiment, and succeed. In a community where resources are limited, your support ensures our students have equitable access to meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. \r\n\r\nThey are not only learning notes and rhythms, but also developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence as they compose and produce their own music. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and our music program. Your kindness is making a lasting impact on their education and their love of music.","fullyFundedDate":1760693795201,"projectUrl":"project/music-in-the-making/9723619/","projectTitle":"Music in the Making","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salomone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2482938_orig.jpg?crop=667,667,x185,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629766309887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/salomone"},{"teacherId":2482938,"projectId":9723694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project to purchase a new concert snare drum and mallets for our middle school band. Your generosity is making a direct and meaningful impact on our students' musical journey. Many of our families face financial challenges, and without support like yours, access to quality instruments and supplies would be limited. \r\n\r\nA quality snare drum will give our percussionists the crisp, articulate sound they need to perform with confidence, while new mallets will allow them to properly play instruments like the marimba, xylophone, and timpani. Because of you, our students have the tools they need to grow as musicians and take pride in their performances. \r\n\r\nWhen we opened the new snare drum, the students could hardly contain their excitement! They were gathered around as we carefully opened the box, and their faces lit up the moment they saw it shining and brand new! \r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond instruments and equipment- you are helping build confidence, teamwork, discipline, and creativity in a school community where students need these skills. For many of my students, band is a place of belonging and achievement. Your gift ensures they have equitable access to resources. Thank you for believing in our program and in the potential of my young musicians. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and commitment to arts education.","fullyFundedDate":1760693782071,"projectUrl":"project/the-heartbeat-of-the-band/9723694/","projectTitle":"The Heartbeat of the Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salomone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2482938_orig.jpg?crop=667,667,x185,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629766309887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/salomone"},{"teacherId":9742916,"projectId":9559206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our project, STEM Rewards: Snacks Today, Scientists Tomorrow. Because of you, my students now have access to meaningful incentives that celebrate their hard work, curiosity, and growth in science. 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These STEM rewards will continue to support a positive classroom culture where students feel encouraged to take risks, ask questions, and think like scientists. Your support has made a lasting impact, and I am incredibly grateful for the role you've played in shaping my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1762438366933,"projectUrl":"project/stem-rewards-snacks-today-scientists-t/9559206/","projectTitle":"STEM Rewards: Snacks Today, Scientists Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9742916_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756314950217","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9742916"},{"teacherId":2482938,"projectId":9307159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project to provide binders and organizational supplies, as well as a new tuba mouthpiece and reeds for clarinets and saxophones. Many of our families experience significant financial strain, and purchasing music supplies is often not possible. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to stay organized, prepared, and confident in band class. The binders and supplies are helping the students keep their music in order and take pride in their work, while the much-needed tuba mouthpiece and reeds ensure that every student can produce a strong and beautiful sound. Most importantly, your support allows our students to make music without the barrier of finances standing in their way. \r\n\r\nWhen the items arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students eagerly helped unpack the boxes, passing out binders and supplies with huge smiles on their faces. \r\n\r\nOur tuba player couldn't wait to try the new mouthpiece and our woodwind students were thrilled to have fresh reeds ready to play. For many, simply having their own materials felt special and empowering. 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We began with a Nearpod lesson on composition, where students were introduced to foundational photography techniques such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, negative space, and framing.\r\n\r\nAfter our lesson, students had the chance to put their learning into action. They grabbed their cameras and headed out into the school to practice. The joy was unmistakable—students photographed classmates, teachers (caught in the hallways!), nature, and everyday objects through new, creative eyes. They were intentional about applying the techniques they learned, and it was wonderful to see their confidence grow in real time.\r\n\r\nIn our next session, we'll review the photos together and reflect on what they noticed, what worked well, and where they can push their creativity further. Then, we'll move into our next photography skill, lighting, and begin the hands-on learning all over again!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping spark this creativity and curiosity in our students. 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