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The \"poop\" is actually a mixture of straw, peat, seeds, and soil, but the students are none the wiser. \r\n\r\nWe truly could not do hands-on science without Donor's Choose. Thank you for making this unit possible for us.","fullyFundedDate":1777766396672,"projectUrl":"project/plants-and-macromolecules-lab/9993665/","projectTitle":"Plants and Macromolecules Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9331282_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697230558290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9331282"},{"teacherId":10460688,"projectId":10139133,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Art Department and students, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the generous grant of over $500 in art supplies for our Renaissance Fair last May!\r\n\r\nYour donation made a tremendous difference in bringing our Renaissance Fair to life. We used the supplies in so many creative ways, including making trinkets for trading, adding embellishments to costumes, and creating unique products for our artisan booths. Students had the opportunity to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and contribute their artistic talents to an exciting, collaborative event.\r\n\r\nThe Renaissance Fair was a smashing success, and your generosity helped make it possible! We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the traditional classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting arts education and empowering our students to imagine, create, and bring their ideas to life. Your kindness helped make this event truly memorable!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nHolly Walker\r\nArt Department\r\nForrest M. 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The new supplies are already making a big impact. Students are using the pencils and stencils during math and art projects, and the headphones have been especially helpful during independent online practice. One of my favorite moments was seeing students' faces light up when they realized every single one of them would have their own pair of headphones. Quiet, focused work has never gone so smoothly!\r\nWe're currently working on strengthening our math skills, and these materials are helping students stay engaged and confident as we move into our next unit. Your generosity continues to support their growth every day. Thank you for making this possible!\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nDavid Lien","fullyFundedDate":1762878668994,"projectUrl":"project/sharpened-minds-sanitized-spaces/9878826/","projectTitle":"Sharpened Minds & Sanitized Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336120"},{"teacherId":1453346,"projectId":9653218,"letterContent":"Our students have been absolutely captivated by the new hands-on science materials, especially during our recent projects making slime and growing crystals. The moment the boxes were opened, you could feel the energy in the room shift—students crowded around, amazed that these were real materials they were going to use. 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Their level of focus and collaboration was incredible; even students who normally struggle to connect to the classroom were engaged and curious about these projects.","fullyFundedDate":1762878668974,"projectUrl":"project/fizzy-rockets-slime-and-colorful-cryst/9653218/","projectTitle":"Fizzy Rockets, Slime, and Colorful Crystals make Science Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1453346_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x215,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695679049790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1453346"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_71198","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":241,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":52.3,"schoolId":71198,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Forrest Bird Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Forrest Bird Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/idaho/idaho-department-of-education/sandpoint-charter-school/71198"}