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And even as I am moving classrooms this year, these things are coming with me for the new adventure in 5th grade!","fullyFundedDate":1715186908198,"projectUrl":"project/always-looking-forward/8379494/","projectTitle":"Always Looking Forward!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6475599_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x423,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1559443642719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sequoia-munoz"},{"teacherId":8508295,"projectId":9744277,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to the fund that help supply our classroom with necessary items to help us have a safe, calm, supportive, and positive environment where we can grow. \r\n\r\nStudents are still using the items daily and are really thankful for all of the items we use. The toothbrush holders have been very helpful in helping us to keep up with our pencils. We try to keep three sharpened pencils in them at all times!\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been so supportive and I am hoping to get more! They are super helpful for kids who may get over stimulated or even kids who just want quiet in the classroom to support their focus. \r\n\r\nI don't think the impact of these items can easily be put into words, but your support is truly appreciated!\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760576950642,"projectUrl":"project/all-the-things/9744277/","projectTitle":"All the Things!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8508295_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x1088,y695&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744208952924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8508295"},{"teacherId":151538,"projectId":9682485,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students were able to take part in a hands-on engineering project that challenged them to design, build, and test hovercrafts, boomilevers, and bridges. Using the materials you provided, students worked in teams to plan their designs, test different structures, and revise their work based on results. One standout moment was watching students redesign their boomilevers after early tests failed—students quickly shifted from frustration to problem-solving, asking thoughtful questions and supporting one another as they improved their designs.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were immediately engaged. They examined the supplies, shared ideas, and began sketching designs before the lesson even officially started. Several students who are usually hesitant to participate became deeply involved, taking on leadership roles within their groups and explaining their thinking to classmates. The hands-on nature of the project helped students make real connections to concepts like forces, stability, and load distribution.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for students include analyzing test data, comparing designs, and reflecting on what made certain structures more successful than others. Students are connecting their work to real-world engineering challenges, such as how bridges support weight and how engineers design structures to be both strong and efficient. This project helped students build confidence in their ability to think like engineers and showed them that problem-solving, teamwork, and persistence are at the heart of STEM learning. Thank you for giving our students an experience that was both meaningful and empowering.","fullyFundedDate":1760576950832,"projectUrl":"project/hover-lift-build-spark-stem-in-actio/9682485/","projectTitle":"Hover, Lift, Build, Spark: STEM in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Freymuth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp151538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465309829268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-freymuth"},{"teacherId":10107802,"projectId":9527094,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a safe, welcoming space where they can explore their emotions, build self-awareness, and practice healthy coping skills. We use the books, calming tools, and SEL supplies during small groups, classroom lessons, and individual check-ins. 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