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Thanks to your donation, my students have one more tool in their entrepreneurial toolbox!","fullyFundedDate":1755521941977,"projectUrl":"project/music-merch-lab-cyanotype-print-materia/9529840/","projectTitle":"Music Merch Lab: Cyanotype Print Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":9813575,"letterContent":"We are super thankful for the resources we were able to receive thanks to your generous donation! Our supplies arrived just in the nick of time, for we are officially in the cold and sneezy season. \r\n\r\nThe boxes of tissues, the hand sanitizer, and the disinfectant wipes are super helpful because every student in the school visits my classroom and shares instruments. In trying to keep everything safe and clean, we often run through supplies, so we are extremely grateful for your thoughtfulness. It's thanks to you that we are equipped and prepared for the season!","fullyFundedDate":1761823659207,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-tissue-in-music-class/9813575/","projectTitle":"We Need Tissue in Music Class!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":9624871,"letterContent":"We are beyond thrilled to have our project for 3 new keyboards funded! This has been a major hit in my classroom, and it is all thanks to you! My students love piano and they also love their school, so when they saw the keyboards were red, they were even more excited to unbox them and dive into our lessons. \r\n\r\nIn my classroom, we use keyboards to learn and perform the students' favorite songs, build technical skill, and also in music production. Students are able to plug our new keyboards into an amp, or into their computer and make music, and it's all thanks to your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1760693721019,"projectUrl":"project/keys-please-keyboards-for-music-class/9624871/","projectTitle":"Keys, Please! Keyboards for Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":9685879,"letterContent":"We are tremendously thankful for your donation. We were so excited to receive our new portable whiteboard, our magnetic paper, chart paper, and our book with magnetic-inspired projects for music class. \r\nMy students were so excited to see the big box as it came into the door and my middle school students helped to put it together. Since opening, we've used our board in multiple spaces within and outside the classroom, we've been able to make anchor charts using the chart paper and markers, I've identified a project we will lead in the fall using the book, and students have already begun designing images to make music-inspired magnets.\r\nThis would not have been possible without your generosity! Thank you again for donating to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758818742729,"projectUrl":"project/the-magical-magnetic-music-board/9685879/","projectTitle":"The Magical Magnetic Music Board","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kubajak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750964_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723833473992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zkubajak"},{"teacherId":1034681,"projectId":9618761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks, water, volleyball materials, volleyball bags, and towels. Your support made an incredible impact during our recent event, where the girls presented a dynamic demonstration of Newton's Laws of Motion—showing inertia, force, and motion in a way that was both exciting and easy for students to understand. The girls put on a wonderful show, and according to the data we collected afterward, most students were able to clearly explain Newton's Laws because of their presentations. The boys also benefited, as they were able to use several of the items during practice and demonstrations. Your contribution created a supportive, energized environment and showed a true level of care for all of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758332107509,"projectUrl":"project/serving-science-with-newtons-laws-girl/9618761/","projectTitle":"Serving Science With Newton’s Laws! Girls Serve Science Strong 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1034681_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638159101896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/science-sims"},{"teacherId":9571542,"projectId":9808359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of a color printer for our classroom. Your support has already made a tremendous difference—especially during our recent Community Jobs project. My students were able to print vibrant, high-quality pictures for their posters about community helpers, and it truly brought their work to life.\r\nHaving access to color printing allowed students to see their ideas in a clearer and more realistic way. The bright images made their posters more engaging, detailed, and meaningful. Students were so proud of how professional their final projects looked, and the color helped them better understand the important roles community helpers play in our everyday lives.\r\nYour generosity gave my students the tools to create work they are excited to share. Thank you for believing in the power of creativity, learning, and hands-on experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1761537827625,"projectUrl":"project/printing-bright-futures-with-color-jobs/9808359/","projectTitle":"Printing Bright Futures with Color! 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The students enjoys the items.","fullyFundedDate":1760737469744,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sparks-igniting-curiosity-and-inn/9826702/","projectTitle":"\"stem Sparks: Igniting Curiosity and Innovation\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9807636_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729255536372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807636"},{"teacherId":9807636,"projectId":9409985,"letterContent":"These resources have completely transformed our literacy and math centers. Instead of just writing words on a worksheet, my students are now building them, snapping them together, and flipping sentences to read them aloud. I had a wonderful moment just the other day watching a student who often struggles with reading confidence.\r\n\r\n He was using the \"Flip & Read Sight-Word Sentences,\" and after creating and reading a few silly sentences, he looked up at me and said, \"I'm a reader!\" That moment of pride was made possible by your support. The Accelerate Learning Journals have also been fantastic for our small group time, giving students a dedicated space to practice new skills in a hands-on, engaging way.","fullyFundedDate":1757423936164,"projectUrl":"project/early-learners-limitless-possibilities/9409985/","projectTitle":"\"Early Learners, Limitless Possibilities!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9807636_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729255536372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807636"},{"teacherId":6750964,"projectId":9457649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Splash Dunk Tank project! Although it arrived after the warm weather, we still found creative ways to use it. For our Fall Festival, we turned it into a \"Confetti Splash Station\" and explored force and gravity while having fun. Your support helped us mix science, creativity, and joy. 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Some couldn't believe that they were getting to use games they loved in a classroom setting. Others immediately started forming teams and planning strategies, which naturally encouraged communication and teamwork. It was heartwarming to see even my quieter students come out of their shells and feel a sense of belonging as everyone joined in the Valentine's Day fun together.","fullyFundedDate":1746500560762,"projectUrl":"project/happy-v-day/9052215/","projectTitle":"Happy V- Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blackmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8321408"},{"teacherId":9571542,"projectId":9695644,"letterContent":"My students were filled with excitement when they first saw the snack materials laid out on the tables. Their eyes lit up as they realized they would get to use food for learning! I explained that we would be using the snacks to build different shapes—triangles, squares, rectangles, and even 3D shapes like cubes and pyramids. They couldn't wait to start building. The idea of combining math with something edible made the lesson instantly engaging and hands-on. Laughter and teamwork filled the room as students carefully counted, measured, and constructed their snack creations, making real-world connections to the geometry skills we've been practicing.","fullyFundedDate":1757537259788,"projectUrl":"project/math-treasure-box-of-healthy-shapes/9695644/","projectTitle":"Math Treasure Box of Healthy Shapes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571542_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y342&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755700220611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-smixon"},{"teacherId":9807636,"projectId":9431696,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled when our art supplies arrived! One shouted, \"We're REAL artists now!\" as we unpacked paints and brushes. Their excitement continues daily.\r\n\r\nWe're using these materials across all subjects. 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