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The colorful EXPO dry-erase markers will allow students to work collaboratively, visualize their thinking, solve problems, and share ideas in an interactive way.\r\nThank you for investing in their creativity and helping us build a classroom where learning is active, meaningful, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1790631048470,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-critical-thinking-through/10585416/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043619_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788715923041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043619"},{"teacherId":8043619,"projectId":10605013,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our student-athletes and believing in the importance of providing students with the resources they need to succeed both on and off the field.\r\nAt H.W. Eggers Middle School, our student-athletes work hard every day to improve their skills, build confidence, and represent our school with pride. Whether they are practicing after a long school day or competing against another team, proper hydration is an essential part of keeping our students healthy, focused, and ready to perform at their best.\r\nOur student-athletes come from a variety of backgrounds, and not every student has access to the same resources outside of school. Providing hydration supplies during practices and games helps ensure that our athletes have what they need to safely participate and compete. These resources will allow our coaches to better support students during practices, games, tournaments, and athletic events throughout the school year.\r\nThis project is about more than providing drinks and supplies—it is about creating an environment where every student-athlete feels supported and prepared. When students know that their school is investing in their health and success, it builds confidence, belonging, and pride.\r\nYour generosity will make a direct difference in the lives of our student-athletes. With your support, our athletes can stay hydrated, stay focused, and continue developing the teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the playing field.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping our Eggers Knights stay healthy, hydrated, and ready to compete!","fullyFundedDate":1790267724901,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-student-athletes-hydrated-an/10605013/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Student-Athletes Hydrated and Ready to Compete","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043619_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788715923041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043619"},{"teacherId":8043619,"projectId":10570130,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the student-athletes of H.W. Eggers Middle School!\r\nAt Eggers, we believe that athletics are about much more than winning games. Sports teach our students discipline, teamwork, communication, perseverance, leadership, and the importance of setting goals and working hard to achieve them. For many of our students, being part of an athletic team is an important part of their middle school experience.\r\nOur Eggers Athletics DonorsChoose Project will help provide the equipment and resources our student-athletes need to practice, compete, and continue developing their skills. Our athletic program supports students across multiple sports, and having quality, reliable equipment is essential to creating meaningful and positive athletic experiences.\r\nOur students work hard every day. They balance academics with practices, games, meets, and competitions while learning how to be responsible teammates and leaders. We want them to know that they deserve access to the same quality resources and opportunities as student-athletes anywhere.\r\nYour support will help us strengthen our athletic program and provide equipment that can be used by students throughout the school year. More importantly, your donation tells our students that their school community believes in their potential.\r\nEvery piece of equipment represents an opportunity—a chance for a student to improve a skill, build confidence, encourage a teammate, or discover a passion they may carry with them for years to come.\r\nAs we continue building the Eggers Knights Athletic Program, our goal is to create an environment where every student feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged to be their best both on and off the court or field.\r\nThank you for investing in our student-athletes, supporting our coaches, and helping us create opportunities for our Knights to learn, compete, lead, and succeed.\r\nTogether, we can continue making Excellence in Action a reality at H.W. 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After using some of new exercise equipment, students return more focused, calm, and ready to engage academically.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping students grow not only physically, but socially and emotionally as learners. Thank you for investing in their whole-child success.","fullyFundedDate":1765673108085,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-our-classroom/9746577/","projectTitle":"Fuel Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7140587_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758760694083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7140587"},{"teacherId":8043619,"projectId":9789612,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM Tower Garden project. Because of your generosity, my students are now using this innovative resource to explore science, engineering, and sustainability in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe are actively using the Tower Garden as part of an integrated STEM project where students design, build, and maintain a vertical growing system while collecting real-world data. Students are measuring plant growth, monitoring water usage, analyzing nutrients, and recording observations in STEM journals. One standout moment occurred when students noticed differences in growth between plant varieties and began asking thoughtful questions about light exposure, nutrients, and environmental conditions. That curiosity led to rich discussions, hypothesis-building, and problem-solving—exactly the kind of authentic learning we aim for in STEM education.\r\n\r\nWhen the Tower Garden materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students gathered around, eager to help assemble the system and amazed that plants could grow without soil. Many students expressed that they had never seen or experienced anything like it before. Their reactions ranged from surprise to excitement, and even students who are typically quiet were actively participating, asking questions, and volunteering to help. The Tower Garden instantly became a focal point of our classroom and a source of pride for the students.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue their current lessons by connecting the Tower Garden to engineering design challenges and real-world applications. They will analyze collected data, adjust growing conditions to improve outcomes, and explore how hydroponic systems can address food sustainability and access. 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By providing essential cleaning supplies, you're ensuring that our classrooms remain a welcoming space where students can focus on learning rather than worrying about germs or clutter.\r\n\r\nThese resources will empower our students to take pride in their surroundings, learn responsibility, and understand the importance of cleanliness and community care. With your generosity, every child will benefit from a fresh, organized, and hygienic space that supports their well-being and academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us maintain a school environment where students can truly shine—because a clean classroom is the foundation for bright learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755747329785,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-clean-and-safe/9480752/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay Clean and Safe!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1171922"},{"teacherId":1171922,"projectId":8946564,"letterContent":"Your support will help our students stay active, build teamwork, and develop lifelong healthy habits. With access to quality sports equipment, our athletes will be able to practice and compete safely, improving not only their physical fitness but also their confidence and sense of belonging. 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