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We are humbled by your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1752586580439,"projectUrl":"project/a-camera-to-help-share-our-concerts/9412715/","projectTitle":"A Camera to Help Share Our Concerts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamalainen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1795060_orig.png?crop=374,374,x43,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633130820536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/james-hamalainen"},{"teacherId":1795060,"projectId":9412699,"letterContent":"We have only had the wireless guitar transmitters for a couple weeks now, but already they are a huge hit with the teacher and students alike! In choir rehearsal, I am able to plug in my acoustic, move freely among the students, and help students as needed. During our concert band rehearsals, our resident guitar expert student Ethan has been LOVING the wireless mobility. The simple design, clear audio fidelity, and ultra low latency is an amazing addition to our ensemble rehearsals. This is an example of a donation that makes an enormous and immediate impact on our daily routines. Please accept our sincere and genuine gratitude for your thoughtful donation.","fullyFundedDate":1752586458133,"projectUrl":"project/wireless-guitar-for-dynamic-music-learni/9412699/","projectTitle":"Wireless Guitar for Dynamic Music Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamalainen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1795060_orig.png?crop=374,374,x43,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633130820536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/james-hamalainen"},{"teacherId":8986164,"projectId":9294772,"letterContent":"Thank you for the fish fertilizer, peat moss, and compost bin for our garden. The peat moss is being used to loosen up some of our compacted soil. The fertilizer will help to feed our plants this summer and give us bigger and better plants and blooms. The compost bin was just put in place and will give us a handy local spot to be able to compost items from the garden and classroom as well. We've worked hard to keep our garden growing and these items are so appreciated and will help us achieve our goals for this year! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746572221052,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-some-help-to-grow/9294772/","projectTitle":"We Need Some Help To Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8986164_orig.jpg?crop=1488,1488,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689110269595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8986164"},{"teacherId":5263461,"projectId":9172948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! My students were so excited to see the new books on my desk. Many grabbed them to read the backs, which is a first for them. They can't wait to finish the books that they are currently reading so that they can read a new one before vacation. \r\nThis is the first year that I have used these low reading ability/high interest books and I am so glad that I did. Students are more engaged and don't argue when I tell them it's time to read. These books will continue to provide them with choices that are age appropriate while also ability appropriate.","fullyFundedDate":1744219993243,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-hold-teens-interest/9172948/","projectTitle":"Books that Hold Teens Interest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Araujo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263461_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741275374466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maraujo56"},{"teacherId":5263461,"projectId":9146028,"letterContent":"Your donation is already being put to good use! My students have been introduced to each book and have the ability to choose which one they want to read. The most popular has been Thicker Than Water and I Dare You, I'm assuming because they're more mystery/crime based. I have had the books on my desk and everyone who walks by stops to check them out. They're shorter books, the words are larger, and they're at my students reading levels while not being childish. I am so excited to share these with my students and hopefully get one or two interested in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1741648320535,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-reading-interesting/9146028/","projectTitle":"Keeping Reading Interesting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Araujo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263461_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741275374466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maraujo56"},{"teacherId":5263461,"projectId":9145841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new math resources! My students are so excited to make geometric shapes, create lego machines, and play with the magnetic money and numbers. As high schoolers they will never admit it, but they love playing games and being able to act like a kid. I have used the flip charts as station work and it has worked out fantastically, especially because of the cards that are included that have activities for students to do. I am so excited to be able to offer my students a variety of ways to learn, thanks to you and your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1742395851815,"projectUrl":"project/mathin-aint-easy/9145841/","projectTitle":"Mathin' Ain't Easy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Araujo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263461_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741275374466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maraujo56"},{"teacherId":5263461,"projectId":7582273,"letterContent":"One of my favorite things every school year is seeing students come into my classroom and they are so excited to see tables and comfortable seating instead of desks and hard chairs. I am so thankful that I am able to have this option for my students, thanks to you and your generosity. Students enjoy spinning in the stools, adjusting the height, and putting their feet up on the footrest. While it has been a couple years since we received the stools they are still holding strong and have kept many kids comfortable.","fullyFundedDate":1691021584868,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-for-all/7582273/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Araujo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263461_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741275374466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maraujo56"},{"teacherId":5263461,"projectId":7373805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. These sets of books have been incredibly helpful in showing students perspectives that they would not see otherwise. The sets of books of short stories have been great to read individually and have discussions about what the stories are saying and how the students can relate to the experiences. It's Trevor Noah is a huge hit with all of my students and the Crossover series has been an enjoyable read aloud followed by reading The Playbook in small groups.","fullyFundedDate":1683818381550,"projectUrl":"project/opening-eyes-to-different-views/7373805/","projectTitle":"Opening Eyes to Different Views","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Araujo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263461_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741275374466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maraujo56"},{"teacherId":5263461,"projectId":7249564,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how thankful we are for your donation! Giving teachers IEPs and asking them to provide accommodations to students is a difficult thing to do, especially when the training on how to make accommodations is limited. These books have been an amazing asset to pass on to colleagues who need the support without having to attend any trainings. It has been great for others to read about differentiation and know that it can be used not only for students who receive special education services but other students who may be struggling in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1689104840541,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-struggling-teachers/7249564/","projectTitle":"Support for Struggling Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Araujo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5263461_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741275374466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maraujo56"},{"teacherId":8986164,"projectId":9103711,"letterContent":"In the past we have struggled with hand mixers with some of our students. Either they weren't able to grip it safely or they didn't have enough hand strength to really mix things up for baking. For example we tried to make bread but couldn't get it mixed enough and so we ended up with very dense bread. \r\n\r\nThis stand mixer will change all of that for us. We will be able to make cakes, cookies, and even breads! The students were thrilled to see the new machine and knew that it would make baking so much easier!","fullyFundedDate":1741896743768,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-to-mix-it-up/9103711/","projectTitle":"We Want To Mix It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8986164_orig.jpg?crop=1488,1488,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689110269595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8986164"},{"teacherId":5953705,"projectId":7071052,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of cooking supplies for our classroom! Your support means so much to us and will provide our students with hands-on learning experiences that make cooking both fun and educational. Thanks to your kindness, our class can explore new recipes, build essential life skills, and create lasting memories.\r\nCooking is such a valuable skill, and your donation allows our students to develop confidence in the kitchen while learning important lessons in teamwork, following instructions, and creativity. Many of our students may not have had the opportunity to cook at home, and now, because of your generosity, they can engage in meaningful experiences that will stay with them for years to come.\r\nYour support goes beyond just providing materials—it fosters a love for learning and encourages students to try new things. We look forward to sharing stories of the wonderful meals and treats our students create, all made possible by your generosity.\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1673380976394,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-cooking-materials/7071052/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Cooking Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5953705_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538761888904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5953705"},{"teacherId":5263461,"projectId":7245592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. The students we work with have a variety of educational backgrounds with a variety of needs. These workbooks have helped us to meet those needs. Students who receive special education services and are learning history and science in the regular education classroom struggle with understanding the material being taught and the books are not often at their reading ability. 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