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Thank you once again for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1756174519398,"projectUrl":"project/drones-clock-it/9342167/","projectTitle":"Drones: Clock It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp973883_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550690226554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/973883"},{"teacherId":973883,"projectId":9574119,"letterContent":"The project improved my classroom and the classroom of my peers. With these supplies, students were able to have access to much needed supplies to be set up for success. Thus, the stress of worrying about how to be prepared was alleviated. Students were excited to have access to brand new supplies that they could keep. The selection and choice empowered them to take even more ownership in their learning. With your support, students have the confidence and tools to engage in their school learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1755729661664,"projectUrl":"project/the-essentials/9574119/","projectTitle":"The Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp973883_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550690226554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/973883"},{"teacherId":1902020,"projectId":9704990,"letterContent":"The generous donation to establish a STEM library for my 4th and 5th grade classes,serving all 360 of my scholars, has had a remarkable impact on their learning, curiosity, and academic confidence. With access to high-interest, nonfiction scientific texts, my students are now exploring topics that genuinely excite them. Many have already discovered books that speak directly to their personal interests as young engineers, scientists, inventors, and environmental thinkers. What makes this library especially powerful is that students are engaging with scientific literature in a calm, pressure-free environment where the goal is simply to enjoy reading. This freedom has opened the door for deeper comprehension, richer discussions, and a more authentic love of science.\r\n\r\nThe new STEM library aligns beautifully with the Next Generation Science Standards by strengthening students' ability to obtain, evaluate, and communicate information—one of the key NGSS science and engineering practices. As students read, they are naturally practicing critical thinking, analyzing real-world phenomena, building background knowledge, and making connections across Earth science, physical science, and life science concepts. This access helps them grow as independent learners, better prepared to engage in investigations, collaborative problem-solving, and evidence-based reasoning.\r\n\r\nI am truly humbled and deeply grateful for this investment in my students. Your generosity is not just providing books; it is expanding horizons, nurturing identity, and moving each child closer to achieving their academic and personal goals. Thank you for believing in their potential and for giving them a STEM library that inspires them every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1761661149791,"projectUrl":"project/stem-library/9704990/","projectTitle":"STEM Library","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1902020_orig.jpg?crop=1955,1955,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579737028722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1902020"},{"teacherId":117723,"projectId":9757891,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations to our classroom. As many of you know, I am a reading interventionist. That means I pull small groups of students to my classroom to work in small groups on gaps in their foundational reading skills. I see 35-40 students a day in my classroom! Often I pull two small groups at a time, so half of the students wait in my library for their group time with me. During that time, they are encouraged to choose a book from my library to read. \r\nAt the beginning of the year, students eagerly picked up books, but I noticed they were quickly getting abandoned. Many of the chapter books I had in my library were not as accessible to students who read below grade level. I also noticed that the popular books were the graphic novels. Graphic novels help make a story come alive. They also help support the story with pictures, which definitely helps a students who is reading below grade level be able to engage with the text in a way that is difficult to do with most chapter books.\r\nSince obtaining so many new graphic novels, there is a resurgence in the reading! Kids grab the books and settle down in my various chairs and seats to enjoy a good story while they wait for their targeted instruction! They've even started posting Book Reviews to share their favorites with their friends. Dogman is a top favorite! \r\nI also need to thank you for the snacks of cereal bars. These snacks have helped supplement my supply of breakfast bars that I slip to kids who let me know they haven't had breakfast that morning! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758840563248,"projectUrl":"project/snacky-snacks-and-comics/9757891/","projectTitle":"Snacky Snacks and Comics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clemmer Heller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp117723_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450396927924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clemmerheller"},{"teacherId":140053,"projectId":9726294,"letterContent":"My students have caught the reading bug! These books have truly transformed how they feel about independent reading. Every new addition to our class library was met with excitement, enthusiasm and curiosity. And because there are graphic novels for every level of reader, everyone can access something they love. \r\nOn any given day you can hear students giggling as they read something silly in a Dog Man book, or a gasp when they reach an exciting event in an I Survived book. But the most popular series, by far, is Pizza and Taco. These two wacky characters get into silly situations and their dialogue is simple enough for early readers, but the exciting events keep even more advanced readers interested. \r\nMy little reading nook has become a safe space for so many students in our school, and reading engagement is at an all time high!","fullyFundedDate":1758816606349,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-for-every-interest/9726294/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels for Every Interest","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gurganus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp140053_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710365942367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rgurganus"},{"teacherId":1902020,"projectId":9674960,"letterContent":"The donation of markers and colored pencils has had a tremendous impact on my 4th and 5th grade science classes. These colorful tools have allowed my students to demonstrate their understanding of scientific ideas with greater precision and creativity. When creating detailed diagrams, labeling systems, and illustrating processes such as the water cycle, energy transfer, or plant growth, the use of color helps students organize their thinking and clearly communicate what they have learned. This visual approach aligns beautifully with the NGSS science and engineering practices, such as developing and using models, analyzing and interpreting data, and constructing explanations.\r\n\r\nAs students engage in hands-on investigations, they are now better able to represent their observations and findings through rich visual details that bring their science notebooks to life. The colors not only make their work more accurate but also more engaging and meaningful. The visual clarity helps me as a teacher quickly assess understanding and identify any misconceptions or learning gaps. Most importantly, my students have a lot of fun while they are working—collaborating, discussing their ideas, and proudly showing off their colorful scientific illustrations. The markers and colored pencils have truly transformed our classroom into a space where science, creativity, and critical thinking come together.","fullyFundedDate":1758202742831,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-science/9674960/","projectTitle":"Colorful Science","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1902020_orig.jpg?crop=1955,1955,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579737028722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1902020"},{"teacherId":1902020,"projectId":9674520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing the terrarium and fish for our classroom aquaponics station! My students are absolutely thrilled about our frog, Kippy, and our lively guppies. Every day, they gather around to watch Kippy change colors as he camouflages—an exciting, real-life science lesson in action! They are equally eager to see what colors our guppies will grow into, sparking wonderful conversations about genetics, adaptation, and ecosystems. The addition of these living creatures has turned our classroom into a thriving habitat where students can observe, wonder, and learn about life firsthand. For many of my students, this is their very first opportunity to care for living things, making the experience not only educational but deeply meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1758202656984,"projectUrl":"project/frogs-and-fish/9674520/","projectTitle":"Frogs and Fish","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1902020_orig.jpg?crop=1955,1955,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579737028722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1902020"},{"teacherId":1902020,"projectId":9674603,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of seven engineering activity sets for my 4th and 5th grade students. These resources have provided powerful opportunities for students to engage in authentic Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) practices such as asking questions, defining problems, planning and carrying out investigations, and designing solutions. During engineering time, students collaborate in teams to test ideas, analyze results, and improve their designs—demonstrating the core NGSS skills of critical thinking, communication, and creativity. I've been especially encouraged to see students who were once hesitant in science become deeply engaged and confident as they build, test, and refine their creations. The hands-on experience of working like engineers has strengthened their understanding of real-world science while fostering teamwork and perseverance. Your support has made these transformative learning experiences possible, and my students' enthusiasm for science has grown tremendously because of it.","fullyFundedDate":1757518161209,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-time/9674603/","projectTitle":"Engineering Time","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1902020_orig.jpg?crop=1955,1955,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579737028722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1902020"},{"teacherId":2959039,"projectId":9138225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! When my students first saw the materials they were shocked and surprised! Most classrooms in my school have a uniformed look, so this made them excited to come in and get started. As more items arrived each week, their excitement and eagerness to participate grew. \r\n\r\nSmall group time is really there time to shine. The students use a combination of pillows, blankets, the carpet, and flexible seating chairs to get comfy and cozy all while reading their stories with a partner or with a group of similar readers and me. For students who struggle to learn and or keep their bodies still, the blankets and flexible seating chairs offer them an alternative way to still be a part of the team without drawing attention to them for needing a little extra support. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our class more positive, relaxing and inclusive! We appreciate you all.","fullyFundedDate":1745445339819,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9138225/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donohue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2959039"},{"teacherId":2252686,"projectId":9242108,"letterContent":"Thank you for the graphic novels. They arrived at the end of the school year. My fifth graders last year were so excited and began reading them immediately. They were disappointed that they were not able to finish them before the end of the school year.\r\nMy students this year are just starting independent reading. They were thrilled when they saw Minecraft. They couldn't believe one of their favorite games is also a book. \r\nI am hoping these books motivate my new students this year to love reading and be motivated to read during independent reading time.","fullyFundedDate":1746787206071,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels/9242108/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Handy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2252686"},{"teacherId":973883,"projectId":9184047,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our school library! The addition of bookmarks, scented stickers, and pencils has brought a delightful and engaging energy to our reading space. These small but meaningful items have made a big difference in encouraging our students to read more often and with greater enthusiasm. The bookmarks have become a favorite among young readers who love picking out their own designs, and the scented stickers have turned finishing a book or reaching a reading goal into a moment of celebration. These resources help us create a warm, inviting environment where reading feels joyful and rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing how these materials motivate students across all grade levels. Our early readers beam with pride when they earn a sticker or a new pencil for their reading progress, and our older students enjoy collecting bookmarks as they work their way through chapter books and series. These simple tools have helped us build a culture of literacy and positive reinforcement that keeps students coming back to the library again and again. Your generosity has made reading feel special—and for that, we are deeply thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1742841555483,"projectUrl":"project/the-joy-of-reading/9184047/","projectTitle":"The Joy of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp973883_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550690226554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/973883"},{"teacherId":973883,"projectId":9286369,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution that made it possible for our classroom to purchase drones. These drones have transformed how our students engage with learning—giving them the opportunity to explore science, geography, storytelling, and even math in ways that are interactive, hands-on, and deeply meaningful. Whether they're capturing aerial footage for environmental science projects or analyzing flight data to understand angles and velocity, students are developing both technical and creative skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is the ability to see the world from a new perspective—literally. The moment they launch a drone into the sky, there's a sense of wonder and empowerment. Our tech-savvy students have especially taken to programming flight paths and experimenting with camera angles, while our visual learners and budding filmmakers have embraced drone footage as a tool for storytelling and video editing. Even students who typically struggle to engage have found new confidence and joy in drone-based learning. Your support has sparked curiosity, innovation, and joy—and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746743465881,"projectUrl":"project/fly-with-us-drones/9286369/","projectTitle":"Fly with Us-Drones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bruce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp973883_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550690226554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/973883"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97205","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1399,"numTeachers":86,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":96,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.1,"schoolId":97205,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about KIPP Harmony Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"KIPP Harmony Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/kipp-harmony-academy/97205"}