{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cambridge Rindge & Latin School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9414535,"projectId":9929441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! By providing the compasses, graphing stickers, patty paper, rulers, and colored masking tape, you have given our students the exact hands-on tools they need to make geometry completely interactive.\r\n\r\nYour support turns abstract math concepts into concrete, visual discoveries, allowing our students to collaborate, build, and explore with confidence every single day. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtful investment in our classroom and our students' learning!\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the new geometry tools—including the compasses, graphing stickers, patty paper, rulers, and colored masking tape—sparked immediate curiosity and excitement across the classroom. When my students first laid eyes on the colorful rolls of tape and the sleek new compasses, their faces lit up with eagerness to see how we would use them. For many, math has traditionally felt confined to standard paper and pencils, so seeing physical, hands-on materials made the upcoming lessons feel like an interactive adventure. There was an immediate buzz as they examined the graphing stickers and peeled back the vibrant masking tape, anxious to transform their standard desks into dynamic workspaces.\r\n\r\nWe immediately put these incredible resources to work during a collaborative transformation and geometric constructions lab. Using the colored masking tape, students mapped out giant coordinate axes directly onto their tabletops, creating a large-scale arena for spatial thinking. They used the rulers and compasses to construct precise geometric shapes, and then utilized the semi-transparent patty paper to physically lift, flip, and slide their shapes across the tape axes to master reflections and rotations. Once they perfected their transformations, they used the graphing stickers to permanently log their final coordinate points directly into their math journals. It was a beautiful, energetic moment of classroom collaboration, with students huddled together, debating line symmetry, and checking each other's work with their new tools.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead, our next step is to channel these skills into our upcoming scale-modeling and architecture project. Students will be using their compasses and rulers to design intricate floor plans for a sustainable community center, applying their knowledge of angles, parallel lines, and geometric symmetry. They will continue to use the colored masking tape to build 2D scale outlines on the floor, allowing them to literally step inside their designs and evaluate their spatial layouts. Your wonderful generosity has not only provided the precise technical instruments necessary for high-level geometry but has also fueled an engaging, hands-on environment where abstract mathematical concepts truly come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1771029540296,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-gizmos-compasses-charts-and/9929441/","projectTitle":"Geometry Gizmos: Compasses, Charts, and Creative Calculations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414535_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x766,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702673008876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9414535"},{"teacherId":9414535,"projectId":9887052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful generosity! By providing the Healthy Snack Bars and the fully stocked Snack Box, you have taken care of our students in the most fundamental way possible.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that hunger never stands in the way of learning, creating a truly caring environment where students feel nurtured, focused, and completely energized to tackle tough challenges every single day. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtful investment in our students' well-being and success!\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the Healthy Snack Bars and Snack Box brought an immediate wave of pure joy and relief to our classroom community. When the students first saw the neatly stacked boxes of snacks, their faces completely lit up with wide smiles and cheers of excitement. Many of them were eager to see their favorite flavors, but beneath the initial excitement, there was a palpable sense of comfort. In a middle school environment, hunger is a frequent and real distraction. Having a reliable, dedicated station stocked with nutritious options instantly made our room feel like a safe, caring, and nurturing space where their basic physical needs are prioritized just as much as their academic ones.\r\n\r\nWe put these wonderful resources to use during an intensive, multi-day collaborative math workshop last week. The energy in the room was beginning to dip, and several groups were hitting a wall trying to unpack a particularly challenging problem-solving task. I was able to open up the snack box and pass around healthy snacks to the entire class. The moment they had that quick break and nutritional boost, the entire atmosphere transformed. The room went from frustrated and quiet to energetic and collaborative, with students re-engaging in their group discussions, trading ideas, and confidently working through the math with renewed focus. It was a beautiful reminder of how a simple, healthy snack can completely reset a student's capacity to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these snacks will continue to serve as a vital anchor for our upcoming end-of-unit performance tasks. Students will be working in teams to design and build large-scale geometric blueprints, which requires extended periods of sustained, high-level focus and creative collaboration. Knowing we have these healthy fuel options ready to power them through these long brain-boosting sessions ensures that no student will be left behind due to an empty stomach. Your incredible generosity has provided far more than just food; you have fueled their focus, eased their anxieties, and directly supported a collaborative and caring environment where every student has the energy to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1772550284378,"projectUrl":"project/scholars-snack-station/9887052/","projectTitle":"Scholars' Snack Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414535_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x766,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702673008876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9414535"},{"teacherId":9414535,"projectId":9371607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful support! By providing the Sticky Easel Pad Chart Paper, Graph Paper, and Reusable Write & Wipe Pockets, alongside essential health supplies like tissues and disinfecting wipes, you have truly taken care of our classroom from the ground up.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that our students have a clean, healthy environment to learn in every day, while also giving them the hands-on materials they need to collaborate, take risks, and visualize complex math concepts. We are so incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom community and the well-being of our students!\r\n\r\nThe arrival of these foundational classroom resources—from the Sticky Easel Pad Chart Paper and Graph Paper to the Reusable Write & Wipe Pockets, tissues, and disinfecting wipes—brought an immediate sense of relief and excitement to our room. When my students first saw the boxes, they were thrilled by the sheer volume of fresh supplies, especially the reusable pockets and the massive grid lines on the graph paper. There was a collective sigh of relief from many of them knowing we now have a fully stocked, healthy environment where they don't have to worry about missing the basic essentials. Having plenty of tissues and sanitizing wipes readily available instantly made the room feel cleaner, safer, and completely ready for focused learning.\r\n\r\nWe immediately channeled this excitement into a recent data modeling and graphing project. Using the Reusable Write & Wipe Pockets, students were able to slide in their math worksheets and use dry erase markers to test out different coordinate points and sketch initial curve trends without the fear of making permanent mistakes. Once they felt confident in their preliminary models, groups graduated to the large Sticky Easel Pad Chart Paper to construct their final, large-scale data displays. It was an incredible classroom moment watching them huddled together, actively debating where to plot points on the giant graph grids and proudly sticking their completed mathematical models all over our classroom walls for a collaborative gallery walk.\r\n\r\nAs we look to our next steps, these resources will remain central to our daily momentum as we transition into our upcoming applied geometry unit. Students will be using the individual graph paper to draft precise architectural blueprint designs, scaling down measurements for a mock community-building project. They will then use the reusable pockets to swap drafts with peers for a feedback and editing session, keeping our workflow smooth and interactive. Your incredible generosity has not only provided the structural tools for high-level math exploration but has also secured a clean, healthy, and highly supportive space where my students can focus entirely on achieving their academic goals.","fullyFundedDate":1753451587771,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classrooms-critical-supplies-for/9371607/","projectTitle":"Clean Classrooms: Critical Supplies for ESL Math Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414535_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x766,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702673008876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9414535"},{"teacherId":9414535,"projectId":9023786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! By providing the Magnetic Mobile White Board and a wonderful supply of EXPO dry erase markers, you have given our students a dynamic, hands-on space to collaborate, brainstorm, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nYour support goes such a long way in making our classroom an interactive environment where students can actively work together, visualize tough problems, and build confidence every single day. We are deeply grateful for your wonderful investment in our students and our classroom community!\r\n\r\nThe introduction of the Magnetic Mobile White Board and a vibrant new supply of EXPO dry erase markers has completely energized our daily math sessions. When the materials first arrived, my students' faces lit up with immediate excitement. They were thrilled by the prospect of moving away from traditional paper-and-pencil work and absolutely loved the variety of bold, fresh colors. There was an audible buzz in the room as they eagerly picked out their favorite chisel-tip markers, anxious to find out exactly how we would be incorporating this large, moving board into our daily routine.\r\n\r\nWe wasted no time putting these fantastic resources to use. During a recent multi-step problem-solving lesson, the mobile whiteboard completely transformed our classroom dynamic. Instead of remaining seated, a group of students gathered around the board, utilizing the magnetic feature to snap helpful formula cards directly onto the surface while mapping out a complex algebraic equation. The smooth glide of the low-odor EXPO markers made it incredibly easy for them to color-code different parts of the problem, allowing them to visualize each step clearly. It was a beautiful moment of collaborative learning, with students actively passing the markers back and forth, writing, erasing, and refining their collective thoughts on a shared, vertical canvas.\r\n\r\nAs we look ahead, our next step is to use this mobile workspace to anchor our upcoming peer-teaching project. Students will be working in small teams to tackle advanced real-world data scenarios, and they will be using the magnetic whiteboard as a rolling presentation stage. Each group will take turns leading the class through their mathematical reasoning, using the vibrant EXPO markers to illustrate their data charts and highlight key trends. Your incredible generosity has not only provided excellent, practical tools but has also created a highly interactive, fluid environment where my students can step into the role of teachers and confidently share their knowledge with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1735872533620,"projectUrl":"project/markers-and-minds-writing-on-whiteboard/9023786/","projectTitle":"Markers and Minds: Writing on Whiteboards for Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414535_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x766,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702673008876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9414535"},{"teacherId":9414535,"projectId":9022493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support! By providing these headphones, the CUBES strategy anchors, and the posters celebrating Black mathematicians, you have helped create a truly inclusive, focused, and inspiring environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that our students not only have the practical tools they need to concentrate and succeed, but also the representation that reminds them everyday that they belong in the world of math. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom community!\r\n\r\nThe addition of headphones and instructional math posters has introduced an entirely new layer of focus and representation to our daily math routines. While donors often associate headphones with personal entertainment at home, in our classroom, they serve as a critical tool for personalized, self-paced learning. When students engage with digital math curriculum or adaptive learning software, the headphones allow them to hear step-by-step audio explanations and conceptual walk-throughs without distraction. This acoustic boundary is incredibly grounding in a bustling classroom, helping students block out ambient noise and fully immerse themselves in problem-solving. Meanwhile, our new visual materials—including the CUBES math strategy poster and general math aids—provide a continuous, passive learning anchor that students can reference the moment they get stuck.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting aspect of these new materials for the students is the powerful combination of autonomy and representation. There was an immediate buzz of excitement when we put up the posters celebrating Black mathematicians. For many of my students, seeing brilliant, real-world figures who look like them prominently displayed on our walls has completely shifted their perspective on who belongs in the STEM world; it turned the room into a space that validates their identity and potential. Additionally, students are thrilled by the independence the headphones give them. There is a distinct sense of pride when they put on their headphones, log into a lesson, and realize they have the tools to navigate a complex math concept entirely at their own speed.\r\n\r\nThese resources have been a profound success for our students who navigate learning differences, executive functioning challenges, or English language anxiety. For students who easily experience sensory overload or struggle to maintain focus during independent work, the headphones have become a comforting, essential shield that helps them anchor their attention. Furthermore, I've watched several of my quieter, historically marginalized students completely warm up to the subject matter. They frequently stand by the Black mathematician posters, reading the biographies and drawing inspiration from them before tackling tough assignments. Your incredible generosity has not only provided practical learning aids but has also cultivated an environment of deep focus, inclusivity, and shared pride that is transforming how my students see themselves as mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1735657643396,"projectUrl":"project/math-made-clear-posters-and-headphones/9022493/","projectTitle":"Math Made Clear: Posters and Headphones for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414535_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x766,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702673008876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9414535"},{"teacherId":9414535,"projectId":9022491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Tools like these scientific calculators do so much more than just solve equations—they build real confidence, spark curiosity, and open doors for students who might otherwise feel left behind in STEM.\r\n\r\nYour support provides the essential resources that make a colorful, collaborative, and caring classroom possible every single day. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' education and future!\r\n\r\nOur new scientific calculators have fundamentally transformed how my students engage with math and science, moving them past the frustration of tedious manual calculations and into deeper, conceptual learning. While many of us use advanced technology at home for communication or entertainment, in the classroom, these calculators act as specialized cognitive tools. By handling the heavy lifting of multi-step arithmetic, they free up my students' mental bandwidth to focus on problem-solving strategies, data analysis, and recognizing mathematical patterns. Instead of getting bogged down by a minor calculation error halfway through a long problem, they can now confidently explore complex algebraic functions and scientific formulas, building a much stronger intuition for how these concepts work in the real world.\r\n\r\nThe absolute most exciting aspect of these new calculators for my students is the high-resolution, multi-line display. Unlike older models that only showed one number at a time, this new interface allows them to see their entire equation exactly as it appears in a textbook. If they make a mistake, they don't have to clear the whole screen and start over; they can simply scroll back, find the error, and edit it. This instant feedback loop turns mistakes into quick, stress-free learning moments rather than sources of discouragement. There is a palpable sense of excitement in the room when a student inputs a massive expression and watches the calculator render it clearly, making advanced math feel accessible and modern rather than intimidating.\r\n\r\nWhile the entire class has benefited, this technology has been an absolute game-changer for my students who struggle with executive functioning and organization, as well as those who experience intense math anxiety. For these individuals, the calculator serves as a supportive anchor. The clear, color-coded button layouts and intuitive menus have immensely helped students who often get overwhelmed by multi-step directions or messy handwriting. I've watched previously quiet students completely warm up to STEM subjects, eagerly volunteering to show their work because the technology gives them a reliable framework to organize their thoughts. Your generosity has not only provided a tool, but it has also fostered a level of confidence and classroom collaboration that is truly wonderful to witness.","fullyFundedDate":1735657705758,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-success-scientific-calculat/9022491/","projectTitle":"Calculating Success: Scientific Calculators for Future Innovators in Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414535_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x766,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702673008876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9414535"},{"teacherId":4385073,"projectId":9887425,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful and immediate impact in our classroom. With a scientific calculator now in each student's hands, my Geometry and Precalculus students are able to fully engage in lessons every single day. Instead of waiting to share materials or skipping steps, students can independently explore problems, check their work, and make sense of complex concepts like trigonometry, exponential functions, and systems of equations. The technology isn't just about getting answers faster—it's helping students build deeper understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing how much more willing students are to take risks in their learning. With consistent access to calculators, they are trying more challenging problems, testing out different approaches, and learning from their mistakes in real time. There's a noticeable shift in classroom energy—students are more focused, collaborative, and engaged because they have the tools they need to participate fully. For many, using a calculator regularly has also reduced math anxiety, allowing them to focus on the \"why\" behind the math instead of getting stuck on computation.\r\n\r\nI've seen particular growth in students who previously felt hesitant or discouraged in math. Some who used to sit back are now actively contributing, volunteering answers, and even helping their peers. Having their own calculator has given them a sense of ownership and independence that has been incredibly empowering. Your support has truly helped level the playing field, ensuring that every student—regardless of background—has the opportunity to succeed and feel confident in math.","fullyFundedDate":1766098864789,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-every-student-leveling/9887425/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Every Student: Leveling the Math Playing Field","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ned","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4385073_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762796284623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4385073"},{"teacherId":9414535,"projectId":8975872,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation of pencils, small dry erase whiteboards, erasers, and eraser toppers. Our students are already putting these resources to excellent use, from practicing math problems on their whiteboards to drafting stories and illustrations. Just last week, students used the whiteboards to solve geometry problems in real time, sharing their answers with peers and correcting mistakes instantly, which made learning interactive, fun, and highly engaging. The pencils and erasers have helped them work neatly and confidently, while the eraser toppers have brought a bit of fun to every task.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when students first saw the new materials was unforgettable. Their faces lit up, and many exclaimed how \"cool\" and \"useful\" everything looked. Students eagerly selected their favorite eraser toppers, raced to their desks to try out the whiteboards, and couldn't wait to start solving problems and practicing writing. These supplies immediately sparked curiosity, enthusiasm, and collaboration, with students helping one another and sharing tips on how to use the materials effectively.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, you got a little peek into our classroom and into the daily magic of learning. Next, students will use these tools to tackle a larger project: creating illustrated story maps for language arts and solving multi-step math problems with their whiteboards before recording final answers. Your contribution not only supports essential learning but also fosters creativity, engagement, and confidence. We can't wait to share their completed projects with you!","fullyFundedDate":1733200593877,"projectUrl":"project/math-gear-for-greatness-equipping-stude/8975872/","projectTitle":"Math Gear for Greatness: Equipping Students for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9414535_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x766,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702673008876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9414535"},{"teacherId":9414535,"projectId":8699797,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share how your generous donation of markers, colored pencils, pens, highlighters, and crayons has already made a difference in our classroom. Our students are using these resources to bring their learning to life, from labeling diagrams in science to illustrating stories in language arts. Just last week, they created detailed geometric patterns using colored pencils and markers, connecting math concepts with creativity in a way that textbooks alone could never achieve.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when the students first saw the new materials was unforgettable. Eyes lit up, and many exclaimed how \"bright\" and \"fun\" their work could now be. Students who are typically shy or hesitant to participate eagerly volunteered to color, draw, and annotate projects. These supplies have sparked both motivation and collaboration, as students share ideas and help one another choose colors and designs.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our donors got a little peek into the magic happening in our classroom. Next, students will use these materials to enhance their current project on ecosystems, creating labeled, colorful posters that demonstrate their understanding of plant and animal interactions. Your contribution not only brightened their day but also directly supports learning, creativity, and engagement. 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