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Thanks to your generosity, the next steps for our students include building independence, strengthening social skills, and applying problem-solving strategies through ongoing cooking projects and chess matches. Your support has helped create inclusive club opportunities where students feel successful, engaged, and motivated to come to school, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1767456991467,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-fun-power-the-passionsupport/9682498/","projectTitle":"“Fuel the fun, power the passion—support our clubs!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10237742_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758050876179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237742"},{"teacherId":10237742,"projectId":9700141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of DIY supplies for our school clubs. 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Your support has given students meaningful opportunities to explore interests, develop real-world skills, and feel motivated to participate in school clubs, and we are truly grateful for your investment in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1767456992466,"projectUrl":"project/craft-it-yourself-learn-for-life/9700141/","projectTitle":"“Craft It Yourself, Learn for Life!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10237742_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758050876179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237742"},{"teacherId":10237742,"projectId":9682495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of weighted stuffed animals and lap blankets for our LINKS classroom. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students with IEPs and ADHD by providing them with tools that help promote calm, focus, and emotional regulation throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThese weighted items are now used daily to support students during lessons, small groups, and transitions. Many students have shared that the items help them feel relaxed, safe, and ready to learn, allowing them to better engage with peers and classroom activities. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767404155241,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-busy-handssensory-tools-for/9682495/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Busy Hands—Sensory Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10237742_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758050876179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237742"},{"teacherId":10237742,"projectId":9682371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of cooking and music supplies for our school clubs. Your support has provided our students with IEPs the opportunity to engage in hands-on, meaningful activities that promote confidence, creativity, and teamwork. These clubs give students a chance to explore their interests in a supportive environment while building important social and practical skills.\r\n\r\nThrough cooking and music, students are learning to follow directions, collaborate with peers, express themselves, and develop independence beyond the classroom. Your generosity has helped create positive, motivating experiences that encourage students to participate, connect, and feel successful at school. We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting our students and their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1767369777465,"projectUrl":"project/stir-it-up-turn-it-up-food-meets-musi/9682371/","projectTitle":"Stir It Up, Turn It Up – Food Meets Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10237742_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758050876179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237742"},{"teacherId":8640488,"projectId":9822568,"letterContent":"The impact that your donation has had on our classroom is tremendous. Your generosity has given us the opportunity to provide students and staff with much-needed food supplies to refill our pantries and closets, especially to students who are identified with financial insecurities. All too often we assume that students in middle school have the necessities at school or that a school has the resources to provide supplies to each student; however, the realities what students do not have access to are harsh.\r\n\r\nWe are so incredibly grateful to the donors on this project. The essential snack and food selections that were donated have created a school closet to fill needed backpacks and allow students to opportunities to \"shop\" for much needed food supplies. When funding is cut and students are underserviced, many times they are not afforded the same equitable access to school materials as other students around the state. 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The excitement is off the charts every time that print bed starts moving. It's giving them a sense of ownership, confidence, and pride that we don't always get from traditional assignments.\r\n\r\nAbsolutely — a few students who normally struggle with engagement have really found their stride with this project. One student who usually stays quiet and hesitant has taken on a leadership role, helping classmates troubleshoot designs and adjust print settings. Another student, who often needs extra encouragement to stay on task, has been coming in early just to check on the printer and see how their project is progressing. This technology is giving them a space to shine, build patience, and feel successful in a way that's genuinely meaningful to them.","fullyFundedDate":1757541690130,"projectUrl":"project/dream-it-design-it-print-it/9405708/","projectTitle":"Dream It, Design It, Print It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joseph Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9839197_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741815268374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839197"},{"teacherId":9827932,"projectId":9891542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing STEM kits and LEGO sets for my IEP students. Your donation has already brought so much joy, excitement, and confidence into our classroom. My students are eager to build, explore, and create, and it has been incredible to see them fully engaged in hands-on learning that meets their needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have meaningful tools that help them strengthen their fine-motor skills, communication, and problem-solving abilities while having fun. These STEM materials make learning more accessible and empowering for every child in our room. Thank you for believing in them and giving them the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Your kindness truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1763598896532,"projectUrl":"project/stemtastic-explorers-building-bright-mi/9891542/","projectTitle":"STEMtastic Explorers: Building Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9827932_orig.jpg?crop=470,470,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730909191018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9827932"},{"teacherId":10213016,"projectId":9756284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing STEM kits for our students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Your contribution has already made a meaningful impact in our classrooms. The hands-on materials allow our students to engage with science, technology, engineering, and math concepts in ways that are accessible, exciting, and tailored to their unique learning strengths. It has been inspiring to see their confidence grow as they explore, build, and problem-solve with tools designed to meet their needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities that many of our students would not have otherwise experienced. These kits foster curiosity, collaboration, and independence skills that extend far beyond STEM instruction. We are truly grateful for your commitment to inclusive education and for helping us provide equitable learning experiences for every student. Thank you for believing in and investing in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1763593646909,"projectUrl":"project/spark-student-innovation/9756284/","projectTitle":"\"Spark Student Innovation\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10213016_orig.jpg?crop=790,790,x73,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755789768479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10213016"},{"teacherId":8720489,"projectId":9850201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our students with STEM kits. These resources have already created such a positive shift in our classroom, especially for students with IEPs who benefit from hands-on, multisensory learning. The kits allow them to explore concepts at their own pace, make connections through experimentation, and feel genuinely excited about STEM activities that might otherwise feel overwhelming.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our students opportunities they rarely get: the chance to build, test, revise, and succeed in ways that highlight their strengths. Their confidence has grown with every project, and it's been incredible to watch them light up as they discover what they can do. We are deeply grateful for your support and for the meaningful impact these materials are having on our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1763593648668,"projectUrl":"project/stem-sational-minds-wanted-batteries-a/9850201/","projectTitle":"STEM-sational Minds Wanted: Batteries (and Curiosity) Not Included!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gladden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8720489_orig.jpg?crop=1064,1064,x118,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664302543185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8720489"},{"teacherId":8720489,"projectId":9863693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of food for our low-income students and those with IEPs. Your support makes a real and immediate difference in their daily lives, helping ensure they have the nourishment they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For many of our students, having reliable access to food removes a huge barrier and allows them to come to school feeling supported and cared for.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and the compassion you show toward our school community. Your generosity provides not only meals, but comfort and stability for families who need it most. Because of you, our students especially those with additional learning needs can engage more confidently in their education, knowing that their basic needs are being met. Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.","fullyFundedDate":1763498234913,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-supporting-our-famili/9863693/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: Supporting Our Families with Food!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gladden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8720489_orig.jpg?crop=1064,1064,x118,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664302543185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8720489"},{"teacherId":8640488,"projectId":9843991,"letterContent":"The impact that your donation has had on our classroom is tremendous. Your generosity has given us the opportunity to provide students and staff with much-needed school STEM supplies, especially to students who are identified with financial insecurities. All too often we assume that students in middle school have the necessities at school or that a school has the resources to provide supplies to each student; however, the realities what students do not have access to are harsh.\r\nWe are so incredibly grateful to the donors on this project. The essential STEM selections that were donated have created a school closet to fill needed backpacks and allow students to opportunities to explore STEM materials they would normally never be exposed to. When funding is cut and students are underserviced, many times they are not afforded the same equitable access to school materials as other students around the state. You have bridged the achievement gap with your donation. \r\n\r\nWho could imagine that marginalized students with social, emotional, and behavior issues would be incentivized to come to school, but your meeting of their basic science needs has changed their mindsets and allowed them to be ready to learn. I cannot begin to express to you just how simply proud we are to have the support from the generous donors on our side in this venture. The brand-new school supplies have brought new life to the school and have put smiles on the faces of our students who desperately need to smile as an escape from the realities of their difficult lives. You have made this happen!!","fullyFundedDate":1761691094760,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-all-equitable-access-to-stem-ma/9843991/","projectTitle":"STEM for ALL-Equitable Access to STEM Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8640488_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725805463117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640488"},{"teacherId":8640488,"projectId":9869614,"letterContent":"The impact that your donation has had on our classroom is tremendous. 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