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Many were excited, but more importantly, they were thoughtful. Students asked questions about where the food would go, who needed it most, and how it could help someone get through a hard day. Several students shared personal connections, explaining times when food support or small acts of kindness made a difference for them or their families. That openness helped create a deeper sense of empathy and purpose around the project.\r\n\r\nNext, students are continuing to build on this work through lessons focused on service, compassion, and community impact. They are reflecting on how meeting basic needs like food connects to mental health, learning, and overall well-being, and they are brainstorming future ways they can support others with limited resources. This project has shown them that kindness can be practical, organized, and ongoing, not just a one-time act. 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This hands-on service experience helped students see the direct results of their effort and understand how small actions can make a big difference in their community.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students created mental health gift bags for shelter staff as a way to show appreciation for the emotionally demanding work they do every day. This part of the project opened important conversations about mental health, compassion, and gratitude, while allowing students to give back in a personal and thoughtful way. Thanks to donor support, students not only improved a shared space but also built empathy, responsibility, and a deeper connection to the needs of those around them.","fullyFundedDate":1759871620652,"projectUrl":"project/nhs-students-give-back/9783624/","projectTitle":"NHS Students Give Back","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7943894_orig.jpg?crop=332,332,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630267664438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-rick"},{"teacherId":2788856,"projectId":9521030,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive our new supplies. The new markers and colored pencils are so helpful for our daily activities. We have been using them for our science posters, reading presentations and our community nurse bag project and don't have to worry about trying to find one that isn't dried out! We love the colored pencils because they come with their own sharpeners. In addition, the Kleenex was greatly needed, especially with all the germs going around. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and can't thank you enough for helping our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762267485592,"projectUrl":"project/just-some-essentials/9521030/","projectTitle":"Just Some Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly Pletzke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788856_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537220428306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pletzkek"},{"teacherId":3223400,"projectId":9043861,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us with basic art supplies! We were really running low on the essential art materials! Our art supplies are used by six elementary classes, two middle school classes, and two high school classes. Our artists range in age from 4 years old to 18 years old, so you can imagine the wear and tear on our art supplies. Receiving donations to our project \"Art is Basic\" has had a tremendous impact on our students. They were able to finish the year strong and have a good supply of basic art materials ready for next fall! Thanks again for supporting our art program!","fullyFundedDate":1743008625668,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-basic/9043861/","projectTitle":"Art is BASIC","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3223400_orig.jpg?crop=2839,2839,x0,y156&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703002127684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3223400"},{"teacherId":7943894,"projectId":9036727,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, this school year was the first time I've seen our secondary teachers go an entire winter without scrambling for tissues during class. The Kleenex from this project made a noticeable difference. There were fewer interruptions, fewer trips out of class, and far less stress for teachers who typically spend their own money trying to meet this basic but essential need. \r\n\r\nThis simple resource helped us protect instructional time and allowed teachers to focus more fully on teaching, knowing their classrooms were stocked and prepared. It's a reminder that meeting basic needs is foundational to creating a productive learning environment. Thank you for making a real, everyday difference for our students and staff!","fullyFundedDate":1736950532689,"projectUrl":"project/kleenex-for-students/9036727/","projectTitle":"Kleenex for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7943894_orig.jpg?crop=332,332,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630267664438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-rick"},{"teacherId":2788856,"projectId":9314596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing donation to our project. We were so excited to learn our project was funded by you. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!\r\n\r\nWhen we received our clipboards, chart paper, markers and book pockets, we put them to use right away. My kids loved getting new clipboards for our group work because our old plastic ones were pretty much destroyed. The chart paper was great for our science lessons and the markers were a much needed item for our projects. The kids used the book pockets to label our new reading books for check out from class.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project happen for our class. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1746491796355,"projectUrl":"project/surprise-supplies/9314596/","projectTitle":"Surprise Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly Pletzke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2788856_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537220428306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pletzkek"},{"teacherId":8196009,"projectId":8802098,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity our classroom is much more inviting with the new seating options! We really appreciate the stools, which come in handy when students need to move around the room working in groups together. \r\n\r\nMy students were very excited to get these materials, they worked excitedly to open the boxes and discover the gifts from you. I explained how Donors Choose works and they were almost speechless that complete strangers would give money to our class. This sentiment alone proves to everyone that your donations are impacting our lives with 'things' and examples of generosity.\r\n\r\nStudents are able to choose stools or chairs when working, giving some of our 'wiggly' kids a chance to center themselves and balance- which helps with their concentration on the tasks at hand. Thank you for caring about our classroom!!","fullyFundedDate":1734543893289,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-up-and-read/8802098/","projectTitle":"Cozy Up and Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8196009"},{"teacherId":7943894,"projectId":8987238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of gloves for our students at Bay City Academy. Your kindness has made a big difference by helping our students stay warm during the cold winter months. Many families in our community struggle to afford winter gear, and your support has helped keep our students comfortable so they can focus on learning. Because of your generosity, students can enjoy recess, walk to and from school, and take part in outdoor activities without worrying about freezing hands.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only provided warmth but also showed our students that people care about them. Seeing their excitement when they received the gloves was proof of how much your kindness means. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact you've made on our school. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1733774460944,"projectUrl":"project/gloves-for-students-k-12/8987238/","projectTitle":"Gloves for Students K-12","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7943894_orig.jpg?crop=332,332,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630267664438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-rick"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101856","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":373,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"26.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":79.5,"schoolId":101856,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bay City Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bay City Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/michigan-department-of-education/bay-city-academy/101856"}