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I am pleased to report that these students are getting a taste of the discipline it takes to learn a musical skill, and they are having fun doing it - thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1725394351475,"projectUrl":"project/bucket-drumming/8698681/","projectTitle":"Bucket Drumming!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8883758"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9577602,"letterContent":"The Golf for Good project empowers our student-athletes to take what they learn on the course and use it to benefit others. This student-led initiative brings together physical activity, mental health awareness, and STEM learning in a meaningful community service event designed to promote wellness and kindness throughout our school and beyond.\r\n\r\nOur student golf team will plan and lead a Community Wellness Day, offering free mini-clinics for younger students and community members. Participants will learn basic golf techniques and experience how focus, patience, and perseverance—the same skills used on the golf course—can improve overall well-being. The clinics will emphasize how golf builds concentration, relieves stress, and promotes healthy habits that extend far beyond the sport itself. Through these experiences, our students will not only practice leadership but also foster positive relationships and a stronger sense of community connection.\r\n\r\nGolf is an accessible and lifelong sport, but in our rural area, few people have the opportunity to try it. By opening this experience to the public, students will make wellness approachable and enjoyable. They will also include STEM demonstrations that explain the science behind golf—the physics of a swing, angles of impact, and the relationship between force and motion—connecting athletic skill with academic curiosity. This blend of sport and science reinforces that learning can happen anywhere and that wellness involves both body and mind.\r\n\r\nThe requested equipment—practice balls, trainers, gloves, a pushcart, and golf-themed decorations—will be used to create an engaging, hands-on learning environment. The materials will allow every student, regardless of experience, to participate safely and confidently. Decorations will transform the space into a welcoming and inspiring environment, reinforcing the message that wellness and kindness go hand in hand. Because the materials are durable and reusable, students will be able to host Golf for Good events for years to come, establishing a lasting tradition of service and mentorship.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project reaches far beyond a single day. For our student-athletes, leading this initiative builds confidence, teamwork, and a sense of purpose. They will experience firsthand the power of using their skills to make a positive difference. For the participants, it offers a chance to connect, move, and learn in a supportive atmosphere that encourages self-care and curiosity. For our community, it represents hope and unity—students stepping forward as role models who value both wellness and kindness.\r\n\r\nBy linking athletic training, STEM education, and service learning, Golf for Good redefines what it means to be a student-athlete. This project will inspire students to see golf not just as a game but as a tool for community connection and well-being. With the generosity of supporters, our students will continue to build a legacy of health, leadership, and compassion—one swing, one smile, and one act of kindness at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758893743585,"projectUrl":"project/golf-season-around-the-corner/9577602/","projectTitle":"Golf Season--Around the Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":7652925,"projectId":9478089,"letterContent":"Because of your great generosity, my students were able to read the books they have wanted to read. This makes the projects in my room more enjoyable for all of us, because they are reading relevant, high-interest texts. Between creating One-Pagers (concise, single-page document that provides a quick, digestible overview of a topic or story) or analyzing texts via images and graphic design, students love to produce pieces, rather than be paper/pencil tested. These titles come to life with their critiques, analyzations, and connections they make. In high school, the goal is to provide extended thinking opportunities, deeper levels of knowledge. With these supplies and titles, I am confident we are providing the ideal setting for that.","fullyFundedDate":1753886465047,"projectUrl":"project/new-titles-and-new-supplies/9478089/","projectTitle":"New Titles and New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dormire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7652925_orig.png?crop=607,607,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615927975935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7652925"},{"teacherId":9715212,"projectId":9529692,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of our FACS classroom. The new tables and stools have completely transformed our learning environment. My students now have amazing spaces to collaborate and explore their projects with ease making them excited to learn each day! Whether we're sewing, cooking, budgeting, or designing...the new setup encourages their teamwork and creativity! \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for investing in our students and helping me build a space that meets their needs for improved learning! Your kindness and generosity has made a lasting impression on my students and our classroom community and I will forever be grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1755522451361,"projectUrl":"project/workspaces-that-work-setting-the-table/9529692/","projectTitle":"Workspaces That Work: Setting the Table for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9715212_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726265053477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9715212"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9725579,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our English Language Learner now has access to a tool that supports both communication and independence. While many people use smartwatches for convenience, in our classroom it has become an academic and personal lifeline. The translation features help the student better understand lessons and express themselves confidently with teachers and peers. The reminders and organizational tools keep them on track during a busy school day, which has reduced stress and increased participation.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for our student is being able to respond quickly in conversations. They no longer feel left out when peers are talking, and that confidence has carried over into class discussions. This technology has made them more engaged, eager, and self-assured.","fullyFundedDate":1758816187374,"projectUrl":"project/watches-and-translation/9725579/","projectTitle":"Watches and Translation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9522693,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our high school Publications and Yearbook students now have the tools to create professional, high-quality work. The laptop, editing software, and supplies streamline design and organization, while Teachers Pay Teachers resources inspire creativity and save time. These resources empower students to plan, edit, and produce a yearbook that truly reflects our school's story. Your generosity has helped them share our community's story with pride and skill. 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Your generosity has empowered students to create a lasting keepsake our community and students will treasure.","fullyFundedDate":1757529716373,"projectUrl":"project/accessories-for-yearbook/9632046/","projectTitle":"Accessories for Yearbook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9435736,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our high school JV and Varsity golfers now have properly fitted clubs, practice aids, and bags that elevate their game and make them more competitive. With upgraded equipment, athletes can develop consistent swings, refine strategies, and compete with confidence. This investment has leveled the playing field, giving our teams the tools they need to match their passion and hard work with real results. Your generosity has boosted both their performance and their pride in representing our school.","fullyFundedDate":1752757473926,"projectUrl":"project/golf-golf-and-more-golf/9435736/","projectTitle":"Golf, Golf, and More Golf","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9432544,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity and support, our Varsity high school golf team now has the tools to compete with confidence. The new range finder allows players to measure distances accurately, improve strategy, and refine their skills. With upgraded equipment, student-athletes can focus on growth instead of limitations. This support levels the playing field, boosts confidence, and shows our team that their hard work and dedication are valued. You've made a lasting difference in both their game and their pride.","fullyFundedDate":1751734368963,"projectUrl":"project/equipment-upgrade/9432544/","projectTitle":"Equipment Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":4960618,"projectId":9228620,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom library now reflects a wide range of voices, cultures, and experiences. By adding books with minority protagonists and diverse perspectives, students see themselves represented while also building empathy for others. The Teachers Pay Teachers resources provided engaging, culturally responsive materials that strengthen instruction and spark meaningful discussions. 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Instead of being stored in fragile boxes and dusty corners, these important records are now organized, protected, and easy for students and staff to explore.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students can see and celebrate the legacy of those who came before them—deepening their sense of pride and connection to our school. Your gift not only saved pieces of our past but also strengthened the way future students will understand their identity and community.","fullyFundedDate":1746456299334,"projectUrl":"project/preserving-school-history/9223823/","projectTitle":"Preserving School History","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4960618_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510073616312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4960618"},{"teacherId":7652925,"projectId":9193293,"letterContent":"The results of the impact of these new titles that you have graciously made available to my students is evident. They are reading for pleasure because they have CHOICE. They can choose because they have so many options at hand. I have several students (boys and girls alike) who are reluctant readers, so it's critical that I have enough relevant and enticing titles that make them not only want to pick up the book, but see it through. \r\n\r\nTheir writing is also improving because they can actually comprehend what they are reading. They turn in weekly Reader's Journals and I'm seeing the impact. In my classroom, we read for the first 10 minutes of each day. This is where choice comes into play. Sometimes, they are so into their novels, when the timer goes off, they will ask for 5 more minutes! Music to my ears! \r\n\r\nThank you again for providing them with new titles to fall in love with. 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