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Managing their store points gives them double the impact—they practice real-world math skills (budgeting, adding, subtracting, and tracking earnings) while staying motivated to conquer end-of-day fatigue.\r\n\r\nYour support will stock our store with exciting incentives, turns my classes into an engaging, high-energy environment where math growth is celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1788487694595,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-action-equipping-every-young/10545704/","projectTitle":"Science in Action: Equipping Every Young Scientist for Hands-On Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7283542_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781377390117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7283542"},{"teacherId":9103056,"projectId":10571850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this project to life for our school! Because of your generosity, our library has truly transformed into the warm, vibrant heart of our school that I had dreamed it would be.\r\n\r\nWe've already put everything to great use. Our new dynamic book displays have completely turned heads—books that used to sit untouched are now being checked out daily! \r\n\r\nYou haven't just donated materials; you've given our students a safe space to explore, connect, and belong. Thank you for making our library a truly magical place for every child who walks through the door.","fullyFundedDate":1788484952185,"projectUrl":"project/the-ultimate-school-library/10571850/","projectTitle":"The Ultimate School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mellinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9103056_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691029031051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9103056"},{"teacherId":10643781,"projectId":10597381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Clean/Comfortable Common Space.\" Your generosity is helping us create a cleaner, safer, and more comfortable space for our students. The students were excited to see the new materials and appreciated having a space where they can feel comfortable, relax, and spend time together.\r\n\r\nThese resources will help our students enjoy their school environment and use the common space in a positive way. We are looking forward to continuing to improve the space and creating more opportunities for students to learn, interact, and build positive relationships. Your support truly makes a difference in our school community. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1788747710691,"projectUrl":"project/cleancomfortable-common-space/10597381/","projectTitle":"Clean/Comfortable Common Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rizk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10643781"},{"teacherId":4298790,"projectId":10572889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of flexible seating for our classroom! Your kindness and support will make a meaningful difference in our students' everyday learning experience.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating gives students opportunities to find a learning space where they feel comfortable, focused, and ready to participate. For many of our students, having a choice in where and how they learn can make it easier to stay engaged, manage their energy, and give their best effort. These new seating options will help us create a classroom environment that is welcoming, supportive, and responsive to the individual needs of our learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us provide more than just furniture—you are helping create a classroom where students feel valued and have the tools they need to be successful. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a more comfortable, engaging, and positive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788544640644,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-pretty-to-learn-math/10572889/","projectTitle":"Sitting Pretty to Learn Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dorson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdorson"},{"teacherId":3703818,"projectId":10566695,"letterContent":"When the boxes of new STEM supplies arrived, the excitement in our room was unbelievable! Unboxing the supplies felt like opening a door to endless possibilities. For my students, seeing dedicated safety gear, measuring tools, and fabrication supplies made them feel like real-world engineers and scientists from day one.\r\n\r\nThese resources immediately transformed our classroom into an active, hands-on launchpad. In a recent project, student teams were challenged to design and prototype simple 3D Maze models. Instead of watching a single demonstration from afar, every single student was actively building models side by side!","fullyFundedDate":1788482479818,"projectUrl":"project/full-stem-ahead/10566695/","projectTitle":"Full STEM Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventrelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3703818_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470507370450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3703818"},{"teacherId":5800156,"projectId":10571432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students have been chomping at the bit to earn their rewards and they kept asking me when it would happen. \r\n\r\nI got Donor's Choose items this week and they are so excited. Today will be our first prize raffle and I can't wait to see the excitement on their faces. \r\n\r\nIn today's world it is so hard to get students motivated and on task without a screen. Students now know they are working for a reward and not only are they keeping themselves on task they are encouraging classmates to be on task too!","fullyFundedDate":1788476056151,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-our-kids/10571432/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Our Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5800156_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535561845661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5800156"},{"teacherId":7283542,"projectId":10249867,"letterContent":"For students who may not have this kind of technology at home, or who see it used differently than in a classroom, this makes a real difference. I can now project labs, diagrams, and Amplify Science simulations right up on the screen so every student can see clearly, instead of crowding around a single small screen. It lets me pull up real-time data, videos, and interactive models that make abstract science concepts click in a way a textbook alone never could. Our experiments with Microbiomes went so well with the supplies too!\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how interactive it makes learning. It turns them from passive observers into active participants in their own learning.\r\n\r\nI've especially noticed this technology reaching students who typically hang back, the kids who might not raise their hands for a written question light up when there's something visual and dynamic happening. It's given some of my more hesitant learners a new way into the material.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1781657705187,"projectUrl":"project/rustic-roots-digital-future-transformi/10249867/","projectTitle":"Rustic Roots, Digital Future: Transforming the Middle School Science Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7283542_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781377390117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7283542"},{"teacherId":3703818,"projectId":10035253,"letterContent":"When the packages containing our new classroom supplies arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure excitement. Seeing brand-new markers, pencils, and essential materials brought an immediate wave of energy and relief to our classroom. For many of my students, knowing that our room is fully stocked means they can walk in each day without worrying about whether they will have the tools they need to participate fully.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these materials to work during our interactive science notebook sessions and daily \"scientist circles.\" Recently, during a collaborative inquiry project, students used the new markers and paper to create detailed, color-coded models explaining energy transfer. Having a full supply of fresh materials allowed them to dive straight into brainstorming and sharing ideas with zero distractions or delays. The energy in the room was contagious as they enthusiastically sketched out hypotheses and presented their findings to their peers.\r\n With these supplies fully accessible in our classroom, students will continue taking detailed notes, creating visual diagrams, and mapping out complex scientific cycles in their notebooks. Thank you for removing a huge barrier to their learning and helping us keep our momentum going strong for 2026!","fullyFundedDate":1778068711548,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-science-classroom-restock-of-2/10035253/","projectTitle":"The great science classroom restock of 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventrelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3703818_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470507370450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3703818"},{"teacherId":2125101,"projectId":9994368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our math classroom! Your contribution has provided our students with valuable resources that make learning math more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have access to tools and materials that help them explore mathematical concepts, practice new skills, and build confidence as problem-solvers. Your support makes a real difference in creating a classroom where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their education. Thank you for helping make our math classroom a place where curiosity and learning can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1768947280824,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-math-in-action/9994368/","projectTitle":"Middle School Math in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Afrim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2125101_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698863293944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-afrim"},{"teacherId":6545065,"projectId":9898617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through this DonorsChoose project! Your generosity provided essential classroom supplies such as paper, tissues, and hand sanitizer that my students and I can rely on throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWhile these items may seem like small necessities, they make a big difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly. Having paper readily available allows my students to complete assignments and learning activities without interruption. Tissues and hand sanitizer help us maintain a clean and healthy classroom environment where students can feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I can spend less time worrying about whether we have the supplies we need and more time focusing on what matters most—teaching my students and helping them succeed. Your donation helps ensure that our classroom stays prepared, organized, and welcoming for every student who walks through the door.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and helping provide the everyday resources my students need to learn and grow. Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1772892844992,"projectUrl":"project/paper-tissues-and-sanitizer-oh-my/9898617/","projectTitle":"Paper, Tissues, and Sanitizer… Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6545065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748485793146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6545065"},{"teacherId":6545065,"projectId":10419528,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my classroom through this DonorsChoose project. Your generosity provided snacks for my students so that, if they came to school hungry, they would have something to eat while they were in class with me.\r\n\r\nFor some of my students, hunger can make it difficult to concentrate, participate, and fully engage in learning. Having snacks available in our classroom means that students can take care of that immediate need without feeling embarrassed or having to miss valuable instructional time. A simple snack can make a big difference in helping a student feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my classroom is able to be a place where students know that their basic needs matter. When a student is hungry, I can offer them a snack and help them get back to focusing on the lesson, completing their work, and being successful alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour donation was more than just providing food—it helped remove a barrier to learning and allowed my students to come to class knowing they are supported and cared for. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can learn, grow, and feel valued.","fullyFundedDate":1786379841411,"projectUrl":"project/get-in-mah-belly/10419528/","projectTitle":"Get in Mah Belly!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kassy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6545065_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748485793146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6545065"},{"teacherId":6545065,"projectId":9990746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Pencils, Paper, and Possibility.\" Your kindness and belief in our students have made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have access to the essential supplies they need to learn, create, and succeed. Something as simple as pencils and paper can open the door to new ideas, greater confidence, and endless possibilities. Your donation helps ensure that every student is prepared to participate fully in class and focus on learning without worrying about basic materials.\r\n\r\nYour support sends a powerful message to our students—that there are people who care about their education and believe in their potential. That encouragement inspires them to work hard, dream big, and strive for success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for investing in our students and helping create opportunities for them to thrive. 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