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The colorful beads and clay sparked questions before the lesson even began, and that enthusiasm carried through the entire investigation. Students who are usually hesitant to participate were eager to jump in, collaborate with their peers, and explain their thinking. It created meaningful discussion, critical thinking, and genuine engagement — exactly what we hope for in a science classroom.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use what they learned from this investigation to support evidence-based explanations about how the microbiome impacts overall health. They will analyze data, make scientific claims, and connect their learning to real-world health decisions. Your generosity helped turn an abstract concept into an unforgettable learning experience, and it made a lasting impact on my students' confidence and curiosity in science. Thank you for helping make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1755712430866,"projectUrl":"project/poop-sleuths-solving-microbiome-mysteri/9614464/","projectTitle":"Poop Sleuths: Solving Microbiome Mysteries!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Race","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9207546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746374206991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9207546"},{"teacherId":9207546,"projectId":9708651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom by funding pencils and erasers. These may seem simple, but they are tools my students use every single day. In our 6th-grade science class, students keep science notebooks where they write observations, record data, sketch models, and revise their thinking as we explore new phenomena. 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Your support helps create a classroom where every student is prepared to participate fully, and I'm incredibly grateful for that.","fullyFundedDate":1757872585958,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-and-erasers-oh-my/9708651/","projectTitle":"Pencils and Erasers, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Race","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9207546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746374206991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9207546"},{"teacherId":1712739,"projectId":9711036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of Legos, snacks, and art supplies. These materials have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom, giving us new ways to stay motivated, focused, and excited about learning. The snacks help keep our energy up during long days, and the art supplies inspire our creativity in ways that truly brighten our lessons.\r\n\r\nYour Lego donations have been especially impactful. In both our classroom and our after-school Lego Club, we've been able to build, collaborate, and explore our imaginations together. The Legos encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and communication, all while creating a colorful, welcoming environment that we love spending time in. 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The ability to easily write, erase, and try again has encouraged them to take risks, think critically, and collaborate with one another. These simple supplies have made learning more interactive and engaging for everyone.\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are excited to show their thinking and take pride in their learning every day. You've truly helped create a classroom where creativity and confidence can shine!","fullyFundedDate":1758289631308,"projectUrl":"project/let-their-thinking-show-expo-markers-ne/9692977/","projectTitle":"Let Their Thinking Show: Expo Markers Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702426"},{"teacherId":9702426,"projectId":9629456,"letterContent":"The Equipped to Succeed project has made such a positive impact on my classroom! Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the tools they need to stay engaged and confident in math. The dry-erase markers and calculators have transformed our lessons into hands-on, interactive experiences where students eagerly show their thinking, learn from mistakes, and celebrate their successes.\r\n\r\nThese simple supplies have encouraged collaboration, problem-solving, and a true sense of ownership over their learning. Every day, I see more participation, excitement, and confidence in my students. 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We truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our students' well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1753042989077,"projectUrl":"project/math-snacks/9219773/","projectTitle":"Math Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3513715_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457713412031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/exploreandwonder"},{"teacherId":3513715,"projectId":9112533,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of Expo markers. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom with limited supplies, something as simple as markers can transform how lessons are taught and how students engage. With the new markers, our students are able to actively participate in interactive lessons, collaborate on whiteboard activities, and visually express their ideas in ways that were previously limited by our resources. The excitement and enthusiasm on their faces when they first saw the new markers were truly unforgettable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our lessons are more dynamic, and our students are more engaged and confident in their learning. Your donation is not just a supply—it is an investment in our students' creativity, collaboration, and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide a richer, more interactive learning environment for our students. Your support makes a real difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1745847067378,"projectUrl":"project/expos-to-the-rescue/9112533/","projectTitle":"Expos To The Rescue!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3513715_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457713412031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/exploreandwonder"},{"teacherId":9348142,"projectId":7984265,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled at all the items we received! The classroom will use everything for many more years to come! The students especially liked all the book which were of high-interest to them. We utilize these books for independent reading, and for whole group lessons. They offer a platform to discuss issues that are related to social studies as well as social-emotional learning. Previous to the donations, no such materials existed in this classroom as the library was outdated. The current novels contain relevant real-world experiences that the students can relate to. The novels create vibrant discussions that allow for all students voices to be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1699314061223,"projectUrl":"project/self-contained-classroom-in-need-of-a-cl/7984265/","projectTitle":"Self-Contained Classroom in Need of a Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348142_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757798835807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348142"},{"teacherId":9402541,"projectId":9391391,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping me support and fund some amazing tools for my media productions class this year. We have run into needing some supplies, and this could not have come at a more perfect time. Media is already an expensive and hard class to teach, and these tools will help us a lot. Having a Star Wars-themed classroom also helped with the vibe. Thank you for providing me with the ability to supply and encourage my students to grow their knowledge in the media arts. We will not forget this generosity and will be sure to enjoy the materials to brighten up our classroom space even more.","fullyFundedDate":1756849597890,"projectUrl":"project/media-production-meets-star-wars/9391391/","projectTitle":"Media Production Meets Star Wars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pyatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9402541_orig.jpg?crop=2200,2200,x450,y640&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701796235304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pyatt-science"},{"teacherId":9357546,"projectId":8015512,"letterContent":"My students really enjoyed being able to use hands on materials to learn the math. We used the glue sticks and scissors to make 3D models while students were learning about polyhedral and surface area. Students were able to physically see the surface area and how it looks flat as a net, and then how it looks folded up into a 3D shape. \r\nMy students love getting incentives. We used the stickers in class to encourage students to participate, they really love the smelly stickers. We had a sticker competition in my class where students earn stickers by doing their work and then whichever class got the most stickers won. My students really enjoyed this activity and they were asking to do more work to earn stickers. It was great to see the students fully engaged.","fullyFundedDate":1699739540757,"projectUrl":"project/make-math-rewarding/8015512/","projectTitle":"Make Math Rewarding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357546"},{"teacherId":9207546,"projectId":9317231,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity provided us with markers, headphones, glue, and other essential supplies that have already made a big difference. My students are using them for science projects and presentations, and it has allowed them to be more creative and focused in their work.\r\n\r\nThese resources have removed barriers and given students the chance to fully express their ideas. Because of your support, they can share their learning in ways that reflect their effort and creativity. We are so grateful for the opportunity your gift has provided!","fullyFundedDate":1746786290615,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-their-curiosity-support-our-scienc/9317231/","projectTitle":"Fuel Their Curiosity: Support Our Science Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Race","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9207546_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746374206991","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9207546"},{"teacherId":8779891,"projectId":9083207,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the financial support needed for my students to receive their copies of The Hunger Games as part of our Dystopian Unit. Your generosity allowed my students to immerse themselves in the complexities of dystopian societies and the human sacrifices required to create them. They explored why such societies are dangerous and drew connections to historical examples of dystopian regimes and totalitarian governments, making meaningful real-world connections.\r\n\r\nWhile the themes of the novel played a central role in our study, the development of the characters, especially Katniss, was equally important. As the students followed Katniss's transformation throughout the Games, they were able to track her emotional journey, from her internal conflicts to the outward acts of defiance she performed for the Capitol. One particularly engaging activity involved students writing journal entries from Katniss's perspective, capturing both her authentic emotions and the persona she projected to the people of Panem. This fostered some incredibly creative writing.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we used the book's world-building to create a detailed map of Panem. By studying the backgrounds of the tributes and their respective districts, students gathered the necessary context to map out Panem on a U.S. map. This not only helped them understand the geography of the fictional world but also deepened their engagement with the story.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your generous support. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1738016058757,"projectUrl":"project/a-dystopian-society-a-hunger-games-unit/9083207/","projectTitle":"A Dystopian Society: A Hunger Games Unit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beesley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8779891_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758387608298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8779891"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48555","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1069,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"23.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":48555,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kenny C Guinn Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kenny C Guinn Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kenny-c-guinn-middle-school/48555"}