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We are so, incredibly, grateful for having the opportunity to fall in love with reading either for the first time or all over again as my students and I explore this book together!","fullyFundedDate":1761661149070,"projectUrl":"project/book-series-for-my-students/9665225/","projectTitle":"Book Series For My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10233010_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756768329773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10233010"},{"teacherId":10402235,"projectId":10009987,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding our classroom project. Because of your investment, my students now have access to resources that help channel their energy into productive, meaningful learning. The addition of a whiteboard space and fidget tools has already begun to transform our classroom environment, giving students appropriate outlets for creativity and movement while reducing distractions and wear on shared materials.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support goes beyond the physical items—it has helped create a classroom culture where students feel seen, respected, and empowered. With these tools, students are better able to focus, participate, and take ownership of their learning. Your commitment to supporting educators and students across Nevada makes a real difference each day, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities you have provided my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768267809799,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-middle-school-writers-with-sel/10009987/","projectTitle":"Engaging Middle-School Writers With SEL Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10402235_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768169419233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402235"},{"teacherId":3865478,"projectId":10036803,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom through Donors Choose. Because of your kindness, we received earbuds, mental health wall décor, and a sandbox for coping skills, each item already making a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThe earbuds have allowed students to engage more independently in their learning. They can now focus on online lessons, listen to calming audio, or complete assignments without distractions, which has improved both their concentration and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe mental health wall décor has helped create a safe, supportive environment where students feel seen and understood. These visuals serve as daily reminders that their feelings matter and that they have tools to manage emotions in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThe sandbox for coping skills has been especially impactful. It gives students a hands-on, calming outlet to process emotions, reduce stress, and practice self-regulation. I've already seen students use it as a positive way to reset and refocus during challenging moments.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided resources, but it has also strengthened the emotional well-being and academic success of my students. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768858010696,"projectUrl":"project/theres-nothing-better-than-a-welcoming/10036803/","projectTitle":"There's Nothing Better Than a Welcoming Counselor's Office!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3865478_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683049943357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3865478"},{"teacherId":10248302,"projectId":10025458,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and class community, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation for our grant donation to our Title I classroom. The support we have received plays an important role in receiving important resources for the class.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I teacher, we work with a diverse group of learners, many of whom benefit directly from instructional materials, snacks and other educational opportunities. The contribution we have recorded has allowed us to enhance our classroom, and create an event more engaging environment. \r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on the lives of our students and families.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nMichelle Lara-Mooy\r\nSLD Teacher- Middle School \r\nMonaco Middle School","fullyFundedDate":1768672728976,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-story/10025458/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Story","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mooy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248302"},{"teacherId":4313189,"projectId":10020726,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Your contributions have made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students in the Star-On program.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these resources, we have been using our 5-Star Classroom Store as part of our daily routine. 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Watching students carefully count their points, excitedly choosing items, and feeling proud of what they earned through their hard work is indescribably fascinating.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students something meaningful to strive for and for supporting their growth every step of the way.","fullyFundedDate":1768946359958,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-incentives-that/10020726/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students With Incentives That Inspire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kletke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4313189_orig.jpg?crop=574,574,x100,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701192427817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4313189"},{"teacherId":414202,"projectId":9991538,"letterContent":"Bringing a Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens into our mariachi program would make a huge difference in how we capture our students' performances. This lens is perfect for portraits and close-up shots, which means we can highlight individual students with crisp detail and beautiful background blur, even in low-light concert settings. It allows us to capture the emotion on a singer's face or the focus of a violinist in a way that basic lenses just can't.\r\n\r\nThese photos will help us share our program in a more powerful way. We can use them for social media, concerts, and recruitment, showing off the quality and pride of our students. Most importantly, it gives our students something meaningful to look back on. They'll be able to see themselves performing at their best and feel proud of everything they've accomplished.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768422771092,"projectUrl":"project/preserve-the-moment-professional-concer/9991538/","projectTitle":"Preserve the Moment: Professional Concert Photos for Our Student Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Benavides","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rbenavides"},{"teacherId":6118058,"projectId":9993185,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my students. These resources have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nSince the project was funded, I have distributed all of the lead refills, hundreds of lanyards, and ID card holders. Each day, many students visit my office to access items such as edge control, deodorant, and a variety of other hygiene and personal care products that are available to everyone on campus.\r\n\r\nI've also created a comfortable seating area where students can come to relax and reset when needed. They especially enjoy the bin of fidget toys, with the water motion bubblers quickly becoming a favorite.\r\n\r\nThe emojis and stress cubes have been wonderful additions to our school store, where students can purchase items using points they've earned for positive behavior.\r\n\r\nOverall, every item from this project has been put to great use over the past month. My students are truly grateful to have both their needs and small joys supported in this way. Thank you again for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1768111062047,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-thrive-essentials-incentives/9993185/","projectTitle":"Tools to Thrive: Essentials, Incentives, and SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6118058_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564950991993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-trobiani"},{"teacherId":8129766,"projectId":10007339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for adding new books to our library. We are currently loving manga so much. Because of this donation, we were able to add high interest books to our collection. They are already circulating. Some students have been waiting for certain titles for awhile. Due to this donation, I was finally able to tell them they could check them out. One student jumped with excitement. We were also able to add some titles that I can use for library lessons. We appreciate this donation very much. It is helping our students read more which will hopefully help them develop a love for literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1768185747794,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-and-games/10007339/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirkendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634160381454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129766"},{"teacherId":10401374,"projectId":10040206,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Supercharging Science with One Powerful Tool. Because of you, my 8th grade students now benefit from clearer instruction through real-time demonstrations, digital models, and interactive simulations that make challenging scientific concepts easier to understand. The iPad has enhanced daily lessons by bringing abstract ideas to life in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nStudents have shown increased engagement and confidence, particularly those who learn best through visual and hands-on experiences. The ability to view close-up experiments, revisit explanations, and interact with content has helped students who previously struggled to better grasp and retain key concepts while encouraging deeper curiosity and participation.\r\n\r\nYour investment has had a lasting impact on both teaching and learning in our classroom. This tool has transformed science instruction into an experience that is engaging, accessible, and inspiring. Thank you for helping provide my students with the enriching learning opportunities they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1768772436910,"projectUrl":"project/supercharging-science-with-one-powerful/10040206/","projectTitle":"Supercharging Science with One Powerful Tool","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. GALOYO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401374_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768016327353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401374"},{"teacherId":9623523,"projectId":10011225,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now learn in a classroom that truly supports their health, focus, and sense of belonging. The sanitizing supplies and air‑cleaning tools you helped provide have made a noticeable difference—students are staying healthier, missing fewer days, and remaining present for the hands‑on learning experiences that help them grow.\r\n\r\nThe organizational materials, storage bins, and simple clean‑up tools have transformed our space into a calm, structured environment where students can concentrate, collaborate, and take pride in their surroundings. They see that their classroom is cared for, and in turn, they care for it—and for each other.\r\n\r\nEvery resource you contributed reflects the respect my students deserve. When their environment is clean, orderly, and safe, they learn with more confidence and engage more deeply. Your support has strengthened not just our classroom, but their daily experience as learners and as young people building bright futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them and for helping create a space where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768341373681,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-habits-healthy-classroom/10011225/","projectTitle":"Healthy Habits, Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. SALES","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9623523_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722756322345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9623523"},{"teacherId":8153337,"projectId":10029594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project \"From Curiosity to Clicks: Powering Grade 7 Science.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom now has an ASUS laptop that helps bring science lessons to life. It allows my students to see simulations, visuals, and real world examples that make complex science ideas easier to understand, especially for many of my students who are still developing their English skills.\r\n\r\nMy students get very excited whenever we use the laptop during our lessons. It sparks curiosity and keeps them engaged in learning. The small rewards like biscuits, chocolates, and candies also help motivate students and create a positive classroom environment where effort and participation are celebrated.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a difference in my classroom. Thank you for helping my students stay curious, motivated, and excited about learning science.","fullyFundedDate":1768687277019,"projectUrl":"project/from-curiosity-to-clicks-powering-grade/10029594/","projectTitle":"From Curiosity to Clicks: Powering Grade 7 Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JUAN PAULO DIPALAC","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8153337"},{"teacherId":8153337,"projectId":10006579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project \"Smart Tech for Curious Minds.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom iPad has become a powerful tool that helps bring science to life for my students. 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