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When the new materials arrived, students were immediately excited—especially about the bookshelves and fidget chair bands. Several students volunteered to help organize the shelves, proudly sorting books and recommending titles to classmates. That moment captured exactly what this project made possible: ownership, collaboration, and pride in our shared learning space.\r\n\r\nWe used the sticky chart paper and class set of markers during collaborative lessons where students brainstormed ideas, mapped arguments, and shared their thinking with peers. Students who are typically hesitant to participate felt more comfortable contributing when working together visually. The prong folders helped students keep their work organized across multiple steps of the assignment, and the fluorescent light covers created a noticeably calmer atmosphere, helping students stay focused and engaged—especially those sensitive to bright lighting.\r\n\r\nWith these resources in place, students are better prepared to work independently, support one another, and take responsibility for their learning. Your generosity gave donors a meaningful presence in our classroom, and your support has had a lasting impact on both our daily instruction and classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1699108820784,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-spaces-provide-essen/7980397/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Spaces: Provide Essential Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173884_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768600695727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173884"},{"teacherId":8173884,"projectId":5985408,"letterContent":"These resources enhanced student engagement, collaboration, and organization in a classroom where academic competition and teamwork motivated learning. The Kagan MegaTimer supported time-management skills during reading analysis and discussions aligned to Nevada ELA standards.\r\n\r\nIndividual classroom supplies reduced the need to share materials while keeping students organized and focused. Highlighters were used to analyze rhetorical devices and annotate key writing components such as thesis statements, evidence, and commentary. Reward stickers reinforced social-emotional growth by recognizing effort, collaboration, and positive behavior, strengthening an already strong sense of classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1646773783914,"projectUrl":"project/reading-analysis-matters/5985408/","projectTitle":"Reading Analysis Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8173884_orig.jpg?crop=296,296,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768600695727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173884"},{"teacherId":9130670,"projectId":9758068,"letterContent":"On December 12, 2025, Pinecrest Cadence hosted Granger Girls, a one-day STEM enrichment camp designed to inspire curiosity and confidence in technology among young learners. 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The globe has also sparked curiosity among students who are especially interested in world events and cultures, encouraging questions, discussion, and deeper engagement with the content.","fullyFundedDate":1725325825706,"projectUrl":"project/world-history/8728310/","projectTitle":"World History","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9722520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725151485237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":9110270,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of headphones, my students are now able to engage more deeply with digital learning tools in the classroom. Headphones allow students to watch instructional videos, listen to primary source recordings, and complete interactive activities without distractions. 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Having headphones empowers these students to engage more independently and meaningfully with classroom technology, helping them feel successful and included.","fullyFundedDate":1740076859753,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-students/9110270/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Workman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9722520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725151485237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722520"},{"teacherId":9722520,"projectId":8729747,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a lamination machine that allows me to create durable, reusable learning materials for students. I can laminate maps, graphic organizers, timelines, and interactive activities that students use repeatedly throughout the year. 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Our computers and furnishings like mouse pads and monitors are very helpful for the class to collaborate and work independently towards various cyber security and networking goals. The impact of having supplies to help them achieve their independent studying for certification tests is key and they are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746809564086,"projectUrl":"project/furnishing-the-phishing-for-cybersecurit/9331881/","projectTitle":"Furnishing the Phishing for Cybersecurity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Meara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130670_orig.jpg?crop=1945,1945,x413,y1159&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707320233078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130670"},{"teacherId":9130670,"projectId":9321196,"letterContent":"We are using all the tech gear daily for both cybersecurity and esports. Students have been able to comfortably sit at tables that fosters collaboration! Students were very pleased with the organization of the laptops and the esports area with carpet and rocker chairs. The gaming continues weekly in cybersecurity and networking classes through the use of Capture the Flag events. We need a few more mouses and pads and headphones as the club and class is growing! 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With your donations I've been able to give our students a safe, creative place to hang out after school. \r\n\r\nHere they are building their imaginations, getting to know new students, finding commonalities, and making memories! We have had small competitions too. Your kindness excites these students every week, they cannot wait for LEGO Club. From the depths of our hearts, we thank you for your giving!","fullyFundedDate":1758822681658,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-brains-one-brick-at-a-time/9696350/","projectTitle":"Building our Brains, one Brick at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4799479_orig.png?crop=451,451,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727287895436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cadencelegoclub"},{"teacherId":8117128,"projectId":9240772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library! These new books have already made a big impact. Students are practicing skills like finding text evidence, analyzing themes, and exploring different perspectives through stories they're excited to read.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom now feels full of energy—students dive into independent reading with focus, and many are eager to share book recommendations with each other. The variety of titles has helped reluctant readers find something that matches their interests, and overall engagement has grown.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has turned reading into something my students look forward to every day. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746786491503,"projectUrl":"project/from-pages-to-pixels-expanding-our-read/9240772/","projectTitle":"From Pages to Pixels: Expanding Our Reading Options","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bassett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8117128"},{"teacherId":9130670,"projectId":9170014,"letterContent":"The next year of ESports has been hypercharged by a merger with HSEL and we will be ready to compete thanks to the donations made here. We have a healthy amount of students that enjoy gaming and will benefit from working towards a common goal for their school and for them new found friendships on our teams. \r\n\r\nLast year we had successes in Rocket League and Smash Bros - with the new equipment we might find ourselves competing in more semi-finals. 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