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The games provide students with fun opportunities to build teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and social skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, these simple resources have become valuable learning tools that help my students feel cared for, engaged, and proud of their classroom community. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a positive place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1705822549569,"projectUrl":"project/full-and-educated/8161265/","projectTitle":"Full and Educated!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smerlinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399857"},{"teacherId":9131723,"projectId":10577714,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new NEX Playground game! They could not wait to try it, and they absolutely love it—and honestly, so do I! It is such an interactive resource that gets my students up, moving, and engaged.\r\n\r\nOne of the best things about the NEX Playground is that it gives my students an opportunity to work on more than just physical movement. They are practicing taking turns, following directions, interacting with their classmates, and socializing while having fun. Seeing students who may not always participate in traditional activities become excited and involved has been wonderful.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the NEX Playground as part of our classroom activities and build more opportunities for students to practice communication, cooperation, and social skills while playing. We are excited to explore more of the games and find creative ways to incorporate movement and social interaction into our school day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our generous donors for making this possible for my students. Your support has brought so much excitement and joy into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788626707054,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-and-play-for-student-s/10577714/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning and Play for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Y","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9131723"},{"teacherId":8196460,"projectId":10229725,"letterContent":"When my 9th-grade health students first saw the box of supplies, their eyes instantly lit up—especially at the huge assortment of squishy stress balls and colorful pencils, which immediately brought an energetic, welcoming buzz to our classroom. We have already put these resources to fantastic use during our mental health and stress-management unit, where students used the squishy cubes and stress balls as hands-on tools while exploring physiological stress responses and practicing active regulation techniques; at the same time, we utilized the Life Skills: 225 Ready-to-Use Health Activities book to guide reflective journaling and small-group discussions, printed smoothly with our fresh printer ink. Looking ahead, our next step is to launch a comprehensive \"Personal Wellness Blueprint\" project where students will synthesize what they've learned about emotional regulation, goal-setting, and overall well-being, using their bright new pencils and activity sheets to design personal wellness plans they can apply throughout high school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1778022262753,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-engagement-and-wellnes/10229725/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Engagement and Wellness in High School Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8196460"},{"teacherId":7831742,"projectId":10256297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity toward our High School Freshman Studies classroom! The transition to high school requires strong organizational habits and self-regulation, and your gift of stackable storage trays, colorful file folders, a 6\" windup timer, unbreakable craft jars, and sensory stress balls has given our students the exact tools they need to succeed. Our freshmen use the trays and file folders daily to maintain personal leadership portfolios, rely on the visual timer to master time management during group work, drop reflections into our craft jars, and use the stress balls to stay focused and calm during class shares. As we begin our \"Personal Accountability Project,\" these supplies empower our students to take ownership of their high school journey and build lifelong habits of responsibility and resilience—a transformation made possible through your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778212090925,"projectUrl":"project/building-organization-engagement-and-e/10256297/","projectTitle":"Building Organization, Engagement, and Emotional Wellness in Freshman Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Judy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7831742_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619804169108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7831742"},{"teacherId":7831742,"projectId":10185149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity toward our High School Freshman Studies classroom! The transition into high school brings new academic pressures and emotional challenges, but your gift of squishy stress balls, dumpling fidget toys, rainbow turn-in trays, and vibrant Astrobrights paper has transformed our room into a structured, supportive environment for character development. Our students use the rainbow trays daily to build essential executive functioning habits, write goal-setting journals on the colorful paper, and use the sensory stress balls to manage anxiety during peer reflections and public speaking. 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Looking ahead, our students are using these tools for a \"Game Design Challenge\" where they will invent their own original card games, write custom role cards for their badge holders, and store their finished decks in the new cases to test with their peers, a hands-on learning experience that wouldn't be possible without your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777989695260,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-materials-to-enhance/10181418/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Materials to Enhance Engagement, Organization, and Community-Building.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Judy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7831742_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619804169108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7831742"},{"teacherId":9363067,"projectId":10230523,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our classroom is now stocked with essential supplies that my students can use every day. Having reliable access to basic classroom materials has made a noticeable difference in our ability to stay organized, focused, and productive.\r\n\r\nMy students use these supplies regularly for note-taking, completing assignments, group activities, projects, and studying. Instead of having to worry about whether they have the materials they need, students can get started on their work right away. It may seem like something as simple as having enough pencils, paper, or other classroom essentials wouldn't make a big difference, but these small things help our classroom run more smoothly each day.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new supplies arrive and appreciated having materials readily available when they needed them. It has also been a great reminder to them that people outside of our classroom care about their education and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources throughout the school year as students work through new lessons, assignments, and projects. These everyday essentials will support my students all year long and help create a classroom where they can focus less on what they don't have and more on learning, growing, and reaching their goals. Thank you for helping make that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1783343264866,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-with-classroom-essential/10230523/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures with Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363067"},{"teacherId":9363067,"projectId":10367390,"letterContent":"Your generous support has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom! My students are using the new resources to make learning more engaging, hands-on, and rewarding. Whether they are working independently, collaborating with classmates, or participating in classroom activities, these materials have given them additional opportunities to stay motivated and involved in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials they were excited. They loved seeing resources that were specifically chosen with them in mind, and it was wonderful to see their smiles and enthusiasm. The prizes have also provided an extra source of motivation and encouragement, while the hygiene supplies help ensure that students have access to necessities when they need them.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these resources throughout the school year to support student learning, participation, and classroom community. I am especially excited to continue creating activities that allow my students to work together, challenge themselves, and celebrate their accomplishments. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a more welcoming, supportive, and engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787205952812,"projectUrl":"project/encouragement-essentials-for-success/10367390/","projectTitle":"Encouragement & Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363067"},{"teacherId":9362621,"projectId":10035749,"letterContent":"TThis project has helped create a classroom where students feel more comfortable participating, learning, and seeing themselves as successful mathematicians. The iPad gives students another way to participate without the pressure of having to stand in front of the whole class or speak out loud. For students who experience anxiety or are hesitant to share their answers publicly, being able to work and respond from their seats allows them to participate in a way that feels safe and comfortable. I have seen students who may not normally volunteer become more willing to engage with lessons and demonstrate their understanding.\r\n\r\nThe colorful posters and classroom materials have also helped make our math classroom feel more welcoming and inviting. My students are able to see that mathematics is not just about solving equations—it is connected to creativity, technology, problem-solving, and many different careers. These materials give me opportunities to introduce students to careers that use mathematics in ways they may not have considered before. It is exciting to see students make connections between what they are learning in class and possibilities for their futures. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where students feel comfortable taking risks, participating in their own way, and discovering that there are many paths where their mathematical skills can take them.","fullyFundedDate":1769014527635,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-classroom/10035749/","projectTitle":"Colorful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362621"},{"teacherId":10416550,"projectId":10234186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my students and providing them with brand new art supplies to start the new year. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to start the year on the right foot.\r\n\r\nThis year, we immediately got to work on our Art Portfolios, and thanks to the donations, students were able to make their ideas come to life with high-quality art supplies. They were so excited to have brand new markers to use, as opposed to the old dried-out ones that we had before.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials with the art projects to come, such as still life drawings, one-point and two-point perspective designs, and more!","fullyFundedDate":1777587063866,"projectUrl":"project/enhanced-creativity/10234186/","projectTitle":"Enhanced Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10416550_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777405755633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416550"},{"teacherId":6283574,"projectId":8020065,"letterContent":"Many thanks for gifting my students with the essential tools for success namely, large post-it notes and snacks to keep them fueled through the lean times to complete their projects. \r\nI am grateful to Donors Choose and the many people who make the giving possible.\r\nStudents were able to complete their assignments and projects while having basic calories fuel them during the day outside of breakfast and lunch. The use of large post-it notes proved invaluable as students learned to answer questions and solve problems while workin in groups of 4-6 and writing their synthesis of reading onto the large post-its. This strategy proved helpful and effective prior to assessments.","fullyFundedDate":1699801516713,"projectUrl":"project/senior-vittles-for-success/8020065/","projectTitle":"Senior Vittles for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gamboa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6283574"},{"teacherId":9368808,"projectId":8030941,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning and engagement. Having access to notebooks, art supplies, lab materials, and other classroom resources has allowed my students to participate fully in hands-on Marine Science activities without worrying about whether they have the supplies they need.\r\n\r\nI have seen students become more willing to participate, collaborate, create, and take risks in their learning. Small rewards, like earning a mint for being prepared, participating, showing kindness, or simply trying, have also helped recognize positive choices and build confidence.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped create a classroom where students feel supported, included, and excited to learn. They are discovering that science is something they can do, explore, and enjoy. Thank you for helping my students feel seen, valued, and capable while giving them opportunities to make waves in Marine Science!","fullyFundedDate":1700232768122,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ferrers-marine-science-class/8030941/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Ferrer's Marine Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368808"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70510","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3233,"numTeachers":95,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":4,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"34.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.1,"schoolId":70510,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sierra Vista High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sierra Vista High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/sierra-vista-high-school/70510"}