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These supplies are used every day and help reduce the spread of germs, keeping students healthy, comfortable, and ready to focus on learning instead of worrying about getting sick.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a classroom where students feel cared for and protected, and it gives families peace of mind knowing their children are learning in a clean environment. Thank you for investing in the health and well-being of my students and for supporting our classroom in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1766247265897,"projectUrl":"project/germ-free-and-ready-to-shine/9709937/","projectTitle":"Germ-Free and Ready to Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3125482_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521313644077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125482"},{"teacherId":3125482,"projectId":9799743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe pencils, erasers, and pencil dispenser ensure that students are always prepared and focused, without worrying about not having basic supplies. The magnetic coordinate plane has already become a powerful hands-on tool, helping students visualize math concepts, collaborate with one another, and build confidence as they explore graphing and problem-solving together.\r\n\r\nThese resources will be used daily and will continue to support student learning throughout the school year. Your donation goes far beyond supplies—it shows my students that people care about their education and believe in their success. Thank you for investing in my classroom and helping create an engaging, supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1763669510337,"projectUrl":"project/erase-the-struggle-math-made-clear/9799743/","projectTitle":"Erase the Struggle: Math Made Clear!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3125482_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521313644077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3125482"},{"teacherId":9426567,"projectId":9967441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Active Minds, Active Bodies: STEM Learning with Nex Playground.\" Because of your generosity, our students now have access to the Nex Playground, and it has had an immediate and positive impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Nex Playground allows students to combine movement with learning, strengthening important STEM skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students are actively engaged as they work together, make decisions, and apply strategies in a fun and interactive way. This movement-based learning has helped improve focus, motivation, and classroom behavior, especially for students who benefit from hands-on and kinesthetic activities.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the Nex Playground supports students' physical health and social-emotional growth by encouraging teamwork, confidence, and perseverance. Your donation has helped create an inclusive learning environment where students feel excited, successful, and supported. 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With the supplies provide students' personal hygiene and health will be addressed. Access to laundry supplies will increase in the coming winter as they gain confidence in themselves and feeling fresh.","fullyFundedDate":1768403251078,"projectUrl":"project/personal-and-mental-health-for-students/9983555/","projectTitle":"Personal and Mental Health for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams-Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10282306"},{"teacherId":10282306,"projectId":9765030,"letterContent":"It is with deep gratitude, and humility that I am thanking you for your unwavering support, and dedication in fulfilling the earnest need for our stem classroom of future scientists. Your loving support will go a long way, thus allowing students to explore the world of scientific thinking, and exploration using technology to magnify the impact they will have as they present the deep dive into innovative knowledge and understanding. Thank you sincerely again as I will continue to to sharpen minds","fullyFundedDate":1765514261287,"projectUrl":"project/printing-stem-possibilities-a-classroom/9765030/","projectTitle":"Printing STEM Possibilities: A Classroom Printer for Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams-Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10282306"},{"teacherId":10282306,"projectId":9761270,"letterContent":"Thank you for your investment in our learning community. Your support for floor cushions to enhance collaborative STEM learning has made a meaningful and visible impact on how our students engage, explore, and problem-solve together.\r\n\r\nThe addition of flexible floor seating has transformed our STEM learning environment into a more inclusive, student-centered space. Floor cushions allow students to move easily into small groups, collaborate comfortably, and engage in hands-on activities without the physical constraints of traditional desks. 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The cushions have also encouraged student voice and choice, empowering learners to select seating that best supports their comfort and concentration.","fullyFundedDate":1765514260826,"projectUrl":"project/floor-cushions-to-support-collaborative/9761270/","projectTitle":"Floor Cushions to Support Collaborative STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams-Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10282306"},{"teacherId":9426567,"projectId":9929443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation in support of my project, \"Popping Positive Behavior.\" Your contribution towards popcorn and suppllies will make a meaningful impact on our school community.\r\n\r\nThis project is designed to encourage and celebrate positive behavior by creating fun, motivating incentives for students. Thanks to your support, we will be able to recognize students' positive choices in an engaging way that builds a welcoming and encouraging school culture.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps make a difference in the daily experiences of our students, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our vision. Thank you for helping us make positive behavior something worth celebrating—one pop at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1764728293327,"projectUrl":"project/popping-positive-behavior-part-2/9929443/","projectTitle":"Popping Positive Behavior Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. R","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426567_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709152677182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tattooedteacher"},{"teacherId":9426567,"projectId":9836781,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of \"STEM Snacks: Fueling Young Innovators.\" Your donation has made an immediate and positive impact on our students and their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students are able to stay focused, energized, and engaged during hands-on STEM activities. Providing snacks has helped remove distractions and allowed students to fully participate in problem-solving, collaboration, and creative thinking throughout our STEM lessons.\r\n\r\nYour support shows our students that their learning and well-being matter. You are not only fueling their bodies but also inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a love for innovation. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our young innovators and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1765514260368,"projectUrl":"project/stem-snacks-fueling-young-innovators/9836781/","projectTitle":"STEM Snacks: Fueling Young Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. R","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426567_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709152677182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tattooedteacher"},{"teacherId":9426567,"projectId":9765103,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support of \"Bringing STEM Fridays to Life with 3D Printing,\" our STEM Fridays have truly come to life. The 3D filament you provided has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents are actively designing, printing, and testing their own creations, turning abstract STEM concepts into tangible, hands-on learning experiences. With this filament, students are strengthening skills in problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and perseverance as they see their ideas transformed into real objects.\r\n\r\nYour donation has sparked excitement and confidence in our students, showing them that innovation is possible and that their ideas matter. 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Thanks to your support, we will be able to recognize students' positive choices in an engaging way that builds a welcoming and encouraging school culture.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps make a difference in the daily experiences of our students, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our vision. Thank you for helping us make positive behavior something worth celebrating—one pop at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1764722719196,"projectUrl":"project/popping-positive-behavior-part-1/9927873/","projectTitle":"Popping Positive Behavior Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. R","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426567_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709152677182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tattooedteacher"},{"teacherId":9972103,"projectId":9396195,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Help Us Power Down Screens and Power Up Play! Because of your generosity, my students now have meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and think without relying solely on screens. We are using games like Jenga, UNO Flip, traditional UNO, Monopoly Junior, Scrabble, and Connect Four during structured learning breaks, small-group rotations, and skill-building activities. These games support critical thinking, vocabulary development, strategy, collaboration, and communication — all while keeping students fully engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the games, their excitement was instant. Smiles, cheers, and eager hands said it all. Many students shared that this was their favorite part of the day, and I noticed stronger peer connections and positive behavior during play. Powering down screens and introducing hands-on games created a calmer, more joyful classroom where students could practice patience, teamwork, and problem-solving in real time.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these games alongside academic lessons as we work on reading comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion skills. We are currently focusing on explaining thinking, using academic language, and working cooperatively — skills that these games naturally reinforce. Thank you for helping create a balanced learning environment where students feel engaged, supported, and excited to come to school each day. Your generosity truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755522422487,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-power-down-screens-and-power-up/9396195/","projectTitle":"Help Us Power Down Screens and Power Up Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Catching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972103_orig.png?crop=556,556,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742855894085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972103"},{"teacherId":9972103,"projectId":9252090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to copy paper, colored pencils, snacks, and a reliable pencil sharpener that we use daily. Students are annotating texts, color-coding key ideas, and drafting responses by hand during close reading lessons. One of my favorite moments was watching students eagerly grab colored pencils to mark evidence and discuss their thinking with confidence. These tools helped turn a quiet reading block into an active, engaged learning experience.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Something as simple as fresh supplies and snacks made them feel valued and cared for. Several students shared that having snacks helped them stay focused, and others were proud to have the tools they needed without having to ask or wait. The pencil sharpener alone reduced interruptions and allowed students to stay in the flow of their work.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources as they move into deeper close reading, written responses, and small-group discussions. They are currently working on analyzing texts and supporting their ideas with evidence, and these materials allow me to reach them in multiple ways beyond screens. 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