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Because of your generosity, we can help eliminate one of those barriers to learning.\r\n\r\nMy students have been incredibly appreciative of the snacks and the opportunity to enjoy a little extra nourishment during our busy school day. These resources have been especially helpful during reading, writing, and other activities that require sustained attention and concentration. Having snacks available has helped us create a more welcoming classroom environment where students know their needs matter. It is wonderful to see how a small act of kindness can bring smiles to students' faces and help them feel encouraged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons and work toward strengthening students' reading, writing, and communication skills, your contribution will continue to support their academic success. Your generosity has provided more than just snacks; it has helped create an environment where students feel cared for, valued, and motivated to do their best. **Thank you for investing in my students and reminding them that there are people who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed.** We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1790024330118,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-to-keep-students-m/10634408/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks to Keep Students Motivated","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4227026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506991610975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-daly"},{"teacherId":8286626,"projectId":10664972,"letterContent":"Our Bite for Bright Minds project created a safe, discreet, and supportive classroom snack station where students can access nutritious snacks without embarrassment or stigma. By helping address short-term hunger during the school day, students are able to focus, participate, remain engaged, and feel ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe project will also promote a stronger sense of belonging and well-being. Students saw that their needs mattered and that they are in a classroom where they are seen, supported, and cared for. Less time was spent on worrying about students who are hungry, and more time was focused on instruction and learning.\r\nA simple snack may seem small to some, but for a hungry student, it makes a meaningful difference in their everyday experience.","fullyFundedDate":1790620279097,"projectUrl":"project/bites-for-bright-minds/10664972/","projectTitle":"Bites for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alerte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8286626_orig.jpg?crop=1569,1569,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651944770213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8286626"},{"teacherId":8179814,"projectId":10022677,"letterContent":"This project helped keep students warm when traveling to and from school. With the help of our school social worker we distributed hats and gloves to students who came in during the coldest days of schools without appropriate weather gear. 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Your generosity has allowed me to bring new experiences into our classroom while also finding a special way to recognize students for their hard work, dedication, and academic achievement.\r\n\r\nThe Meta Quest has given my students an opportunity to experience learning beyond the walls of our classroom. Through virtual experiences, students can explore places and concepts in a way that is much more immersive than simply viewing a picture or reading about them. Technology like this creates excitement, encourages curiosity, and gives students another way to connect with what they are learning.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut Mug Press and mugs have also allowed me to celebrate my Cycle Stars—students who earned the highest grades in their classes—in a personal and meaningful way. 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The books and supplies go beyond the limits of the textbook to give different learning modes and perspectives. The variety of writing styles, visuals, formatting options, and reading levels gave access to my class. Even more impactful, I am able to share the resources with current and future teachers of the subject to reach more students and to help prepare future leaders of the class. The differentiated and individualized instruction from the resources is meaningful and highly effective. 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The food has been truly lifesaving, especially near testing preparation, where a good breakfast made a difference. The cleaning supplies helped attendance during flu season, and has begun to reimplement a culture of self care.","fullyFundedDate":1768619754205,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-for-psychology-students/10022641/","projectTitle":"Mental Health for Psychology Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hirsch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1409919_orig.jpg?crop=745,745,x967,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647218981005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jhirsch201"},{"teacherId":10041865,"projectId":9761940,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for funding the project, \"Reaching Every Student\". I anticipated using the mobile furniture for two of my courses, Intro to Cloud Computing and Responsible and Ethical AI, but I have also been able to incorporate their use into my other courses as well. \r\n\r\nRecently, my students had to present in the Media Center. The mobile furniture allowed them to have their resources at their fingertips so that they did not have to awkwardly fumble while presenting. The ease of use contributed to their feelings of confidence. This confidence translated into higher presentation grades. Thank you again for providing instructional tools that have helped my students to become more confident public speakers.","fullyFundedDate":1765205039962,"projectUrl":"project/reaching-every-student/9761940/","projectTitle":"Reaching Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10041865_orig.jpg?crop=286,286,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758826432826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10041865"},{"teacherId":8286626,"projectId":9344719,"letterContent":"This project has had a significant impact on my bilingual students by ensuring consistent access to fully functioning Chromebooks both at school and at home. With reliable chargers available, students were able to fully participate in language-learning programs, interactive lessons, and access dual-language resources that support English acquisition while maintaining their home language. Having a charger to take home also allowed students to complete assignments, practice language skills, and stay engaged with learning beyond the school day. Removing the barrier of missing or broken chargers has reduced learning disruptions, increased confidence, and promoted equity for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1749215601095,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-digital-divide/9344719/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Digital Divide","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alerte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8286626_orig.jpg?crop=1569,1569,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651944770213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8286626"},{"teacherId":8286626,"projectId":9248398,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on our students by expanding their access to diverse, engaging, and culturally relevant books. Students who previously had limited exposure to English texts now have daily opportunities to read novels that reflect their identities while also introducing them to new perspectives. As a result, students are showing increased confidence in reading, writing, and speaking, and are more willing to participate in class discussions and activities.\r\nThrough novel studies, students are strengthening comprehension and critical thinking skills while exploring themes of identity, community, and personal growth. Shared reading experiences have fostered stronger peer connections and created a supportive classroom environment where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas. Beyond academic growth, this project has positively impacted students' emotional well-being by helping them feel seen, valued, and empowered as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746699659827,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-horizons/9248398/","projectTitle":"Expanding Horizons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alerte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8286626_orig.jpg?crop=1569,1569,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651944770213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8286626"},{"teacherId":8286626,"projectId":9308265,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our student-led kindness project. I am deeply grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of creativity to build a more inclusive school community.\r\nYour support allows them to take ownership of a project that encourages leadership, collaboration, and positive change. Through this initiative, students designed and created bold, uplifting posters using chart paper, markers, and poster boards. These posters will feature messages of encouragement, inclusivity, and empathy—many written in multiple languages to reflect and celebrate the cultural richness of our school.\r\nThe completed artwork was displayed throughout high-traffic areas such as hallways, the cafeteria, and the main office, serving as daily reminders that kindness and respect matter. By leading this project, students are not only engaging in hands-on creative expression, but also developing essential skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership.\r\nThe materials you helped provide are essential to making this project possible. Your generosity equips students with the tools they need to express their voices and create a welcoming, caring environment for everyone in our school—one poster at a time.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping us spread kindness through creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1747334036328,"projectUrl":"project/ripple-effect-lets-color-our-world-wit/9308265/","projectTitle":"Ripple Effect: Let's Color Our World With Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alerte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8286626_orig.jpg?crop=1569,1569,x0,y224&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651944770213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8286626"},{"teacherId":4227026,"projectId":9892760,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting Celebrating Culture Through Food and Community. When my students first saw the drink dispensers and supplies arrive, their reactions were immediate and genuine. Many smiled, asked questions, and excitedly began talking about foods from their cultures they hoped to share. For several of my newly arrived students, the simple act of being welcomed with a warm drink or a cold lemonade helped ease anxiety and made our classroom feel like a safe, inviting space where they truly belong.\r\nWe are now using these resources during our Cultural Food Share activities, where students bring small portions of traditional foods and practice speaking skills by explaining the history, meaning, or personal significance behind them. The reusable dispensers allow me to serve hot chocolate, water, and lemonade equitably across five class periods, ensuring that all 105 students can participate without any family feeling pressure to provide more than they are able. The cups, plates, utensils, and sanitizer help us maintain a clean, organized, and respectful environment while hosting these meaningful celebrations.\r\nThese experiences go far beyond food. Students are building confidence, strengthening language skills, and learning to listen to and appreciate perspectives different from their own. As we continue this unit, students will connect these cultural exchanges to reading, writing, and speaking activities that center identity, storytelling, and community. Your support has made it possible for my classroom to be a place where students feel seen, valued, and proud of who they are. Thank you for investing in my students and helping bring this project to life.","fullyFundedDate":1763996391531,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-culture-through-food-and-com/9892760/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Culture Through Food and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4227026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506991610975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-daly"},{"teacherId":9906850,"projectId":9372813,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the class Mac book. It's really helpful and very useful on daily basis. My students follow the class Daily Agenda with it. The MacBook is helping out during class lessons. It's handy. \r\n\r\nWith the new MacBook, we could do some online simulations in class and the students enjoy taking turns designing their projects. I have seen great results with success in my students using this MacBook.\r\n\r\nSome of my students have used this MacBook and they enjoyed doing some class work or activities together with it.\r\nWe are very grateful for the MacBook.","fullyFundedDate":1749215599115,"projectUrl":"project/macbook-for-success/9372813/","projectTitle":"MacBook for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Chidinma T. 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