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Your support is making a real difference, giving our students a healthy, safe space to focus, learn, and feel cared for every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767228973956,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-fresh-start-clean-and-sa/9974115/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Fresh Start: Clean and Safe Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":9840581,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to tools that will help them strengthen their literacy, communicate with confidence, and take ownership of their learning. The materials you provided—like dry-erase sleeves for brainstorming, individual self-assessment mini charts, and discussion prompts—are helping students engage more deeply, collaborate effectively, and see just how powerful their voices can be in the classroom and beyond. \r\nYour support gives my students not just materials, but the confidence to express themselves, collaborate effectively, and become independent learners. 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One moment that stood out was during a project day when students were rotating between stations. Having enough outlets meant everyone could stay focused instead of waiting for a turn to plug in.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were surprisingly excited (especially about the vacuum and the power towers). They immediately started pointing out all the ways these tools would make our classroom feel more organized and comfortable. The cleaning supplies have also helped us maintain a fresh, healthy environment, which has been especially important during busy weeks when we have lots of shared materials in use.\r\n\r\nRight now, my students are working on a collaborative research project, and the new resources are helping us keep the room tidy and the technology running smoothly as they move between tasks. Your support has made our classroom feel more functional and cared for, and it's had a real impact on how smoothly our days run. Thank you again for investing in the little things that make a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758899055248,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-is-a-focused-classroom/9652736/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom Is a Focused Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Scheffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708604_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y629&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724690202224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708604"},{"teacherId":9708604,"projectId":9652616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us replace our broken classroom speakers with a new Bluetooth system. It's been a small change with a big impact. Now that the sound is clear and reliable, students can actually hear videos, read‑alouds, and instructions without the crackling and cutting out we were dealing with before. It's made lessons run more smoothly and helped everyone stay on the same page.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about how much more \"alive\" everything feels- stories sound richer, music for transitions fills the room, and group activities feel more engaging. A few students who usually struggle to follow audio are participating more now that they can hear clearly, and one of my English language learners has been noticeably more confident during listening activities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our classroom something so practical and genuinely helpful. Your support has made our daily routines easier and our learning environment better.","fullyFundedDate":1758898826377,"projectUrl":"project/sound-matters-engaging-students-with-au/9652616/","projectTitle":"Sound Matters- Engaging Students with Audio","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Scheffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708604_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y629&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724690202224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708604"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":9664303,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Promoting Mental Health Through Comfort and Care. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in our students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students now have access to hand soaps, lotions, and other cleaning materials that help us maintain a clean, germ-free classroom during the winter months. These supplies reduce the spread of illness, help students feel fresh and comfortable, and ensure our classroom remains a healthy space for learning. When students feel physically comfortable and safe, they are better able to focus, participate, and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, the classroom is more than a place to learn—it is a safe and caring space. Your support has helped us create an environment where students feel valued, cared for, and ready to succeed each day. Thank you for helping us support both the health and well-being of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763420745469,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-mental-health-through-comfort/9664303/","projectTitle":"Promoting Mental Health Through Comfort and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":9627601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your donation is helping us create a brighter, more positive classroom where students feel cared for and ready to learn. 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It's a boost of encouragement, a reminder that someone believes in our students, and the spark that keeps them going when math gets tough. Because of your generosity, our investigations become opportunities to grow perseverance, strengthen problem-solving skills, and build real confidence. You are helping my Title I students feel seen, supported, and valued—one snack, one smile, and one solved math mystery at a time. Thank you for being a meaningful part of our story this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1764698390951,"projectUrl":"project/math-detectives-investigation-prizes-to/9817142/","projectTitle":"Math Detectives: Investigation Prizes to Boost Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":9845036,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generosity in fully funding Spreading Kindness and Wellness. Your support has made it possible for my students to turn their ideas into meaningful action that serves our entire school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students are able to provide snacks and drinks that help other students feel refreshed, focused, and cared for. The clip-on mini trays will help keep the space welcoming and organized.\r\n\r\nYour kindness supports students' physical and emotional well-being while encouraging empathy, responsibility, and service to others. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping spread kindness and wellness throughout BSSJ. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1762364652316,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-and-wellness-student/9845036/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness and Wellness: Student-Led Wellness Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maksumic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855250"},{"teacherId":8855250,"projectId":9577427,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping make our classroom a calm, organized, and welcoming place. 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These are the same students who don't have access to various gamimg consules, so your donations have directly changed their lives. \r\n\r\nWe have always had brilliant and hardworking students, but through this gaming program, we are showing students that they have a variety of choices when it comes to careers after high school. Joining the military or finding trade schools are the only options for many of my former students. Through your donations, my students now have careers they're not only interested in, but are actually invested in them.","fullyFundedDate":1758899024100,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-classroom/9704353/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D. 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