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My students now have the energy they need to complete complex mathematical problems and dive deeper into the curriculum material. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for supporting my New York City classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784651467920,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/10233749/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ericksen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727254_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740607398372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727254"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":10089087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and providing my students with copies of August Wilson's play, Fences. Every year, Fences is one of my favorite units, as it connects with students on multiple levels, and the poetry of Wilson's dialogue is so rich. \r\n\r\nStudents absolutely loved reading the play in class. They were outraged at Troy's affair, understood Rose's decision, and even mourned Troy's death at the play's end. I love that it let us have deep conversations about identity, race, gender, and disability. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1778019081034,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-august-wilson-into-the-classroo/10089087/","projectTitle":"Bringing August Wilson Into the Classroom: Books Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":10058545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! 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It has been wonderful to watch them think carefully about what others might need to hear: \"You belong here,\" \"Keep going,\" \"Your effort matters.\" Some of our quietest students have found their voices through this project, and seeing a classmate smile at something they made has given them real pride.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just give us supplies; you gave students a way to lift each other up and to see that their words and art can make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1775235072174,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-color-student-made-art-to-l/10058545/","projectTitle":"Kindness in Color: Student-Made Art to Lift Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":10215168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and providing my students with dedicated English class notebooks! It's been a game-changer having these at the start of the school year. We've already set up the notebooks and begun using them for our daily bell ringers and class notes. Students have a designated space in our classroom to store their notebooks, which also helped keep them same and available. \r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled to get a nice, new notebook (in color!). We are all so appreciative of your continued generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1787163499458,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-the-write-stuff-notebooks-pe/10215168/","projectTitle":"We Need the 'Write' Stuff: Notebooks, Pens, Pencils Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":10318131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding new Lego sets for my students! It's only the first full week of school, and students are already excited about all the building possibilities. Our Lego Club kicks off in earnest next week, but students from last year have already come to ask about new sets and check on their builds from last year. \r\n\r\nLego Club has become such an important place for students who like building things with their hands, thinking scientifically, and having a safe space with friends. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1785990113408,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-lego-needed-for-stem-activi/10318131/","projectTitle":"Let's Build: LEGO Needed for STEM Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":10550643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and providing my classroom with much-needed basics this school year. Having access to pens, pencils, printer paper, scissors, glue sticks, and sticky notes makes such a difference. I love being able to get students the supplies they need so we can focus on the lesson rather than searching for a pencil. The printer paper is especially appreciated, as I can print handouts and examples right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your continued generosity! It really does make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1788036550007,"projectUrl":"project/stories-voices-and-supplies-giving-st/10550643/","projectTitle":"Stories, Voices, and Supplies: Giving Students Tools to Create","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":10530443,"projectId":10335304,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our boys' soccer team! Your generous contributions helped provide our student-athletes with essential equipment, including shin guards and soccer nets, giving them the resources they need to practice, develop their skills, and compete with confidence.\r\nWhen our students first saw the new equipment, they were excited to have the tools needed to take their practices to the next level. The shin guards provide important protection and help players feel safer during drills and scrimmages, while the new nets make shooting drills and finishing practice more engaging and realistic.\r\nOur students are using these resources during team practices to work on passing, ball control, shooting accuracy, and teamwork. 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Many are multilingual ENL learners, some receive Special Education support, and others are older students who are working hard to rebuild their confidence and reconnect with school. What they all share is heart — the way they cheer each other on, celebrate small victories, and keep trying even when a text feels out of reach.\r\n\r\nThe Legend graphic novels and the graphic novel adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale will give them something powerful: the chance to feel like strong readers. The visual support and accessible format will help my ENL and Special Education students engage with rigorous texts without feeling left behind, while the depth of the content will challenge my seniors and help prepare them for college-level thinking.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will open a book and see themselves as capable. They'll tackle complex themes, build critical thinking skills, and feel like valued members of our learning community. That kind of confidence doesn't stay in the classroom — it follows them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them. It makes all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1772735150219,"projectUrl":"project/visual-texts-to-support-diverse-learners/9896438/","projectTitle":"Visual Texts to Support Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ignacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6771808_orig.jpg?crop=1997,1997,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695684039500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6771808"},{"teacherId":7117078,"projectId":10066354,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students at HSEF were able to stock their break room with their favorite mid day snack. Looking forward to lunch and their soups was a highlight of their day. In addition to a delicious pick me up, I had the opportunity to make lasting relationships over lunch. Students sat in my office (their new official break room) and talked about life, school, their goals and their needs. It was a wonderful opportunity to get to know each other outside of the class setting. Your donation wasn't just an opportunity to fill hungry tummies, it was an opportunity for students to feel cared for and seen. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and bellies.","fullyFundedDate":1772550428283,"projectUrl":"project/warm-soup-for-the-cold-winter/10066354/","projectTitle":"Warm Soup for the Cold Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7117078_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740668782252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7117078"},{"teacherId":10297266,"projectId":9784363,"letterContent":"Our senior students used the donated linoleum, tools, and fabric ink to create personal logos that we printed on the donated totebags! First, we looked at brand logos and talked about how they represent their company, and then students sketched a small drawing with elements or ideas that represented their identity. They really enjoyed being able to create something that represented who they were! Many students told me this was their favorite project of the year.\r\n\r\nHow students reacted when they first saw the materials\r\nThey were thrilled and got really excited that they were making something they could use. Several students who are often hit or miss in my class were very engaged in this project, and really enjoyed learning how to use the tools. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to finish the project, and were immediately asking when they could take them home. It was really lovely to see them walking around school with the bags! We are so grateful for your contribution to our classroom--thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764191942139,"projectUrl":"project/totebag-printmaking/9784363/","projectTitle":"Totebag Printmaking!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rampolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297266"},{"teacherId":26460,"projectId":9862093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing copies of The Great Gatsby for my juniors! \r\n\r\nBecause each student had their own book, they were able to actively engage with the text in a way that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. They annotated vocabulary, unpacked Fitzgerald's language, and built a deeper understanding of the novel as they read. It gave them a sense of ownership over their learning that I could see every day.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights was when students acted out the Plaza Hotel scene last week. They fully leaned into the tension between Gatsby, Tom, and Daisy, and it brought the conflict to life in a way that was both exciting and meaningful. Having the text in their hands allowed them to closely study the dialogue and perform it with confidence and insight.\r\n\r\nYour support helped turn this unit into something memorable and engaging for my students. Thank you for investing in their learning and helping them connect with literature in a powerful way.","fullyFundedDate":1762456301226,"projectUrl":"project/its-that-great-copies-of-gatsby-need/9862093/","projectTitle":"It's That 'Great': Copies of Gatsby Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gionti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp26460_orig.jpg?crop=2217,2217,x302,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663797539387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgionti"},{"teacherId":5919009,"projectId":10071295,"letterContent":"This project, generously funded by the Allstate Foundation, has had a meaningful and lasting impact on our school community by creating opportunities for students to connect, unwind, and support one another beyond the pressures of academics. In a time when many high school students experience elevated stress and limited social connection, these student-led karaoke events have provided a joyful and inclusive space where every voice is welcomed and valued.\r\n\r\nThrough planning and leading these events, students have taken on active roles as community builders—demonstrating leadership, empathy, and a commitment to kindness. The karaoke equipment, including microphones and a projector for shared lyrics, has made participation accessible and engaging for all students, whether performing solo or with friends. These moments of shared vulnerability and celebration have helped foster confidence, collaboration, and mutual encouragement.\r\n\r\nThe addition of lighting and refreshments transformed ordinary school spaces into vibrant, welcoming environments that encouraged attendance and sustained participation. 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