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Your support is helping them grow as artists, critical thinkers, and young entrepreneurs, and it is giving them a real platform to amplify their voices—one print at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1758898996484,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-student-voices-racial-justic/9380803/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Student Voices: Racial Justice & Representation Through Screen Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509712811596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4933274"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9413007,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our CTE Entrepreneurship class and helping us create real-world business experiences for students. 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They immediately started reading the instructions, learning how to safely operate each machine, and experimenting with different materials.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the button maker to create designs for our Breast Cancer Awareness campaign. Soon, we'll be making custom hats and other school-spirit gear as part of our student-run business initiative. Every day, students are learning the process of design, production, and marketing essential real-world skills that connect directly to our entrepreneurship curriculum.\r\n\r\nThese machines have truly transformed our classroom into a Maker Space where students can explore hands-on learning and bring their ideas to life. Thank you for helping us spark creativity, confidence, and teamwork in our students. The experience of opening those boxes and seeing their excitement was absolutely priceless. 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They immediately began imagining how they could use them to share their creativity, \r\n, and connect what we're doing in class to the world outside our doors. One student even said, \"This feels real—we're doing what people do in business!\". The students feel empowered to show who they are, and they're thrilled to have an authentic platform to do so.\r\n\r\nYour support has created more than an opportunity—it has created confidence, ownership, and excitement about learning. My students are eager for the next steps, whether it's continuing their project, refining their ideas, or presenting their work to a wider audience.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving them the chance to not only learn, but to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1755521806011,"projectUrl":"project/sip-your-voice-empowering-students-throu/9383645/","projectTitle":"Sip Your Voice Empowering Students Through Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9331223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724829912485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9331223"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9307429,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support of our snack project during this crucial time of year. Thanks to your kindness, our students have access to nutritious snacks like chips, cookies, and granola bars during finals, Regents exams, and after-school tutoring sessions.\r\n\r\nYour donation ensures that no student has to study or test on an empty stomach. By helping us provide these snacks, you are making a real difference in their ability to stay focused, reduce stress, and perform their best during these challenging weeks.\r\n\r\nThank you for caring about our students' well-being and academic success. Your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1746787145848,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-supporting-students-through/9307429/","projectTitle":"Brain Food: Supporting Students Through Testing Season","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509712811596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4933274"},{"teacherId":9331223,"projectId":9033198,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Fueling Student Success Snacks for Motivation.\" Thanks to your funding, we were able to provide our students with nutritious and enjoyable snacks that made a real difference in their daily school experience.\r\n\r\nFrom the very start, it was clear that snacks were more than just a treat for our students—they became a source of motivation and encouragement. Many students approached me to ask if I could provide snacks, sharing that it helped them stay focused, energized, and on task throughout the day. For some, simply knowing there would be a snack waiting for them was enough motivation to come to class on time and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable every time I brought out the fruit snacks and Rice Krispies treats. Students' faces would light up with surprise and gratitude. I heard countless \"thank you\" and saw more smiles than I can count—some students even expressed disbelief that these snacks were available to them. The positive energy in the classroom was unmistakable, and I noticed a genuine boost in both morale and participation.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we've fostered a more welcoming and motivating environment. Students continue to ask about the snacks, and it's clear that this small gesture has had a lasting impact on their enthusiasm and engagement with their schoolwork.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all the students and myself, thank you for believing in our project and making it possible. Your generosity has fueled not just our students' bodies, but also their spirits and determination to succeed.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1742823904400,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-student-success-snacks-for-motiv/9033198/","projectTitle":"Fueling Student Success Snacks for Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9331223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724829912485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9331223"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9123313,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to reduce social isolation and foster kindness in our school community. Your generosity has brought conversation starter cards, kinder chocolate treats, and coffee sleeves decorated with inspirational messages into our students' hands, and the impact has been immediate and heartwarming.\r\n\r\nWith the Talking Points Conversation cards, our student leaders are able to create welcoming spaces where students can initiate meaningful discussions, make new friends, and feel more connected to one another. 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Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom and in the lives of the young people we serve.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we have been able to create a safe and supportive environment where students can access essential hygiene items without embarrassment or financial strain. Many of our students face challenges managing their periods due to a lack of access to basic products, which can lead to stress, missed class time, and even absenteeism.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, students now have what they need to feel comfortable and confident during their menstrual cycles.","fullyFundedDate":1742823918170,"projectUrl":"project/period-positivity-essential-care/9123886/","projectTitle":"Period Positivity: Essential Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509712811596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4933274"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":9079120,"letterContent":"We are overwhelmed with sense of gratitude and hope for our classroom success. Your generosity meant that the daily challenge of hunger in my classroom could finally be addressed in a meaningful way. \r\n\r\nThe day the snacks arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement and relief. Many of them often come to class having missed breakfast or skipped lunch to study or participate in after-school activities. With your support, I was able to offer healthy snacks that not only eased their hunger but also transformed our classroom into a more nurturing and welcoming environment. Struggling students are able to focus due to fatigue and irritability were now more attentive and engaged. The atmosphere in our classroom shifted-students felt cared for, and their energy and participation increased noticeably.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students' academic and emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1742823930688,"projectUrl":"project/snack-fuel-for-focused-minds/9079120/","projectTitle":"Snack Fuel for Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4933274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509712811596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4933274"},{"teacherId":9470030,"projectId":9144954,"letterContent":"Since receiving our new equipment, the girls have gotten such great use out of them. We now have a durable, high-quality set of flags that go great with our uniforms! Our new footballs and field markers have gotten some great use as well! Our field markers were used for our first home game and they looked amazing, while also helping the girls know exactly where they were on the field. \r\n\r\nThank you again to all who donated and took the time and effort to support our team. The girls are beyond thankful for their new equipment and how it has allowed them to grow as players. We can wait to keep making everyone proud! The John Adams Flag Football team loves you!","fullyFundedDate":1742252400393,"projectUrl":"project/flag-football-refresh/9144954/","projectTitle":"Flag Football Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hilas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470030"},{"teacherId":9331223,"projectId":8532101,"letterContent":"This project wasn't just about learning how to talk — it was about learning how to connect. Your kindness sparked more than conversation; it sparked community, empathy, and trust. \r\n Students are not only speaking — they are listening, learning, and building bonds with one another. This is the kind of growth that will stay with them long after they leave our classroom\r\n Because of your generosity, you have planted seeds of confidence, friendship, and leadership in every single one of my students. Thank you for making such a lasting impact. Your support has changed our classroom — and their futures — in ways words can barely capture.","fullyFundedDate":1735703025578,"projectUrl":"project/conversational-starters/8532101/","projectTitle":"Conversational Starters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sheinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9331223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724829912485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9331223"},{"teacherId":4933274,"projectId":7910923,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the resources needed so my students could participate in a community service project that promoted a No One Eats Alone Initiative. Students incorporated their art, design, and marketing skills to brand ceramic coaster tiles. Students created their invites on a Rice Krispy treat to show their love of inclusion. \r\n\r\nAs they led this project the students learned how to be more accepting of others and celebrate diversity inside and outside the classroom. 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