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This small change helps them stay confident and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nMy students were ecstatic when they saw the new supplies and materials. They often tell me how much they appreciate having what they need to take notes and join in class activities.\r\n\r\nAs we move through different lessons, my co-teacher and I also prepare and demonstrate labs to guide students through hands-on learning experiences. Your contributions make it possible for us to provide these meaningful and engaging opportunities every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping my students grow as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746785576819,"projectUrl":"project/earth-and-space-science-classroom-suppli/9151567/","projectTitle":"Earth and Space Science Classroom Supplies in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Durand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849539_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732827859950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849539"},{"teacherId":8857855,"projectId":9690038,"letterContent":"The students are very happy to see that we were funded for the snacks. When they came down to the gym, the snacks were on my table. Some kids came from a trip and were excited about seeing the snacks. They were so hungry and tried but when they ate the snacks, they came back to life. These are the little things that are going to make us strong.\r\nThey are truly grateful for people like you. Our goal is to make playoffs and one of the reasons why were are so successful is the amount for funding that we get from DonorsChoose, family and friends.","fullyFundedDate":1758841662228,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-snacks-for-motivation/9690038/","projectTitle":"We Need Snacks for Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn Ortiz ( PPA)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8857855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673312457912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8857855"},{"teacherId":9508951,"projectId":9740359,"letterContent":"Everyone knows that we need to educate our youth in order to create future generations of leaders, doctors, lawyers, artists, etc. In order to do that, teachers need basic supplies to help them prepare materials, so students can receive the education they need. By providing these supplies, such as band-aids and colored copy paper, we are shifting the educational experience from an overwhelming to an empowering learning center. We are also helping students with executive functioning (especially organization skills) to ensure students can easily access worksheets due to color differences. Thanks again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1758898835195,"projectUrl":"project/creating-the-perfect-learning-center/9740359/","projectTitle":"Creating the Perfect Learning Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franqui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508951_orig.png?crop=594,594,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731871588675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508951"},{"teacherId":9508951,"projectId":9633330,"letterContent":"Everyone knows that we need supplies in order to carry out our daily activities at work. However, many of our students do not have that opportunity, since they come from low-income housing. Students will be able to simply focus on the academic material at hand, instead of worrying about how they will complete their work without the necessary supplies. By providing students with supplies, we are shifting their educational experience from an overwhelming to an empowering learning center. Thanks again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1757674848398,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-an-education-via-school-su/9633330/","projectTitle":"Preparing For an Education Via School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franqui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508951_orig.png?crop=594,594,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731871588675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508951"},{"teacherId":8857855,"projectId":9449639,"letterContent":"!Go Columbus Sharks! 🦈\"\r\n\r\nThank you, we will definitely go far this year with your generosity. It really takes a village to teach and to coach. I definitely couldn't do this alone. I appreciate everyone's support for such a great cause. Our students mean so much to me and their happiness means the world to me.\r\nThe girls volleyball team has started to become more successful; ever since we started fundraising through DonorsChoose. 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Food always brings people together. And I want my team to forever be a family. Together we will win! \r\nWinning will be more than just success in numbers but it will be success amongst sisters.","fullyFundedDate":1749612161984,"projectUrl":"project/the-students-need-snacks/9386136/","projectTitle":"The Students Need Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn Ortiz ( PPA)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8857855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673312457912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8857855"},{"teacherId":9508951,"projectId":9024617,"letterContent":"Everyone knows that we need supplies in order to carry out our daily activities at work. However, many of our students do not have that opportunity, since they come from low-income housing. Students will be able to simply focus on the academic material at hand, instead of worrying about how they will complete their work without the necessary supplies. By providing students with supplies, we are shifting their educational experience from an overwhelming to an empowering learning center. Thanks again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1742927598259,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-an-education-via-school-su/9024617/","projectTitle":"Preparing for an Education via School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franqui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508951_orig.png?crop=594,594,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731871588675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508951"},{"teacherId":8857855,"projectId":9108420,"letterContent":"This is the right place to go to when you need support. My athletes were excited to find snacks and Gatorades right before practice. The small drink and cereal bar hit the spot. They were so appreciative for people like you. People who care and understand how a kid needs that extra edge in sport.\r\nIt is certainly a blessing to see my students more happier in practice. They feel special and they have the energy to \r\nfinish practice on a happier note.\r\nThe small things in life people take for granted but not my students. They care too much about each other to let anyone go unfed. They love Donors who love them.","fullyFundedDate":1740529115805,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-the-athletes-because-it-brings-t/9108420/","projectTitle":"Feeding the Athletes Because It Brings Them Closer to Winning.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn Ortiz ( PPA)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8857855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673312457912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8857855"},{"teacherId":9849539,"projectId":8975804,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity in supporting our classroom! Thanks to your donations, my students now have access to the hands-on materials they need to fully engage in scientific experiments. Seeing their excitement when they first explored the new supplies was an unforgettable moment—there was a collective buzz of curiosity and enthusiasm as they realized they would no longer have to rely solely on diagrams and videos.\r\n\r\nOne of the first experiments we conducted with these new materials was a lab on the phases of the moon. Instead of just looking at pictures in a textbook, my students used models and light sources to simulate the moon's orbit around Earth. It was incredible to watch their understanding click into place as they observed the changing shadows in real time. Many students who previously struggled with this concept had their \"aha\" moments, and their engagement skyrocketed!\r\n\r\nThese materials have transformed our classroom into a space of discovery and experimentation. Moving forward, my students will be using these supplies for upcoming labs on plate tectonics, weather patterns, and even an investigation into black holes. Your generosity has not only enhanced their learning experience but has also sparked curiosity that I know will stay with them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this possible. Your support is shaping the next generation of scientists, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1735674303313,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-lab-supplies-needed/8975804/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science Lab Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Durand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849539_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732827859950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849539"},{"teacherId":9849539,"projectId":8973896,"letterContent":"The snacks we requested have definitely had a great impact on my students' morale and performance. They gave my students the energy they needed to get through their day and the material. One of my students was feeling low at the beginning of class; she usually felt down by the 7th period at 1:30 p.m. I was able to give her a few snacks, which not only changed her mood but also engaged her in the material, and she began participating. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw all the snacks, they were highly interested in them and felt hopeful about beginning and finishing their day in school. These snacks are also a tool for keeping them focused in class and minimizing interruptions. Next, we will be conducting earth and space science investigations in class. This is required by the state and will be tedious work for my students. Knowing that they have these snacks when they need them will continue to be a great help and a valuable resource for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1733236497250,"projectUrl":"project/providing-food-for-the-youth/8973896/","projectTitle":"Providing Food for the Youth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Durand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849539_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732827859950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849539"},{"teacherId":8857855,"projectId":8742999,"letterContent":"The students are just happy to always have something in the fridge to eat. We keep snacks for students who are running low on energy and need a little pick me up. This time the students received apple sauce. They took their time eating it spoon by spoon until gone. I am very happy for Donors who contribute to my student's happiness.\r\nEspecially during regents week. Our students forget to eat. And if we have light snacks like this. We can keep the students belly full and hopefully get passing scores. It is always a win win situation.","fullyFundedDate":1725568511997,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-09-0/8742999/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-09-05","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evelyn Ortiz ( PPA)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8857855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673312457912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8857855"},{"teacherId":8857855,"projectId":8948234,"letterContent":"It is such a simple necessity. To give the girls Gatorades and they will give you back wins.\r\n\r\nI would like to thank everyone in advance without the support of our parents, friends and teachers success in sport would have been difficult.\r\n\r\nEven though there are many types of fundraisers, ever since Covid we were not allowed to sell chocolate or baked goods. Thats why we are so grateful for DonorsChoose.\r\n\r\nWe are practicing harder and keeping hydrated. 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