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Many of our donors may use technology at home, but in the classroom it becomes a powerful tool for differentiation—students can work at their own pace, get immediate feedback, and engage with content through videos, interactive slides, digital centers, and creative projects.","fullyFundedDate":1727594728376,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/8753492/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fasulo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7689028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635387308358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7689028"},{"teacherId":7689028,"projectId":9837073,"letterContent":"We've already put the donated computer paper to great use! My students are using it for everything from drafting their writing assignments to creating graphic organizers, foldables, and hands-on activities that help them make sense of new concepts. 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Many have really enjoyed the magnetic letters since they can try as many times as needed to get the letter formation correct. It is also calming and many ask to use it during choice time or during a calm down break. The headphones are amazingly well made and students can listen to their texts and math videos with great quality audio. \r\n\r\nThe book bins are fresh and sturdy and match our chalkboard aesthetic and kids love book shopping and accessing all their favorite series such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dogman, Pete the Cat and Fly Guy to name a few!\r\n\r\nWe also are enjoying the charts such as the birthday chart and READ chart which I refer to every independent reading block we have.","fullyFundedDate":1755871867943,"projectUrl":"project/progress-not-perfection-with-your-help/9486982/","projectTitle":"Progress, not Perfection. 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Studies show that music making is a whole brain task, and you have helped students to make creating their own music a reachable goal this year.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to keep music class a wonderful, supportive place to be!","fullyFundedDate":1755714879321,"projectUrl":"project/music-music-everywhere/9599973/","projectTitle":"Music! Music! Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7147380"},{"teacherId":7147380,"projectId":9470619,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought our music classroom to life! We now have plenty of supplies to keep us going when students listen to their own music making - and plenty of supplies to fight the colds that come our way throughout the school year!\r\n\r\nOur drum kit is growing and will be a star in the music room, especially with our middle school Modern Band lunch club. New bass strings will make my new electric bass very happy!\r\n\r\nThank you so much, and know that your contribution brings joy to our students' day. We have a strong supportive music community because of donors like you. Our school and kids are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1754223616747,"projectUrl":"project/music-makes-the-world-go-round/9470619/","projectTitle":"Music Makes the World Go ‘Round!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7147380"},{"teacherId":6141819,"projectId":9698100,"letterContent":"I am excited to share how your generous contribution of Mac keyboards has positively transformed our classroom technology experience. While many of our students are familiar with using keyboards at home or on various devices, having access to Mac keyboards in school has allowed them to become comfortable and proficient with this specific technology, which is widely used in professional and creative environments. This has helped bridge the gap between their everyday tech use and the skills they need to succeed academically and beyond, especially in digital literacy and typing efficiency.\r\n\r\nOur students are most enthusiastic about exploring the unique features of the Mac keyboards, such as the function keys and shortcuts that enhance productivity and creativity. They enjoy learning new ways to navigate software and complete assignments faster, which boosts their confidence and engagement. Particularly, students who are interested in graphic design, video editing, and other creative fields have warmed to using these keyboards, as they better prepare them for the tools they will encounter in higher education and future careers.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom with this valuable technology. Your kindness has enriched our students' learning environment and equipped them with practical skills that will serve them well in their academic journeys and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1759734593647,"projectUrl":"project/keyboard-madness/9698100/","projectTitle":"Keyboard Madness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logozzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6141819_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x190,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580146017454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6141819"},{"teacherId":6141819,"projectId":9815016,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the impact your generous support has had on our classroom through the donation of 3D printer PLA filament. This new resource has opened up exciting opportunities for our students to engage hands-on with technology in ways that go beyond what many experience at home. While many students are familiar with using technology for entertainment or basic tasks, the 3D printer allows them to explore design, engineering, and problem-solving in a creative and tangible way. They are learning to translate their ideas into real objects, developing critical thinking and spatial skills that are essential in today's world.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most about this new technology is the ability to bring their imagination to life. They are fascinated by the process of designing digital models and watching them transform layer by layer into physical creations. This has sparked enthusiasm and collaboration, as students share ideas and help each other improve their projects. Particularly, students who may have struggled with traditional subjects have found a new passion and confidence through 3D printing, as it allows them to express themselves and see immediate results of their hard work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your support has truly enriched our classroom environment and inspired our students to explore STEM in a meaningful and exciting way. We look forward to continuing to integrate this technology and watch our students grow as creators and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1760390189161,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing/9815016/","projectTitle":"3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logozzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6141819_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x190,y149&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580146017454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6141819"},{"teacherId":3693604,"projectId":9710557,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your support and donations to help my classroom. It is essential that the students have clean and new calculators in order to learn to their fullest potential. \r\n\r\nIn order to achieve academic excellence and success we must provide the essentials to our students. The students were very excited that they got new clean calculators in order to learn. The old calculators were really bad and it warms my heart to be able to present my kids with brand new calculators so thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758899090194,"projectUrl":"project/count-on-me/9710557/","projectTitle":"Count on Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3693604_orig.jpg?crop=755,755,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596473123318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3693604"},{"teacherId":3693604,"projectId":9710563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. The students are very excited to have all the essentials in order to achieve academic excellence. Our class only functions if we have all the tools to be an effective teacher and team!! \r\n\r\nGiving us items we desperately needed makes my job as a teacher easier. It also makes the students jobs easier too!! My students are thrilled to have all the resources at their fingertips and this couldn't be possible without kind and generous donors such as yourself. 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