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For students at a performing arts high school, these portfolios can capture both their academic and creative accomplishments and give them materials they can share with families, teachers, colleges, internships, and summer programs. Students especially enjoy seeing their handwritten and artistic work transformed into clean digital copies that feel permanent and professional.\r\n\r\nThis technology is also helping us preserve the history of our classroom. Outstanding projects, thoughtful historical analysis, original scripts, artwork, and collaborative creations can now become examples for future students rather than disappearing at the end of the semester. Your support has allowed us to honor the enormous amount of effort our students put into their work and to ensure that their creativity, growth, and accomplishments can live far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1783343264854,"projectUrl":"project/digitizing-our-learning-journey-help-us/10311877/","projectTitle":"Digitizing Our Learning Journey: Help Us Archive Student Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":10285779,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students have been able to experience history in a completely new way. The 3D printer filament has allowed us to create replica historical artifacts that students can actually hold, examine, and analyze in class. Instead of only looking at an image of a coin, sculpture, tool, monument, or architectural structure on a screen, students can study a physical object from multiple angles, notice small details, ask questions, and use those observations as evidence. This has made our history classroom feel much more like a museum or archaeology lab and has helped students better understand how historians learn about the past.\r\n\r\nWhat has been especially exciting for students is watching an artifact go from a digital model to a real object they can interact with. Students are naturally curious about the 3D printing process, and that curiosity often carries directly into the historical investigation that follows. The replicas have been particularly valuable for students who learn best through visual and hands-on experiences, giving them another way to access material that can sometimes feel distant or abstract in a textbook.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has encouraged students to approach history as investigators rather than simply as readers. They are practicing close observation, asking stronger questions, interpreting physical evidence, and thinking about what objects can reveal about the people and societies that created them. 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Instead of losing valuable class time searching for supplies or replacing materials that have been misplaced, students can now quickly find what they need and get right to work.\r\n\r\nMy students immediately noticed the difference the cabinet made in our classroom. Having a dedicated space for our materials has made everyday routines smoother and has helped students take greater responsibility for using and returning shared supplies. Whether students are working independently, collaborating on a group activity, or completing a hands-on project, the resources they need are now much easier to access. It may seem like a simple addition, but in a busy classroom, that organization makes a real difference.\r\n\r\nAs we move through the school year, students will continue using these materials for projects, writing activities, discussions, and creative learning experiences across our curriculum. Thanks to your support, we can focus more of our time and energy on learning rather than on managing clutter or replacing missing supplies. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our students and help make our classroom a more dependable place to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1783343299085,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-for-student-supplies/10300076/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space for Student Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":10237612,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our school community! With your help, we have been able to provide our students with the resources needed to help them succeed throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nWith your support, our students have the food and drinks they need to stay fueled and energized during the school day and after school. They appreciate your support in helping them to not be hungry during these long days.\r\n\r\nAll your donations contributed to making this project come alive and we are so grateful! Thank you, again, and we wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1784651418865,"projectUrl":"project/snack-shack/10237612/","projectTitle":"Snack Shack!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4982921_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y519&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754612769128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msiroom"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":9767192,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our school community! With your help, we have been able to provide our students with the resources needed to help them succeed throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nWith your support, our students have the food and drinks they need to stay fueled and energized during the school day and after school. They appreciate your support in helping them to not be hungry during these long days.\r\n\r\nAll your donations contributed to making this project come alive and we are so grateful! Thank you, again, and we wish you all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1763162665729,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-on-snacks-on-snacks/9767192/","projectTitle":"Snacks on Snacks on Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4982921_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y519&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754612769128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msiroom"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":9961712,"letterContent":"Seeing our students use this 3D printer has completely transformed the way they experience history. Instead of only reading about ancient civilizations and historical cultures in textbooks, students are now designing and printing replicas of real historical artifacts that they can physically hold, examine, and analyze. The technology has helped turn history into an active, hands-on learning experience. Students are researching artifacts, studying their historical significance, and thinking critically about how objects can tell stories about the people who created and used them.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been watching their digital designs become real objects right in front of them. Every completed print feels like a small discovery. Students have been especially excited to create replicas of coins, tools, statues, and cultural artifacts connected to the civilizations we study in class. The printer has sparked conversations, creativity, and collaboration in ways I had not anticipated. Students who are usually hesitant to participate have eagerly volunteered to help troubleshoot prints, research artifacts, and explain the process to classmates.\r\n\r\nA few students in particular have truly connected with this technology. Some of my most hands-on and creative learners have become leaders in the classroom during these projects. One student who rarely spoke during class discussions became deeply invested in recreating artifacts from Ancient Egypt and proudly presented his finished model to the class. Another student discovered an interest in 3D design and engineering through learning how to prepare files for printing. Your generosity has not only helped students learn history in a deeper way, but also introduced them to technology and creative skills that could shape their future paths.","fullyFundedDate":1778031106872,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-history-3d-printing-artifacts/9961712/","projectTitle":"Hands-On History: 3D Printing Artifacts for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":10396663,"projectId":9982466,"letterContent":"The donation of Cafe con Leche had a meaningful impact on our book club community. The book has helped students explore themes of identity, culture, family, and belonging while also strengthening important literacy skills such as comprehension, inference, and discussion-based learning. The text has created opportunities for students to make connections between their own lives and the experiences of the characters, which has increased engagement and participation during our book club discussions.\r\n\r\nReading in our book club is highly interactive. Students read independently and then come together once a week to discuss the book and how they relate to the story. Since our club is centered around reading for enjoyment rather than academic assessment, students are often more open and enthusiastic during conversations. Many enjoy discussing the characters' perspectives and comparing them to their own experiences, families, and communities.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are sometimes hesitant readers have shown particular enthusiasm for Cafe con Leche. Because the story feels authentic and relatable, these students have become more willing to participate in discussions and share personal reflections. It has been rewarding to watch students connect emotionally with the text and build confidence in both their reading and communication skills. We are very grateful to our donors for helping provide books that make students feel seen, engaged, and excited about reading.","fullyFundedDate":1769191969511,"projectUrl":"project/sponsor-a-story-support-our-club/9982466/","projectTitle":"Sponsor a Story, Support Our Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10396663"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":9807196,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous and unwavering support of my students! With your help, all of our students are able to have water bottles so that they can stay hydrated during the school day and during our extracurricular activities. It has helped us to also make our school community more sustainable by providing students with reusable water bottles instead of continuously using cups to get water.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our vision to come alive! We wish you all the best and are again so grateful for your care and support!","fullyFundedDate":1771265263282,"projectUrl":"project/fill-me-up/9807196/","projectTitle":"Fill Me Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iannacone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4982921_orig.jpg?crop=1692,1693,x0,y519&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754612769128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msiroom"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":9770577,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom discussions have been transformed more than I ever imagined. The Blue Yeti microphone has become an essential tool in helping my students deepen their metacognition and take true ownership of their learning. While many people use this microphone at home for gaming or streaming, our students use it to record their Socratic Seminars and small-group discussions with remarkable clarity. This allows them to listen back, analyze the structure of their arguments, evaluate their listening skills, and track how their thinking evolves over time. What was once a fleeting exchange of ideas has become a meaningful learning artifact they can revisit, study, and improve upon.\r\n\r\nBeyond seminar recordings, the microphone has also launched our new student-led podcast initiative. Students are learning to edit, mix, and produce high-quality episodes that showcase their learning to families and the wider school community. Your support made this possible, and my students now see the classroom as not only a place for learning, but a place for creating. Thank you for believing in their voices, their ideas, and their potential. Your donation has had a lasting, empowering impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760105206490,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-student-voices-capturing-socrat/9770577/","projectTitle":"Amplify Student Voices: Capturing Socratic Seminar Gold","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":9598422,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Guitar Club now has the tools we need to keep every instrument sounding its best—and the difference has been immediate. As soon as the kits arrived, students gathered around our worktable, excited to learn how to restring, polish, and adjust the guitars they've been practicing on all year. One of our beginners carefully changed their first set of strings and proudly strummed a clean, bright chord that rang through the room. Moments like that are exactly why this project matters so much.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, we've launched a rotating \"guitar tech\" workshop where students learn the basics of maintenance: tightening hardware, conditioning fretboards, cleaning electronics, and diagnosing small issues before they become major repairs. Not only are our guitars playing better than they have in years, but students are also developing confidence and practical skills that extend beyond music. They're beginning to understand that caring for an instrument is part of being a musician, and they're taking pride in making our shared equipment performance-ready for rehearsals and open-mic showcases.\r\n\r\nYour support has opened the door to new musical possibilities. Students are now preparing for a collaborative recording project, and having well-maintained instruments means they can focus on tone, creativity, and expression. Because of you, their music is clearer, their confidence stronger, and their community even more connected. Thank you for giving our students the tools they need to keep their guitars playing well for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758830990784,"projectUrl":"project/a-tune-up-for-our-school-guitars/9598422/","projectTitle":"A Tune-Up for Our School Guitars","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":2371583,"projectId":9765593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our afterschool Guitar Club with your generous donation toward a Roadie tuner. Our students come from all over New York City and bring an incredible mix of curiosity, creativity, and dedication to learning music. Having the right tools makes all the difference, and this tuner has already transformed the way we start each session. Instead of struggling to tune by ear or share one old clip-on tuner, everyone can now get their instrument ready quickly and accurately.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, our practices run smoother and our sound is tighter than ever. The Roadie tuner gives our students independence and confidence—they can take ownership of their instruments, understand pitch, and hear the difference in real time. This has helped us shift our focus toward playing, songwriting, and performing together. It's amazing to watch students light up when they hear the band come together perfectly in tune.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than fund a tool—it amplifies the joy of making music in a school where the arts are central to who we are. Thank you for believing in public school music programs and for helping young musicians find their voice. The students are proud of their progress and excited to show off their skills at our next performance, all thanks to supporters like you.","fullyFundedDate":1760693557376,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-music-sharp-not-flat/9765593/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Music Sharp (Not Flat!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weissman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2371583_orig.png?crop=1069,1069,x452,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596384547047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weissman"},{"teacherId":4982921,"projectId":9450187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us with these necessary laptop and iPad chargers! With your support, we have been able to give students access to chargers to help their devices stay on while we engage in our learning. You have helped to make sure that students are able to engage in research projects, collaborative essay writing, and writing scripts for their arts classes.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your unwavering care and support! 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