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The five HP Chromebook chargers will keep devices powered and ready for use throughout the school day, reducing interruptions and maximizing instructional time.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources will create a more equitable, organized, and engaging learning environment where students can focus on learning, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Your generosity directly supports student success and helps turn curiosity and motivation into meaningful academic growth.","fullyFundedDate":1766204600072,"projectUrl":"project/tech-essentials-for-engaged-classroom-le/9943077/","projectTitle":"Tech Essentials for Engaged Classroom Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"},{"teacherId":566310,"projectId":9841842,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing 2 more devices for our classroom for students to use. They are amazingly fast, something the old ones definitely are not. The students love that they have a device they can borrow to keep on going and not have the frustration of fighting with a device or getting behind. These new devices are able to run every program that we utilize so students are not having to complete an alternate assignment or not be able to work with thier peers during class. As a 1:1 district, we utilize technology daily for at least part of the daily work. Much of their work is completed and turned in online to save on paper, so these ensure that technology is available whenever there is a need for multiple students. Many will utilize my room to charge their device to get them through the rest of the day so they grab a loaner and get to work. I also utilize these to preset station work when there is a simulation to explore or research to complete so they do not have to walk around the room with their devices. They are taking great care of them and we can hopefully get another 9-10 years out of them!","fullyFundedDate":1767222813730,"projectUrl":"project/replacing-our-classroom-chromebooks-pa/9841842/","projectTitle":"Replacing Our Classroom Chromebooks - part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566310_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760647671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-burns"},{"teacherId":566310,"projectId":9836442,"letterContent":"Thank you for ensuring that I can continue using lab books with our 7th graders next school year. By having these resources now, I can go ahead a make the books ahead of time and store them so they are ready before we leave for the summer for next year's kiddos. The students truly love having all of their resources all in one place so they know where to look for things. This year, when the students saw the lab books, they were amazed that they had everything all laid out in one place and were excited to look through what they would be doing this year in science. They helped to pique curiosity and allows students to make bigger connections as they are able to look back at previous data and conclusions.","fullyFundedDate":1763609343755,"projectUrl":"project/lab-books-for-science/9836442/","projectTitle":"Lab Books for Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566310_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760647671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-burns"},{"teacherId":2206652,"projectId":9691022,"letterContent":"My students absolutely LOVED their dystopian literature circles!! Students were able to engaged with each other in thought-provoking discussions about government, equality, what it means to have a just and fair society as well as evaluate aspects of their own lives and our society that resembles and/or is different from the society of the novel they read! Students also used these novels to study various elements of fiction, such as plot, character traits and interactions, impact of setting on characters and theme, conflict-internal and external and more! They used these novels to not only study these elements of fiction but to also apply them through various activities and projects such as one-pagers, speed debating and newspaper creative writing! They can't wait to read another one!!","fullyFundedDate":1759327332995,"projectUrl":"project/dystopia-for-everyone/9691022/","projectTitle":"Dystopia for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2206652_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757156128622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2206652"},{"teacherId":566310,"projectId":9892043,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for making this project come to life. The kids were seriously all smiles and laughs as they did this activity. They gained a great understanding of how the muscles in the uterus have to work in order to push out the baby. It was a great model of the female reproductive system, and the kids had a blast finding out if they got a boy or girl and picking out names. The ball would pop out and they would all shout \"It's a girl!\" or \"It's a boy!\" Many great conversations were started from this activity and students were questioning why it took theirs so long to come out, but others not so much. They wanted to complete it a couple of times so each person could have a turn pushing the \"baby\" all of the way out. \r\nThank you for providing our students with a great model and activity to complete to really learn how the muscular system works with the female reproductive system to help move the baby through the birth canal. This body system is usually awkward for this age group, but this activity made it more fun than awkward for them. It allowed them to really make the connections I was hoping for and was a great way to finish out this system. Parents have told me it was all their kiddo could talk about that evening!","fullyFundedDate":1763582697893,"projectUrl":"project/balloon-births-for-student-understanding/9892043/","projectTitle":"Balloon Births For Student Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566310_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760647671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-burns"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":9934740,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in tools that directly strengthen learning for my 7th-grade math students. A new Chromebook will ensure full participation in digital lessons, practice platforms, and small-group activities. Printer ink and toner will allow me to provide clear, high-quality worksheets, assessments, and guided notes so every student so that regardless of technology access at home, all can stay on track. A wireless mouse will make digital tasks more accessible and efficient for students who struggle with trackpads.\r\n\r\nThese resources will immediately enhance engagement, improve assignment completion, and support differentiated instruction. Your generosity helps our scholars stay focused, confident, and prepared for success in math, and as always, we pledge to keep on pounding.","fullyFundedDate":1764735884879,"projectUrl":"project/technology-supplies-to-power-math-succ/9934740/","projectTitle":"Technology & Supplies to Power Math Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":9906086,"letterContent":"Your support will make an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. By providing a replacement Chromebook, five essential Chromebook chargers, and much-needed Expo markers, you will help ensure every student can fully participate in centers, small-group rotations, and daily math activities. These resources will restore reliable access to technology, prevent learning disruptions from uncharged devices, and keep our students actively engaged during warm-ups, exit tickets, and collaborative team challenges. Your generosity directly empowers our scholars to learn with confidence and succeed each day. As always, we promise to keep on pounding.","fullyFundedDate":1763607110578,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-our-students-with-tools-for-s/9906086/","projectTitle":"Empowering our Students with Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":9869446,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my 7th-grade math students at Githens Middle School now have reliable Chromebooks and chargers that allow them to stay fully engaged in our daily lessons. \r\n\r\nWith consistent access to technology, students can participate in interactive activities, collaborate in small groups, and build essential skills through platforms like I-Ready and DeltaMath. \r\n\r\nYour gift removes real barriers to learning and empowers my students to explore math with confidence. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on their success, and yes, we promise to keep on pounding.","fullyFundedDate":1763565727612,"projectUrl":"project/charging-toward-success-with-classroom-c/9869446/","projectTitle":"Charging Toward Success With Classroom Chromebooks!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"},{"teacherId":566310,"projectId":9764818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my kiddos with technology to keep them going in class! We have had so many issues with technology this year, students have been without computers, it has taken a long time to get devices repaired, and they didn't have a way to charge their devices so these have come in handy daily. Students have been relieved that they can continue to access all of their programs so they haven't missed a beat with keeping up with their assignments. They have truly appreciated having these here in the room for when they need them. They have come in handy when we have station activities so students do not have to carry their devices around. Students have been happy to not have to worry about dropping thier devices1","fullyFundedDate":1760703565663,"projectUrl":"project/replacing-our-classroom-chromebooks-pa/9764818/","projectTitle":"Replacing Our Classroom Chromebooks - Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566310_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760647671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-burns"},{"teacherId":566310,"projectId":9359406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my kiddos with technology to keep them going in class! We have had so many issues with technology this year, students have been without computers, it has taken a long time to get devices repaired, and they didn't have a way to charge their devices so these have come in handy daily. Students have been relieved that they can continue to access all of their programs so they haven't missed a beat with keeping up with their assignments. They have truly appreciated having these here in the room for when they need them. They have come in handy when we have station activities so students do not have to carry their devices around. Students have been happy to not have to worry about dropping thier device while manuvering around the room. Thank you for making all of this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757541221053,"projectUrl":"project/replacing-our-classroom-chromebooks-pa/9359406/","projectTitle":"Replacing Our Classroom Chromebooks - Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp566310_orig.jpg?crop=467,467,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760647671","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rebecca-burns"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":9794354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us with this project. Our schools provide Chromebooks to our learners (one to one) but along the year the student machines break or new students come in who don't immediately receive a computer. Several Chromebook charges are broken, lost, or misplaced and the cost for replacement for my learners makes it difficult for many of my students to replace them. \"Restoring Our Resources,\" gives me the ability to keep a classroom set (as soon as I get thirty of these) for learners as they come into the classroom. My students now know that they can get their Chromebooks charged up as they walk into my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe excitement is in knowing that no matter what, our learners know that they can participate in an equal learning environment regardless of wear and tear on their equipment and or devices. It is a privilege and honor to have such an opportunity to replace essential components for our classroom technology through the efforts of the Donors Choose community. Thank you for helping me to make this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760625041951,"projectUrl":"project/restoring-my-classroom-computer-resource/9794354/","projectTitle":"Restoring My Classroom Computer Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"},{"teacherId":4751258,"projectId":9725310,"letterContent":"This project will transform how my students experience math review. With the addition of a wireless buzzer system, microphones, a projector screen, and sound equipment, learning will become active, engaging, and fun. Instead of simply working through practice problems on paper, my students will participate in a Jeopardy-style math competition—buzzing in, collaborating in teams, and celebrating correct answers together.\r\n\r\nThese interactive tools will make every review session feel like an event. Students who might otherwise hesitate to participate will gain confidence as they use the buzzers and microphones to share their thinking. The excitement of competition and the inclusion of sound and visuals will help students remember key math concepts like integer and rational number operations far beyond the game.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project will help build a positive classroom culture where learning math is joyful, teamwork is encouraged, and every student feels like a valued contestant in their own success story.","fullyFundedDate":1758857859610,"projectUrl":"project/math-jeopardy-bringing-7th-grade-review/9725310/","projectTitle":"Math Jeopardy: Bringing 7th Grade Review Games to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Murrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4751258_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504293394306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermurrill"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1461","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":877,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.3,"schoolId":1461,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sherwood Githens Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sherwood Githens Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/durham-public-schools/sherwood-githens-middle-school/1461"}