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Being able to quietly hand a student what they need helps protect their confidence and keeps them in class instead of distracted or self-conscious.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel cared for, prepared, and respected. Your generosity is meeting needs that often go unseen, and it is making a daily impact in ways that truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1768623991208,"projectUrl":"project/east-middle-schools-essentials-and-care/10023009/","projectTitle":"East Middle School's Essentials and Care Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711232866451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994086"},{"teacherId":9316907,"projectId":10024351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Classroom Care Area. Your generosity has already made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students. With the negative temperatures we have experienced over the past week, many students have already benefited from access to warm items such as hats and gloves, helping them stay comfortable and focused during the school day. Students have also utilized the breakfast bars on mornings with late arrivals due to ice, ensuring they had something to eat and could start the day ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are able to meet their basic needs in a safe and respectful way, which builds confidence, reduces stress, and allows them to focus on learning. These items may seem small, but they make a big difference in our classroom. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and for believing in the importance of supporting our students beyond academics.","fullyFundedDate":1768670372113,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-confidence-a-student/10024351/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Confidence: A Student Support Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316907_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711199207690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316907"},{"teacherId":9518901,"projectId":10039232,"letterContent":"The cleaning supplies are helping to keep the classroom clean and dirt free. Each cleaning supply is used to clean commonly touched items. This keeps the germs at bay and allows for students to be healthy. A clean environment allows for students to have better attendance which improves student performance. \r\n\r\nThe snacks help students to not be hungry. 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Each kit represented more than supplies—it reflected student compassion and an understanding that small acts of kindness can restore dignity and hope. This hands-on experience helped students see themselves as capable changemakers who can positively impact the lives of others.\r\n\r\nThe care kits were delivered directly to a local city mission, ensuring they reached individuals experiencing homelessness where support is most needed. These kits provided essential items that offer comfort, promote hygiene, and help individuals feel seen and valued during difficult times. Our partnership with the mission strengthened community connections and allowed students to witness how collective effort can make a tangible difference. 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This gesture also sparked conversation among my students about other ways they can help those in need. by supporting our classroom with your donation, you have touched the lives of many.","fullyFundedDate":1761505383748,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-in-motion/9743499/","projectTitle":"Compassion in Motion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316907_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711199207690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316907"},{"teacherId":9316907,"projectId":9528549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our math classroom. Students were so excited to see all the awards and certificates for positive math performance.\r\nYour donation has helped to increase math, participation, and overall class engagement. Students are excited about the various possibilities when it comes to math, connecting math with the real world has helped open their eyes. My students are also loving the friendly competition amongst not only themselves, but other classes and grades as well.\r\nThank you for help making math fun for students and for helping to reward their success","fullyFundedDate":1755082857938,"projectUrl":"project/march-mathness-brackets-baskets-brai/9528549/","projectTitle":"March MATHness: Brackets, Baskets & Brainpower","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316907_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711199207690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316907"},{"teacherId":2994086,"projectId":9730334,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our NJHS students brought beauty and kindness to our community! They planted and cared for flowers in our school garden, learning patience, responsibility, and the joy of nurturing living things.\r\n\r\nWhen the flowers bloomed, students created small bouquets with uplifting notes to share with community members in need of encouragement. Through this project, they practiced empathy, teamwork, and creativity—thinking about how their actions could brighten someone's day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped students see firsthand that even small acts of care and compassion can make a big difference. They experienced the joy of giving, the power of kindness, and the satisfaction of knowing they made the world a little brighter.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students grow—both in the garden and in their hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1763301367654,"projectUrl":"project/blooming-kindness-growing-flowers-and-s/9730334/","projectTitle":"Blooming Kindness: Growing Flowers and Sharing Words of Hope","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711232866451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994086"},{"teacherId":2994086,"projectId":9851519,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to truly walk the talk when it comes to caring for our community and environment. With the materials from this project, students participated in hands-on trail clean-up and maintenance, learning firsthand what it means to take responsibility for shared spaces.\r\n\r\nWhat made this experience especially powerful was seeing students take pride in their work. They weren't just picking up trash — they were discussing why clean trails matter, how public spaces reflect community values, and how small actions can make a big difference. Many students commented that they now notice litter more often and feel a personal responsibility to help keep our trails clean.\r\n\r\nYour support helped turn a lesson about citizenship and environmental stewardship into a real-world experience. Our trails are cleaner, our students are more engaged, and most importantly, they now better understand that they have the power to positively impact their community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping them grow into responsible, caring citizens. We couldn't have done this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1761575423874,"projectUrl":"project/walking-the-talk-students-cleaning-and/9851519/","projectTitle":"Walking the Talk: Students Cleaning and Caring for Our Trails","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711232866451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994086"},{"teacherId":9316907,"projectId":9768063,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity! Through your support our class was able to put together hygiene care packages for our local shelters. These included brushes, lotion, hair care, deodorant and more! We know they will help the community.\r\nWe also were able to put together bags to help support those dealing with homelessness during the winter months. We made packages with hats, gloves, hand warmers and basic hygiene supplies. With the cold weather in the forecast we were happy to be able to help out the people in our neighborhood.\r\nMy class was very happy to be able to help out and create these care packages. I know that this kind act has inspired my students to do more for their communities.","fullyFundedDate":1759779527014,"projectUrl":"project/purposeful-positivity/9768063/","projectTitle":"Purposeful Positivity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9316907_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711199207690","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9316907"},{"teacherId":2994086,"projectId":9886534,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my project! With the 2,000 sharpened pencils and the sharpener you provided, my students have been able to jump right into their work without any of the usual delays of broken or missing pencils. One small but meaningful moment happened during a writing activity ... students grabbed fresh pencils from our new supply, and for the first time all year, everyone started on time. Their faces lit up when they saw the huge box of perfectly sharpened pencils; it felt like a classroom treasure chest.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on note-taking and short writing responses in U.S. History, and having reliable pencils has already made a huge difference in keeping students focused and productive. Our next steps are continuing these routines with confidence ... no more wasted minutes searching for supplies. Thank you for making something so simple have such a big impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763409393977,"projectUrl":"project/stocked-and-sharp-a-ready-to-learn-clas/9886534/","projectTitle":"Stocked and Sharp: a Ready-to-Learn Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711232866451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994086"},{"teacherId":2994086,"projectId":9730288,"letterContent":"Our students were instantly energized when they saw the new games laid out for the first time—several literally cheered, and a few immediately gathered around the chess sets to challenge their friends. During our first official Gaming Club meeting during our AE time, we launched a \"Strategy Showcase,\" where students chose a game and worked in small groups to explain different winning strategies. One group broke down bluffing techniques in Uno, while another demonstrated how to set up a strong opening in chess. It was incredible to watch students who don't often speak up in class take the lead, teach others, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThe materials have quickly become a staple of our club time. Students are practicing cooperation, communication, and problem-solving every time they sit down to play—and they're having fun while doing it. Our next steps include forming small weekly tournaments where students rotate through different games, analyze their play, and set personal goals for teamwork and strategic thinking. None of this would be possible without your generosity, and we are so grateful for the joy and connection you brought to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1761060468225,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-building-skills-and-friendships/9730288/","projectTitle":"Game On: Building Skills and Friendships","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994086_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711232866451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994086"},{"teacherId":2994086,"projectId":9370662,"letterContent":"The first day we brought everything out to the garden, the students' excitement was contagious. They eagerly explored the new tools, compared seed packets, and debated which vegetables would grow best in our region. 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