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They ask me a bunch of questions to make sure I a, taking care of them properly .","fullyFundedDate":1748780756617,"projectUrl":"project/digging-into-learning-a-worm-farm/9223630/","projectTitle":"Digging Into Learning: a Worm Farm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Werner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743769042633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pwerner"},{"teacherId":7727559,"projectId":9525734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project a success! Students at our school are able to earn tickets for good behavior. When they earn these tickets they are able to spend them in the school store on different prizes. \r\n\r\nThe materials purchased from this project are SUPER MOTIVATORS for our students. Students have requested more sports equipment be added to the school store because this is a prize they would actually enjoy and use. I have already seen the benefits that these prizes have brought. \r\n\r\nI have also been happy to see our leadership students work the school store. This allows these students to learn leadership and interpersonal skills. These materials will help them to continue to learn throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1756412292311,"projectUrl":"project/super-motivators/9525734/","projectTitle":"Super Motivators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Welch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7727559_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673399778680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7727559"},{"teacherId":9989924,"projectId":9369766,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to sincerely thank you for making our classroom coffee business possible. Your generosity has provided us with the materials and resources we need to bring this exciting project to life, and the impact has already been incredible.\r\n\r\nFor my special education students, learning real-world skills is one of the most important ways to prepare them for life beyond the classroom. With your support, our coffee business has become a hands-on learning laboratory where they practice meaningful skills every single day. They are not just reading about life skills in a textbook—they are living them, practicing them, and building confidence through real experiences.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest areas of growth has been in food preparation and safety. Students take pride in learning how to measure, pour, and prepare drinks carefully and responsibly. For many of them, this is their first time working with equipment and following step-by-step procedures in a way that feels connected to a real job. The smiles on their faces when they serve a finished cup of coffee show how proud they are of themselves and their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nAnother critical skill they are practicing is money management and customer interaction. Taking orders, counting change, and completing transactions gives them practice with math skills in a functional and meaningful way. For students who sometimes struggle with abstract math, handling real money to complete a sale makes learning come alive. They are also developing communication and social skills by greeting \"customers,\" answering questions, and practicing polite interactions. These are the exact skills they will need in the workplace and in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nYour gift has also allowed us to teach students about organization and inventory. Keeping track of supplies, restocking items, and learning to plan ahead has introduced them to responsibility in a structured way. It is amazing to watch them realize that their careful attention to detail ensures the business runs smoothly. They are seeing firsthand how planning and responsibility are key to success.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic and practical lessons, the coffee business has given my students something even more powerful—a sense of purpose and pride. Many of my students struggle with confidence, but this project allows them to shine. They feel important because they are doing work that matters and contributing to something bigger than themselves. Their excitement when staff members or visitors stop by to purchase coffee is contagious, and it motivates them to keep improving.","fullyFundedDate":1755522445568,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-dreams-one-cup-at-at-time/9369766/","projectTitle":"Fueling Dreams One Cup at at Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Werner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9989924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743769042633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pwerner"},{"teacherId":9849847,"projectId":8974859,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your amazing support in getting my students the art supplies they needed. We went through all of the elements and principles of art and design all to realize how impactful art can really be to a middle schooler. We prompted the final project with the theme of \"if your art could solve one world problem, what would it be?\". I was nervous to see the results, but the kids took it above and beyond and had so much intention behind their work thanks to you. Thank you for believing in me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742420061009,"projectUrl":"project/project-preparing-the-next-picasso/8974859/","projectTitle":"Project Preparing the next Picasso","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathewes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849847"},{"teacherId":4780375,"projectId":8821387,"letterContent":"Your generousity this year has helped our school to provide needed supplies for our positive behavior rewards system. The awesome items such as bloothtooth speakers, fancy water bottles, and colorful fannypacks helped students stay motivated to earn \"SOAR tickets\" that they could then use to \"purchase\" items from the SOAR store. When students choose to stay on task, they allow themselves to fully engage in lessons and improve their content knowledge. \r\nStudents shared that they really liked the variety of items that we were able to offer them, and that was made possible with your help! Thank you for understanding that fun (speakers) and practical (water bottles and fannypacks) items could be used as tools to improve student outcomes!","fullyFundedDate":1733283408742,"projectUrl":"project/soar-nighthawks-soar/8821387/","projectTitle":"Soar Nighthawks Soar!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4780375_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505003750522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4780375"},{"teacherId":9702722,"projectId":8702758,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 6th-grade science students and myself, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support has allowed me, as a first-year teacher, to create interactive science notebooks that will enhance students' learning experiences in profound ways. These notebooks serve as valuable tools, allowing students to engage with the curriculum more dynamically and explore complex scientific concepts through hands-on activities and creative projects.\r\n\r\nYour contribution not only fosters a deeper understanding of science but also encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Thanks to your kindness, students have the opportunity to take ownership of their learning, making the classroom environment more engaging and interactive. We are excited about the positive impact this will have on their educational journey, and we truly appreciate your belief in the power of education. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1725887544595,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks/8702758/","projectTitle":"Interactive notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9702722"},{"teacherId":2387403,"projectId":8794161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the love that you showered upon our classroom family this year in the form on a beautiful, sturdy book shelf and colorful book bins with which to display, celebrate, and most importantly, utlilize our classroom library! We are working on building reading habits that will make us lifelong learners and consumers of texts. \r\nThe study, functional bookshelf and beautiful book bins make our classroom library inviting and engaging. Before its arrival most of our books were still packed in boxes. Now they are on full display and are being used on a daily basis! 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