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We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and support of education in schools. Please, don't stop! We will be forever grateful for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1758202828612,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-and-clean/9516302/","projectTitle":"Colorful and Clean!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLeod","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp221013_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722961531599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/221013"},{"teacherId":221013,"projectId":9383280,"letterContent":"It is with sincere gratitude that we thank you for funding this project. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to new headphones and an iPad that have transformed the way they learn, create, and share music.\r\n\r\nThe headphones provide excellent sound quality, allowing students to fully immerse themselves in practicing, performing for others, and listening to music demonstrations. This has not only improved their focus, but also elevated the overall learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe new iPad has been especially impactful. With current technology and apps, students can now control the wireless lab equipment with ease. This makes it simple to group students together to collaborate, listen, and create music as a team. It has been a joy to watch their excitement as they explore, discover, and make music together.\r\n\r\nStudents are also gaining valuable experience with sound technology apps—using the iPad to learn theory, practice sound mixing, and develop listening skills. Perhaps most exciting of all, they love having more control of the piano lab, which fosters independence and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour gift has made this possible, and we are truly thankful. You have not only provided tools, but also inspired joy, collaboration, and growth in our students' musical journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1752586545128,"projectUrl":"project/listen-learn-piano-lab-update/9383280/","projectTitle":"Listen & Learn: Piano Lab Update","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McLeod","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp221013_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722961531599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/221013"},{"teacherId":5388664,"projectId":8597016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. It meant a lot to me and my students. The purchased products allowed students to gain confidence inside and outside of school through archery.\r\n\r\nIn addition to teaching archery to my business classes, I was able to reach and teach archery to multiple SpEd classes. For many, this was their first time shooting a bow.They were able to utilize the used targets for mathematical purposes / data analysis. For example figuring out the mean, medium, and mode. 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They enjoy the hands on activities and it solidifies understanding of concepts in computer science. \r\n\r\nPlus having studnets use critical thinking to solve problems is a valuable skill that I hope they are able to take away from the class along with a love for computer science.\r\n\r\nSo again thank you so much for your donations to our projects and helping to keep learning fun and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1746538541829,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-restock-to-help-students-prepar/9058608/","projectTitle":"Mid Year Restock to Help Students Prepare For Exams","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8836628_orig.jpg?crop=429,429,x33,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667943435812","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8836628"},{"teacherId":9889549,"projectId":9039442,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generous donation to my Donors Choose project, which has made a significant impact on my classroom! The new storage solutions, including organizational bins for mallets and small instruments, music storage racks, and rolling carts for each class, have transformed the way my percussion and steel drum classes operate.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we now have a space that not only keeps our instruments, implements, and music organized but also fosters collaboration between the two programs. This environment allows us to cater to the different needs of our students, ensuring they can thrive in their musical journey. Your contribution has truly made a difference, and I am so grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to supporting arts education is truly invaluable, and I cannot thank you enough for believing in our programs and helping us thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1738011884053,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-fdhss-percussion-and-steel-dr/9039442/","projectTitle":"Expanding FDHS's Percussion and Steel Drum Classroom Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abarbanell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889549_orig.jpg?crop=3095,3095,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736773698747","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889549"},{"teacherId":2836798,"projectId":8967921,"letterContent":"They you for the many supplies you helped purchase. My classes are able to conduct labs and learn through performing experiments instead of just reading about it. Science is way more fun this way! \r\nThank you to the Maxwell/Hanrahan foundation and all are sponsors! Because of the donation my AP kids are able to study earths ecosystems and model global warming! \r\nThe chloride wipes will help students take care of their own spaces and learn responsibility! \r\nAgain thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1732919197953,"projectUrl":"project/lab-supplies-for-an-inquiry-classroom/8967921/","projectTitle":"Lab Supplies for an Inquiry Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hornke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2836798_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579365940186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2836798"},{"teacherId":9301559,"projectId":8426892,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful and generous donation that has helped provide essential hygiene supplies for my students. Thanks to you, we were able to purchase items like toothbrushes, deodorant, body and face wipes, and feminine products — resources that many of my students would not have access to otherwise.\r\n\r\nWorking in a Title I school, where over half of our students live under the poverty threshold, I've seen firsthand how difficult it can be for students to focus on their studies when they are worried about something as basic as their personal hygiene. Your contribution has made it possible for my students to have access to these items, which allows them to feel more confident and ready to learn, without the need to ask or feel embarrassed.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these supplies, my students have been able to approach their day with a sense of dignity and self-assurance. It's hard to overstate how much it means to them to have access to these necessities when they need them. This helps my students feel more confident and comfortable interacting with their peers. It's moments like these that remind me how truly transformative this support has been.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact has been immediate, but the ripple effect is long-lasting. By providing my students with the basic tools they need to take care of themselves, you've created an environment where they can focus on their education, build self-esteem, and feel empowered. These supplies are not just physical items — they are symbols of care and respect, and they are allowing my students to feel like they belong, just as they are.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has not only impacted my students' daily lives but has also shown them that there are people who care deeply about their well-being and success. 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