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They explored the bins, checked out the supplies, and talked about how \"official\" and responsible the setup made them feel. That sense of pride has carried into every session—they stand taller, work more carefully, and encourage one another to lead with kindness and purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1770666609595,"projectUrl":"project/pantry-packs-with-purpose-guys-with-tie/10060091/","projectTitle":"Pantry Packs with Purpose: Guys with Ties Serving Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":9978077,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to bring Kindness in Every Bag to life in a way that has transformed both our classroom and our school community. The new resources have allowed us to create a structured, student-led packing station where children take ownership of preparing weekend bags with care, consistency, and pride. One of my favorite moments came during our first packing day, when a group of students paused to talk through which items would feel most comforting to a family. Their thoughtfulness showed exactly why this project matters.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate—students crowded around the boxes, eager to see how they could begin serving others. Many of them commented that the organized bins, labels, and supplies made them feel \"official,\" like real leaders running an important operation. That sense of responsibility has carried into every packing session since.","fullyFundedDate":1771032401465,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-every-bag/9978077/","projectTitle":"Kindness in Every Bag","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3728832,"projectId":9952989,"letterContent":"Thank you for empowering our girls' volleyball team through your support of Bump, Set, Spike! Volleyballs to Empower Our Girls' Team. The new volleyballs have already transformed our practices. With enough high‑quality balls for every drill, our girls are getting more touches, building stronger fundamentals, and gaining confidence with every serve, bump, and spike.\r\n\r\nThe moment the equipment arrived, the gym lit up. The girls rushed to open the boxes, each one grabbing a ball and immediately testing out their serves and passes. Their excitement was contagious—several of them said it felt like \"a real team now\" because they finally had the tools they needed to grow.\r\n\r\nThese volleyballs are helping us run faster and have more focused practices where every player stays engaged. Your generosity is giving these young athletes the chance to develop discipline, teamwork, and pride in themselves—skills that will carry far beyond the court.","fullyFundedDate":1766330082038,"projectUrl":"project/bump-set-spike-volleyballs-to-empower/9952989/","projectTitle":"Bump, Set, Spike! Volleyballs to Empower Our Girls Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":3728832,"projectId":9960785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Let's Learn About Chinese Culture\" project. Your generosity brought this learning experience to life in a way my students will never forget.\r\n\r\nThe moment the materials and food arrived, the classroom filled with excitement. Students gathered around the tables, pointing out decorations, asking questions about the foods, and making predictions about what each item might represent. When they realized they would get to taste traditional Lunar New Year dishes, the room erupted with cheers. For many of them, this was their very first time trying foods connected to Chinese culture, and their curiosity made the experience even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe used the resources to create a hands‑on cultural exploration day. Students learned about symbolism in Chinese traditions, practiced writing simple Chinese characters, and compared celebrations across cultures. The food from Panda Express added an authentic and joyful touch—students loved connecting what they were learning to real flavors and experiences. Panda Express helped transform our lesson from something we read about into something we could truly feel, taste, and celebrate together.\r\n\r\nThis project has already deepened students' understanding of cultural diversity and sparked thoughtful conversations about traditions around the world. Because of your support, I was able to teach with richer context and create an environment where students felt excited, included, and eager to learn more.","fullyFundedDate":1767529603148,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-about-chinese-culture/9960785/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn About Chinese Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":9968895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year with culture, community, and joy. Your generosity transformed this project into a hands‑on learning experience that my students will remember for a long time.\r\nWe used the resources to create a full cultural immersion day: students rotated through stations where they explored food, practiced writing simple Chinese characters, learned about zodiac animals, and shared what \"good luck\" means to them. The food station was the clear favorite—students loved discovering that dumplings represent wealth and long noodles symbolize long life. They proudly connected these ideas to their own family traditions.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials; it created a sense of community. Students felt seen, included, and excited to learn about a culture that may or may not be their own. Several told me, \"This feels like a real celebration!\"","fullyFundedDate":1766942715998,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-2026-lunar-new-year-with-cul/9968895/","projectTitle":"Celebrating 2026 Lunar New Year with Culture, Community, and Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3157774,"projectId":9969160,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have been able to assemble Weekend Wellness Bags filled with nutritious, comforting items for classmates who need a little extra support at home. The moment the supplies arrived, my students lit up—they immediately began sorting, organizing, and planning how to make each bag feel thoughtful and dignified.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments was watching students work together to count, pack, and double‑check each bag, knowing that another child would open it and feel cared for. This project has helped them understand compassion in action, and it has given them a sense of responsibility and pride in serving their school community.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include expanding the variety of items in each bag and involving more students in the process so they can continue learning about service, teamwork, and the importance of meeting real needs in our neighborhood. Your support made this possible, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1767229163545,"projectUrl":"project/weekend-wellness-bags-for-growing-minds/9969160/","projectTitle":"Weekend Wellness Bags for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3157774"},{"teacherId":3130368,"projectId":10005487,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Pantry of Compassion has become an even stronger source of support, dignity, and hope for our students. The new resources you provided are already being used to prepare weekend food bags, organize emergency kits, and restock shelves so that no child in our school has to worry about going home hungry. My students have taken great pride in helping with these tasks, and the pantry has become a place where they learn what it truly means to care for others.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments happened the day the materials arrived. My students gathered around the boxes with excitement, eager to unpack everything and begin organizing. As they sorted items and prepared the first set of bags, they talked about how these foods would help classmates who might not always have enough. Hearing them say things like, \"I hope this makes someone's weekend easier,\" showed me how deeply they understand the purpose behind this project.\r\n\r\nYour support has also strengthened our lessons on empathy, leadership, and service. Students are learning to see the world through another's eyes by imagining what a classmate might feel when food is scarce. They are learning to alleviate suffering by taking action—packing bags, organizing shelves, and offering help quietly and respectfully. Our next steps include student reflection journals, compassion discussions, and continued service days where students work together to support their peers with dignity and care.","fullyFundedDate":1768767248364,"projectUrl":"project/pantry-of-compassion-nourishing-hearts/10005487/","projectTitle":"Pantry of Compassion – Nourishing Hearts and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3130368_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572485968476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-d-wilson"},{"teacherId":3728832,"projectId":10043550,"letterContent":"hanks to your generosity, my students have been able to step into the shoes of classmates who may be facing hunger—an experience that is often invisible but deeply affects a child's school day. The ready‑to‑eat foods you provided have become powerful tools for learning, reflection, and service. Students are using these items to assemble weekend food bags for peers who need extra support, and this hands‑on work has helped them understand that compassion is not just a feeling, but an action.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments came during our first packing session. As students organized shelves, prepared bags, and wrote encouraging notes, they began talking about what hunger might feel like and how small acts of kindness can make someone's day easier. Their conversations were thoughtful, sincere, and full of empathy—exactly the kind of growth this project was designed to inspire.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were excited and curious. They immediately wanted to know how these foods would help others and how they could take part. Their eagerness to serve showed me that they were ready for deeper conversations about dignity, compassion, and responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1770398826316,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-through-anothers-eyes/10043550/","projectTitle":"Seeing Through Another’s Eyes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":3728832,"projectId":10026221,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our student‑led pantry is running with more dignity, organization, and joy than ever before. The sturdy boxes you provided have already become an essential part of our weekly routine. My students use them to sort, pack, and prepare food for families with care and pride. One of my favorite moments came during our first packing day with the new boxes—students immediately noticed how strong and spacious they were, and several said, \"These make it feel real... like we're running a real pantry!\" That sense of ownership and purpose is exactly what I hoped this project would spark.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just give us materials; it strengthened our mission. With these boxes, students can work more efficiently, pack more safely, and focus on the heart of the work—serving classmates with compassion. They've already begun planning themed \"kindness packs\" and brainstorming ways to make each delivery feel personal and encouraging. These next steps are helping them grow as leaders, problem‑solvers, and community builders.\r\n\r\nIf you'd like to see more of the impact you helped create, we share photos and updates on our Facebook page, Bronco Kare Korral. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping them turn empathy into action.","fullyFundedDate":1768767243602,"projectUrl":"project/boxed-with-care/10026221/","projectTitle":"Boxed With Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Herrington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3728832"},{"teacherId":9668633,"projectId":9936090,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are stepping into winter feeling warm, clean, and confident. The new resources have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We've been using the hygiene items and winter essentials during our morning routines, helping students start their day feeling refreshed, cared for, and ready to learn. One moment that stood out was watching a student quietly slip on a new pair of gloves before heading outside and whisper, \"My hands don't hurt anymore.\" That small moment carried so much dignity.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. Many of them ran their hands over the soft hats and gloves, smiling and choosing colors that felt like \"them.\" Others were excited to have their own hygiene items—something that seems simple, but for many of my students, it's a source of comfort and pride. The room buzzed with gratitude and relief.\r\n\r\nYour support gave my students monre than supplies; it gave them confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1764708859246,"projectUrl":"project/warm-clean-and-confident-helping-my-s/9936090/","projectTitle":"Warm, Clean, and Confident: Helping My Students Thrive This Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Otey-Jethro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9668633_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y480&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724762113672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9668633"},{"teacherId":9668633,"projectId":9754712,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a calmer, more focused place where students can truly concentrate on their learning. The new technology you provided is helping my students block out distractions and stay engaged during independent work, small‑group lessons, and assessments. Many of our donors use technology at home, but in the classroom, these tools serve a different purpose: they help students regulate their environment so their minds can stay on the task in front of them. \r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been discovering how much more confident and successful they feel when they can finally hear themselves think. Several students immediately commented that it was \"so much easier to focus now,\" and they've taken real ownership of using the tools responsibly. One student who often struggled to stay on task now reaches for the technology independently and proudly tells me, \"I can finish my work faster with this.\" Another student who is sensitive to noise has shown a noticeable increase in participation because they no longer feel overwhelmed by the classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764708855545,"projectUrl":"project/out-with-distractions-in-with-concentra/9754712/","projectTitle":"Out With Distractions, in With Concentration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Otey-Jethro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9668633_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y480&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724762113672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9668633"},{"teacherId":3157774,"projectId":9888494,"letterContent":"Our new rolling carts have already transformed the way my students organize, lead, and serve in our classroom. 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