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These hands-on activities will support fine motor skills, creativity, focus, and self-confidence while providing a welcoming, low-pressure space for students to succeed at their own pace.","fullyFundedDate":1764141339986,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-to-inspire/9912171/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools to Inspire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5389952_orig.jpg?crop=2915,2916,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723654017379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sjlibrary"},{"teacherId":5389952,"projectId":9978031,"letterContent":"Our menstrual restock campaign has made a meaningful, immediate impact on students by ensuring consistent access to essential hygiene items when they need them most. Students are actively using the supplies, and having these resources readily available has helped reduce stress, embarrassment, and missed class time related to menstrual needs. 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Since students no longer need to leave the room for drinks, instructional time is preserved and disruptions are reduced. Students are more focused, lessons run smoothly, and the classroom environment is calmer and more productive. Most importantly, students feel supported knowing their basic needs matter. Thank you for helping create a healthier, more effective learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1763139422055,"projectUrl":"project/water-and-sun/9882425/","projectTitle":"Water and Sun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753928"},{"teacherId":8969613,"projectId":9954642,"letterContent":"The Cricut organizer has had a meaningful impact on our functional life skills students by providing an organized, clearly designated space where creativity can thrive. With materials labeled, accessible, and stored consistently, students are able to independently locate tools, follow multi-step processes, and return items to their proper place.. The organizer supports the development of essential life skills such as organization, responsibility, and problem-solving, while also encouraging self-expression through creative projects. Having a dedicated creative workspace empowers students to take ownership of their learning, collaborate with peers, and experience pride in their accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1765899860425,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-crazy/9954642/","projectTitle":"Crafting Crazy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estevane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8969613"},{"teacherId":6147224,"projectId":9953407,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students were able to turn a simple idea into a powerful act of community building. Thanks to you, we now have a popcorn machine, kernels, oil, seasonings, bags, gloves, and a popcorn cart that have helped our student leaders bring joy and connection to our school community.\r\n\r\nStudents took full ownership of this project. They planned, prepared, packaged, and distributed popcorn to everyone who passed by our school, offering free treats along with positive messages and friendly conversations. For community members who did not want popcorn, students thoughtfully offered a fidget or sensory toy so everyone felt included. These small but meaningful interactions helped strengthen relationships, encourage engagement, and create a more welcoming, connected school environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond the smiles and excitement, this project gave students the opportunity to serve others outside the classroom while developing real-world skills. They practiced leadership, communication, teamwork, organization, and responsibility as they worked together to run a safe, efficient, and joyful community-centered initiative.\r\n\r\nYour support empowered our students to see themselves as leaders and contributors to something bigger than themselves. The lessons they learned—and the connections they built—will last far beyond this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create moments of kindness, connection, and community. We are deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1765556578537,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-pops/9953407/","projectTitle":"Community Service Pops","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Belchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6147224_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552969352220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6147224"},{"teacherId":9286861,"projectId":9912434,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the Astro-Brights paper to bring our interactive science notebooks to life. The vibrant colors help us organize vocabulary, diagrams, and experiment reflections, making each page clearer and more engaging. One of our favorite activities was creating foldables for energy transformations, where each color represented a different type of energy. The bright visuals made it easier for students to sort information and revisit key concepts during discussions and labs.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the colorful paper, their faces immediately lit up. Many of them said the notebooks looked \"so cool\" and \"like real science journals.\" The excitement helped motivate even my reluctant learners to participate, cut, glue, and complete their notes with pride. They were eager to choose their colors and make their pages stand out. The Astro-Brights gave them a sense of ownership and made learning feel more creative and fun.\r\n\r\nNext, my students will be using the colored paper to build study guides and lab summaries as we move deeper into our science TEKS. They will also use it to create quick-reference tabs for vocabulary and to prepare interactive review pages for upcoming assessments. Thanks to these materials, my students can stay organized, build confidence, and engage more deeply with hands-on science learning. Your support continues to make a meaningful difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764726253955,"projectUrl":"project/astrobrights-for-bright-minds/9912434/","projectTitle":"Astrobrights for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dominguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286861_orig.jpg?crop=488,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746421250300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286861"},{"teacherId":9286861,"projectId":9349178,"letterContent":"These new books have opened meaningful opportunities for my students to grow as readers. With a complete class set, we are able to read together, pause for discussion, and practice skills such as making inferences, identifying theme, analyzing characters, and citing text evidence. Having the same text in every student's hands allows us to dig deeper into the story and build strong comprehension strategies that support both reading and writing. These books have become an essential tool for teaching the TEKS in a clear and engaging way.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is active, collaborative, and joyful. Students read aloud in partners, annotate important details, and write responses in their reading notebooks. We also stop frequently to discuss predictions, vocabulary, and character motivations. With the new books, students can follow along easily, track their thinking, and participate confidently in class conversations. Our shared reading time has become one of the highlights of our day.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled with reading have become especially excited about having their own copy. They love being able to highlight, sticky-note, and truly engage with the text. A few of my reluctant readers have even asked if they can take the book home to re-read chapters or share them with their families. These moments show just how impactful this project has been. Thank you for giving my students the chance to experience reading in a powerful, connected, and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1757615722196,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-through-reading/9349178/","projectTitle":"“Fueling Futures Through Reading”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dominguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286861_orig.jpg?crop=488,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746421250300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286861"},{"teacherId":9286861,"projectId":9479583,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the Astro-Brights paper to bring our interactive science notebooks to life. 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They will also use it to create quick-reference tabs for vocabulary and to prepare interactive review pages for upcoming assessments. Thanks to these materials, my students can stay organized, build confidence, and engage more deeply with hands-on science learning. Your support continues to make a meaningful difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1754187566307,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-achieve-basic-supplies-for/9479583/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Achieve: Basic Supplies for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dominguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286861_orig.jpg?crop=488,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746421250300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286861"},{"teacherId":9753928,"projectId":9877773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our DonorsChoose campaign. Because of you, our students now have access to new books that will spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster a love of reading. The beanies and gloves you helped provide are already making a difference by keeping our students warm, comfortable, and ready to learn during colder days. Your kindness removes barriers and shows our students that their community truly cares about their success and well-being. We are deeply grateful for your support and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767211383337,"projectUrl":"project/warm-cozy-and-well-read/9877773/","projectTitle":"Warm, Cozy, and Well-Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9753928"},{"teacherId":5389952,"projectId":9971649,"letterContent":"Our project is already having a positive impact in our school, even though we have only been back from winter break for one week. We haven't used the microphones yet, but we are looking forward to using them during our Lunar New Year presentations so students can be heard clearly and feel more confident speaking. Music has been loaded onto the MP3 player and is ready to be used during classroom activities and celebrations. We tested the instant camera and had to troubleshoot when we accidentally put the paper in the wrong way. We also tried out the kettle using leftover hot cocoa packets, and students are excited to use it to make tea for our Lunar New Year celebration.","fullyFundedDate":1766677697801,"projectUrl":"project/year-of-the-tiger/9971649/","projectTitle":"Year of the Tiger","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5389952_orig.jpg?crop=2915,2916,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723654017379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sjlibrary"},{"teacherId":8969613,"projectId":9966180,"letterContent":"Thanks to you, our students have already begun experiencing its impact. With the vinyl, heat press, and transfer paper we received, students successfully designed and created matching shirts for our upcoming Special Olympics event. They took pride in choosing designs, preparing materials, and working together to press the shirts, gaining hands-on experience and teamwork skills throughout the process. Creating these shirts has increased excitement and confidence as students prepare to represent our school. Wearing matching shirts will help our athletes feel united, supported, and celebrated when the Special Olympics takes place.","fullyFundedDate":1766331966311,"projectUrl":"project/special-olympics/9966180/","projectTitle":"Special Olympics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estevane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8969613"},{"teacherId":5389952,"projectId":9839572,"letterContent":"These bags help protect library books from spills rain food accidents and general wear that often happens in backpacks and at home. Because many students carry books alongside water bottles lunches and school supplies the added layer of protection makes a real difference in keeping shared books in good condition for everyone. Students truly love these bags and take pride in using them while understanding their purpose. When a bag eventually rips from frequent use students are quick to request another which shows how important and well loved the bags are. 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