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Your kindness helps keep our classroom safe, creative, and productive for everyone.\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and for helping our students stay connected while they learn and create.","fullyFundedDate":1753975201419,"projectUrl":"project/helping-to-stay-charged/9029877/","projectTitle":"Helping to Stay Charged","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Godinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4627861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527552100487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-torresartclass"},{"teacherId":4627861,"projectId":9312178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Art Night project. Because of your generosity, our students are able to organize and lead creative events that bring our school community together.\r\nThese gatherings give everyone a chance to relax, paint, and connect. 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Because of your kindness, our students now have the materials they need to learn sewing and textile art while exploring science in a creative way.\r\nThey are excited to create quilt pieces that show plant and animal cells, learning how art and science connect. Many of them are sewing for the first time, and it's wonderful to see their pride as they learn new skills and build confidence.\r\nYour donation is helping students discover patience, focus, and creativity through hands-on work. We are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746480657413,"projectUrl":"project/stitching-science-and-creativity-fiber/9315560/","projectTitle":"Stitching Science and Creativity: Fiber Arts in STEAM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Godinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4627861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527552100487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-torresartclass"},{"teacherId":4627861,"projectId":9575487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. Because of your donation, our art students now have the Morpho: Anatomy for Artists books to help them learn and grow.\r\nThese books are giving students a better understanding of how to draw people of all shapes and sizes and to appreciate the beauty in everyone. 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When the supplies arrived, students immediately started using them and commented that the room felt \"fresh and comfortable.\" These materials have helped us build routines that keep everyone healthy, reduce distractions, and allow us to focus on learning. 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The headphones have been a game-changer—students can now focus on their individual piano practice without distractions, and it's allowed me to give more targeted feedback during class. The white boards are used daily for music theory exercises, rhythm practice, and quick checks for understanding, turning abstract concepts into hands-on learning. Even the bookend organizers have made a difference by keeping all of our materials neat and accessible, so students can quickly grab what they need and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen the headphones arrived, students couldn't wait to try them on and immediately noticed how much easier it was to concentrate on their own music. The white boards brought out their competitive spirit—our first rhythm-writing race had the whole class laughing, learning, and cheering each other on.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, our next step is to prepare for a class showcase where students will combine what they've learned: performing pieces on the piano while also explaining the theory behind the music. 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I have only purchased a few teacher-created lessons to get started so far but I am excited for all of the upcoming engaging science activities we have yet to implement. Please know you are making a huge impact on the learning of many scholars and I am grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746466469569,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-lessons-in-science/9306497/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Lessons in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moncivais","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7593424_orig.jpg?crop=590,590,x28,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620337820795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7593424"},{"teacherId":4627861,"projectId":9315479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our fine arts program. Your generosity will make a real and lasting impact on our students. With the new storage bins and containers, we will finally be able to organize our overflowing supplies, making it easier for students and teachers to focus on what matters most: creating, performing, and collaborating.\r\n\r\nYour gift helps us protect our materials, save valuable time, and create a more inspiring and functional space for all of our young artists and musicians. From paintbrushes to sheet music, everything will have a proper place, and that makes a world of difference.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and belief in the power of the arts. Because of your support, our students will thrive in a more supportive and organized environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746394975709,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-libraryorganization-needs-a-m/9315479/","projectTitle":"Help! 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