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These resources have made our STEM lessons more engaging and meaningful, allowing students to see themselves as capable problem-solvers and innovators.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for helping make this creative learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763560866532,"projectUrl":"project/powering-creativity-through-coding-and-d/9846554/","projectTitle":"Powering Creativity Through Coding and Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fyffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4935443_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x220,y373&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755889366663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fyffe"},{"teacherId":8475355,"projectId":9297341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful donation toward the music programs that our school. It's thanks to donors like you that we are able to provide quality music education for these wonderful students on a limited budget. \r\n\r\nBeing able to have real instruments in students hands helps them to express their creativity and learn lessons that will carry with them for the rest of their lives. The gift of these ukuleles will help students for years to come learn how to accompany songs so they can have wonderful performance opportunities. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for being a wonderful supporter of our school.","fullyFundedDate":1747940787331,"projectUrl":"project/somewhere-over-the-steam-school/9297341/","projectTitle":"Somewhere over the STEAM school","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bilyeu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8475355_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x260,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655837775851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bilyeumusic"},{"teacherId":10236649,"projectId":9854289,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share the extraordinary impact your generosity has had on our classroom environment. Because of your contributions through DonorsChoose, this project has been a resounding success, fostering student focus and readiness to learn.\r\n\r\nThe resources you provided—specifically the funding for snacks—have made an immeasurable difference in our day-to-day learning environment. No student was left without a snack. They were so happy to have choices that fit their needs. This seemingly simple provision had a profound effect: it ensured that every child could focus their energy entirely on learning, rather than being distracted by hunger. Every child did their very best in class. This consistent access to sustenance has been foundational, allowing us to maintain high levels of engagement and concentration. We owe you a million thanks for ensuring our students have access to snacks and stay ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donors got a little peek into our classroom by contributing to your project, and we know that they'd love to learn more. Our next step is to continue building on this success by reinforcing the positive routines and environment you helped create. We will move into bringing code to life through math and science. Thank you again for being such a vital part of our classroom's success!","fullyFundedDate":1762874887055,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-help-for-snack-time/9854289/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Help for Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Lyimo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10236649_orig.jpg?crop=1329,1329,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756771296121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10236649"},{"teacherId":9692513,"projectId":9656868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful donations to our cross country program. Because of you our team was able to stay hydrated and comfortable at our meets this season. We truly are looking like a more established program each season and that gives our runners confidence to compete to their best ability! \r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited to receive the new equipment and couldn't wait to use the new seats at their next race! Our former equipment was in poor condition so it truly made a difference and will continue to have a lasting impact. \r\n\r\nThanks again, you are truly making a huge difference in my athletes lives! 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We now have plenty of balls to accommodate for our growing class sizes. \r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited when everything arrived and they helped air up all the balls and even assisted in building the soccer goals and storage for the ball bins!\r\n\r\nWith the new equipment we will now be able to play more games to help build a strong curriculum to promote healthy lifestyles through physical education. 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Thank you for believing in our students and helping us create something meaningful that will inspire our school for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762096267042,"projectUrl":"project/ribbon-of-unity-connecting-our-school/9853618/","projectTitle":"“Ribbon of Unity: Connecting Our School Through Art”","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327352"},{"teacherId":4935443,"projectId":9731574,"letterContent":"Our students have been thrilled to explore coding and robotics with the Sphero Mini Coding Robot Balls! These small but powerful robots have transformed our classroom into a hands-on coding lab where learning feels like play. Students are writing code, testing their programs, and collaborating to solve real-world challenges.\r\n\r\nThe Sphero Minis have made coding accessible and exciting for everyone—from beginners to advanced learners. Students are gaining confidence as they see their code come to life through movement, color, and sound. One student said, \"I didn't know coding could be this fun!\"\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are developing the creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills they'll need for the future. You've helped them see themselves as programmers, engineers, and innovators—and that inspiration will last far beyond this project.","fullyFundedDate":1759945562698,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-coding-with-sphero-mini/9731574/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Coding with Sphero Mini","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fyffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4935443_orig.jpg?crop=1018,1018,x220,y373&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755889366663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fyffe"},{"teacherId":4935443,"projectId":9642127,"letterContent":"Our students have discovered a new level of creativity through 3D printing. With the FlashForge Adventurer 5M Pro, they've learned how to turn their ideas into real, tangible creations—from keychains and models to parts for classroom projects. They're applying math, design, and problem-solving in ways that make learning feel exciting and real.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer has sparked curiosity and confidence. Students gather around to watch their prints form, amazed that something they designed on a screen is becoming reality. One student said, \"I feel like an engineer now!\"—a powerful reminder of how hands-on learning can shape dreams for the future.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped my students see themselves as creators, not just consumers of technology. 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Your thoughtfulness and commitment to providing the necessary tools are deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1756301170623,"projectUrl":"project/basic-items/9641037/","projectTitle":"Basic Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/firstgradewagner"},{"teacherId":9738400,"projectId":8752462,"letterContent":"On behalf of the band program, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support last year. Your contributions of reeds and valve oil provided our students with the essential tools they needed to play their instruments successfully. Something as simple as a fresh reed or properly oiled valve makes a tremendous difference in sound quality and confidence, allowing our musicians to focus on learning and performing rather than struggling with equipment issues.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students were able to participate more fully in rehearsals, concerts, and contests without the worry of lacking these necessities. The improvement in tone, technique, and overall enthusiasm was noticeable across the band. Your gift directly impacted their musical growth and helped foster a stronger sense of pride and accomplishment within the program. 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