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In addition, students have set up the growing lamps to learn about photosynthesis through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and belief in our school. We sincerely appreciate your support and look forward to the positive impact your donation will continue to have on our students and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1758663756347,"projectUrl":"project/according-to-my-calculations-/9742546/","projectTitle":"According to My Calculations . . .","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10001870"},{"teacherId":6525137,"projectId":9841829,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations of school supplies for my classroom and students here at United South Middle School. The students were all thrilled to enter a decorated and lively classroom! 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Your generosity, support, and investment are so appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1764700252820,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-innovators-hands-on-stem/9841829/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Innovators: Hands-On Stem and Sweet Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6525137_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563197025084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6525137"},{"teacherId":6525137,"projectId":9362521,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations of school supplies for my classroom and students here at United South Middle School. The students were all thrilled to enter a decorated and lively classroom! They started school excited and ready to tackle a new year. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and me, I would like to thank you for your generous donation to support my students' resources for the 2025-2026 school year. My 8th-grade students are beyond excited to be reading such engaging and thought-provoking resources. \r\n\r\nWe could not be here today learning in such engaging ways without your amazing donation. I cannot begin to express my gratitude; I am blessed to have people like you in this world.\r\n\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU for your generous donation. I am so grateful, but more importantly, our students will be. 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My 8th-grade students are beyond excited to be reading such engaging and thought-provoking resources. \r\n\r\nWe could not be here today learning in such engaging ways without your amazing donation. I cannot begin to express my gratitude; I am blessed to have people like you in this world.\r\n\r\n\r\nTHANK YOU for your generous donation. I am so grateful, but more importantly, our students will be. Your generosity, support, and investment are so appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755732033459,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-classroom-extras/9625219/","projectTitle":"Books and Classroom Extras","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6525137_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563197025084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6525137"},{"teacherId":10065050,"projectId":9665781,"letterContent":"Massive thank yous for your support to bringing a unique experience to our classroom. Unfortunately, the materials we had ordered for the anatomy unit were unavailable at several different stores - therefore, we ordered other materials that would serve for smaller units across our curriculum. The students were thrilled with the small cars for our speed unit and the posters for our classroom anchor charts on heat transfer. These hands on activities help them engage in they relevance of science in the real world. Again, thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1757646398351,"projectUrl":"project/the-hopping-dead-middle-school-frog-di/9665781/","projectTitle":"The Hopping Dead - Middle School Frog Dissection Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. 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Thank you for helping us get the volleyball target net and for giving our students the opportunity to learn and succeed in new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1742964215808,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-target/9099422/","projectTitle":"Volleyball Target","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Gallegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9272449"},{"teacherId":9272449,"projectId":9038046,"letterContent":"We are very thankful for the new equipment we received because it has made our lessons more fun and interactive. The big poly spots help keep students organized and safe during activities, while the volleyballs encourage teamwork, communication, and coordination. The foam balls are perfect for fun and safe games that include everyone. This equipment has helped us create exciting and engaging lessons where all students can participate and enjoy learning. We are truly grateful for this support and the positive impact it has made on our program.","fullyFundedDate":1746491924683,"projectUrl":"project/pe-fun/9038046/","projectTitle":"P.E Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Gallegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9272449"},{"teacherId":10258223,"projectId":9719472,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for helping me in buying a new classroom set of calculators. The kids were excited when they saw brand new calculators. The old ones had missing numbers on them therefore would be thrown out. I would have to go buy to replace the broken ones.\r\n\r\nThese old calculators were funded with district money and had soft-buttons (because they are cheaper) therefore would fall out so easily.\r\n\r\nI made sure the calculators that were requested had buttons where it was practically impossible to break haha.\r\n\r\nStudents have been using calculators so far when talking/discussing counting atoms, balancing chemical equation, and we are now moving on to solving for speed. \r\n\r\nThank you for making learning easy!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758421678046,"projectUrl":"project/new-calculators/9719472/","projectTitle":"New Calculators!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. 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This has especially improved participation during group discussions and multimedia-based lessons, since students no longer struggle to catch every word. \r\nStudents are excited by how immersive the audio feels. Whether it's watching an educational video, listening to a read-aloud, or engaging in a virtual field trip, the crisp sound makes the experience more engaging and fun. They often comment that it feels \"like being in a movie theater,\" which makes lessons feel more dynamic and interactive. Thank you once again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1751232076194,"projectUrl":"project/visual-auditory-learning-for-all/9436213/","projectTitle":"Visual & Auditory Learning for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A. 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