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They are really taking pride in creating their notebooks and taking notes to help them learn the important concepts needed in math.\r\n\r\nI have mentioned to my students how research has shown how the use of color with notes and assignments helps them retain the information and many tell me that they remember more now than other years. It is very important to me that my students learn and retain the information especially since we are competing with social media and video games. \r\n\r\nI truly care about my students and really do want the best for them and because you were able to donate to my project, I am able to show my students the best way to learn. 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From the moment the materials arrived, excitement filled the classroom as students began building, testing, and refining their own creations.\r\n\r\nStudents successfully designed projects like motion-sensing alarms, interactive light displays, and simple smart devices. As they worked through challenges, they developed perseverance and problem-solving skills, learning that failure is just part of the engineering process. Many students who were initially hesitant quickly gained confidence as they saw their ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nThese materials transformed our classroom into a space of creativity and innovation. Students collaborated, shared ideas, and supported one another as they explored how technology works at a deeper level. 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Your generosity truly makes a difference in the daily experience of our students.\r\n\r\nWe are sincerely grateful for your kindness and continued support of our program.","fullyFundedDate":1765311970550,"projectUrl":"project/clear-instruction-for-wellness-classes/9937463/","projectTitle":"Clear Instruction for Wellness Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Sylvia Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7755971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673320605393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7755971"},{"teacherId":7755971,"projectId":9893538,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Light the Lanes: Cosmic Bowling project through DonorsChoose. Your contributions provided our students with a fun, inclusive, and meaningful physical education experience.\r\nCosmic bowling helped students develop coordination, motor skills, and an understanding of scoring and game strategy. 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These supplies have helped transform lessons into interactive experiences where every student feels included and capable.\r\n\r\nYour gift goes beyond just providing items, it shows my students that their education matters and that people believe in their potential. On behalf of my class, thank you for making our learning space brighter, more engaging, and equitable.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Lara","fullyFundedDate":1750773648451,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-8th-graders-thrive-with-the-bas/9381778/","projectTitle":"Help our 8th Graders Thrive with the Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077470_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683910791252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077470"},{"teacherId":6754562,"projectId":9210130,"letterContent":"When our new resources arrived, my students' excitement was priceless. They gathered around the materials with wide eyes, eager to explore and immediately asking, \"Can we use them today?\" We've already begun integrating the resources into our math lessons. For example, during a recent small-group activity, students used the new tools to check their work on multi-step problems. This not only boosted their confidence but also encouraged collaboration, as they helped each other doublecheck and explain their reasoning.","fullyFundedDate":1746651157095,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-decor-rewards-and-basic-sup/9210130/","projectTitle":"Classroom Decor, Rewards, and Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dominguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6754562_orig.jpg?crop=1118,1118,x544,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571162070149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6754562"},{"teacherId":1066704,"projectId":9045050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! 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