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I never would've been able to do this without your help.","fullyFundedDate":1755733103213,"projectUrl":"project/critical-thinking-and-creativity-through/9493019/","projectTitle":"Critical Thinking and Creativity through Crochet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CHANG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9682398_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724085232609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9682398"},{"teacherId":2535957,"projectId":9045137,"letterContent":"Just wanted to send a quick note to let you how amazing it was to have these last minute competition needs in order to make our competition season the best it could be. We ended up with many accolades -- among them being the first time Harbor Lights has ever made it into a finals round at a show choir competition. We couldn't have done this without your support and we're so thankful for the outpouring from our DonorsChoose community to get the last minute project funding in so quickly. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting the performing arts at Kecoughtan High School and we hope to see you at our spring shows!","fullyFundedDate":1737484780711,"projectUrl":"project/last-minute-competition-needs/9045137/","projectTitle":"Last Minute Competition Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2535957_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661301291846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khschorus"},{"teacherId":2535957,"projectId":8691382,"letterContent":"We have been able to use our drum kit at every rehearsal and show choir competition this year! We have absolutely enjoyed every minute of being able to showcase our talented musicians and have access to instruments whenever we need to practice. Without your generous donations, we wouldn't have been able to navigate instrument availability as smoothly. Looking ahead, we're hoping to build a platform to house our drum kit so the ease with which we move and transport our equipment is even more seamless. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support, not only monetarily, but supporting the performing arts. We appreciate all of our donors immensely. Hope to see you at the spring show!","fullyFundedDate":1734202069673,"projectUrl":"project/making-beats-in-show-choir/8691382/","projectTitle":"Making Beats in Show Choir","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2535957_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661301291846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khschorus"},{"teacherId":9820350,"projectId":8910526,"letterContent":"It took our book clubs a bit of time to get off and running, especially considering the numerous snow days we experienced this school year. Despite the delayed start, our clubs are now thriving! I was surprised by the level of interest and am actually finding that I didn't purchase enough books to meet the enthusiasm these clubs have generated.\r\n\r\nThe gift of these books has become a remarkable unifier among students who previously didn't know each other. Students who might never have connected are now forming new friendships over their shared love of reading. They're discovering fellowship and community here in the library that they didn't have before. I particularly appreciate that our club members come from all different grade levels and backgrounds.\r\n\r\nThis journey has only just begun, and I look forward to seeing what our future has in store. Your generosity has created something truly special in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1733191825699,"projectUrl":"project/reading-connects-building-a-book-commun/8910526/","projectTitle":"Reading Connects: Building a Book Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Booz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820350"},{"teacherId":9314241,"projectId":8637335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our clay project! Because of you, my high school art students now have access to a much wider and more exciting range of underglaze colors, as well as essential materials like wax resist, and clear glaze.\r\n\r\nTeaching ceramics is one of my favorite parts of the art curriculum. Clay is such a versatile and expressive medium, and my students always look forward to these projects. It's been amazing to see how creative and engaged they've become now that they have more colors to choose from.\r\n\r\nThanks to your help, students now have the tools to explore color theory in a much more meaningful way. The new glazes have not only brightened their artwork, they've also helped boost their confidence and artistic growth. \r\n\r\nI'm so excited to continue exploring clay with my students, and I can't wait to see what they'll create next. Thank you again for helping bring more color, creativity, and opportunity into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1733252841410,"projectUrl":"project/expand-the-underglaze-rainbow-for-clay/8637335/","projectTitle":"Expand the Underglaze Rainbow for Clay","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9314241_orig.jpg?crop=939,939,x230,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723508346199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gordon-art"},{"teacherId":9714087,"projectId":8714972,"letterContent":"My students have been working incredibly hard on this Hovercraft project. We have completed about a dozen small mock ups, and every week we get a step closer to tackling the full scale model. Right now we are figuring out how to perfect the skirt on a model made of cardboard, which will lead to an easier time with the wooden model. We appreciate the supplies you helped provide, we have lots of potential options, and the students love making the little day to day design decisions.\r\n Thanks to community support, we have been able to flush out quite a work shop. We have sourced building supplies from creative avenues and even bought a few tools to help our progress. At this point, it seems like the only potential obstacle we face is running out of snacks! After a long day of school then an hour of our club, my students are tired and hungry. If we continue searching for funding, the next step really will be sourcing more food for the kids.\r\n Again, thank you so much for your support, your donation means the world to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1728085642586,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-hovercraft-for-student-health/8714972/","projectTitle":"Building a Hovercraft for Student Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714087"},{"teacherId":9682398,"projectId":8667251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing us the printer and the ink. The printer and ink has allowed my students to complete their work in color! \r\nThe printer has been wonderful for instructional use. There was an activity where I took the students outside to view and categorize clouds. NASA that has a 'cloud finder' that prints out in color and helps the students determine things like how blue the sky is, or the visibility in our area. The print out enabled my students to participate in this activity. Without the printer, we would not have been able to do this type of hands on learning. Furthermore, I have used the printer to print out pictures of bacteria for my Biology students to sort and learn, so this has helped out in multiple content areas. \r\nI know that a 'printer and ink' doesn't seem like an exciting gift to be blessed with, but it has made all of the difference in the world because the students are drawn to the visuals. This printer has enhanced my teaching, and increased student learning and engagement. Thank you for helping me make science more tangible and visible!","fullyFundedDate":1726951087493,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-science-in-color/8667251/","projectTitle":"Seeing Science in COLOR","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CHANG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9682398_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724085232609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9682398"},{"teacherId":2535957,"projectId":8772568,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for these items that were purchased in order to keep our singers happy and less stressed! It's awesome to be able to provide hygiene products without the students having to ask, in case they are uncomfortable to ask. We also lose less class time because students don't have to make a trek to the nurse's office for essentials. \r\n\r\nYour donations to our classroom make these projects possible and help to create an environment where students can thrive and not just survive. We tried to establish a safe place where students can be the best version of themselves and advocate for their needs. Your contribution to this project helped us to continue to foster this goal of ours.","fullyFundedDate":1726951089254,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-for-essentials/8772568/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space for Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2535957_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661301291846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khschorus"},{"teacherId":9314241,"projectId":8826944,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of eraser caps to our art class. These erasers add both functionality and a touch of creativity to our tools.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first received the eraser caps, they were able to find all the pencils that were missing erasers in the room and add the caps to them. These erasers have been particularly helpful during our drawing exercises, allowing students to make precise corrections as they refine their sketches. It's been rewarding to see them take care in their work. As we move forward, the eraser caps will continue to be a valuable resource in our upcoming projects.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support. Your contribution has provided a practical resource that helps our students grow in their artistic abilities. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1727304360152,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-09-2/8826944/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-09-25","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9314241_orig.jpg?crop=939,939,x230,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723508346199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gordon-art"},{"teacherId":9314241,"projectId":8629095,"letterContent":"Your generous support allowed for the purchase of essential printmaking materials for my high school art classes. The classes received a wonderful assortment of linoleum blocks, cutting tools, brayers, and barons. These tools allowed my students to dive into the printmaking process and expand their linocut skills.\r\n\r\nAt the start of the assignment, there was some hesitation by many students since they had not done this process before. After instruction and providing examples, many students began to enjoy the process. I was proud of their hard work and it was rewarding to see their results, especially when they began printing the designs they carved.The opportunity to use new tools and materials has made a fantastic difference in their enthusiasm and caliber of work.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have expressed an interest in continuing with printmaking. This is something that wasn't always possible before due to limited supplies. Thanks to your help, I can now provide an opportunity to further develop their skills in printmaking and add to their portfolios. These new tools have also made it easier for more students to participate simultaneously.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has been remarkable, and I appreciate your support in helping my students grow as artists.","fullyFundedDate":1723496052234,"projectUrl":"project/printmaking-for-enthusiasm/8629095/","projectTitle":"Printmaking for Enthusiasm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9314241_orig.jpg?crop=939,939,x230,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723508346199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gordon-art"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34767","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1554,"numTeachers":111,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.1,"schoolId":34767,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kecoughtan High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kecoughtan High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/hampton-city-schools/kecoughtan-high-school/34767"}