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My middle schoolers used the colored paper to build paper helicopters (called Whirligigs) and to try out different designs to create a Whirligig with the longest time of descent. The paper was the perfect weight for this project, and the colors added fun to the investigation.\r\n\r\nMy high school biology class has used colored pencils to sketch what they see when looking at slides through the microscope, in addition to learning cell structure and function through coloring diagrams of different types of cells. The glue sticks and colored pencils were used in an assignment where students modeled enzyme activity in biology class, as well.\r\n\r\nDuring the second week of school, we have a \"Be Your Best\" week, during which students participate in activities that promote positive growth and mental health. One activity was writing thank-you notes to people who are important to us in our lives. 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I am very appreciative of your generous donation, and you have positively impacted the students in our rural Wisconsin community.","fullyFundedDate":1755733658178,"projectUrl":"project/merging-art-with-science-and-gratitude/9283108/","projectTitle":"Merging Art with Science and Gratitude","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8621247_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660492584556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8621247"},{"teacherId":10010987,"projectId":9307857,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the snacks and tissues stocked in our room, they were so grateful! One student said, \"Now I don't have to worry about being hungry in class,\" and another quickly grabbed a tissue during a lesson and smiled, saying, \"These are way softer than the ones I brought from home!\"\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem small, but they've already made a big impact on our classroom. Having food available helps students stay focused and ready to learn, and the tissues make sure no one has to sit uncomfortably through the day. It's helping create a caring and supportive space where students can concentrate on their learning instead of their basic needs.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these resources daily to build routines where students know they're supported, safe, and cared for. It's wonderful to see them settle into class knowing their needs are being met.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students this comfort and stability—it really does make a difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1746640821194,"projectUrl":"project/basics-to-get-through-the-year/9307857/","projectTitle":"Basics to Get Through the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loeffelholz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010987_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746142429817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010987"},{"teacherId":3583079,"projectId":9286312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation.\r\n\r\nThis project takes a full year to complete, and we are just in the beginning stages. Right now, the students are busily deciding which \"gifts\" to create for the final project. They're cutting out Blue and Gold Tangram puzzles (our school colors), assembling the \"Graduate's Survival Kits,\" and packaging the bubble-blowing portion of the project. They're also working on cutting and preparing the cover pages that will wrap each individual gift set.\r\n\r\nIn Semester 2, students will begin constructing the tower. Once built, they'll decorate it using the cover pages and fill the boxes with the gifts they've made.\r\n\r\nTeachers and staff from Pre-K through Grade 12 will also be invited to write notes to the graduating class, making the project even more personal and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThis incredible effort would not be possible without your generous support. I truly cannot thank you enough.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it's a joy to work alongside the students on this project. They're filled with pride and excitement, and it shows in every part of the process. Being part of their journey is deeply rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1747154483443,"projectUrl":"project/boxed-in-the-right-materials-unlock-stu/9286312/","projectTitle":"Boxed In: The Right Materials Unlock Student Creativity and Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3583079"},{"teacherId":2620974,"projectId":8430256,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for these supplies to get us started with the school year. The snacks are so VERY much appreciated, and we used them as a special treat during our testing days. As a teacher in a block schedule, I can't tell you how wonderful it is to be able to provide a student with a little something to get them through until lunchtime when we still have more than an hour of class to go.\r\nWe have been using the Kleenex throughout the year, and that has been an absolute lifesaver, as we have been able to share with neighboring classrooms when cold season became extra prolonged. \r\nThank you again for investing in the wellbeing of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1727033175919,"projectUrl":"project/basics-for-a-new-school-year/8430256/","projectTitle":"Basics for a New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2620974_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489680140662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hablesroomofrequirement"},{"teacherId":3029691,"projectId":8752610,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for your support & generosity!\r\n\r\nOur Project LIT book club members requested these titles and were so excited to see that this project had been funded! You have given our students the opportunity to not only read an amazing book, but the opportunity for bonding through the conversation & camaraderie that embody our Project LIT club meetings! :)\r\n\r\nWhile these books won't be read until next school year's book clubs, we are incredibly excited to read & discuss these books with our students and community members. Thank you! :)","fullyFundedDate":1736363332463,"projectUrl":"project/this-project-is-lit-part-7/8752610/","projectTitle":"This Project Is Lit! 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