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Past projects 34

• Baskets of Gratitude and Compassion

  Funded Dec 3, 2024

  Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our "Baskets of Gratitude and Compassion" project! Because of you, my students were able to experience the joy of giving back to their community in a meaningful way.

  With the food, snacks, hygiene products, and baskets you provided, my students worked together to assemble and distribute care packages for families in need this winter. This hands-on project taught them invaluable lessons about empathy, compassion, and the power of helping others. Watching their excitement and pride as they worked on these baskets was heartwarming and a true testament to the positive impact of your kindness.

  This project not only helped us provide much-needed support to families in our community but also created an opportunity for my students to grow as individuals. They've learned that small acts of kindness can have a significant ripple effect, and they've carried this lesson with them beyond the classroom.

  Your support has made a lasting difference—not just in the lives of those we served but also in the hearts and minds of my students. Thank you for being a part of this journey and for helping us spread gratitude and compassion this season. You are truly appreciated!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Dani Smith

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.

• Pathways to Progress: Developing Essential Life Skills

  Funded Sep 3, 2024

  Thank you so much for your support with this project. Your generosity means everything to us and our classroom.

  We simply could not accomplish what we do each year without you.

  With your donation, students will learn the importance of the skills needed in life as well as gaining knowledge of how to succeed.

  It is so important to teach students the basic life skills such as home maintenance, preparing food, kitchen knowledge, laundry, etc.

  Thank you so much for empowering my special education students to become an adult prior to graduating.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Dani Smith

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 16 other donors.

• Elevate & Excite: Motivating, Rewarding, and Fostering a Positive Environment

  Funded Aug 12, 2024

  Thank you so much for helping us fund this project that is important to our classroom and students. We appreciate your support and dedication to mental health awareness.

  Big Kids Need Incentives Too! Big Kids Love Incentives Too!

  By implementing incentives, we want to motivate our students to participate actively in their education, take ownership of their behaviors, and develop a lifelong love for education and mindfulness.

  As you know, incentives are crucial in enhancing the learning experience and fostering a positive educational environment.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Dani Smith

  This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org Teen Mental Health Initiative.

• Navigating Changes While Focusing On The Future

  Funded Jun 15, 2024

  I am continuously exploring innovative ways to support my students in acquiring life skills and coping mechanisms in a more captivating manner.

  Choices Scholastic magazine serves as an exceptional resource to support students in maintaining their well-being, focus, and aspirations for the future. My students have asked for this multiple times.

  Thank you for helping make this happen!

  We finally received our shipment for this month and the students have been so engaged in each story in the Choice magazine. They are already talking about next month's issue!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Dani Smith

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 6 other donors.

• Fulfill Needs, Boost Confidence, and They Will Engage!

  Funded Jun 4, 2024

  Clothing is a fundamental need that can significantly impact a student's well-being and academic success. The clothing in the Resource Closet is often quickly utilized and requires regular restocking to support our students.

  Ensuring that students' basic needs are fulfilled is vital for their focus on learning.

  Thank you so much for your support! Our students appreciate everything that is given to them, and it is often so much needed. Each student has the ability to get what they need and whenever they need it from our closet. This makes things so much easier for us.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Dani Smith

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.

• Wipe Away Instead of Throw Away!

  Funded Apr 28, 2024

  I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution towards our project. Your support has made a significant impact in ensuring the success of this endeavor.

  By utilizing lamination pouches, colorful paper, and binders, we have been able to not only create engaging visuals but also preserve essential classroom materials for long-term use. Your contribution has helped us promote environmental conservation by reducing the need for excessive printing and minimizing waste in our classroom.

  Thanks to your support, our students can interact with learning materials effectively, engage with prompts on a daily basis using dry erase markers, and maintain a sustainable approach to resource reuse. Your generosity has enabled us to provide a lasting educational experience that benefits both our students and the environment.

  Once again, thank you for your valuable support and commitment to our classroom project. We are truly grateful for your contribution.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Dani Smith

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and one other donor.

• Laptop to Boost My Professional Mojo

  Funded Apr 2, 2024

  This laptop will serve as a valuable tool in enhancing my professional development by facilitating the completion of PD courses and equipping me with advanced technological features to enhance student achievement. Continual learning is essential for me as an educator to simulate real-world experiences in the classroom and provide diversified learning opportunities for my students, ultimately enhancing their academic success. With the opportunity to continue education online and not have to do in-person courses, this contributes to my personal time.

  Thank you so much for making this happen!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Dani Smith

  This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.

• Storage Is Key but Creativity Is Necessary

  Funded Mar 27, 2024

  My students are special because their creativity thrives when given artistically challenging opportunities and are very deserving this art space that helps foster their creativity while taking ownership in our community, and be proactive to make it a better place.

  All of these items will help organize our room, making it more easily accessible to students while providing them with better ways to utilize supplies. This helps to make the classroom environment a more functioning space.

  Thank you for helping us have storage and allowing my student to have more pride in their space.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Dani Smith

  This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT and 2 other donors.