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You have truly impacted our students in their creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1758841334211,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-ideas-to-life-help-expand-our/9732701/","projectTitle":"Bringing Ideas to Life: Help Expand Our Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rydzinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4024874_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519075471808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rydzinskiscience"},{"teacherId":1945425,"projectId":9420078,"letterContent":"I think you for the generous donation of books and TPT materials to help my class explore and learn about emotions. It is often hard for my students to express themselves and understand their peers. The materials in this projects are helping us work on SEL skill and learning how to appropriately express our emotions. \r\n\r\nThe TPT gift cards have helped us supplement the stories with book companion activities that further let us explore the concepts we are learning through the stories and bring the lessons to life.","fullyFundedDate":1755708088515,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-story-time/9420078/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Story Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1945425_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725681294949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/contreras-602"},{"teacherId":4024874,"projectId":9502599,"letterContent":"My students have been having the best time creating art with Lego. This has expanded creativity and their thinking. Especially when it comes to what can be used to create art. They were so excited getting the Lego. The first thing they did was sort them all into different types. It was fantastic watching them play, practice, and even struggle a little to make their art. There was definitely a learning curve that came with their creations but the excitement on figuring out how to make it work was worth it.\r\nNow that we have our first attempt at Lego Pixel art in the books, my students are excited to create, learn and make other art with the supplies. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity and kindness are greatly appreciated and you have provided opportunities that my students will not forget.","fullyFundedDate":1757423987470,"projectUrl":"project/pixel-prints-art-meets-lego/9502599/","projectTitle":"Pixel Prints: Art Meets Lego","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rydzinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4024874_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519075471808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rydzinskiscience"},{"teacherId":1945425,"projectId":9315363,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for helping this project come to life. My students are enjoying using the cooking curriculum and the classroom essentials are always needed. \r\n\r\nThe cooking curriculum has given our class the ease of not worrying what we are cooking weekly in addition to giving the students the visual tools they need to complete their snacks independent or with minimal assistance. In addition, it had allowed us to engage in dialog after our cooking lessons. \r\n\r\nOur classroom essentials are a necessity and we could not survive without them!","fullyFundedDate":1746580420862,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-and-tpt-cooking-cur/9315363/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials and TPT Cooking Curriculum Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1945425_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725681294949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/contreras-602"},{"teacherId":9097950,"projectId":9231960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of science books to our middle school classroom. These books have been an incredible addition to our learning environment, providing enrichment opportunities for our advanced students and sparking curiosity and deeper thinking in all learners. My 8th graders, in particular, have truly taken to them—it's been such a joy to see them eagerly flipping through the pages, sharing fascinating facts with their classmates, and asking thoughtful questions that go beyond our standard curriculum.\r\n\r\nWe've already put several of the books to great use. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Radium Girls, and the book on Newton's Laws have been central to recent research projects, helping students build research and critical thinking skills while exploring important scientific topics and historical context. We're also excited to begin using the science facts and diy books as inspiration and reference for our upcoming science fair projects. These books have truly enriched our classroom and helped bring science to life in meaningful ways. 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Hands-on labs now allow students to apply scientific concepts in meaningful, practical ways, while interactive notebooks—enhanced with colorful markers and pencils—have helped them creatively capture their thoughts, observations, and reflections. With better organization from storage containers, students can focus on inquiry rather than logistics. 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Our afterschool STEAM Club has doubled in attendance and this is because of amazing donors like you. \r\nYour donation has reached far beyond our after school enrichment club. Students are constantly adding words to the poetry wall and writing positive affirmations to one another. Again thank you so much for your donation. The impact of it is amazing.","fullyFundedDate":1739368346606,"projectUrl":"project/afterschool-enrichment/9037726/","projectTitle":"Afterschool Enrichment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rydzinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4024874_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519075471808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rydzinskiscience"},{"teacherId":9791492,"projectId":9089213,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the rock tumbler and gemstone kit.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making their learning journey more exciting and memorable. Your thoughtful donation has not only enhanced our science curriculum but also underscored the importance of community support in education. We are truly grateful for your kindness and look forward to all the new lessons and experiences your gift will continue to bring.","fullyFundedDate":1739368347957,"projectUrl":"project/in-need-of-rock-tumbler-shine-examples/9089213/","projectTitle":"In Need of Rock Tumbler & Shine Examples for Exploring","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Mena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9791492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742146547533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9791492"},{"teacherId":9791492,"projectId":8856174,"letterContent":"Thanks to generous donations, my students had the opportunity to engage with hands-on STEM kits that made learning exciting, interactive, and accessible. These kits helped bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world applications, giving my 6th-8th grade special education students a chance to explore, build, and experiment in ways that traditional lessons couldn't always provide.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, fine motor skills and hands-on learning are essential for engagement and understanding. The STEM kits allowed them to develop problem-solving skills, work collaboratively, and experience the joy of discovery. Whether assembling circuits, exploring simple machines, or experimenting with chemical reactions, they gained confidence in their abilities and a deeper appreciation for science and technology.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes was seeing students who typically struggle with engagement light up with curiosity. They asked questions, tested ideas, and, most importantly, felt a sense of accomplishment when they completed projects. These experiences have not only sparked interest in STEM but have also helped build their perseverance and self-confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support made a real difference in their learning journey—thank you for investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1731778987351,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-working-on-a-huge-stem-push-for-a/8856174/","projectTitle":"We Are Working on a Huge Stem Push for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Mena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9791492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742146547533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9791492"},{"teacherId":1945425,"projectId":8833785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful book donations for our classroom. We were able to enhance our fall unit and plan to use the rest for future units. Using books as part of our units allows my student to make connections with what we learn in the classroom. My special needs students may not be able to read independently but being able to explore books and work on those literacy skills is beneficial to them. \r\n\r\nMy classroom typically listens to me reading on a daily basis, we work on reading comprehension skills and talk about stories we enjoying. 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