Weekly Roundup
April 30, 2026
Check out this week's roundup of the good things going on at GDG! Stories this week feature a Colorado student who made treats for teacher conference week and a group project in Nevada focused on supporting a local animal shelter.
Frances - Colorado
I used the bucks to buy and make teacher treats for conference week. During this week, all of the teachers meet with every family to have a conference on how the student is doing so far in school. The teachers take two days to meet and they get very tired. To make them feel good, I decided to make them a teacher break kit. I first made a list of things teachers might like and then went out and bought the supplies to put together a kit. The teacher treats included chocolate, chap stick, lotion, candy, craft supplies, and a card, all put together in a cute box. This is a picture of me giving one to a kindergarten teacher.
Las Vegas, NV Middle School
In Nevada, a group of students recently turned their class Benjamin Project into a lifeline for local animals. Led by their teacher, Tiffany, the class chose to support Hearts Alive Village, a Las Vegas-based organization that operates a Cat Cafe, veterinary clinics, and an adoption center.
The students navigated a long list of needs, ranging from probiotics and pet beds to cleaning supplies and cat litter. They carefully selected the items they felt would make the biggest difference for the animals waiting for their forever homes.
Student Reflections
The sentiment across the classroom was one of overwhelming joy and responsibility. While the logistics happened via Amazon, the emotional impact was felt right in the classroom.
Many students shared how deeply they care for vulnerable and abandoned animals, noting that providing for their basic needs like food and comfort “touched their hearts.”
For some students, the project was a way to give back to their local community. As Chloe noted, the Student Council was driven by a desire to ensure these animals have the “best homes possible” while they wait for adoption.
Beyond the emotional reward, the project served as a real-world lesson. Lexy shared that the experience was a great way to learn how to “track a budget” while helping others.
The consensus was that the process — from voting on the organization to choosing the toys and treats — was simply “delightful” and “fun.”
These students ensured that their entire budget went exactly where it was needed most: into the bowls and beds of Las Vegas's rescue animals.