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The children were fascinated to learn that families in different countries share traditions of gathering together, lighting fireworks, wearing red and wishing for good fortune in the year ahead.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring meaningful traditions and global learning into our classroom. Your support gave our students a hands on experience they will remember.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10001406,"teacherName":"Ms. Delgado","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Delgado's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10066434_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754964016196","schoolName":"District 20 Pre-K Center Z011","city":"New York City","state":"NY","title":"Toniebox Learning!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you for the Tonie Box donation! It's been a game-changer for our classroom. The hands-on learning opportunities support both music and literacy development while keeping students engaged. We've used it for Lunar New Year celebrations, and the children love singing along with the figures and downloaded songs. They're building independence with technology, reinforcing classroom routines and rules through music, and discovering new vocabulary and stories interactively. 🎵\r\n\r\n\r\nWe so appreciate you and your generosity Panda Express!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":10000604,"teacherName":"Ms. Mya","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Mya's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10400273_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y33&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767986537705","schoolName":"P993Q @ PS 499","city":"New York City","state":"NY","title":"Access to a Computer","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for your generous gift of a classroom computer. Because of your generosity, my students were able to take part in many engaging activities and projects connected to our Lunar New Year unit.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and the difference it has made for our students.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9995442,"teacherName":"Ms. Molina","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Molina's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp385392_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452805452829","schoolName":"Apricot Valley Elementary School","city":"Patterson","state":"CA","title":"Lunar New Year","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for your support of our project. We received the curriculum from Panda Express and used that along with the red envelopes, chocolate coins, and token to bring it to a reality. The students also enjoyed reading the books. Thank you for your continued support.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9992990,"teacherName":"Ms. Hazen","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Hazen's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9560979_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720476633584","schoolName":"Hillsdale Elementary School","city":"West Valley City","state":"UT","title":"Honoring Lunar New Year Through Art and Exploration","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nBecause of the generous support from Panda Express, my students were able to engage in a meaningful, hands-on exploration of Lunar New Year that deepened both their cultural understanding and academic learning. The materials allowed students to connect art, traditions, and global awareness in a way that was interactive and memorable. I saw increased engagement, curiosity, and confidence as students explored new concepts and shared their thinking with one another.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I was able to create an immersive, cross-curricular experience that went beyond a typical lesson. Students were able to create, collaborate, and make real-world connections, helping them better understand the significance of cultural traditions. Thank you, Panda Express, for supporting experiences that make learning inclusive, engaging, and impactful for all students.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9991767,"teacherName":"Ms. M","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. M's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-5_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Willow Glen High School","city":"San Jose","state":"CA","title":"Lunar New Year Fun","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you donors for making it possible for my students to get these materials. Thank you donors for funding our project and thank you Panda Express for matching donations. Thank you for modeling to my students the importance of caring about others. The materials in this project arrived. My students were thrilled to open the boxes. They were so excited! The Lunar New Year book is on our dry erase board and everyone is excited to read it! Thank you for bringing joy to my community. Happy Lunar New Year.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9989989,"teacherName":"Mr. Carrillo","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Carrillo's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10398685_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y23&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767837029194","schoolName":"Learn4Life","city":"San Antonio","state":"TX","title":"Lunar New Year, New Beginnings: Nourishing Second Chances","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Your contribution has made a real difference for my students, many of whom are balancing school and parenting.\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and your investment in their success","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9988734,"teacherName":"Mrs. Kaur","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Kaur's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9211177_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y42&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728670152652","schoolName":"Manlio Silva Elementary School","city":"Stockton","state":"CA","title":"Design, Create, and Inspire: Student-Designed Mugs & Crafts","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much. My first grade students will use Cricut Infusible Ink transfer sheets to design and create their own mugs to celebrate Lunar New Year and other crafts, allowing them to explore creativity in a fun, hands-on way. Students will draw and plan simple designs, learn how colors and patterns transfer onto finished items, and see their ideas come to life through the crafting process. This project supports fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence as students take ownership of their work and proudly create something they can keep or share. Many of my students have limited access to creative materials outside of school, so these supplies provide an equitable opportunity for all learners to participate in meaningful art experiences that make learning engaging and memorable","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9987303,"teacherName":"Ms. Avila","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Avila's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10397759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768071211230","schoolName":"Loma Park Elementary School","city":"San Antonio","state":"TX","title":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Healthy","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nWe are deeply grateful for supporting our classroom. Your generosity helps create a safe, clean, and positive learning environment for our students. Because of your support, our children are able to focus on learning, growing, and feeling cared for every day.\r\nYour kindness reaches far beyond our classroom walls and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for believing in our children and in their future.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9985569,"teacherName":"Mrs. Rahilly","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Rahilly's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-5_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"McDonald Elementary School","city":"Seffner","state":"FL","title":"Lunar New Year","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for funding my \"Lunar New Year\" project. The students have been so excited researching the year they were born and discovering what the animal was for that year. \r\n\r\nIn science, we are learning about the moon, and the book, \"Lunar Phases on Chinese New Year?\" was a perfect addition to our collection of books. The students enjoyed making their flower vases with the Chinese paper, and they were excited to receive fortune cookies, coins, and candy in their red envelopes. The students have loved all of our new books, and the materials have definitely helped all of us learn more about this holiday.\r\n\r\nThank you, Panda Express for your generosity.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9985444,"teacherName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Chen's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-9_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"District 20 Pre-K Center Z011","city":"New York City","state":"NY","title":"Stop and Go!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for your super donation to my classroom. You have gone above and beyond with all of your funding and my fellow teachers and myself have greatly appreciated everything that you do for our school.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9985228,"teacherName":"Mrs. Newman","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Newman's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-9_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Hollywood Park Elementary School","city":"Sacramento","state":"CA","title":"Discovering Lunar New Year Through Art, Literacy, and Culture","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThis project had a meaningful impact on my students’ learning by making cultural exploration engaging, accessible, and hands-on. With the materials provided, I was able to deepen literacy instruction, encourage creative expression through art, and foster important conversations about cultural traditions and inclusivity. Many students showed increased engagement and curiosity, especially those who typically struggle with traditional lessons. Thank you to Panda Express for your generous support—your contribution helped create a rich, joyful learning experience that broadened my students’ understanding of the world and made learning truly come alive.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9985218,"teacherName":"Ms. M. Lopez, NBCT","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. M. Lopez, NBCT's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp321417_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592278313311","schoolName":"Del Olmo Elementary School","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Lunar New Year - The Year of the Horse","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for your generosity. Your donation is greatly appreciated by my students and I. We engaged in a read-aloud about Lunar New Year, and then made some lovely Lunar New Year lanterns using red and yellow construction paper. We then passed out the red envelopes, and each student gave another student a chocolate coin and a lucky horse to celebrate the year of the horse. This was an experience my little ones will remember for a long time, including learning about the zodiac animals and their significance. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Blessings to you and your loved ones.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9984936,"teacherName":"Mrs. Ricard","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Ricard's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2365880_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511210354787","schoolName":"Moss Point Kreole Primary School","city":"Moss Point","state":"MS","title":"A Full Belly for the Lunar New Year!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThe impact that this project had was indescribable. We are ever so thankful that people in the global community value education and diversity so much. Our students' eyes have widened to the experience of another culture. There are people around the world that celebrate different holidays. This is invaluable to students from Mississippi. I loved how generous you were. It made my little heart happy. As you know, we foot the bill for about 90% of our own teaching materials. This helps defray the cost immensely while serving the community of Moss Point.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9984782,"teacherName":"Ms. Jimenez","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Jimenez's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp413566_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x470,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763616807654","schoolName":"Dr Theodore Alexander Science Center","city":"Los Angeles","state":"CA","title":"Let's Celebrate Lunar New Year","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nMy first grade students were eager to eat their fortune cookie after using their new glowing crayons.\r\nMy first graders will remember what activities they did during their first grade year. Allowing my students to have these experiences is very generous. Thank you Panda Express.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9984515,"teacherName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Rodriguez's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9154897_orig.jpg?crop=995,995,x63,y314&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752452677535","schoolName":"Norman R Brekke Elementary School","city":"Oxnard","state":"CA","title":"From Stories to Traditions: Discovering Lunar New Year Together","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nOn behalf of our fourth‑grade classroom, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to support our Lunar New Year celebration. Your contribution helped make this cultural experience meaningful, exciting, and unforgettable for our students.\r\nThanks to your support, our students were able to learn about Lunar New Year traditions in an authentic and engaging way. The items donated by Panda Express enriched our lessons and helped students better understand the significance of this holiday in many Asian cultures. Celebrations like these allow children to connect classroom learning with real‑world traditions, fostering curiosity, inclusivity, and respect for diverse cultures.\r\nYour generosity not only brought joy to our students but also strengthened our efforts to create a welcoming and globally aware classroom community. We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting education and cultural learning.\r\nThank you again for helping us provide such a memorable and meaningful experience for our students.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9984401,"teacherName":"Mr. Simpson","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Simpson's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2733648_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x126,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649104049267","schoolName":"San Juan High School","city":"Citrus Hts.","state":"CA","title":"Lunar New Year 3D Creations","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThis project had a huge impact on my students’ learning. By researching Lunar New Year traditions and then designing and 3D‑printing their own symbolic creations, they were able to connect cultural understanding with hands-on engineering skills in a meaningful way. The materials provided allowed me to guide students through the full design process—from idea to model to final printed object—which isn’t possible without reliable filament and storage for their files. Thanks to Panda Express, my students didn’t just learn about culture and technology; they experienced the pride of creating something personal and meaningful with their own designs.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9983532,"teacherName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Louis'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772320023059","schoolName":"Citrus Grove K-8 School","city":"Miami","state":"FL","title":"A reMarkable Experience","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for your generous donation of the reMarkable tablet. Your support has provided our classroom with an incredible tool that is already transforming the way students learn, create, and organize their thinking.\r\n\r\nWith the reMarkable tablet, students are able to take handwritten notes, sketch ideas, annotate texts, and plan their work in a distraction-free environment. This has been especially powerful for supporting focus, improving organization, and encouraging deeper engagement with reading and writing tasks. Many of our students feel more confident expressing their ideas when they can write and revise digitally in a way that still feels natural and personal.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to innovative technology that supports creativity, independence, and academic growth. Your generosity sends a powerful message to our learners that their education matters and that people beyond our classroom believe in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for making learning more meaningful and accessible. We are truly grateful for your support.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9983416,"teacherName":"Mrs. Fuerst","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Fuerst's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3823916_orig.jpg?crop=893,893,x2,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692890932449","schoolName":"Vistas High School","city":"Houston","state":"TX","title":"Scented Success: Helping Students Learn Business and Social Responsibility","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you for helping make this exciting classroom project possible. Because of your generosity, our business students will have the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences that combine creativity, entrepreneurship, and cultural awareness. As students design and create unique products connected to the Lunar New Year, they will also explore the importance of social responsibility and giving back to their school community.\r\n\r\nYour support allows students to experience real-world business concepts while celebrating culture and community in a meaningful way. We are truly grateful for partners who believe in education and student opportunity. Thank you again for helping bring this project to life, Panda Express. 🐼🥡","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9983172,"teacherName":"Ms. Luevanos","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Luevanos'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9284611_orig.jpg?crop=1060,1060,x0,y120&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706806192297","schoolName":"Loma Park Elementary School","city":"San Antonio","state":"TX","title":"Supporting Lunar New Year Learning Through Technology","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThanks to the generous support from Panda Express, this project had a powerful impact on my students’ learning. The classroom laptop allowed students to dive deeper into Lunar New Year traditions through interactive research, videos, and digital activities, making the learning experience more engaging and meaningful. I was able to incorporate multimedia lessons, guide students in creating digital storytelling projects, and provide opportunities for collaboration that would not have been possible otherwise.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I could expand my teaching beyond traditional methods and offer students a more immersive, hands-on approach to cultural exploration. Students not only learned about Lunar New Year, but also built confidence using technology to express their ideas. Thank you, Panda Express, for helping bring these enriching experiences to our classroom and supporting both cultural learning and digital growth.","photopaths":null}]

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