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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":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":9983532,"teacherName":"Ms. Louis","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Louis'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2106611_orig.jpg?crop=1122,1122,x0,y355&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669247891429","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":9982459,"teacherName":"Ms. Rae","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Rae's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1078089_orig.jpg?crop=489,489,x295,y295&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720654175150","schoolName":"Lowell Elementary School","city":"Seattle","state":"WA","title":"Prancing Into Lunar New Year!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThis project will create a powerful impact on student learning by giving all students access to high-quality, engaging texts that strengthened vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. With the books provided by donations and donations from Panda Express, students will practice, inferring meaning, and discussing themes such as empathy and perseverance. The inclusion of texts about Lunar New Year also helped students build cultural awareness, learn new traditions, and make meaningful connections between reading and real-world celebrations.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I will able to expand small-group instruction, offer more choice during independent reading, and facilitate deeper conversations about texts. Students will be excited to read, share recommendations, and discuss what they learned about Lunar New Year alongside story elements and themes. The support from Panda Express made it possible to create an inclusive, joyful classroom where students grew as readers while learning to appreciate diverse cultures.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9982346,"teacherName":"Mx. Paul","teacherPossessiveName":"Mx. Paul's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8109878_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641658876030","schoolName":"Lowell Elementary School","city":"Seattle","state":"WA","title":"Galloping into Lunar New Year!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you for matching this project! We are so excited to have your organization partner up with teachers and students in learning about Lunar New Year! We are looking forward to using the materials in the curriculum to also guide our lesson and for our students to share what they are learning with their families and friends!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9981062,"teacherName":"Mr. T","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. T's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9452371_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715052501186","schoolName":"Pinewood Elementary School","city":"Orlando","state":"FL","title":"Symbols to Stories: Lunar New Year Through Literacy and Culture","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you for supporting our project, Symbols to Stories: Lunar New Year Through Literacy and Culture. Because of your generosity, my students can engage in meaningful literacy activities while learning about Lunar New Year traditions in an inclusive and hands-on way.\r\n\r\nThe refrigerator you helped provide allows us to safely store healthy foods connected to cultural lessons, supporting student focus, engagement, and well-being during reading and discussion activities. These shared experiences help bring stories and symbols to life while fostering cultural understanding and respect.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom is a welcoming space where literacy, culture, and care come together. Thank you for making this learning experience possible.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9980844,"teacherName":"Ms. Stavrou","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Stavrou's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp182135_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680886215578","schoolName":"PS 11 Kathryn Phelan","city":"Woodside","state":"NY","title":"Flipping Into the New Year: a Lunar New Year Celebration","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our Lunar New Year project. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences, and I am truly grateful for your investment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students will be able to participate in a hands-on Lunar New Year celebration inspired by Panda's Let's Explore!: Lunar New Year curriculum. Rather than learning about this important cultural holiday only from books, students will experience it through meaningful activities that reflect real traditions. They will explore the symbolism of red and gold, learn about zodiac animals, create lanterns, and discuss the importance of family, new beginnings, and community. These experiences help bring learning to life in a joyful, age-appropriate way.\r\n\r\nThis project will have a lasting impact by building cultural awareness, curiosity, and respect for diversity. Through guided lessons and shared celebration, students will better understand how the lunar calendar works, why certain customs represent luck and prosperity, and how Lunar New Year is celebrated across different cultures. The project supports social studies, literacy, and social-emotional learning by encouraging inclusion, empathy, and excitement for learning beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThis celebration is part of a larger, multi-phase schoolwide effort, and this is just one step in bringing the full experience to fruition. Please keep an eye on our other projects as they continuephotos and updates will be shared so you can see this celebration come to life and witness the joy your generosity creates.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create meaningful memories for my students and for supporting learning that celebrates culture, community, and connection. Your generosity truly makes a difference.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\n\r\nMs. Stavrou","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9980697,"teacherName":"Ms. Nicholas","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Nicholas'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9590532_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744407523846","schoolName":"District 20 Pre-K Center Z011","city":"New York City","state":"NY","title":"Ink Blot!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you to Panda Express!! Your support for education is always so inspiring and overwhelming in the best way! This project would not have been funded as quickly without your additional support and because of you my students have been loving our stamps!!!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9979914,"teacherName":"Mrs. Zeiner","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Zeiner's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3015004_272x272.jpg?width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477614450722","schoolName":"Woodridge Elementary School","city":"Peninsula","state":"OH","title":"Lucky Books for Lunar New Year!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for your generous support of our Lucky Books for Lunar New Year project—especially Panda Express, whose generosity helped make this opportunity possible. Because of you, our students now have access to culturally meaningful books through our school’s book vending machine. When the books arrived, students were beyond excited, eagerly gathering around the machine and pointing out the new titles with smiles and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nYour support has inspired a love of reading while also helping our students learn about and appreciate Lunar New Year traditions and cultural diversity. We are incredibly grateful to Panda Express and all of our donors for making this meaningful and joyful learning experience possible for our students.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9979900,"teacherName":"Mrs. Barnett","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Barnett's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3132876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649891242789","schoolName":"PS 201 Discovery School","city":"Flushing","state":"NY","title":"Lunar New Year Fun","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you for making this project easy to fund. With your support, I am able to share some great books to help my young learners learn about Lunar New Year. I also got some great decorations to make sure that everyone is represented.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9979732,"teacherName":"Ms. Luciano","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Luciano's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3465224_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664735915507","schoolName":"Intermediate School 181 Pablo Casals","city":"Bronx","state":"NY","title":"Lunar New Year Culinary Exploration","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nI am writing with sincere gratitude to thank you for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our students will benefit from resources that enhance their learning, well-being, creativity, and cultural understanding in meaningful and lasting ways. Your kindness goes far beyond the items themselves—it creates experiences, opportunities, and moments of joy that our students will carry with them.\r\n\r\nThe Global Grub DIY Morimoto Mochi Donut Kit will provide students with a unique and engaging hands-on learning experience. Through this activity, students will explore global cuisine while practicing essential academic skills such as reading directions, measuring ingredients, applying math concepts, and collaborating with peers. This kit also opens the door for cultural discussions about food traditions from around the world, helping students build curiosity, respect, and appreciation for diverse cultures. Learning through food is both memorable and impactful, and this experience will leave a lasting impression on our students.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO Lunar New Year Festival Calendar is another wonderful addition to our classroom. This set will allow students to learn about the Lunar New Year and Dragon Boat Festival in a fun, creative, and interactive way. By building and exploring this calendar, students strengthen problem-solving, fine motor skills, and teamwork while also gaining insight into global traditions and holidays. It provides an excellent opportunity for cross-curricular learning by blending social studies, creativity, and hands-on construction.\r\n\r\nWe are also deeply grateful for the Dreo humidifiers you donated. Maintaining a comfortable and healthy classroom environment is essential for student focus and well-being. These humidifiers will help improve air quality, support respiratory health, and create a calmer learning space—especially during colder months when dry air can cause discomfort. A comfortable classroom allows students to focus better, feel more at ease, and engage more fully in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe Aquaphor Lip Repair packs are another thoughtful and practical contribution. These will help students stay comfortable and confident throughout the school day by relieving dryness and discomfort, especially during seasonal weather changes. Small comforts like these make a big difference in helping students stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Momofuku Sweet and Spicy Noodles will be a special treat for our students. Sharing food together helps build a sense of community, belonging, and excitement in the classroom. These noodles will allow students to experience new flavors while learning about modern food culture and global influences, making it both an enjoyable and educational experience.\r\n\r\nEvery item you donated supports not only academic growth but also emotional well-being, cultural awareness, and classroom community. Your generosity sends a powerful message to our students—that there are people who care deeply about their education and believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the lives of our students. We are incredibly grateful for your support and will make the most of these resources every single day.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nThank you for supporting our students and our classroom!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9978522,"teacherName":"Coach Ortiz","teacherPossessiveName":"Coach Ortiz's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-3_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Loma Park Elementary School","city":"San Antonio","state":"TX","title":"Active PE Program","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for your generous donation of basketball bins. These bins help us keep our equipment organized and easily accessible, allowing students to enjoy safe, structured, and active play during PE, recess, and school events.\r\n\r\nHaving dedicated basketball bins makes it easier for students to take responsibility for equipment, promotes teamwork, and maximizes playtime. Our students are excited to use them, and they are already making a positive impact on our campus.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9978521,"teacherName":"Mrs. Hammerman","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Hammerman's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716062_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609168426870","schoolName":"Birmingham Community Charter High School","city":"Lake Balboa","state":"CA","title":"Celebrate the Lunar New Year!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you, friends, for your amazing support in helping my students learn, celebrate, and understand the Lunar New Year! The notebooks, pens, and HP ink are helping my students celebrate this new year in style. The Bose speaker adds funk and spirit to the classroom. As we watch and listen to a video, it can be heard clearly and crisply, thanks to your donation and kindness. Mr. Rogers said, “All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.” Thank you for teaching my students about the spirit of giving. #PandaExpess...you're awesome and I truly appreciate your support.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9978218,"teacherName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Wilson's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7474645_orig.jpg?crop=682,682,x170,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598219330542","schoolName":"Superior Street Elementary Charter School","city":"Chatsworth","state":"CA","title":"Catching Kindness & Culture: Celebrating Lunar New Year","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for fully funding our Lunar New Year project! Because of your generosity, each of my first-grade students will receive their own copy of How to Catch a Dragon to read, explore, and keep at home. This book will help students learn about Lunar New Year traditions while strengthening their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion skills. Your support allows us to celebrate cultural traditions in a meaningful and inclusive way that honors families in our community and around the world. Students are excited to share this story with their families and build their own home libraries. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for helping make this joyful learning experience possible.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9978045,"teacherName":"Mrs. Funes","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Funes'","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7889164_orig.jpg?crop=758,758,x124,y0&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684609092822","schoolName":"Herbert Marcus Leadership Academy","city":"Dallas","state":"TX","title":"Turning Pages for Chinese New Year","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nI wanted to thank you for your generous support of our Turning Pages for Chinese New Year project. Your contribution made it possible to bring authentic Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year literature into our classrooms, creating meaningful opportunities for students to learn about and celebrate cultures beyond their own.\r\n\r\nFor our predominantly Hispanic student population, this project had a powerful cultural impact. Students were able to make connections between Lunar New Year traditions and their own family celebrations, strengthening cultural awareness, respect, and curiosity about the world. Through shared reading experiences, students discussed themes of family, tradition, and community, helping them see both similarities and differences across cultures.\r\n\r\nThe document cameras funded through this project enhanced these experiences by allowing texts, illustrations, and key vocabulary to be shared visually during read-alouds. This supported comprehension, engagement, and participation, especially for bilingual learners. Panda Express’s support helped transform literacy instruction into a culturally inclusive experience that broadened students’ perspectives while strengthening their reading skills. I am deeply grateful for your investment in our students and our school community.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9977961,"teacherName":"Mrs. Volk","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Volk's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp653223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565015234471","schoolName":"Kreamer Street Elementary School","city":"Bellport","state":"NY","title":"Celebrating the Lunar New Year!","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you for your generous donations! With your support, my students will continue to have the opportunities to dive into different cultures from around the world. With the materials, the students will be able to develop an interest as they begin to understand various cultures and holidays around the world such as the Lunar New Year. As the children read about the various cultures and holidays around the world, they will create artwork from that particular country. This will help to connect their learning to the hands-on experiences. In turn, the students will have an opportunity to read and learn about different world cultures and compare the cultures to their own. In addition, these materials will help support our Lunar New Year-Social Studies unit and allow the children to \"take a trip\" around the world to China. The children have seen the materials arrive to the classroom and they can't wait to begin their new unit!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9977947,"teacherName":"Mr. Diaz","teacherPossessiveName":"Mr. Diaz's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-10_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Loma Park Elementary School","city":"San Antonio","state":"TX","title":"Wash, Play, Win","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for your generous donation of detergent to our school. Your thoughtful contribution helps us keep student clothing, uniforms, towels, and shared materials clean and fresh. This support plays an important role in maintaining a healthy, comfortable environment where students can focus on learning and participating with confidence.\r\nYour kindness helps meet everyday needs that make a big difference for our school community. We truly appreciate your generosity and your willingness to support our students in such a practical and meaningful way.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9977650,"teacherName":"Mrs. Bova","teacherPossessiveName":"Mrs. Bova's","teacherPhoto":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571656_orig.jpg?crop=1411,1411,x473,y947&width=34&height=34&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728054434710","schoolName":"Horizon Science Academy - Austintown","city":"Austintown","state":"OH","title":"Lunar New Year Celebration","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom’s Lunar New Year celebration. Your generosity helps us create a joyful, hands‑on learning experience that highlights the rich traditions, history, and meaning of this important holiday.\r\n\r\nThis year we are especially grateful for your help in providing oral‑motor chewy necklaces and pencil toppers for our sensory learners. These items do more than serve as prizes — they support students who benefit from sensory tools to focus, self‑regulate, and participate fully. For children with oral fixations, ADHD, or other sensory‑seeking needs, chewy necklaces and pencil toppers make it possible to engage comfortably in activities and to enjoy the celebration alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students will:\r\n\r\nLearn about Lunar New Year traditions through interactive crafts, stories, and games.\r\nTake pride in participating in a culturally respectful celebration that promotes awareness and inclusion.\r\nEnjoy sensory‑friendly tools that help them concentrate, participate, and feel successful during the festivities.\r\nYour contribution brings this celebration to life and helps build a classroom community where every child can take part, learn, and feel valued. We deeply appreciate your partnership in making this special event meaningful and accessible for our students.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9977024,"teacherName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Nelson's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-8_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Coolidge Elementary School","city":"Oklahoma City","state":"OK","title":"Celebrating Lunar New Year Through Books and Culture","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nThank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project to bring Lunar New Year books and display items to our school library. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to beautiful stories that celebrate Lunar New Year traditions, cultures, and values.\r\n\r\nThe new books are already sparking curiosity and meaningful conversations, and the Lunar New Year displays have transformed our library into a welcoming, festive space where students feel excited to read and learn. These resources help our students see themselves reflected in literature while also learning about and appreciating the cultures of others.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our school community, and we are truly grateful for your generosity. Thank you for helping us create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for our students.","photopaths":null},{"proposalId":9976693,"teacherName":"Ms. Hirsch","teacherPossessiveName":"Ms. Hirsch's","teacherPhoto":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/34/teacher-placeholder-7_34.png?auto=webp","schoolName":"Loma Park Elementary School","city":"San Antonio","state":"TX","title":"Zoom in on Bilingual Learning","impactNote":"Dear Panda Express,\n\nWe are incredibly thankful for your generous donation of a document camera to our classroom. This resource has become an essential tool for instruction, allowing lessons to be more interactive, clear, and engaging for all students. Being able to display materials, model problem-solving, and share student work in real time has greatly enhanced our teaching and learning experience.\r\nThe document camera supports a wide range of learners by making instruction more visual and accessible. It helps students stay engaged, ask meaningful questions, and better understand new concepts as they are introduced. Your support has helped create a more inclusive and effective learning environment.\r\nThank you for your generosity and for investing in our students’ success. Your contribution is making a lasting impact in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","photopaths":null}]

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