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We are truly grateful for your thoughtful contribution and the positive impact it has on our school community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1761053881966,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-power-growing-minds/9677991/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Power Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp638326_orig.png?crop=320,320,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756922398030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/638326"},{"teacherId":9075363,"projectId":9428572,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous and kind donations to our classroom. It's such an amazing project and we are so thrilled it was funded! Our centers for both ELA and math are all organized and students can get to everything they need with ease. \r\nPeople like you mean a lot to teachers and students. You were able to put a smile on all of our faces. And we're able to give us a classroom that is organized where the kids can succeed. Where the kids can succeed. \r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1752175200010,"projectUrl":"project/saved-by-the-cart/9428572/","projectTitle":"Saved by the Cart!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Devery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9075363_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713447683214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9075363"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9501714,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to set my classroom and students up for a successful start to our school year. It's important that our room be inviting, as we spend our whole day here together. In essence, it's like our second home and should feel like it!\r\n\r\nIt's also nice to be able to provide my students with all of the things needed to help our classroom run smoothly without asking for a dime from the. Being able to make sure everyone has what they need to be successful is so important. So thank you. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to start school and it's because of donors like you. They have had a smile on their faces, arriving to school every day.","fullyFundedDate":1753975173796,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-the-year-to-begin/9501714/","projectTitle":"Ready for the Year to Begin","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9501910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. Children in Kindergarten learn best through playing, socializing and having fun. I am so excited that I am able to offer them center time activities that they can do together. They will be learning through games and fun. They will be building a love for school and learning and it won't feel overwhelming to them. Even my learners that may have a hard time with certain activities will find success in learning through these opportunities. One of our games was a sort, and they loved it. They sorted the buttons by color and worked together to do it. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757525273834,"projectUrl":"project/math-made-fun/9501910/","projectTitle":"Math Made Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9672858,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. Kids come to school every day to have fun, learn and make friends. There is so much going on everyday, and kids of all ages get hungry during it! It is extremely hard to focus when your tummy is rumbling. \r\nI am so excited to be able to offer each of my students snack when they are feeling hungry. This way, I can keep their bellies full and their minds learning. They have absolutely loved the mixed snacks. Its something for everyone. They also really love the goldfish. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757443372211,"projectUrl":"project/bellies-full-minds-learning/9672858/","projectTitle":"Bellies Full, Minds Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9636177,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for funding this project. Having fresh air is a necessity so being able to ensure it, is a great feeling. Students come to school to learn. Germs can interfere with that big time. Being able to minimize my students exposure to this will help them put their energy into learning and not being sick. \r\nI have an air purifier on each side of my classroom. I am also a basement level classroom and have significantly noticed the difference it has made with the air quality in my room. The musty smell has vanished! Fresh air for the win. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1756503600247,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-air-for-the-win/9636177/","projectTitle":"Fresh Air for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9371958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. This project has been used on a daily basis in my Kindergarten classroom. We do calendar every morning, and have been using all of the pieces. They have also been really useful with our counting. I have also put the colored bins on their tables and have been using them for crayons. \r\nAnother HUGE thank you goes toward the paper purchase. Being able to print things for the kids, as needed is a game changer in Kindergarten. When my students need things, I can get them immediately. This gives them what they need and when they need it- so thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754567483379,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-a-brand-new-year/9371958/","projectTitle":"Ready for a Brand New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viveiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4195893_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689020979578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4195893"},{"teacherId":7576904,"projectId":9316723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the \"Secret Stories\" cards and trifold boards! My students are using them daily to notice patterns in words, and their excitement when making connections is truly heartwarming. The vibrant illustrations really bring the letters to life, making learning fun and engaging as they continue their journey toward becoming fluent readers. We reference these resources all day long in all subject areas because first graders are always learning new words and are excited when they are able to master another word into their spelling and reading vocabulary, \"Secret Stories\" is the key to this success. Your resources have made a significant impact in our classroom! Thank you again for your generosity and helping my students grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746609620306,"projectUrl":"project/secret-stories-gets-kids-excited-about-l/9316723/","projectTitle":"Secret Stories Gets Kids Excited About Learning to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7576904"},{"teacherId":4195893,"projectId":9521327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and putting my students in chairs that are just right for them. When students are sitting comfortable, they are able to focus and learn better. \r\nI now have chairs that are various sizes and can choose the best seat for each child in my classroom. Another bonus is that these chairs don't wobble. Many of the older classroom chairs are not level and when kids are wiggling around- they are not attentive. 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From colorful markers and glue sticks to dry erase markers, crayons and pencils, your contributions have created a vibrant and engaging environment where creativity and curiosity can flourish. These supplies aren't just objects; they are catalysts for learning, helping us build a foundation that will support our students for years to come.\r\nYour support shows our students that they are part of a community that cares about their future. It sends a powerful message that their education is valued and that people believe in their potential. This feeling of being supported and encouraged is something we simply cannot put a price on, and it makes a world of difference in a young child's life.\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. It is because of people like you that we can provide our students with the best possible start to their academic careers. 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