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Your support has opened the door to richer learning, and I am sincerely grateful for the positive impact you've made on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763227320078,"projectUrl":"project/bud-not-buddy-books-needed-for-novel-st/9876941/","projectTitle":"Bud, Not Buddy Books Needed For Novel Study!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schafer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1857806_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554303764034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrschafer22"},{"teacherId":10120396,"projectId":9869687,"letterContent":"When I began this school year in a brand new 5th grade classroom at Bahia Vista Elementary, I was starting almost entirely from scratch. 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I've seen students who once hesitated to participate now eagerly jump into learning because they know they have the resources to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done much more than provide supplies—your support has helped build a foundation of equity in our classroom. You have given my students the message that their education matters and that there are people who believe in them and their potential.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of 26 grateful 5th graders: thank you for helping us build a classroom where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762693567563,"projectUrl":"project/help-brighten-up-our-classroom/9869687/","projectTitle":"Help Brighten Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10120396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754615808069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10120396"},{"teacherId":10120396,"projectId":9740104,"letterContent":"When I began this school year in a brand new 5th grade classroom at Bahia Vista Elementary, I was starting almost entirely from scratch. 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I've seen students who once hesitated to participate now eagerly jump into learning because they know they have the resources to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done much more than provide supplies—your support has helped build a foundation of equity in our classroom. You have given my students the message that their education matters and that there are people who believe in them and their potential.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of 26 grateful 5th graders: thank you for helping us build a classroom where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758514289413,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-my-classroom/9740104/","projectTitle":"Help Build My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10120396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754615808069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10120396"},{"teacherId":10120396,"projectId":9598172,"letterContent":"When I began this school year in a brand new 5th grade classroom at Bahia Vista Elementary, I was starting almost entirely from scratch. 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I've seen students who once hesitated to participate now eagerly jump into learning because they know they have the resources to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done much more than provide supplies—your support has helped build a foundation of equity in our classroom. You have given my students the message that their education matters and that there are people who believe in them and their potential.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of 26 grateful 5th graders: thank you for helping us build a classroom where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1755370249750,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9598172/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10120396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754615808069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10120396"},{"teacherId":10120396,"projectId":9546086,"letterContent":"When I began this school year in a brand new 5th grade classroom at Bahia Vista , I was starting almost entirely from scratch. Thanks to all of your generosity, my students now have a learning environment that supports their needs and helps them feel confident and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options have made a huge difference for students who struggle to focus or stay comfortable at their desks. The organizational tools you funded have helped us create a space where materials are easy to access and every student feels a sense of ownership.\r\n\r\nThe visual timers, noise-reducing headphones, and hands-on manipulatives are used every day to support their learning styles and needs. These tools have especially helped students who require sensory support or additional scaffolding in math and ELA. \r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped build a foundation of equity in my classroom. With your support, my students feel that they matter and that there are people who believe in their potential. From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of 26 grateful 5th graders: thank you for helping us build a classroom where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1754795736462,"projectUrl":"project/help-support-5th-graders-at-bves/9546086/","projectTitle":"Help Support 5th Graders at BVES!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10120396_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754615808069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10120396"},{"teacherId":8922062,"projectId":9842680,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 5th grade book club! Because of your support, we now have exciting books like The Wild Robot and the Percy Jackson series that have truly sparked a new love for reading in our classroom. Our reading block has become one of the students' favorite times of the day—they can't wait to dive into the next chapter and talk about what's happening in the story. These books have opened up their imaginations and encouraged them to visualize the scenes as they read, even illustrating their favorite moments on paper.\r\n\r\nOur book club has also given students new ways to engage with what they read by taking on different comprehension roles. For example, our \"Word Wizard\" helps classmates understand unfamiliar words, while others focus on summarizing or predicting what might happen next. These activities have turned reading into a shared adventure and made learning both fun and meaningful. We are so grateful for your kindness and for giving our students the tools to grow as readers, thinkers, and storytellers.","fullyFundedDate":1762266293160,"projectUrl":"project/book-clubs-for-5th-graders/9842680/","projectTitle":"Book Clubs for 5th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8922062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673419555026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8922062"},{"teacherId":8263057,"projectId":9580518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your donation was used to purchase a variety of school supplies including scissors and crayons. The children will especially get a lot of use of the scissors. Having the appropriate supplies allows the students to engage in their learning hands-on which makes it more meaningful and interesting. It is very helpful to have the supplies\r\n\r\nYour support means a lot to me, the children and to their families. Thank you again for supporting the first grade students education.","fullyFundedDate":1756076350506,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-school-supplies/9580518/","projectTitle":"First Grade School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schulman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8263057"},{"teacherId":8582466,"projectId":9047980,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! I really appreciate you helping me provide the highest quality of educational materials and resources to my very deserving students. Your generosity makes a huge difference in my students' educational experiences. \r\n\r\nStudents LOVE the new STEM toys and math games. We used them today for our first rainy recess of the year! The students especially love building with the linking cubes and working together to complete the puzzles. Your donation will help create a more positive, productive, and engaging classroom community for my second grade students. I can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1743950383883,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-for-2nd-grade/9047980/","projectTitle":"Math Games for 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddalena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8582466_orig.jpg?crop=2181,2181,x412,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690242749070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582466"},{"teacherId":8922062,"projectId":9750586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution toward our new sports equipment! Your support has made such a difference in keeping our students active and engaged. The new wireless microphones have been especially helpful during outdoor activities—now all students can clearly hear directions during warm-ups, soccer, and other games, no matter how spread out they are on the field. It has made our physical education lessons run so much more smoothly and safely.\r\n\r\nOur students are also thrilled to have a new ball bag to keep all our soccer and playground balls organized. No more lost balls rolling away before class even starts! It's made setting up and cleaning up much faster, giving students more time to move, play, and learn teamwork skills. Your kindness has truly helped us create a more energetic, joyful environment for our students—thank you for helping them stay active and have fun every day!","fullyFundedDate":1761166871175,"projectUrl":"project/keep-students-moving/9750586/","projectTitle":"Keep Students Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8922062_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673419555026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8922062"},{"teacherId":5299263,"projectId":9577442,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make my project, \"Build Our Classroom Library,\" a reality. Because of your generous support, my students now have access to a variety of books and hands-on learning materials that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning every single day. Your donation has truly made a difference in our classroom, and the excitement on my students' faces says it all.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited to look at the new Curious George books, Eric Carle stories, and the beloved Pigeon books by Mo Willems. These titles are favorites among young readers, and having them available in our classroom library has created a new level of excitement during reading time. My students are now more motivated to pick up a book, share stories with their friends, and even act out scenes from their favorite books. \r\n\r\nIn addition to the wonderful books, the hands-on manipulatives have made a huge impact on learning in our classroom. The pipe builders, Playstix, and Legos have given my students creative outlets for problem-solving, engineering, and teamwork. During our building centers, students work together to design and construct amazing creations. They are learning through play, which is the best kind of learning!\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our project and for helping us build our classroom library — and for helping my students build their love for reading, creativity, and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757491343443,"projectUrl":"project/build-our-classroom-library/9577442/","projectTitle":"Build our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doving","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5299263_orig.jpg?crop=868,868,x203,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761501006462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kdoving"},{"teacherId":5299263,"projectId":9590594,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project for a color printer and ink. Your kindness has made such a meaningful difference in my kindergarten classroom, and I am truly thankful for the way your support brings learning to life for my students every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen the printer arrived, my students were immediately curious and excited. They watched as I unpacked it, asking, \"Can it print our drawings?\"\r\n\r\nBefore receiving this printer, many of our materials were limited to black-and-white copies. While we made the most of what we had, I knew that color could make a huge impact on how my students see and experience learning. Now, I can print full-color alphabet cards, sight word posters, number charts, and interactive learning games that capture their attention. My students are visual learners, and color helps them make stronger connections between letters, numbers, and ideas.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has also allowed me to create personalized learning materials that reflect my students' diverse needs and backgrounds. I can now print differentiated center activities and visual supports that help every child feel successful. For my English learners, I can make vocabulary cards with bright, meaningful images that help bridge the language gap. For my visual learners, I can print picture schedules and anchor charts that guide them through the day with confidence. These resources have transformed our classroom environment into one that is not only more beautiful but also more inclusive and supportive.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also saved valuable time and resources. Having a color printer in the classroom allows me to prepare materials quickly and efficiently, without needing to make long trips to the office or rely on limited school resources. 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Your kindness has transformed our classroom into a space where hands-on learning happens naturally, and where students can explore, think critically, and grow together.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students were so excited. These items immediately captured their attention and inspired joyful learning. For many of my students, this is the first time they've had the chance to use these resources that make abstract ideas real and meaningful.\r\n\r\nPuzzles and manipulatives are more than just classroom \"toys.\" They are powerful learning tools that build essential foundational skills. With manipulatives, they develop fine motor skills and learn math concepts like counting, sorting, shapes, and patterns. 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