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Students frequently request the seating for silent reading and collaborative work, and the seats have significantly enhanced student focus during lessons.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, my calming corner has become a valuable resource this year, especially as I work with a group of students with various emotional needs. The weighted bear you helped me purchase has already brought comfort to many anxious children. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support. Your generosity has been instrumental in meeting my students' needs this year.","fullyFundedDate":1756556932987,"projectUrl":"project/help-all-my-students-succeed-this-year/9632875/","projectTitle":"Help All My Students Succeed This Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rees","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10201964"},{"teacherId":9461919,"projectId":9289919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom library project! Because of your support, I was able to purchase a wonderful collection of high-interest chapter books for my third graders—ranging from mysteries and humorous stories to tales set in national parks and books that reflect a variety of cultures and experiences.\r\n\r\nThe books are now organized and proudly displayed in our classroom, and my students absolutely love exploring them. Their excitement each morning as they browse the shelves is contagious! Some of the current favorites include Wayside Stories, the Jake Maddox sports series, The Babysitters Club graphic novels, the Timmi Tobbson Junior Detective series, The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, and Steph Curry: The Boy Who Never Gave Up.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new library, their faces lit up—they couldn't believe how many great books were waiting for them. They've already started recommending titles to one another and asking for more time to read. I love seeing kids pawing through the book bins trying to choose a new book.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to begin a mystery unit where students can share their thoughts, make connections, and deepen their comprehension skills while reading books that truly interest them. These resources have already transformed our reading time and helped my students see themselves as lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1752034263159,"projectUrl":"project/a-diverse-and-engaging-classroom-library/9289919/","projectTitle":"A Diverse and Engaging Classroom Library for Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thibodeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9461919_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750695038554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9461919"},{"teacherId":9461919,"projectId":9428622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of the fluorescent light covers! My students and I are absolutely loving the new \"cloudy sky\" atmosphere they create in our classroom. We use them every day—they soften the lighting and make our room feel calm, welcoming, and much more inviting for learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the covers, they gasped and immediately started commenting that it felt like being \"outside on a sunny day.\" Many said it makes the classroom feel cozier and helps them focus better.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on Haunted House writing, and the relaxing new lighting helps set the perfect mood for thinking and collaborating. I notice that compared to rooms without covers, our room is much easier on the eyes and I believe allows us to feel better as we work.These covers have truly made a difference in our daily environment and in my students' enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping us create such a bright (and calm!) space for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1751551485353,"projectUrl":"project/light-the-way/9428622/","projectTitle":"Light the Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thibodeau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9461919_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750695038554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9461919"},{"teacherId":9461919,"projectId":8952949,"letterContent":"My students were very excited to see the items you helped provide! One student told me, \"I've never tried a bouncy foot rest before, but I want to!\" He has been able to move his feet around at his desk and get work done without the typical distractions for weeks now. \r\nLosing pencils on a daily basis caused so much distraction and instructional time lost, I needed to do something. Thanks to your donation, all of my students have a special pencil \"sleeping bag\" on their desktops. Every time we leave the room, we are sure to put our pencils in their places. I rarely hear of a lost pencil now! \r\nAdditionally, the chair bands have been very helpful for kids who need to get the wiggles out without disrupting the class. 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The cozy glow makes the room feel calm, comfortable, and productive—it has truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for all of your donations and the items that my students are enjoying each day. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755730637704,"projectUrl":"project/lets-light-up-learning-gently/9569472/","projectTitle":"Let’s Light Up Learning (Gently!)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458864_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y724&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746126673678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458864"},{"teacherId":9458864,"projectId":9447622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting my classroom. The games, toys, and books celebrating children of all abilities have made such a meaningful impact. My students have truly enjoyed exploring these materials, and they are learning so much about one another in the process.\r\n\r\nThese resources have created opportunities for conversations, play, and stories that highlight the uniqueness and strengths of every child. It has helped transform our classroom into a space where every student feels seen, valued, and celebrated. Watching my students interact with these items has been such a joy — they are not only having fun but also building empathy, understanding, and friendship.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made this possible, and I am deeply grateful. Thank you for giving my students the gift of inclusion and belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1754598339524,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-adventures-toys-tales-and-g/9447622/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Adventures: Toys, Tales, and Games about/for Every Ability!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458864_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y724&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746126673678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458864"},{"teacherId":9458864,"projectId":9345593,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Having this amazing storage has truly transformed my classroom. It has given all of our brand-new books a safe and organized place to live, and that has made a huge difference for both me and my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the storage arrived, my students were in absolute shock. They were so excited to see it being put together and couldn't wait to fill it with our new books. The joy and pride on their faces reminded me just how meaningful your support is.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have a beautiful and organized classroom space that encourages them to love reading and learning. Thank you all so very much for believing in my classroom and for helping create an environment where my students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1748619068740,"projectUrl":"project/the-shelfie-challenge-building-the-ulti/9345593/","projectTitle":"The Shelfie Challenge: Building the Ultimate Book Haven","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458864_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y724&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746126673678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458864"},{"teacherId":9458864,"projectId":9279805,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a new classroom library. When the books arrived, the excitement in my students' eyes was unforgettable—wide with wonder and disbelief at the amazing new series and titles they now have at their fingertips.\r\n\r\nThey've eagerly jumped in to help unpack, sort, and organize the new library. Their enthusiasm has turned our classroom into a hub of curiosity and joyful discovery. Watching them flip through pages, recommend titles to each other, and dive into new worlds has been one of the highlights of our year.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only made an immediate impact, but it will continue to inspire future students for years to come. I know the joy and learning this library brings will carry on, book by book, reader by reader.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746827136594,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-a-library-of-new-adve/9279805/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity: A Library of New Adventures for Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458864_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y724&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746126673678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9458864"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43673","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":461,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":12,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.8,"schoolId":43673,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Buttonball Lane Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Buttonball Lane Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/glastonbury-public-schools/buttonball-lane-elementary-school/43673"}