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Thank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1741980017561,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-grammar-showdown/8951223/","projectTitle":"The Great Grammar Showdown!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cornejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8947967_orig.jpg?crop=807,807,x556,y780&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689011036649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cornejo"},{"teacherId":8603584,"projectId":9105682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Tune In & Stay Organized: Headphones and Folders for Firsties! Your generosity brought essential tools into our classroom that my students truly needed. Many of my first graders come from low-income households, and resources like personal headphones and organizational folders are not items their families can easily provide. Because of you, every child now has the materials necessary to participate fully in our digital learning activities and keep their work organized with pride and independence.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate and powerful. With individual headphones, students can focus during literacy programs, phonics practice, and read-aloud activities without distractions. Our classroom feels calmer, more purposeful, and far more efficient. The folders have helped my students develop responsibility and ownership over their learning—skills that will support them far beyond first grade. Thank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools to shine. Your support has made our learning stronger, smoother, and so much more joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1740679032338,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-stay-organized-headphones-an/9105682/","projectTitle":"“Tune In & Stay Organized: Headphones and Folders for Firsties!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8603584_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677245014457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8603584"},{"teacherId":8603584,"projectId":9105688,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting Snack Attack: Fueling Young Minds for Success! Your generosity means far more than providing a simple snack—you're giving my students the chance to learn, focus, and thrive each day. Because our school community is 100% low income, many of my first graders rely on school as their primary source of nourishment. We eat lunch very early, and for many of them, that is the last real meal they receive. Your donation ensures that their growing bodies and developing minds have the fuel they need to stay engaged, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has already made a noticeable difference. With access to healthy snacks, my students are more attentive, more confident, and better able to participate in lessons without the distraction of hunger. It brings so much joy to see their faces brighten when they receive something as simple—but meaningful—as a snack that helps them feel cared for and supported. Thank you for investing not only in their education, but in their well-being. Your generosity is helping shape brighter futures, one little learner at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1742949382681,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-fueling-young-minds-for-s/9105688/","projectTitle":"“Snack Attack: Fueling Young Minds for Success!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8603584_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677245014457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8603584"},{"teacherId":9462606,"projectId":9353115,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely apologize for the delayed response. Since the school year began, I haven't had a chance to check the DonorsChoose website—I've been fully immersed in teaching my students and helping them grow each day. But I could not let any more time pass without expressing my deep gratitude for your generosity. Because of your support, my students have been able to experience learning in a way that truly meets their needs. The new resources have transformed our daily routine—students are eagerly grabbing chapter books during independent reading time, proudly showing off their progress. Over half of my class is now confidently reading chapter books, their handwriting skills have strengthened tremendously, and our phonics centers have quickly become a classroom favorite. One of the most memorable moments was watching a small group excitedly use the new phonics tools to decode a tricky word—pure joy! The day the materials arrived felt like a holiday. My students' faces lit up with excitement; some clapped, others gasped, and a few hugged the boxes before we even opened them. Many had never had access to such high-quality materials, and seeing them explore everything with such pride was heartwarming. Because of your kindness, our learning continues to grow. We are currently working on a unit that builds reading fluency, comprehension, and writing stamina, and the resources you provided are helping us move forward every single day. From the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of every smiling face in our classroom—thank you for believing in my students and helping create the environment they deserve. Your support has made a lasting, meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1747434088212,"projectUrl":"project/from-abcs-to-chapter-bookslets-build-r/9353115/","projectTitle":"From ABCs to Chapter Books—Let’s Build Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Harroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462606"},{"teacherId":8804571,"projectId":9306824,"letterContent":"This project greatly improved my classroom by providing the resources my students needed to be more engaged and successful learners. With the new materials, I was able to create more hands-on, interactive lessons that reached students with different learning styles. My students were more motivated to participate, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning. The project also helped build a more positive and inclusive classroom environment, where every student had access to the tools they needed to thrive. 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And see how many students picks the same scent.","fullyFundedDate":1760020782329,"projectUrl":"project/breezy-fresh/9766616/","projectTitle":"Breezy Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4311039_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610556810293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4311039"},{"teacherId":6881013,"projectId":8520077,"letterContent":"This project has made a huge impact for my students and school. What began as a resource to inspire creative and critical thinking for my gifted and talented students has quickly grown into a shared tool that supports every grade level in the building. The mobility of the STEM cart allows it to travel from classroom to classroom, transforming any space into an instant makerspace.\r\n\r\nStudents use the materials for calm, creative, and collaborative exploration — from designing and building during enrichment lessons to engaging in hands-on challenges that strengthen problem-solving and teamwork skills. Teachers borrow the cart to supplement science and math units, and even to provide mindful, constructive breaks that encourage focus and persistence.\r\n\r\nThe Science Olympiad Team is now integrating more science tools into the STEM Cart as it continues to evolve with the needs and interests of students and teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1722100300179,"projectUrl":"project/a-mobile-stem-station/8520077/","projectTitle":"A Mobile STEM Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6881013_orig.jpg?crop=664,664,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721926077027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6881013"},{"teacherId":4311039,"projectId":9565237,"letterContent":"What this project has done for my students is that once they have completed their academic activities, and their curriculum for the day, the beans can be used for comfortable setting during storytelling sessions. Also, after lunch they can be used as relaxing while reading books, and computer time. How my students and I are using the resources are by comfortable setting, leisure time, and relaxation.\r\n\r\n A classroom project that we did was to test the leather bean bags to the cloth ones, to see which ones felt the most comfortable. When my student see boxes coming to our classroom, they get very excited. Because they know that something is in the boxes for them.\r\n\r\n The next steps for my students and I on a classroom project would be to experiment on how to make or Sew Bean Bags from Fabric Scraps.","fullyFundedDate":1758202908126,"projectUrl":"project/learning-while-relaxing-on-a-bean-bag/9565237/","projectTitle":"Learning While Relaxing on a Bean Bag","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4311039_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610556810293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4311039"},{"teacherId":4914353,"projectId":9214956,"letterContent":"These donations come at a time when students are in need of clothing and hygiene supplies. Some of my children come to school and may need to freshen up before going to class. \r\nMy students come to me for a change of clothes throughout the day, or my younger students may have accidents in their clothes and need to clean up and change. My students were very happy to see that they didn't have to go home and miss a day at school just to change clothes. \r\nI want to say thank you on behalf of my students at Cascade Elementary.\r\n\r\n\r\nNurse Harris","fullyFundedDate":1746786959547,"projectUrl":"project/clean-fresh-and-fly/9214956/","projectTitle":"Clean , Fresh and Fly","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4914353_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508438445028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4914353"},{"teacherId":4311039,"projectId":9074815,"letterContent":"How me and my students are using the resource is by being protected when it rains. We can be covered on the lift completely when being transported on the lift when it is pouring down rain. My students acted excited to see some many packages being delivered to our classroom. What are me and my students next steps to a current lesson or project would be to try out the rain coats to see which ones are the most durable. When it comes to taking on the bad weather.\r\n\r\nMy students and I could not do this a!one without the he!p of our donors. You all have never let us down. And we really appreciate all that you do for teachers that are trying their best to support each a d everyone of their students in their classroom. Again, thanks for all that you do for schools.","fullyFundedDate":1746699612035,"projectUrl":"project/being-protected-and-shield-with-poncho-r/9074815/","projectTitle":"Being Protected and Shield with Poncho Rain Jackets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4311039_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610556810293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4311039"},{"teacherId":4311039,"projectId":9097720,"letterContent":"How me and my students are using the new resources are by focus, stay calm, learn, and develop skills engaging with their senses through materials like fidget toys, sensory bins, play dough and weighted items. When the students saw the materials being taken out the boxes, they were eager to see what was inside of them. What are the next steps for my students on a current classroom lesson or project would be to engaging students five main senses (sight, sound,, smell, taste, and touch) through hands-on activities, such as a sensory walk, a mystery smell game, or a food exploration session.","fullyFundedDate":1746699547803,"projectUrl":"project/managing-our-social-and-emotional-wellb/9097720/","projectTitle":"“Managing Our Social and Emotional Wellbeing “","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4311039_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610556810293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4311039"},{"teacherId":4311039,"projectId":9097501,"letterContent":"How me and my students are using the resources are by making sure each morning and afternoon, before the students enter the classroom and after they leave the classroom we are disinfecting the chairs, tables, countertops, bathroom, changing tables, ball pit, toys, etc. They are always excited when we get a lot of boxes entering the classroom. 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