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Your donation truly brought the joy of outdoor play to life.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your commitment to enhancing our school community and helping create lasting memories for our students. Your kindness made Field Day extra special and showed our children the power of generosity. Thank you for making their outdoor experience unforgettable!","fullyFundedDate":1748397423123,"projectUrl":"project/outside-fun/9371100/","projectTitle":"Outside Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pinkard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640493"},{"teacherId":8629511,"projectId":8642244,"letterContent":"Students were ecstatic about the new bookshelf as the other one had fallen into disarray, books and ways that the students could now represent their learning.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, a balanced approach to reading is emphasized, allowing students to engage in both independent and partner reading activities. This dual strategy is designed to expose them to a diverse range of literature, catering to varying reading levels and interests. Independent reading encourages personal exploration and fosters a love for books, while partner reading promotes collaboration and discussion, enabling students to learn from one another. This combination not only enhances their comprehension skills but also broadens their perspectives, as they encounter different genres and styles through their peers.\r\n\r\nWe extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations, which play a crucial role in supporting our reading initiatives. Your contributions enable us to provide a rich selection of books that reflect the diverse experiences of our students, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to see themselves in the stories they read. By investing in our classroom resources, you are helping to cultivate a nurturing environment where all students can thrive, discover their passions, and realize that they can indeed accomplish anything they set their minds to, regardless of their background.","fullyFundedDate":1723753429546,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn/8642244/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, ... Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Windsor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8629511"},{"teacherId":8629511,"projectId":8644065,"letterContent":"The transition to kindergarten represents a significant period of change for young students, often leading to feelings of overwhelm as they navigate new environments and routines. Fortunately, the implementation of calming resources has proven effective in helping these children regain their focus. Tools such as sensory strips, comfortable bean bags, and books designed to facilitate emotional expression have been instrumental in providing the necessary support. When students first saw the items arrive in the classroom they were left in awe and wonder as they pondered how to use these new items. However, as they became used to how the different things worked they were eager to use to in order to help with emotions. \r\n\r\n These resources not only assist in managing anxiety but also promote a sense of security and well-being among the students. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the generous donations that have made these calming tools available, with a special acknowledgment to the Pull Up Fund for their invaluable contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1724192964457,"projectUrl":"project/cool-calm-and-collected/8644065/","projectTitle":"Cool, Calm, and Collected","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Windsor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8629511"},{"teacherId":8629511,"projectId":8652364,"letterContent":"The students demonstrated remarkable focus and engagement in their studies, a direct result of having their fundamental need for nourishment adequately addressed. With their hunger alleviated, they were able to concentrate on their lessons and participate actively in classroom discussions, leading to a more productive learning environment. \r\n\r\nThis improvement in their academic performance underscores the critical importance of meeting basic needs, such as food security, for fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations, which have played a vital role in ensuring that these students can thrive both academically and personally. Your support has made a significant difference in their lives, allowing them to pursue their education without the distraction of hunger.","fullyFundedDate":1723986425235,"projectUrl":"project/hunger-gone/8652364/","projectTitle":"Hunger Gone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Windsor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8629511"},{"teacherId":8629511,"projectId":7576743,"letterContent":"The students experienced a profound sense of inspiration upon encountering characters in literature who mirrored their own identities and backgrounds. This representation in books served as a powerful reminder that success is attainable for anyone, regardless of their economic circumstances. By seeing individuals who overcame challenges similar to their own, students began to believe in the possibility of achieving their dreams. This newfound motivation not only encouraged them to pursue their aspirations but also fostered a sense of belonging and validation within the literary world, reinforcing the idea that their stories and experiences are worthy of being told.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, a balanced approach to reading is emphasized, incorporating both independent and partner reading activities. This dual strategy allows students to engage with a diverse range of texts, catering to varying reading levels and interests. Independent reading fosters personal growth and self-discovery, while partner reading promotes collaboration and discussion, enabling students to learn from one another. By exposing them to different genres and complexities, the classroom environment nurtures a love for reading and enhances comprehension skills. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations, which play a crucial role in providing these enriching literary experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1691884649492,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-readers-and-builders/7576743/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Readers and Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Windsor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8629511"},{"teacherId":8629511,"projectId":6709647,"letterContent":"The arrival of a bookshelf filled with books and decoding games left students both amazed and eager to embark on their educational journey. This excitement was palpable as they explored the new resources that promised to enhance their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe enthusiasm displayed by the students was made possible through the generosity of donors, whose contributions played a crucial role in providing these valuable educational tools. Their support not only enriched the classroom environment but also inspired a love for learning among the students.","fullyFundedDate":1668090416305,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-literacy-essentials/6709647/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Literacy Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Windsor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8629511"},{"teacherId":9709682,"projectId":9294411,"letterContent":"Our new wobble chairs have made a remarkable and meaningful impact in our Special Education Program by enhancing students' focus, comfort, and engagement. The gentle, flexible movement of the chairs provides a valuable outlet for students to release excess energy in a non-disruptive way. This support helps them remain seated for longer periods and concentrate more effectively during instruction, promoting a sense of calm and readiness to learn.\r\n\r\nBy allowing for subtle movement, these innovative seating options have helped reduce restlessness while improving overall participation and sustained attention. As a result, we've seen noticeable growth in academic engagement and student confidence. The wobble chairs have truly become a valuable addition to our inclusive learning environment, and we are deeply grateful to the Bezos Family Foundation for their generous support in helping us create a space where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1747661757985,"projectUrl":"project/wobble-with-purpose-boosting-focus-and/9294411/","projectTitle":"Wobble With Purpose: Boosting Focus and Learning Through Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9709682_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753166799756","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9709682"},{"teacherId":6953021,"projectId":8904207,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generosity. Since I work in a primarily STEM school, it is always a pleasure to add an \"A\" and show students how to hand-make things that have been automated. What I loved the most was seeing my student's interest become piqued. In this day and age, it is harder to consistently come up with projects that hold attention spans for more than one class period. metal embossing caught their eye the moment they laid eyes on the materials. They were asking about the different types of metals and their hardness, and were shocked at the end to see what Sharpie, paper towels, and a little rubbing alcohol could do to enhance their designs.\r\n\r\nI also enjoyed watching their artistic confidence grow. Many times, it is said that anyone can draw with enough practice and time, but many of my students like to see immediate results. With metal embossing, I made it more about the design than their drawing skills, an aspect of art making I know a lot of my students are better at.\r\n\r\nFor the 5th graders, this was an expansion of their 1st quarter linear design unit to hone in on specifically pattern and repetition. For the 4th graders, I wanted them to experience creating art with real texture since we've only ever done implied texture. I thank you again for funding this project and wish you many blessings in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1740341922875,"projectUrl":"project/real-and-implied-textures-and-pattern-an/8904207/","projectTitle":"Real and Implied Textures and Pattern and Repetition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6953021_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x78,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575380110249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6953021"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124493","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":600,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":51,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Weighted Average","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":63.5,"schoolId":124493,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Chesapeake Math & It PC - S Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Chesapeake Math & It PC - S Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/chesapeake-math-it-academy-south-elementary/124493"}