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We love it!!","fullyFundedDate":1755143356342,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-meeting-place/9548655/","projectTitle":"Classroom Meeting Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vaglica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3408001_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x913,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754532491064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3408001"},{"teacherId":5404564,"projectId":9351665,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us start the 2025–2026 school year on such a positive note! Your generosity made a real difference right from the very first day.\r\n\r\nEvery one of my students received a colorful, durable pencil box of their own to use throughout the year, along with a green folder to keep projects and unfinished classwork organized at their desks. As a teacher, I am especially grateful for the lamination sleeves that protect important items like password cards, name tags, and other materials that will be used daily. The colorful magnets have also added a fun and practical touch to our morning check-in routine.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to me and to my students. Thank you for choosing to invest in our classroom and for helping us begin the year feeling prepared and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1753452960910,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-tools-for-an-organized/9351665/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong: Tools for an Organized Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kidwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5404564_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629008731418","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bonnie-kidwell"},{"teacherId":3114002,"projectId":9537949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. My students were so happy when they saw the snacks that I could provide for them. Several students have been able to focus due to having something in their stomachs.\r\nSo many students do not eat breakfast in the morning, and the wait to recess is long. I am so glad, thanks you donors like you, that I am able to help my students feed that basic need. Students are more at ease knowing that there is something for them if they need it. \r\nThank you again for helping me provide for my students. Your donations make a huge difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755807591630,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-we-cant-focus-if-we-are-hungry/9537949/","projectTitle":"Snacks! We Can't Focus If We Are Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Savren-McCormick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3114002_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499839973517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/savrensroom"},{"teacherId":577460,"projectId":8981359,"letterContent":"Oh, the gift of literacy! My upper elementary reading kiddos are devouring the new novels. Each of Korman books involve interesting characters and creative plots. The importance of exposing children to quality authors at a young age is so imperative in building the love of reading. It is also wondrous for my students to learn that the novels were gifted to us by complete strangers. Kindness is a quality trait that is readily observed and appreciated by my students. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742925148176,"projectUrl":"project/fun-novels-for-fluency/8981359/","projectTitle":"Fun Novels for Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp577460_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704818162483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karamiller"},{"teacherId":4101169,"projectId":8784133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our transitional kindergarten classroom! We had so much fun creating with our glue sticks! The projects that were made were all student generated! The kids love to be given full creative reign over their projects. It's always so much fun to see what their imaginations come up with. We also had fun using our imagination with our robo fish at our water table! The cleaning wipes helped us stay healthy and clean! It's thanks to people like you that help teachers keep learning exciting for our students!!","fullyFundedDate":1726690134023,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-clean-and-having-fun/8784133/","projectTitle":"Keeping Clean and Having Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4101169_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480286262741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tkcgfun"},{"teacherId":3407611,"projectId":9199262,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Book Project! Many of you donated, some donations were matched, and Ripple helped close the deal for us!\r\nI want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your help in funding this book project for my students. It has been incredibly rewarding to see the kids reading like crazy! They absolutely love the books and are even passing them along to others once they finish. Students from other classrooms are coming over to ask if they can borrow a book!\r\nNot only are they devouring the books this year, but many more students in the years to come will enjoy these as well. These students are using this love of reading to increase their reading level and have increased their comprehension because they are reading more than ever!\r\nIt has been a joy to watch them get excited about reading, excited about starting at book 1 of a series and reading through it in order. These students will end their 3rd grade year with a love of books and understanding how you can go on an adventure just by picking up a book. I find myself smiling a whole lot more these days!\r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746573473443,"projectUrl":"project/every-book-offers-an-adventure-dont-mi/9199262/","projectTitle":"Every Book Offers an Adventure, Don't Miss Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3407611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452292387416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3407611"},{"teacherId":9570353,"projectId":8681738,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging and dynamic learning environment! The new resources you helped fund have sparked curiosity and excitement among my students. From the moment they saw the materials, their faces lit up with enthusiasm—they couldn't wait to dive in and explore.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the materials to great use in hands-on lessons that encourage creativity and critical thinking. One of the most memorable moments was during a group project where students collaborated to solve a real-world problem using the new tools. It was incredible to see them so focused, supportive of one another, and genuinely excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies—it sent a message to my students that their education matters. It motivated them to engage more deeply, participate more confidently, and take pride in their work. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping make meaningful learning moments possible!","fullyFundedDate":1733333479907,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards-and-incentives/8681738/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rewards and Incentives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9570353"},{"teacherId":3407611,"projectId":8827687,"letterContent":"The students and I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase wireless mice for our classroom Chromebooks, which has made a world of difference in our ability to efficiently set up for testing and learning sessions.\r\n\r\nThese mice have significantly improved the speed and ease of technology integration during lessons, allowing our students to focus more on their studies and less on the logistics of classroom setup. No longer are we having to spend time untangling wires before we are set up to learn. Your contribution has made a tangible impact on their educational experience, and we are deeply appreciative.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and commitment to helping our students succeed. Your support truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1733260424670,"projectUrl":"project/unleash-creativity-help-us-go-wireless/8827687/","projectTitle":"Unleash Creativity: Help Us Go Wireless in 3rd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3407611_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452292387416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3407611"},{"teacherId":3114002,"projectId":8835989,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how excited my students were to see more graphic novels in our classroom. Students, who are hesitant readers, are now picking up books and wanting to read more. I have seen students read graphic novels and then pick up chapter books because their confidence has improved. Mission accomplished! I knew that students would build their confidence reading with more practice. They needed to practice with books that were not intimidating. I am so grateful that my students have book selections in our classroom library that feel like safe choices. Students are expanding their book palate now. I am so appreciative to all the donors that have supported my classroom and my students. We are growing the minds of our future, and they are now loving to read.","fullyFundedDate":1730947331710,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-to-hook-hesitant-readers/8835989/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels to Hook Hesitant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Savren-McCormick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3114002_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499839973517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/savrensroom"},{"teacherId":5404564,"projectId":8876902,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Your contributions have made an immediate and meaningful difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, I secured the UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) Teaching Manual, an invaluable resource for teaching students to read phonetically from the ABCs through second-grade level. This manual provides clear, research-based strategies to build foundational literacy skills and has become a cornerstone of my instruction.\r\n\r\nUsing this manual, I provide targeted intervention lessons for students needing extra support in reading and writing. These lessons focus on decoding, fluency, and comprehension—critical skills for their academic success. Watching my students gain confidence as they master skills they once found challenging has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also provided a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, enabling me to purchase UFLI-aligned resources such as phonics activities, decodable texts, and assessment tools. These materials have made lessons more interactive and engaging, helping students enjoy the learning process.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed my ability to help struggling readers make meaningful progress. Their newfound confidence in literacy is spilling into other areas of their education, fostering independence and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nThis project's success would not have been possible without you. Your generosity is an investment in my students' futures, and I am deeply grateful. 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