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They are really great about counting out their money and asking for change.","fullyFundedDate":1761944488957,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-store-refill/9854033/","projectTitle":"Classroom Store Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballenger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5597598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746921050480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiballenger"},{"teacherId":5597598,"projectId":9425974,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom rug. It looks beautiful in my room. The kids really enjoy setting on it for small group work or just reading during silent reading time. It really puts my whole room together. It is really really great quality. I think I'll be able to use this for many years. The colors are so beautiful. I feel like I vacuum it three times a day just to keep it looking nice. thank you so much for donating this very expensive item for me. You are the best. I really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1758806143482,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug/9425974/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballenger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5597598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746921050480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiballenger"},{"teacherId":5597598,"projectId":9709285,"letterContent":"Thank you thank you thank you so much for your donation for the tennis balls. They have been such a lifesaver in my classroom. Before I had them it was so noisy when the kids got up out of their seats now everything is so quiet you have saved my sanity and the wax on the floor. I really don't know how I went all that time without having the tennis balls on the chair. My teaching partner also needed tennis balls and I had enough to share with him as well so you helped out two classrooms instead of just one.","fullyFundedDate":1758636780688,"projectUrl":"project/shhhh-chairs-you-are-too-loud/9709285/","projectTitle":"Shhhh, Chairs You Are Too Loud","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballenger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5597598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746921050480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiballenger"},{"teacherId":5597598,"projectId":9481097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to classroom hygiene drawer. The kids are aware that they are allowed to get in there to get anything that they need. I have already had a lot of kids get deodorant and toothpaste toothbrushes. They know that all they need to do is just tell me that they need something and we will discreetly get it out of the drawer when we are in the room alone. Another big hit has been the hair ties. I think I have somebody ask me for one every day. Thank you so much for donating to my project.","fullyFundedDate":1758222699088,"projectUrl":"project/essential-hygiene/9481097/","projectTitle":"Essential Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballenger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5597598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746921050480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiballenger"},{"teacherId":5658105,"projectId":9325238,"letterContent":"When our new makerspace tools arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement! The button maker, Cricut Maker, and green space for podcasting instantly became the stars of our classroom. The energy was contagious—students were buzzing with ideas and ready to create. It's been amazing watching them take ownership of their learning, turning curiosity into real, hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came from our Rosey Reader Program. Students used the green space to record podcasts of themselves reading stories aloud for younger students. Hearing their own voices played back made them beam with pride. They weren't just practicing reading—they were becoming role models. To go along with the program, students designed and made Cougar Companion buttons with the button maker and Cricut Maker. They proudly wear them when they visit younger classrooms to read together. It's such a simple thing, but those buttons mean so much to them—they represent leadership, kindness, and belonging.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our makerspace has become a place where students feel empowered to create and connect. They're learning that their ideas matter, their voices have power, and their creativity can make a difference in our school community. 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These tents assist us in our charge to ensure our students can enjoy the outdoors and interact with peers in a safe manner. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1747703174264,"projectUrl":"project/our-students-on-tour/9366590/","projectTitle":"Our Students On Tour!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kingman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9740552_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747669476278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740552"},{"teacherId":9740552,"projectId":9371295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. With your help, the College Hill Art Room now has five brand new stools. These replace a broken set that were way too tall for my younger students. Our new stools are the appropriate size, and they let us focus on the artmaking. Thank you, Donors!\r\n\r\nOur students really enjoy their fine arts class and having the appropriate seats are vital to be engaged and creative. The stools work for all of our students in the various grades here at our school.","fullyFundedDate":1749507442055,"projectUrl":"project/art-stools-for-amazing-artists/9371295/","projectTitle":"Art Stools for Amazing Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kingman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9740552_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747669476278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740552"},{"teacherId":5597598,"projectId":9425924,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. It is really great to have sporting equipment to take outside for outdoor recess. The kids are already having a blast with the basketballs. They can't wait to get outside and play each day. My afterschool program is starting in a couple weeks and I am also planning on utilizing this sporting equipment for those children as well. They will get a recess during the program where they can go into the gym so they will be so excited to have their own basketballs. Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1750988956935,"projectUrl":"project/recess-sporting-equipment/9425924/","projectTitle":"Recess Sporting Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballenger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5597598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746921050480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiballenger"},{"teacherId":5597598,"projectId":9425929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my indoor recess project. The kids are already loving all the board games and the coloring books. The magnet tiles and Play-Doh are a huge hit. They want to play with the stuff all day long. I've never seen kids want to have inside recess instead of outside recess before. They are having a blast with all these materials. I cannot thank you enough for your generosity. I will be starting my afterschool program in a couple weeks. These materials will also be great for those children.","fullyFundedDate":1754333706928,"projectUrl":"project/inside-recess/9425929/","projectTitle":"Inside Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballenger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5597598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746921050480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiballenger"},{"teacherId":9711267,"projectId":8999183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring a hydroponic system into our classroom. The moment our students saw the system set up for the first time, their eyes lit up with amazement and curiosity. 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