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I was able to set it up after school and surprised the students the next day. I love that it is adjustable and has a ledge to place our books or markers!\r\nMy students and I truly appreciate your donations thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1753308651225,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-visual-learners/9464855/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Visual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4353882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490619966068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4353882"},{"teacherId":4353882,"projectId":9452344,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Because of your help, my class was able to get a printer and extra ink. This printer has made a big difference for our centers and learning posters! The class was so excited to do an unboxing of our new addition!They love to see all the color when doing center work.\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness. You've made a big difference for us! We can't wait to keep using more colorful papers thanks to you!\r\nIt is because of you that this was possible again thank you so so much!","fullyFundedDate":1752672559945,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-is-full-of-color/9452344/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Is Full of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4353882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490619966068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4353882"},{"teacherId":4353882,"projectId":9101382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous generous donations to my classroom! I was able to get colored paper and different supplies for the class! I got a manual sweeper for our classroom carpet, some science and literacy viewers, chart paper, and binders. All of this has been put to good use. Paper is something we always need in the classroom, the binders have helped me stay organized, the chart paper has been a great addition for our weekly lesson questions, and the sweeper has been a great addition for a classroom job!\r\nthank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1740892181798,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-paper-needs/9101382/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Paper Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4353882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490619966068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4353882"},{"teacherId":4353882,"projectId":9101362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. We were able to recieve a new classroom rug and a sweeper for our new carpet! This new rug was able to replace an old dirty class rug. \r\nI was able to do a rug reveal when we received it. The kids were so excited for me to open up our rug, everyone had a smile on their face when they saw a huge rainbow! We immediately put it to use in our room. We were also able to receive a manual sweeper for our new carpet! I have assigned a student to have the Job of sweeping our carpet!\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1742823932661,"projectUrl":"project/cute-and-comfy-seating-for-pre-k/9101362/","projectTitle":"Cute and Comfy Seating for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4353882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490619966068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4353882"},{"teacherId":9982154,"projectId":9211689,"letterContent":"Your most generous contribution has allowed me to provide my students with the best medical care. This includes items to help organize my clinic, cotton plugs for nose bleeds, and tissues when they are sick. \r\n\r\nI am able to quickly grab gloves when providing first aid and the rolling cart allows me to easily take everything I need with me to classrooms when students are not able to come to me. The cart also allows me to provide quicker care while in the clinic when I have everything I need to take vital signs and examine my students close to me when they come in. \r\n\r\nMy students really liked seeing the Minecraft bulletin board border when I placed it outside the clinic. It would catch their eye and make them then read the important medical information that I put up there. I have also been able to educate my student on the importance on choosing healthy foods by identifying fruits and vegetables in a fun way on the felt board.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will continue to improve the well being of all my students which in turn will allow them to do better in school.","fullyFundedDate":1745462597318,"projectUrl":"project/health-in-school-can-take-you-a-long-way/9211689/","projectTitle":"Health in School Can Take You a Long Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9982154_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743902956850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9982154"},{"teacherId":9746194,"projectId":9173415,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has brought meaningful change not only to my students' learning experience but also to my own growth as an educator.\r\n\r\nMy students come to class each day excited and eager to build their literacy skills. They are curious, determined, and ready to learn—but the right tools are essential to helping them reach their full potential. Thanks to you, we now have the resources we need to make literacy instruction more dynamic, engaging, and effective.\r\n\r\nThe new literacy materials are already making a noticeable difference. My students are practicing their reading, writing, and comprehension skills with enthusiasm. Their confidence is growing, and it's a joy to see them take pride in their progress. The addition of the classroom easel has also transformed our learning environment—it's become a central space for group work, shared reading, and interactive lessons that spark conversation and curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only empowered my students, but it has also inspired me. With these new tools, I've been able to explore new teaching strategies, lead more impactful lessons, and grow professionally. I feel more equipped, more motivated, and more connected to my students than ever before.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in us. Your generosity has created opportunities that will have a lasting impact on our classroom community. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1746786010297,"projectUrl":"project/reading-writing-and-rising-support-o/9173415/","projectTitle":"\"Reading, Writing, and Rising: Support Our Literacy Journey!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cardoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9746194_orig.jpg?crop=1189,1189,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726500554520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746194"},{"teacherId":9746194,"projectId":9173310,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous contribution to our kindergarten classroom. Your support means more than words can express, and it is already making a lasting impact on my students' learning and growth.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is such a special and foundational year. It's when children begin to build their confidence, curiosity, and core academic skills—especially in math. Thanks to your generosity, we now have access to essential hands-on materials like math manipulatives, number lines, counting tools, and visual aids. These resources are making a world of difference.\r\n\r\nYoung children learn best through play, movement, and interactive experiences. These materials help turn abstract math concepts into tangible, meaningful activities that make sense to little learners. With your help, my students are able to explore numbers, patterns, and problem-solving in ways that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and fun.\r\n\r\nMore importantly, these tools are helping my students feel successful. I've watched them light up with pride as they solve problems using the new manipulatives. They're gaining confidence, working together, and developing a strong foundation in early math skills that will serve them for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour support has also sent a powerful message—that someone believes in them and wants to help them succeed. That belief fuels not only their learning but their self-esteem and love for school. Your kindness has inspired both my students and me.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future, for believing in the power of education, and for being part of our learning journey. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746785583891,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-you-bring-math-to-life-in-o/9173310/","projectTitle":"Counting on You: Bring Math to Life in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cardoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9746194_orig.jpg?crop=1189,1189,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726500554520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746194"},{"teacherId":9746194,"projectId":8773751,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere thanks for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom. Your support means so much to me and has already made a significant difference for my students.\r\n\r\nI am fortunate to teach a bright and eager group of young learners. Every day, they come to school excited to explore, create, and grow. Your thoughtful contribution of storage bins, pencil sharpeners, primary journals, and laminating paper helps make that possible in more effective and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nThe new storage solutions—book bins and boxes—have helped my students become more responsible and organized. They now have a place to keep their journals, textbooks, and learning manipulatives, which helps them stay focused and take pride in caring for their materials.\r\n\r\nThe pencil and colored pencil sharpeners have become essential classroom tools. My students love using them, and having them easily accessible has encouraged more writing and drawing during lessons and free time.\r\n\r\nYour donation of primary journals has also made a big impact. These journals give each child a space to reflect, write, and track their growth throughout the year. It's been inspiring to see their pride as they fill the pages with stories, letters, and progress.\r\n\r\nThe laminating paper is another invaluable addition. It allows me to preserve frequently used learning materials, making them reusable and more durable for young hands. From flashcards to learning aids, your gift helps us create resources that will last well beyond a single lesson.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is more organized, our materials more durable, and our students more empowered to express themselves and engage in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness shows my students that people beyond our classroom care about their success. Thank you for investing in their education and helping create a space where learning can flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1734099469050,"projectUrl":"project/organization-for-littles/8773751/","projectTitle":"Organization for Littles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cardoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9746194_orig.jpg?crop=1189,1189,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726500554520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746194"},{"teacherId":9746194,"projectId":9113670,"letterContent":"I'm writing to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a printer to my classroom. Your support means so much, not only to me but to every student who walks through my door.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having reliable tools like this printer makes a significant impact on how I'm able to deliver lessons and support student learning. Since receiving your gift, I've been able to print worksheets, project templates, reading materials, and student work with ease. This has improved both the quality and efficiency of our daily classroom activities.\r\n\r\nBut beyond the practical value, your donation sends a powerful message to my students—that there are people in the community who believe in them and want to see them succeed. That kind of encouragement is priceless, especially for students who may not always have access to the resources they need.\r\n\r\nIt has also inspired creativity. Students are now able to produce polished versions of their work to display and share, which has boosted their pride and motivation. The sense of ownership they feel over their learning has grown, and that's something no textbook can teach.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom journey. Your generosity is helping to create a more dynamic and inspiring learning environment, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1740691108751,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-print-a-brighter-future/9113670/","projectTitle":"Help Us Print a Brighter Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cardoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9746194_orig.jpg?crop=1189,1189,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726500554520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746194"},{"teacherId":4353882,"projectId":9121307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations for the workstation bins that I have received! We have been using them since they were delivered. They have been such a hit in our classroom.\r\nThe students were so excited to do an unboxing and even more excited once i transferred all of our materials into the new bins.\r\nHaving a purple and green box for differentiation of literacy and math bins has been a time saver. I have general education and special education students in my classroom so they know if our green \"math\" bin is out in the morning they put it back without question.\r\nthank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1740156464749,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-stays-organized/9121307/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Stays Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4353882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490619966068","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4353882"},{"teacherId":4353882,"projectId":8900880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of my gift cards! They have come in handy for purchasing materials for my classroom lessons, small groups, and centers. My student have really enjoyed our new materials! \r\nThese gift cards have really been so helpful in purchasing new learning materials. \r\nI was able to purchase a bundle of transportation materials that I have posted for our current curriculum theme. I also was able to get a compound word cut and paste. 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