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In addition, the materials will be organized for quick retrieval, so the students will be excited about learning and tackle each day ready to learn and prepare for their upcoming school year.","fullyFundedDate":1750255569415,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-science-lab/9415863/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Science Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":2087869,"projectId":9378118,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting my class project, Flat Stanley. The students are enjoying reading this book collection. My class project, Flat Stanley Adventures, is giving my students an educational experience where students read, learn new text-based vocabulary, and design travel letters to family members, which will enhance their literacy skills, promote travel and cultural awareness, and foster communication through written correspondence and journaling. The class set of Flat Stanley books in this project includes a comprehension and social studies unit.\r\n\r\nThe students will travel on adventures through this book unit.\r\nThe students will map and learn about cities around the world. This novel study will keep my students engaged and ready for the next chapters.","fullyFundedDate":1750022990943,"projectUrl":"project/flat-stanley-adventures/9378118/","projectTitle":"Flat Stanley Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":2087869,"projectId":9387056,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for donating to my class project \"Positive Energy.\" The resources are being used now, and I want to equip them with tools to help them make positive decisions and energy. The book The Energy Bus will be a weekly book study. Every student faces challenges. The book study will guide student and teach them how to create their success.\r\n\r\nStudents will read together, discuss as a group, and then write independently to reflect on their thoughts.\r\nBook studies are great for diving deeper into a book, but it's important to set a goal from the beginning to ensure opportunities to make personal connections. The students will also develop vocabulary skills, improving their reading, writing, and team-building.","fullyFundedDate":1749747560281,"projectUrl":"project/positive-energy-around-us/9387056/","projectTitle":"Positive Energy Around Us","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":2087869,"projectId":9361451,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my class project\" Ready to Charge\". The students in my class are charging their devices daily. They use their devices for all their lessons throughout the day in the classroom; otherwise, they would be struggling to keep them charged with only a few electrical outlets. The Orico Charging Stations will be used throughout the day to keep their iPads charged.\r\n\r\nClassroom learning is now highly digital with mobile devices in the hands of most students.\r\nAn iPad charging station will allow my students to simultaneously charge multiple iPads in a centralized location, simplifying charging, storage, and organization. Charging stations can help to store iPads in one place, reducing space needed for wires, plugs and other equipment that would need to be in one place.","fullyFundedDate":1748196324769,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-charge/9361451/","projectTitle":"Ready to Charge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":2087869,"projectId":9286304,"letterContent":"Thank you kindly for donating to my class project.. \"From Garden to Backpacks,\" the resources are providing my students with the taste of a fresh tomato growing on a vine. The Black Duck Vegetable Seeds and Seed Starter Kits will help my students experience growing vegetables in our school garden.\r\n\r\nSchool gardens offer numerous benefits, including promoting healthy eating habits, fostering academic achievement, and connecting students with nature.\r\nThey provide hands-on learning opportunities, encourage physical activity, and help students understand where their food comes from. Additionally, gardens can boost student engagement, improve nutrition, and strengthen community ties.\r\n\r\nThis project is giving my students a sense of enjoyment in plants and other forms of nature.","fullyFundedDate":1746389742179,"projectUrl":"project/from-garden-to-backpacks/9286304/","projectTitle":"From Garden to Backpacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":2087869,"projectId":9161409,"letterContent":"I am sending out a great big thank you for donating to my class project, \"Ready for STAAR\". My students learn grade-level math skills daily in class. The graph paper was used to graph points on a coordinate plane and multiplication tables. The pocket folders helped my students organize and store all activities in one central location for daily use. The pencils were also used daily during our class sessions.\r\n\r\nFolders and pencils are vital school supplies as they support organization, note-taking, and the effective completion of assignments and exams, ultimately contributing to better academic performance and preparedness.\r\nMy overall goal is to provide my students with all the tools necessary for success.\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1743525356862,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-staar/9161409/","projectTitle":"Ready for Staar","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":9063966,"projectId":9362508,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support, which has allowed us to enrich our classroom library with new, engaging texts. These books have introduced our students to a variety of important reading skills and lessons, including understanding personal narratives, recognizing figurative language such as similes and personification, and practicing \"showing, not telling\" in their writing. Through these stories, students are learning not only to comprehend the text but also to think critically about the author's choices and how language can create vivid images and emotions.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and joyful experience. Students are encouraged to explore texts independently, engage in thoughtful discussions, and connect what they read to their own lives. We use interactive activities like predicting, summarizing, and analyzing characters to deepen their understanding. The new books have sparked curiosity and enthusiasm, making reading an enjoyable part of their day.\r\n\r\nWe've noticed that many students who previously struggled with reading are now more motivated and confident. For example, some of our reluctant readers have become excited to share their thoughts about the stories and are taking pride in their improved reading skills. Your support has truly made a meaningful impact, helping us create a welcoming environment where every child can grow as a reader and a learner.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1753996367791,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibility-enriching-literacy/9362508/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibility: Enriching Literacy and Culture Through Classroom Libraries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9063966_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718760826253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063966"},{"teacherId":2087869,"projectId":9157053,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to my class project, Growing Learners for Success. The resources of a class set of headphones, zip bags, folders which was to enhance a print rich colorful classroom and garden bags for growing vegetables in our school garden.\r\n\r\nMy students planted and grew variety of vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, okra, bell peppers and pumpkins.\r\n\r\nThe headphones were used with iPads indoor and outdoor in our environments or to make history come alive by sharing the sights and sounds of the city that we live in.\r\n\r\nThe students loved planting and managing the garden. The produce will be given to families in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1742840042725,"projectUrl":"project/growing-learners-for-success/9157053/","projectTitle":"Growing Learners for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":2087869,"projectId":9081450,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating and supporting to my class project Organizing Our Literacy Center. The materials included in this project is helping my students organize their school work and keep them motivated to learn. The desk organizer, glue sticks, paper clips, pencils, and pencil sharpener are used in our classroom writing center. The students are keeping their journal and daily activity sheets in place. All supplies is also be used in our science lab and will enhance their learning skills. My students are excited about learning and tackle each day ready to learn and and prepare for their upcoming school year.","fullyFundedDate":1738197290998,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-literacy-center/9081450/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Literacy Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":2087869,"projectId":9055911,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to my class project. The an individual ear-buds, plastic storage containers and color crayons are being used to help my students organize their work area.\r\n\r\nOrganization is the key to success\r\n\r\nMy students are creating and organize notes, images, lab notes, and used them in their science and math journals.\r\n\r\nThe plastic storage containers keep their supplies available for group and independent use in the classroom. In addition, the desk organizer will provide a storage unit for their writing folders, science posters and journals. With the use of the plastic desk organizer, my students can organize activities that take academic concepts from theoretical to put addition, the desk organizer will provide a storage unit for their writing folders, science posters and journals. With the use of the plastic desk organizer, my students can organize activities that take academic concepts from theoretical to practical. It can leverage to create interactive visual aids for use in the classroom, which helps teachers commuractical. It can leverage to create interactive visual aids for use in the classroom, which helps teachers communicate complex concepts to students.","fullyFundedDate":1737053066495,"projectUrl":"project/today-is-a-new-beginning/9055911/","projectTitle":"Today Is a New Beginning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LeDay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2087869_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448651000826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lll0221"},{"teacherId":9063966,"projectId":8274450,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing essential resources that have significantly strengthened my students' mastery of STAAR strategies. These materials have enabled students to develop critical reading skills such as analyzing character relationships and conflicts, understanding plot elements including rising action and resolution, and identifying the author's purpose and point of view. With the help of graphic organizers, vocabulary tools, and interactive activities, students are able to generate thoughtful questions before, during, and after reading, enhancing their comprehension and critical thinking aligned with TEKS standards. Your support has created an engaging and effective learning environment that prepares students for success on the STAAR assessments and fosters lifelong literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1718378676151,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-be-a-star-on-the-staar/8274450/","projectTitle":"Help Me Be A STAR On The STAAR","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9063966_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718760826253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063966"},{"teacherId":9063966,"projectId":7419907,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support in providing essential resources that have significantly enhanced my ability to implement effective ELAR strategies in my 5th-grade classroom. With your help, I have been able to offer my students engaging literature such as Snot Stew by Bill Wallace, alongside foundational American documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. These materials enable my students to develop critical reading skills aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), including analyzing character relationships, understanding plot elements, and identifying author's purpose. Your investment has empowered my students to think deeply, ask meaningful questions, and connect historical and cultural content to their own lives, fostering both academic growth and cultural awareness.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, your support has allowed me to integrate a variety of instructional tools—graphic organizers, vocabulary resources, and interactive technology—that cater to diverse learning needs. These resources facilitate comprehension and synthesis of complex texts, support formative assessment, and promote student engagement through creative projects such as cultural posters. The gift of these materials has transformed my classroom into a vibrant learning environment where students feel supported and inspired to reach their full potential. Thank you for partnering with me in this journey to nurture confident, thoughtful readers and citizens who appreciate the rich tapestry of American history and culture. Your generosity truly makes a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1686840534629,"projectUrl":"project/effective-strategies-for-elar/7419907/","projectTitle":"Effective Strategies for Elar","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9063966_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718760826253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9063966"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_106792","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":749,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":58,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":17.8,"schoolId":106792,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Antonio Banuelos Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Antonio Banuelos Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/goose-creek-consolidated-independent-school-district/dr-antonio-banuelos-elementary-open-8-2014-/106792"}