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The headphones have made a great impact in their everyday learning. The magnetic building blocks have also fostered spatial reasoning, and engineering design as they construct models and tackle building challenges. My students are extremely excited with their new magnetic block sets and headphones.","fullyFundedDate":1792762196639,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-strategy-and-stem/10725631/","projectTitle":"Level Up: Strategy and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769571215289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10536593,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom! The cursive books, reading workbooks, and nature puzzles helped my students strengthen their literacy skills and confidence. The dry-erase boards, magnetic wands, and canvases made learning more interactive, creative, and hands-on. Classroom supplies supported our projects, while the wireless presentation remote made lessons more engaging. Your kindness made a meaningful difference by helping my students learn, explore, and grow. We truly appreciated your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1788049706008,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-literacy-creativity-a/10536593/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Literacy, Creativity, and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278745_orig.png?crop=487,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695656324483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278745"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":10716645,"letterContent":"We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all of our generous donors for making this project possible! Because of your kindness and support, our students had the opportunity to explore learning in fun, exciting, and engaging ways through esports, video games, board games, math, and hands-on STEM activities.\r\n\r\nOur students absolutely enjoyed the items! The resin counters and miniature figures brought math and board game activities to life, allowing students to practice counting, strategy, probability, and problem-solving. The magnetic building blocks sparked creativity as students designed, built, and explored engineering and geometric concepts. The headphones helped students focus during digital learning activities, while the educational resources, printed materials, and activities provided even more opportunities for collaboration and growth.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts of this project was seeing the excitement on our students' faces as they worked together, shared ideas, developed strategies, and challenged themselves. They were able to turn their interests in gaming and building into meaningful learning experiences while strengthening teamwork, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students could learn, explore, experiment, and build confidence. Most importantly, the students had FUN while learning!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them opportunities to grow both academically and socially. Your generosity made a difference, and we are truly grateful for your support. Because of you, learning became an adventure our students could enjoy together!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude, thank you for helping our students level up their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1792414917164,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-learning-strategy-and-stem/10716645/","projectTitle":"Level Up Learning: Strategy, and STEM!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5334193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773516835641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":10363586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this project to life in our classroom!\r\nYour donation provided my future leaders with targeted i-Ready workbooks that strengthen their math skills and test confidence, alongside fantastic brain-break tools like Mad Libs and magnetic block figurines. My students are loving the chance to stretch their minds with grammar games and engineering play after working hard on math. Having everything neatly stored in our new acrylic containers keeps our room organized and focused. We are so grateful for your support in both our academic success and our classroom joy! Thank you for all that you do for our future leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1786215984560,"projectUrl":"project/organized-to-succeed-with-creative-learn/10363586/","projectTitle":"Organized to Succeed With Creative Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769571215289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":7618768,"projectId":10642234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our classroom and helping bring the Healthy Snacks & Basic Care Supplies for Daily Success project to life!\r\n\r\nLong school days and extended-day tutorials take a heavy toll on our students. As many educators know, it is nearly impossible for a hungry student to stay focused or engaged when their basic needs aren't met. Thanks to your incredible generosity, that narrative has completely shifted in our classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving wholesome, everyday options—like our favorite crackers, chips, and fruit snacks—readily available has made a world of difference. When the afternoon slump hits or when students settle in for extended learning time, that extra energy boost transforms their focus. Instead of being distracted by rumbling stomachs, our students are able to dive into critical thinking, stay fully engaged in instruction, and finish their academic day strong.\r\n\r\nYour support did so much more than just provide food; it created a warm, caring environment where our students feel seen, valued, and encouraged by a community that believes in them.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for fueling our students' bodies and minds for success!","fullyFundedDate":1792636021763,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-basic-care-supplies-for/10642234/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks & Basic Care Supplies for Daily Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7618768"},{"teacherId":9198366,"projectId":10413870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for helping bring such amazing technology into our third-grade classroom! ❤️ The Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard have been wonderful additions to our daily instruction, but I must say, the Apple Pencil has truly become one of our favorite learning tools!\r\n\r\nIt has been AMAZING to see how much this little tool has transformed the way my students learn, participate, and share their thinking! By connecting our classroom iPad to our Apple TV, students can use the Apple Pencil to show their work directly on the iPad while their classmates follow along on our classroom screen. Whether they are solving multiplication and division problems, demonstrating math strategies, annotating reading passages, or explaining their reasoning, my students absolutely LOVE having the opportunity to become the teacher!\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things is watching their confidence grow as they proudly walk their classmates through their work, step by step. They get so excited to use the Apple Pencil, and it has encouraged even our quieter students to participate, share their ideas, and take ownership of their learning. It has made our lessons so much more interactive, collaborative, and engaging!\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I also love the flexibility of being able to model lessons, write, annotate, and provide immediate feedback without being tied to the front of the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we have created a learning environment where students are not just watching lessons but actively participating, explaining, teaching, and learning from one another!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools to shine, the confidence to share their thinking, and the opportunity to become little leaders in our classroom! Your generosity continues to make a difference in our learning every single day. We are truly grateful! ❤️✨\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nMrs. Carrillo and Her Third Grade Students 💕","fullyFundedDate":1787181257530,"projectUrl":"project/making-thinking-visible-part-2/10413870/","projectTitle":"Making Thinking Visible Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198366_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697654499430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198366"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":10498793,"letterContent":"There are no words to express how grateful we are to you for bringing these essential tech accessories to our classroom! Thanks to your support, I no longer have to choose between modeling a lesson at the board and standing next to a student who needs extra guidance. Now I can model math strategies from the back row or annotating a story while sitting with a small group, every student can follow along in real time. You haven't just provided an Apple Pencil, keyboard, and screen protector—you've given my energetic learners a more connected, responsive, and supportive classroom environment. Thank you for all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1787181398972,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-from-the-power-zone/10498793/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning from the Power Zone: Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769571215289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":10352464,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for bringing an iPad to our 3rd-grade classroom! Your gift allows me to step away from the front desk and work directly from the power zone and alongside my students as they learn. Being able to mirror our digital resources and model strategies from anywhere in the room has transformed how my visual learners engage with every lesson. I am also able to plan and create fun and engaging activities from this awesome iPad! Thank you for making our learning environment more active, interactive, and inclusive!","fullyFundedDate":1787263057915,"projectUrl":"project/project-ipad-learning-from-the-power-zo/10352464/","projectTitle":"Project iPad: Learning From the Power Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769571215289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":10526053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom is officially ready to embrace the magic of autumn. The Scholastic News Magazines are already sparking so much curiosity, helping my students build vital nonfiction reading skills while discovering the world around them. The Mad Libs workbooks have turned grammar practice into something the kids genuinely look forward to. Listening to a room full of students giggling while mastering parts of speech is priceless! Your gift also brought so much seasonal joy to our room. The Halloween bulletin board, border, and felt boards give us a bright, festive space to showcase student hard work. My students truly enjoyed their surprise treat bags filled with Smencils, sticker books, and delicious snacks. For Super Outrageous Science day, all my students create their very own solar system model using the colorful air dry clay to create 3D models of each planet. The models came out amazing! Thank you for making this season so special for us!","fullyFundedDate":1788554020178,"projectUrl":"project/spooky-silly-and-smart-celebrating-fa/10526053/","projectTitle":"Spooky, Silly, and Smart: Celebrating Fall with Engaging Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769571215289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":10306273,"projectId":10647034,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our entire school community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, Fueling Success: Overcoming Hunger with Care.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes of snacks and resources first arrived, the transformation in our classroom was immediate. Before opening them, we talked as a class about how kind individuals had sent these resources specifically to make sure everyone had what they needed to learn. When the students saw the fully stocked shelves for the first time, their eyes lit up with absolute excitement. One student softly whispered, \"Is this really all for us?\" \r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than just supply food; it created a sense of dignity, security, and care in our classroom. Thank you for proving to my students that kind donors believe in their potential and success.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1792635879245,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-overcoming-hunger-with/10647034/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Overcoming Hunger with Care After School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leyva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306273"},{"teacherId":10304189,"projectId":10604499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that have helped bring science to life in our fourth-grade classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have exciting hands-on learning materials to explore the sun, moon, seasons, plant roots, and ecosystems.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe sun, moon, and seasons learning materials help my students better understand important science concepts through visual and interactive experiences. 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