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Thank you for your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1779150358895,"projectUrl":"project/big-prints-small-hands/10280165/","projectTitle":"Big Prints, Small Hands","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":9198366,"projectId":10244061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Your generosity has already made a tremendous impact on my students.\r\n\r\nMy third graders were so excited to build with the light-up magnetic blocks during the final days of the 2025-2026 school year! They collaborated to design and think like young engineers. It was awesome to watch them problem solve and celebrate each other's ideas while having so much fun learning together.\r\n\r\nThe LCD writing tablets quickly became one of our favorite tools during summer school. These tablets were an absolute lifesaver! Since summer school was held at a different campus, supplies were limited. The LCD tablets were the perfect solution! My students used them every day for math and writing, and they made it easy for me to check everyone's work. The kids couldn't get their hands off them... they absolutely loved them!\r\n\r\nThe best part is that these resources will continue to benefit my future third graders as we begin another exciting year of hands-on STEAM learning. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Now it's finally time to enjoy my summer... WOOHOO!! 😎☀️🌴 Wishing you a wonderful summer too! Blessings to you always! 🌷","fullyFundedDate":1779147407234,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-the-year-with-teamwork-and-ste/10244061/","projectTitle":"Beginning the Year With Teamwork and STEAM","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":9198366,"projectId":10190334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Magnets, Math, and Magic: a STEAM Adventure!\" project! Because of your generosity, our classroom became a place where curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning came to life! 🔬🧲\r\n\r\nMy terrific third graders used the magnetic wands to complete engaging task cards that helped them review magnetic force. Then the real excitement began! They attached the small bar magnets to toy cars and used the magnetic wands to race them across the classroom, discovering how magnetic forces could push, pull, and guide their cars to the finish line. The classroom was filled with teamwork, laughter, and lots of scientific thinking!\r\n\r\nYour generosity continued to make a difference this summer as well. The extra Chromebook chargers were incredibly helpful during summer school for students who forgot their chargers or did not have one, ensuring everyone could participate in our digital learning activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create unforgettable learning experiences for my students. 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Your generosity provided my students with the games Connect 4 and Perfection, Paint by Sticker books, jumble puzzles, geometric shape activities, and a mobile standing desk.\r\nThese resources helped my students build critical thinking, problem-solving, fine motor, and social skills while making learning fun and engaging. The standing desk also gave my students a flexible workspace that helps them stay focused and productive.\r\nI am grateful for your support and the positive impact you made on my students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1778201352466,"projectUrl":"project/building-minds-through-play-and-flexible/10185974/","projectTitle":"Building Minds Through Play and Flexible Learning","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":10224921,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the donors who made this project possible. Your generosity brought so much excitement and joy to our kiddos. They absolutely loved all of the items they received, and the beach balls were an especially big hit!\r\nOne of the most memorable activities was when everyone signed each other's beach balls, creating special keepsakes filled with messages and memories from friends. On the last day, the children took their signed beach balls outside and spent time playing together, laughing, and enjoying the beautiful day. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the end of our time together and create lasting memories.\r\nThank you for helping make these experiences possible. Your support brought smiles, fun, friendship, and unforgettable moments to every child involved. 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My little scientists were then inspired to do research about the three different animals they dissected. They also had a blast as they used the chalk markers to create art. The glow light that was part of this project was used to make their displayed art glow. To see the look of awe and excitement in their faces was priceless. Thank you for making these memorable learning experiences possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778202236055,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/10189002/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead","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":10099644,"letterContent":"My students truly enjoyed and benefited from our classrooms compassion station in many ways. 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My students also enjoyed the Mathnificent Egg Hunt where they were able to work in teams and practice their problem solving skills. This was such an exciting and memorable experience as they used the LED scribble pads to work out the math problems. Thank you for making my students learning journey fun, memorable and most importantly meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1773888195939,"projectUrl":"project/hopping-into-spring/10161041/","projectTitle":"Hopping Into Spring","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":5334193,"projectId":10168896,"letterContent":"To show their appreciation for next year's kiddos, my current students wrote special messages to them writing about how much fun they had when creating and personalizing their lab coats. 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