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These tools elevate the quality of interviews and recordings for our monthly student news show and give our students the confidence and experience of using real-world media equipment. They are truly a game-changer.\r\n\r\nAnd our new color-changing Bluetooth speaker has already added a festive, joyful energy to our morning announcements. Students and staff alike look forward to starting the day with a little extra brightness and fun.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students, our creativity, and our community. Your generosity enhances both teaching and learning. We are sincerely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760116584689,"projectUrl":"project/speaking-up-creating-boldly-leading-wi/9774115/","projectTitle":"Speaking Up, Creating Boldly, Leading with Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4952922_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759179253764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-frey"},{"teacherId":4952922,"projectId":8888157,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous support in helping us purchase a high-quality wireless microphone and receiver for our video production projects. Before this, our students struggled with poor sound quality, making it difficult to produce clear and professional news stories. Thanks to your kindness, we now have the tools to capture crisp, clear audio, allowing our student journalists to create engaging and high-quality content.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only improved our technical capabilities but has also boosted our students' confidence and enthusiasm for storytelling. They are now able to focus on their creativity without worrying about technical limitations, and their work truly reflects the professionalism they strive for. This equipment will continue to benefit our program for years to come, empowering students to develop valuable communication and media skills. Thank you for being a part of this journey and making such a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1730910332258,"projectUrl":"project/its-as-good-as-it-sounds/8888157/","projectTitle":"It's as Good as It Sounds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4952922_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759179253764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-frey"},{"teacherId":4909907,"projectId":8439385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this project to life! My students absolutely love the graphic novel collection that our classroom now has. They have been reading through so many of the different series, and encourage one another to read what they have just finished. Because of you and your generous donation, my students look forward to independent reading time. They cannot wait to get these books in their hands, and just read! My students have explored all different kinds of genres within graphic novels, allowing them to branch out to different genres/novels that are not graphic novels. Thank you for helping me promote the love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1726673640186,"projectUrl":"project/gravitating-to-graphic-novels/8439385/","projectTitle":"Gravitating to Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4909907_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689024255167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4909907"},{"teacherId":4909907,"projectId":8439876,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my project come to life. You have no idea how much these books mean to my students. They are absolutely in love with the variety of genres to choose from. They are so proud to have brand new books, with their favorite characters and new characters to fall in love with. They have been so careful and responsible, and are taking extra care of them! Providing my students this year, and students in years to come with new books is giving them the greatest gift ever! The ability to explore new topics, genres and storylines is so exciting for them. They love reading through series books, and encourage their classmates to read it....after them of course! You have made this semester for my students so special by your generous donations. The amount of love and excitement for reading is very much alive in our classroom thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1717721339017,"projectUrl":"project/favorites-for-fourth/8439876/","projectTitle":"Favorites for Fourth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4909907_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689024255167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4909907"},{"teacherId":4952922,"projectId":8742290,"letterContent":"We are pleased to share that the recent acquisition of professional-grade equipment has made a significant positive impact on our school's News Broadcasts. Students are now able to capture images and videos in a more practical and professional manner. They are no longer restricted to recording in front of a Chromebook camera; instead, they have the freedom to move about with a handheld camera equipped with a gimbal, similar to industry professionals. Your generous donation has instilled a sense of pride in our news crew, which has resulted in the production of exceptional broadcasts for the school. They have already received numerous compliments on their work thus far. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1726677486856,"projectUrl":"project/news-like-the-pros/8742290/","projectTitle":"News Like the Pros","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4952922_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759179253764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-frey"},{"teacherId":4952922,"projectId":8741884,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to the \"Little Hands, Big Creativity\" program. The materials you provided have been incredibly well-received by my PreK students during their enrichment activities. Engaging with these resources has not only kept their little hands busy but has also inspired their critical thinking and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe colorful wiki sticks have allowed the children to express their imagination through various designs, as they enjoy selecting the perfect colors and shaping them into their unique creations. Additionally, the geoboards have opened up multiple pathways for creative and mathematical exploration, enabling them to use different colored rubber bands to form an array of shapes.\r\n\r\nIt has been truly rewarding to witness their concentration and enthusiasm as they bring their visions to life. Thank you once again for supporting our innovative learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1726686021433,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-creativity/8741884/","projectTitle":"Little Hands Big Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4952922_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759179253764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-frey"},{"teacherId":4952922,"projectId":8742572,"letterContent":"The resources you have provided for my classes have significantly enhanced my students' learning experiences by bringing real-world scenarios to life. The topic of Digital Books for a Digital Age is highly relevant for this generation. It is essential for students to develop skills as responsible Digital Citizens and to utilize technology for the greater good. \r\n\r\nThey must also learn to communicate electronically in a safe and responsible manner. These books foster enthusiasm for using technology to achieve meaningful objectives and cultivate success. \r\nThank you for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1726544653252,"projectUrl":"project/digital-stories-for-a-digital-age/8742572/","projectTitle":"Digital Stories for a Digital Age","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4952922_orig.png?crop=864,864,x0,y161&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759179253764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/laura-frey"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8860","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":615,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.7,"schoolId":8860,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elm Grove Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elm Grove Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/humble-independent-school-district/elm-grove-elementary-school/8860"}