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Please know that support has helped provide the materials students need to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1758109233849,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-school-devices/9668923/","projectTitle":"Headphones for School Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7609672"},{"teacherId":9525200,"projectId":9443218,"letterContent":"Thank you for you kind donations to my classroom. I was able to receive all the materials I need to have a successful start to the school year. My student have been enjoying using the sensory tools to help them stay regulated in the classroom. They really like the sequin board and fidgets. \r\nMy students have been able to use the rocking chair during whole group learning which has helped them feel a part of their classroom community. They have used the vibrating pillow to help regulate themselves and calm down in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755705612493,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-needs-and-inclusion/9443218/","projectTitle":"Sensory Needs and Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eggers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9525200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715001007085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525200"},{"teacherId":9525200,"projectId":9295638,"letterContent":"This school year has been busy with making new materials for my students to use in the classroom. Many activities have been created using the supplies from my Donors Choose list! I have spent time creating visual schedules, modified activities, and regulation posters. \r\n\r\nThese materials have helped students stay regulated in the classroom. The materials have also supported students learning in the general education classroom. My students enjoy the different types of learning materials. It has been helpful to have manipulatives to create hands on learning experiences for them.","fullyFundedDate":1746591921904,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-materials-new-experiences/9295638/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Materials, New Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eggers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9525200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715001007085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525200"},{"teacherId":8692869,"projectId":9604011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom get off to a great start of the year. Some students arrive on the first day without some needed materials, and your donation helped fill in the gaps where needed. We have a wonderful group of students that are eager to learn and succeed. \r\nYour generous donation also helped fill in the gaps for things I needed in our classroom. With the help of donors choose, students were able to walk into a classroom ready to go on day one. We appreciate you and look forward to a great year ahead!","fullyFundedDate":1756222326010,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-a-new-school-year/9604011/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for a New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schroeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8692869"},{"teacherId":5406490,"projectId":9448920,"letterContent":"Recently we have been learning about our state history, and students are discovering how our State Capitol came to be. Students are excited to learn more, and they are excited to go on a field trip to the Capitol soon. \r\nThe materials you helped secure for us are the items necessary to make ornaments for our State's Holiday Tree that will be on display in the Capitol. Students had the opportunity to create artwork for our state, and they took that responsibility seriously today. \r\nToday students got to use those materials to make their ornaments, and they loved every second of it! Now we will prepare them to be delivered; and we are hopeful that we might catch a glimpse of them on the tree when go on our field trip. \r\nThank you for bringing this project to life! The joy on their faces as they found out that they would be creating something that would be on display for so many others to view was priceless. This has created memories that will stay with them for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1755442778224,"projectUrl":"project/artwork-for-the-capitol/9448920/","projectTitle":"Artwork for the Capitol","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rieck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5406490_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740688164027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rieckthirdgrade"},{"teacherId":9538801,"projectId":9337452,"letterContent":"The new school year offers the opportunity to continue creating a classroom environment for students that supports both academic and social-emotional learning and growth. Your generous donations for our classroom made it more welcoming with the circle rug area for our Calm Corner and Reset Space. The magnetic white board easel has made the whole group learning for both Literacy and Math Instruction more engaging and collaborative. And the play area for SEL Choice is much more inclusive with the table and chairs, since more students can join in creative play together.\r\n\r\nKindergartners need a balance of learning, socializing, and playing in their school routine each day. These three new classroom items which were generously and thoughtfully purchased for our classroom environment, have supported this balance in our routines and have created a more welcoming and engaging classroom environment for the students. I appreciate all of your donations and efforts.","fullyFundedDate":1756483995329,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-students-new-supplies/9337452/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Students, New Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuhn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9538801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720484871293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-kuhn"},{"teacherId":8803250,"projectId":9295441,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity to our public schools! Our kids depend on us and the Donors Choose Community always comes through for them! Many of the items I requested helped with organization. All of our students with disabilities are included in the regular education classrooms for the majority of the day, and having ways to organize materials for them is so important! Along the same lines, many of the items I purchased will support those students and allow them a developmentally appropriate entry point to their grade level literacy curriculum! The dinosaur and insect materials will provide several second graders with significant disabilities some access to grade level topics; the frog materials allow access for some third graders. And other materials, such as the counting activities, dot markers, and phonics materials support many of our students with significant disabilities across grade levels! (Special education teachers in our school have created a library of resources so that every student has access to anything we all have received, so all materials I ordered benefit many kids!)\r\n\r\nPersonally, I have never had a great pair of scissors, stapler, or tape dispenser so that made me very happy and keeps me from running around to find those things!!\r\n\r\nEverything I requested is in service of streamlining the day for students and creating routines that allow for independence. Students enjoy having new materials and activities each year! They were so happy to have new toys, learning materials, and storage stations.\r\n\r\nThank you again for the donations! They are all very much appreciated and serve many students in our building! Without them, many of our students would not have access to curriculum or be able to remain in the general education environment!","fullyFundedDate":1754246117277,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-skills-new-stuff/9295441/","projectTitle":"New Year! New Skills! New Stuff!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paynter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8803250_orig.jpg?crop=1096,1096,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666054072048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8803250"},{"teacherId":9999544,"projectId":9256995,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to each and every donor who contributed to completing my DonorsChoose wishlist. Your generosity has made a powerful and immediate impact on my students' academic success, social-emotional growth, and the overall atmosphere of our classroom. The shelves and organizational furniture have transformed our space into a more functional, welcoming, and student-centered environment where learning can truly flourish. With everything in its place, my students are more independent, focused, and excited to take charge of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe addition of engaging learning tools, sensory toys, and weighted stuffed animals has been especially meaningful. These resources are helping my students regulate their emotions, build positive relationships, and feel safe and supported throughout the school day. Even something as simple as a reliable pencil sharpener has made a big difference in helping our classroom run smoothly. Thank you for believing in my students and for being part of their journey—you have given them more than supplies; you've given them confidence, comfort, and joy in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746741192396,"projectUrl":"project/ms-abbens-classroom-wishlist/9256995/","projectTitle":"Ms. Abben's Classroom Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abben","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9999544_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746201800933","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msabben"},{"teacherId":9973878,"projectId":9202150,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation! Because of you, my classroom is more than 4 walls, tables, and chairs. Teachers do a lot of work to transform their rooms into comfortable learning spaces, and you helped me do just that!\r\n\r\nOur first grade students love learning on the new carpet, which has spots for them to have personal space bubbles. They also are able to store things in their chair pockets and fidget with the kicky-bands on the chairs. We have students who benefit greatly from the wobble stools and cushions, which help them regulate their bodies to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMe and my 14 growing minds appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1746463365421,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-furniture-for-first-grade/9202150/","projectTitle":"Flexible Furniture for First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gosian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9973878_orig.png?crop=277,277,x9,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745529490153","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9973878"},{"teacherId":10037459,"projectId":9361577,"letterContent":"Your donation has made our classroom a bright and cheerful place where my multilingual first graders will be proud and eager to attend school on a daily basis. Our classroom now looks lively and organized with the help of the colorful chair pockets and baskets as well as caddies, which my students have really enjoyed. They feel proud to keep their materials tidy, and they like studying in such an atmosphere.\r\n\r\nThey have developed the new bookshelf as one of their favorite spots in the process of independent reading. Whenever the student books about plants were introduced, they were very much in demand, especially when we were studying how plants grow and change. It is nice to have them relate what they are reading with our science classes and see them in both languages describing to each other what they are becoming aware of.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic tiles and markers have alsobeen a tremendous success! Students create an imaginative design using the tiles and experiment with geometry, and the markers have become part of our everyday routine when it comes to dictations and math. Thanks to you, we have a classroom that makes us feel like being curious, organized, and proud to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1747532042070,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-classroom-for-multilinguals-to-g/9361577/","projectTitle":"Vibrant classroom for multilinguals to grow in math and literacy.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10037459_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764474393067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10037459"},{"teacherId":9232715,"projectId":9393063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students this year!! We are off to a great start and my students are loving all the resources that your generous donations have allowed us to have. The beginning of the year can be tricky with Kindergarteners learning new routines, getting used to a full day of school and meeting so many new people! We are so grateful for the support you provided us which has helped this new transition! We are so excited to continue to utilize the resources and see so much growth this year!!","fullyFundedDate":1756399243411,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-ready/9393063/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gentile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9232715"},{"teacherId":9232715,"projectId":9303990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students this year!! We are off to a great start and my students are loving all the resources that your generous donations have allowed us to have. The beginning of the year can be tricky with Kindergarteners learning new routines, getting used to a full day of school and meeting so many new people! We are so grateful for the support you provided us which has helped this new transition! We are so excited to continue to utilize the resources and see so much growth this year!!","fullyFundedDate":1746785272938,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-next-year/9303990/","projectTitle":"Getting ready for next year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gentile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9232715"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37127","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":454,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":37127,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/madison-metropolitan-school-district/falk-elementary-school/37127"}