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It's been especially rewarding to see how this small change has encouraged independence; students no longer rely on me to remind them about forms, notes, or assignments. Instead, they're becoming more self-directed and organized learners.\r\n\r\nThe mailbox system has also strengthened communication in our classroom. Whether it's sharing positive notes, feedback, or reminders, the mailboxes provide a respectful and reliable way to connect. What once was just a stack of papers on desks is now a meaningful daily routine that promotes responsibility and care.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped my students build habits that will last a lifetime. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for giving my students the tools — and the confidence — to take charge of their own learning.","fullyFundedDate":1750774774244,"projectUrl":"project/mail-call/9302518/","projectTitle":"Mail Call!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yaworski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8039311_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694548386184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-yaworski"},{"teacherId":9402243,"projectId":9397850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our cozy classroom library to life! Because of your kindness, my kindergarteners now have a magical reading nook complete with a tent, soft pillows, and a peaceful space where their imaginations can soar.\r\n\r\nThey love having a cozy and inviting space to read. It has quickly become their favorite spot in the classroom—a quiet, inviting corner where they can curl up with a good book and get lost in stories. For many of them, it's the first time they've had a space like this to enjoy reading just for fun.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create not just a physical space, but a love of reading that I know will grow with them throughout the year and beyond. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping make our classroom a warm and inspiring place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1750452196179,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-reading-corner-for-curious-kinder/9397850/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Reading Corner for Curious Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9402243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742824918093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402243"},{"teacherId":2219929,"projectId":9466117,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. I wish you could have seen the faces of my students when they walked in an saw all the good. Their faces were just in awwwww. The food will support my students when they are hungry in the morning and afternoon. I also worry about a couple of my students at home so I can send a few items in their backpacks home. \r\n\r\nI can't expect my students to be ready to learn if their tummies are rumbling. It is so important to me to help educate the whole child and because of your donation I am able to do that. Your donation makes a difference with my students. I can not thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1753469416349,"projectUrl":"project/still-hungry/9466117/","projectTitle":"Still Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2219929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457232063300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchavis"},{"teacherId":543057,"projectId":6930277,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous offer that allowed our students to experience such an exciting culture journey\r\n\r\nThe joy and enthusiasm on their faces were truly priceless! They were not only engaged but also inspired by the hands-on activities and the fascinating concepts you shared. It's clear that your passion for history ignited a spark in them, and I can't thank you enough for making this experience possible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and dedication to fostering a love for learning in our students is truly commendable. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to more wonderful experiences in the future!\r\n\r\nWarmest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1669903734150,"projectUrl":"project/african-american-history-library/6930277/","projectTitle":"African American History Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. YOUNG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp543057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701528679662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/543057"},{"teacherId":543057,"projectId":6928685,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous offer that allowed our students to experience such an exciting culture journey\r\n\r\nThe joy and enthusiasm on their faces were truly priceless! They were not only engaged but also inspired by the hands-on activities and the fascinating concepts you shared. It's clear that your passion for history ignited a spark in them, and I can't thank you enough for making this experience possible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and dedication to fostering a love for learning in our students is truly commendable. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to more wonderful experiences in the future!\r\n\r\nWarmest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1669753805853,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-african-american-heritage-mo/6928685/","projectTitle":"Celebrating African American Heritage Month","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. YOUNG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp543057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701528679662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/543057"},{"teacherId":543057,"projectId":7417898,"letterContent":"hope this note finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous offer that allowed our students to experience such an exciting science adventure.\r\n\r\nThe joy and enthusiasm on their faces were truly priceless! They were not only engaged but also inspired by the hands-on activities and the fascinating concepts you shared. It's clear that your passion for science ignited a spark in them, and I can't thank you enough for making this experience possible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and dedication to fostering a love for learning in our students is truly commendable. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to more wonderful experiences in the future!\r\n\r\nWarmest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1692363722681,"projectUrl":"project/need-a-charge/7417898/","projectTitle":"Need a Charge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. YOUNG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp543057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701528679662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/543057"},{"teacherId":2219929,"projectId":9250976,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my reading project. I have worked very hard on reading with my students this school year. After all our small group time working together on reading fundations, now we have books to read to go along with our lessons. My students are so excited as I unwrapped the books. We can't wait for the afternoon to curl up and read a book. Thank you for helping me foster the love of reading in my students. Reading is so important and I want my students to leave my classroom able to read but more importantly loving to read. If I am successful then I am a very happy teacher. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1747426439498,"projectUrl":"project/read-read-and-read-again/9250976/","projectTitle":"Read, Read, and Read Again!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2219929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457232063300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchavis"},{"teacherId":2219929,"projectId":9207331,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project and helping foster the love of reading in my students. The students are excited to get the books to take home. I am writing a personal note to each child in their book. I want them to have it to keep and remember second grade and how special they are. Hopefully they will be able to keep the book and have their teacher each year write a note to them. It will be a memory book for each student to keep and know they are loved, special, and have endless places they can go! Thank you so much for supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744221614802,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-youll-go/9207331/","projectTitle":"Oh. the Places You'll Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chavis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2219929_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457232063300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchavis"},{"teacherId":9402243,"projectId":9300719,"letterContent":"The students are absolutely loving the new art supplies! It's been incredible to see how engaged and imaginative they've become when given the tools to express themselves creatively. Whether they're drawing, painting, or building, their enthusiasm and pride in their work shine through every day. These materials have opened up so many new opportunities for them to explore their ideas and develop confidence in their artistic abilities.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options have also made a huge difference in the classroom. They provide students with the freedom to move, choose their best learning space, and stay more focused throughout the day. It's amazing how something as simple as a wobble stool, floor cushion, or standing desk can help students release energy and better engage in their learning.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the calm strips and social-emotional toys have become essential tools for helping students self-regulate. These items give them healthy ways to manage big emotions, reduce anxiety, and refocus when they're feeling overwhelmed. It's been heartwarming to watch students independently use these tools to support their own emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nOverall, these resources have transformed our classroom into a more inclusive, creative, and supportive learning environment. The students are thriving, and their joy is truly contagious!","fullyFundedDate":1746786332801,"projectUrl":"project/a-creative-and-comfortable-classroom/9300719/","projectTitle":"A Creative and Comfortable Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9402243_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742824918093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402243"},{"teacherId":6541807,"projectId":9065614,"letterContent":"Providing our class with the snacks and drinks has been a huge help to us. The snacks provided nourishment to our students and allowed their brains to continue to work throughout the day, especially in the afternoon after having lunch and recess.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to see all the packages come to our class. They loved watching us open the packages, and were even more excited when they saw what was inside the boxes.\r\n\r\nWe are very much appreciative of you helping to fund this project so we have been able to enjoy the snacks and drinks.","fullyFundedDate":1738777275968,"projectUrl":"project/please-support-our-super-second-graders/9065614/","projectTitle":"Please Support Our Super Second Graders With Healthy Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schneider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6541807_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692735059675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6541807"},{"teacherId":8039311,"projectId":9108986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that helped us secure headphones for our classroom. These simple yet powerful tools have made a significant impact on my students' learning experience, and I'm so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of headphones, students are now able to focus more effectively during independent work, especially when using educational programs and learning apps. The ability to block out distractions has been especially helpful for students who struggle with attention or sensory sensitivities. Whether they're listening to guided reading, language support, or math tutorials, headphones allow them to fully engage with the content at their own pace, leading to stronger understanding and increased confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more inclusive, focused, and supportive classroom where all students can thrive. Thank you for making a real difference in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1744032942755,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-can-hear-it-you-can-learn-it/9108986/","projectTitle":"If You Can Hear It, You Can Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yaworski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8039311_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694548386184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-yaworski"},{"teacherId":8039311,"projectId":9123941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project focused on self-care, calming tools, and creating a cozy, comforting space for my students. Thanks to your kindness, we've been able to introduce fidget tools, sensory items, and other resources that help students manage stress, build emotional awareness, and feel supported throughout the school day. These tools are already making a difference by giving students healthy ways to self-regulate and recharge when they need it most.\r\n\r\nThe cozy corner you helped us create has quickly become a cherished part of our classroom. With comfortable seating, and a peaceful atmosphere, it offers students a safe space to take a break, calm down, and return to learning with a clearer mind. Your generosity has not only improved our classroom environment but also supported our students' emotional growth and well-being in meaningful ways. 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