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The headphones are helping them build skills used for technology like how to use an iPad or a computer to learn. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kind and generous offerings to benefit my classroom and students.","fullyFundedDate":1771342506781,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-helpers/9941806/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Helpers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trezza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8457959_orig.jpg?crop=2919,2919,x0,y369&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660571755435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8457959"},{"teacherId":5226727,"projectId":9910466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible gift to our classroom! The kids are so excited for new learning and social emotional tools! The letter stamps and number transformers have already been very popular at center time. The sensory boards are in our calm corner to help students regulate their emotions! The laminating sheets will be used to preserve things for being used multiple times. Thank you so much for making a positive impact for our preschool students in classroom! It is so greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1771342506486,"projectUrl":"project/learning-social-emotional-tools-and-cla/9910466/","projectTitle":"Learning, Social Emotional Tools and Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5226727_orig.jpg?crop=614,614,x443,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687869610478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5226727"},{"teacherId":2719906,"projectId":9851602,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, thank you so much for your generous donation to our Attendance Challenge!\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are one step closer to celebrating our students' hard work and commitment to being present and prepared each day. Our goal of reaching a 94% attendance rate has truly energized our school, and the excitement has been contagious. Students are encouraging one another, showing up ready to learn, and taking pride in being here every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donation of duct tape may seem simple, but it represents so much more — encouragement, community support, and belief in our students' success. Thanks to you, we'll be able to celebrate their achievement in a fun and memorable way (and yes, our Principal and Assistant Principal are ready!).\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your partnership in supporting education and helping our students build bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771789367062,"projectUrl":"project/sticking-to-good-attendance/9851602/","projectTitle":"Sticking to Good Attendance!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shermer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2719906_orig.png?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646751493750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sroka"},{"teacherId":9885808,"projectId":9992008,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our students are experiencing opportunities that once felt out of reach. Your support has allowed us to provide meaningful rewards that recognize their hard work, growth, and perseverance—boosting both motivation and confidence in powerful ways. Because of your contribution, we are able to offer academic achievement awards, educational resources, enrichment activities, and special recognition incentives that celebrate progress and dedication. These rewards do more than acknowledge success; they inspire students to set higher goals, stay engaged in their learning, and believe in their potential. Most importantly, students are now genuinely excited and looking forward to completing their assignments and responsibilities, knowing their effort will be recognized and celebrated. They are taking greater ownership of their work, showing increased commitment, and demonstrating pride in accomplishing their goals. Your generosity is not just funding programs—it is creating encouragement, building responsibility, and making a lasting impact on each student's journey.","fullyFundedDate":1770838998229,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-are-so-fun/9992008/","projectTitle":"Rewards Are So Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9885808_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735848481923","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mart315"},{"teacherId":2719906,"projectId":9868505,"letterContent":"\"If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.\" – John Dewey\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us provide the tools our students need to be successful. Your generosity is truly making a difference in the lives of our children.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to pop-it keychains, smelly pencils, and squishy mochis—simple yet powerful tools that help them manage movement, calm their minds, and stay focused during learning time. For many students, having a small sensory outlet right at their desk helps them regulate their emotions and continue participating in class.\r\n\r\nThe smelly pencils, in particular, give students a positive and discreet way to calm themselves when they are feeling overwhelmed. These resources help create a supportive classroom environment where students feel understood, prepared, and capable.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us ensure that every child has what they need to reach their goals. We are so grateful for your belief in our students and for helping us build a classroom where everyone can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nThank you for making a difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1768429045737,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-success/9868505/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools For Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shermer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2719906_orig.png?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646751493750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sroka"},{"teacherId":2719906,"projectId":9868627,"letterContent":"\"If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.\" – John Dewey\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a learning environment where every child has what they need to succeed. Your generosity is making a direct and meaningful impact in our school.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to stretchy string fidgets, pop tubes, and slap bracelets—tools that help them manage movement, regulate emotions, and stay focused right at their desks. For many students, having a simple sensory tool can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and feeling ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe slap bracelets and fidgets provide safe, appropriate sensory input that helps students redirect their energy and calm themselves when they are upset or distracted. Instead of losing instructional time, they are able to self-regulate and continue working toward their goals.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us ensure that every child feels supported, equipped, and capable of success. We are so grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of meeting their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a brighter tomorrow for our children.","fullyFundedDate":1769645369383,"projectUrl":"project/the-sensory-success-toolkit/9868627/","projectTitle":"The Sensory Success Toolkit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shermer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2719906_orig.png?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646751493750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sroka"},{"teacherId":2719906,"projectId":9856034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project and helping us create a calming, creative space for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to fill our bubble tube with distilled water and continue providing a peaceful environment where students can relax, color, draw, and talk about what may be on their hearts. For many of our students, our office is a safe space — a place where they feel heard, supported, and free to express their imagination.\r\n\r\nThe soft glow and gentle movement of the bubble tube truly transforms the atmosphere. It helps students regulate their emotions, feel calmer, and open up about what they are experiencing. Your support directly impacts their well-being and allows them to focus on healing, growing, and learning.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and emotional support for children. Thank you for helping us make our office a comforting and welcoming space for every student who walks through our door.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nThank you for making a difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1770838994207,"projectUrl":"project/bubble-time/9856034/","projectTitle":"Bubble Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shermer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2719906_orig.png?crop=399,399,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646751493750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sroka"},{"teacherId":9801912,"projectId":9694075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing LEGOs and art materials for our printmaking projects!\r\nYour support opens the door to creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning for our students. The LEGOs help spark innovative design thinking, while the printmaking supplies allow students to explore new artistic techniques and express themselves in meaningful ways.\r\nThanks to your kind donation, our school is filled with inspiration and excitement. We are grateful for your commitment to supporting teachers and students. Thank you for making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1767404156246,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-color-creative-lego-printmaking/9694075/","projectTitle":"STEM in Color: Creative LEGO Printmaking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Twitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9801912_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764084830224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801912"},{"teacherId":9801912,"projectId":9745789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the variety of colorful art supplies. We truly appreciate your generosity, and we use these materials every single week!\r\n\r\nOur students have created Winter Landscapes, Greek mythology art projects, climate change artwork, Black History Month projects, Lunar New Year art, and so much more. Each project gives students a chance to express themselves while learning important content.\r\n\r\nThese materials continue to help us connect art with ELA, math, science, and social studies. Thank you for supporting our school and helping students grow, explore, and create!","fullyFundedDate":1768940671347,"projectUrl":"project/creating-together-art-supplies-for-insp/9745789/","projectTitle":"Creating Together: Art Supplies for Inspired Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Twitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9801912_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764084830224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801912"},{"teacherId":9801912,"projectId":9724598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of colorful art materials to our school. Because of your kindness, our students were able to dive into vibrant, hands-on projects that brought their creativity to life. The supplies you provided added excitement and inspiration to every lesson. Seeing the joy and engagement on students' faces as they explored new ideas was truly wonderful, and it was made possible with your thoughtful support.\r\n\r\nOur class was able to create collaborative projects that beautifully blended science and art. Students worked together to design models, illustrate scientific concepts, and transform their learning into imaginative visual displays. Your donation helped turn abstract ideas into colorful, tangible creations that deepened understanding and encouraged teamwork. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students' curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768178194176,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-curiosity-giving-students-mate/9724598/","projectTitle":"Igniting Curiosity: Giving Students Materials While Blending Science and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Twitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9801912_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764084830224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9801912"},{"teacherId":10239755,"projectId":9677958,"letterContent":"Great news! We were already to get our new trumpet into the hands of a student. He was asking me to learn trumpet all year long, and because of your donation, he was ecstatic to get to play! \r\n\r\nWhen the package first arrived, the trumpets and I all opened it together. They all cheered with joy upon seeing that we have received a new trumpet, and that one of their friends would now be able to join their section. \r\n\r\nRight now, students are preparing for a performance at the Springfield Thunderbirds game, where they will perform for over 7,000 people. They are learning music faster than ever, and I could not be more proud of them. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your donation, and for helping our students achieve their dreams!","fullyFundedDate":1760693784508,"projectUrl":"project/trumpets-for-fhes/9677958/","projectTitle":"Trumpets for FHES!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Donald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239755"},{"teacherId":2719906,"projectId":9878215,"letterContent":"I cannot fully express enough how grateful I am for all of your donations to my school. It is wonderful you share my vision for reaching children. Working in an inner city school, we do not have all the necessary materials we need. We often have to make do with what we have.\r\n\r\nThe tools you have funded will enable the students in my school to create beautiful rock paintings! The paint that you funded is able to help my students create beautiful rocks that have positive messages and pictures on them! Helping our students grow in the arts is one of our priorities and with your help we are making that happen! This project helped our students spread kindness throughout our school. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity!\r\n\r\nHenry Ford once said \"Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.\" We have achieved success working together to better our school community and we are forever grateful!\r\n\r\nI hope to share with my colleagues a new technique in learning. Thank you so much. 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