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You've given them the space and resources to discover their voices.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the creativity of our students. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1725388810239,"projectUrl":"project/thoughts-on-paper/8657606/","projectTitle":"Thoughts on Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7940264_orig.jpg?crop=417,417,x148,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628006538632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-bolden"},{"teacherId":7940264,"projectId":8657475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help purchase books for our classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for our young readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to engaging, diverse, and high-quality books that spark curiosity and build confidence. Each new title on our shelves gives students another opportunity to see themselves in stories, explore new worlds, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Already, I've seen children eagerly reaching for books, sharing discoveries with friends, and feeling proud of the progress they're making.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created an impact that reaches far beyond this school year. You've helped build a reading community where students feel excited, supported, and inspired. We are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1725640653320,"projectUrl":"project/the-melanated-magic-of-reading/8657475/","projectTitle":"The Melanated Magic of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7940264_orig.jpg?crop=417,417,x148,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628006538632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-j-bolden"},{"teacherId":2682957,"projectId":9230972,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Technology in the classroom is so important in any classroom but especially in the special education classrooms. Motivation is often an issue with special education students and using technology to teach eliminates this problem greatly and helps students learn without thinking they are studying. In our classroom, majority of our curriculums are online but often school systems fail to provide necessary technology to run these online curriculums. This is where you stepped in and filled the gap. Thank you so much, you are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746464497729,"projectUrl":"project/protective-cases-for-our-new-ipads/9230972/","projectTitle":"Protective Cases for Our New iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yilmaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2682957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673302374995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-yilmaz"},{"teacherId":2682957,"projectId":8986616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We received the I pads and DCPS technology department has downloaded everything we need on them. Our I pads are ready to go for teaching, learning, and fun. \r\n\r\nStudents were super excited when they saw the boxes. They can't wait to use them. In our classroom we use I pads to work on ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies. We have typing practice as well. Also, they can use them for reward time to play educational games. \r\n\r\nI want to thank you again for your help to our classroom. You are deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1736970360216,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-for-my-self-contained-autism-class/8986616/","projectTitle":"iPads for My Self-Contained Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yilmaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2682957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673302374995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-yilmaz"},{"teacherId":9571619,"projectId":9049165,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation toward the iPad. This iPad has allowed me to start using Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) apps with my students. These apps allow students to press icons for items that may interest them. \r\n\r\nI have observed students to make requests for snacks, colors of blocks and even practice greeting their peers during morning meeting. With this technology, a new world of communication has been opened for my students. They are able to make their wants and needs known. \r\n\r\nIn addition, I have been able to download speech therapy apps to practice articulating sounds and language skills with my students. The iPad has been a valuable resource to add to my therapy schedule while working with students. 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