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They tell all of the teachers to come see what we have now!\r\n\r\nI am truly blessed that you were able to help my class. Thank you again for making sure my class could feel a sense of comfort.","fullyFundedDate":1758202667343,"projectUrl":"project/our-breathing-station/9598904/","projectTitle":"Our Breathing Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wainstock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6463344_orig.jpg?crop=920,920,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753136466762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6463344"},{"teacherId":8989751,"projectId":9486432,"letterContent":"We are more than thrilled that our students have the opportunity to provide not only an educational experience for our students, but a place to express creativity, learn about entrepreneurship, practice life skills, and build healthy habits through our weekly crochet club with our 5th graders. \r\n\r\nOur hope is that your contributions and support will continue help our students be inspired to create more, make connections with others and grow their confidence in learning a new skills.\r\n\r\nWhen our students heard that materials were generously given to their club, our students were thrilled and full of so much excitement for the potential opportunities that they were given to meet their skill goals and to empower them to learn even more...the opportunities are endless! 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The gentle lighting from the lamps replaces harsh fluorescents, creating a peaceful, inviting atmosphere that immediately puts students at ease. These simple but powerful additions have made our space feel less like a classroom and more like a home, which is so important for children who rely on school for emotional security and consistency.\r\n\r\nI want to sincerely thank the generous donors who made these enhancements possible. Your support has gone far beyond physical items—you've helped create a nurturing environment where children feel seen, heard, and safe. Every day, your kindness is felt in the quiet moments when a child smiles, opens up, or simply feels calm in this space. Your contribution has made a lasting difference in the lives of these young students, and I'm deeply grateful for the impact you've had on their emotional well-being and their daily experience at school.","fullyFundedDate":1756221554331,"projectUrl":"project/a-comforting-counseling-classroom/9383209/","projectTitle":"A Comforting Counseling Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547580_orig.jpg?crop=464,465,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717005363947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9547580"},{"teacherId":9992318,"projectId":9264364,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our Cultural Night was a huge success! The decorations you helped provide completely transformed our space, every corner was filled with color, pride, and beauty representing so many cultures from around the world. Families and students walked in with wide eyes and big smiles, excited to see their traditions honored and celebrated. It was more than just an event; it was a moment of connection and belonging for our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation didn't end that night. We've kept many of the decorations up around our building so students can continue to see their cultures represented and celebrated throughout the year. Every day, those bright and meaningful displays remind our kids that their backgrounds matter and that our school values diversity and unity.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping make that possible. Your kindness brought joy, pride, and lasting representation to our students and families, and we couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1753826801623,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-cultures-helping-students-c/9264364/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Cultures: Helping Students Create a Night to Remember","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCommon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9992318_orig.jpg?crop=1814,1814,x36,y1137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744672910604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9992318"},{"teacherId":9547580,"projectId":9390866,"letterContent":"Having a large selection of board games in my elementary counseling room has made a powerful impact on the way I connect with students. The games create a safe, relaxed, and welcoming environment where children feel more comfortable opening up about difficult topics in their lives. While playing, students are more at ease, and conversations flow more naturally, allowing for deeper emotional expression and meaningful connection. This playful setting helps build trust and makes the counseling space feel less intimidating. I want to sincerely thank the generous donors who made this possible—your support has helped create a space where healing, growth, and joy can happen side by side.","fullyFundedDate":1750359172853,"projectUrl":"project/conversations-connections-through-boar/9390866/","projectTitle":"Conversations & Connections through Board Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547580_orig.jpg?crop=464,465,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717005363947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9547580"},{"teacherId":6463344,"projectId":9300430,"letterContent":"The donated STEM toys have made an incredible difference in my classroom. They have given my students hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that feel like play but build real problem-solving skills. I've seen students collaborate, test out creative ideas, and learn how to persist when something doesn't work the first time.\r\n\r\nThese toys have sparked curiosity and excitement—students who were once hesitant now dive into activities with confidence and enthusiasm. They are building teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills while also discovering the joy of innovation. Most importantly, the STEM toys have created an environment where every child feels empowered to explore, experiment, and believe in their ability to create.","fullyFundedDate":1746786970396,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-game-gear/9300430/","projectTitle":"Indoor Game Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wainstock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6463344_orig.jpg?crop=920,920,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753136466762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6463344"},{"teacherId":3705901,"projectId":9400774,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the smiles and hear the cheers that the students had when we received the new resources! They were so excited to see what was in the boxes and to hear what we were going to do with them. Thank you for making our lessons so much more hands on and interesting. The students were eager to participate in the lessons. They learned and retained more by actually being able to do an activity along with the learning. \r\n\r\nWe used the scratch art with our lesson on nouns. Students were able to create a noun on the scratch art paper instead of just using crayons and paper. Everyone was able to draw a noun on their scratch art! We used the Lego kits to strengthen our mathematical practices such as attend to precision, reason abstractly and quantitively, look for and make use of structure. This has improved our understanding of addition-putting together and subtraction-taking away. The Lego kits also helped us practice working as a team to accomplish a task. The Magna Tiles have also helped with math and science reasoning and understanding. Your donation has been pivotal in providing skills necessary to produce the world's future artists, scientists, engineers, architects, mathematicians, and so much more! Student see school as a fun place to learn and that is exactly the environment I wanted to create!","fullyFundedDate":1749940181333,"projectUrl":"project/lively-learning-experiences-with-steam-a/9400774/","projectTitle":"Lively Learning Experiences with STEAM Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3705901"},{"teacherId":4118041,"projectId":9572650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to the library. As I've pulled these materials out, students have gotten increasingly excited to use them and interact with each other. My goal was two-fold for this - I wanted students to interact with each other without a screen and to build creativity. These materials allow me to push both of these objectives. \r\n\r\nThe magna-tiles, gears, and tangrams were selected with the idea of building collaboration without technology. I wanted students to be able to play and create together with no end-goal in mind. This boosts creativity, friendship, sharing skills, and so many other soft skills that students don't get much time to practice anymore. \r\n\r\nThe books with CDs allow me to grow the listening section of the library. Many students find the library inaccessible due to difficulty reading. This section allows them to access to many different types of stories. They also work together on this because these stations work with \"old-school\" traditional CD players. Students get to listen and build camaraderie with each other (again, without the use of screens and digital devices). \r\n\r\nOverall, I've found this increases students interest in all the aspects of the library as well as gives them additional sense of self in a positive manner. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1757537268666,"projectUrl":"project/maker-space-stem-in-the-library/9572650/","projectTitle":"Maker Space & STEM in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luttrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4118041_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x1052,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754868082959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4118041"},{"teacherId":9992318,"projectId":9238945,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness, our students now have water bottles to stay hydrated and lotion to keep their hands healthy during the school day. These may seem like simple items, but they make a big difference in a classroom full of young learners.\r\n\r\nThe water bottles are helping students focus by keeping thirst from becoming a distraction, and they love having their own way to refill throughout the day. The lotion has been a huge relief too. Dry, cracked hands were a constant complaint, especially with frequent handwashing. Now, students are more comfortable and less distracted by discomfort.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to feel cared for and prepared so they can give their best energy to learning. Your generosity truly impacts both their well-being and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1744901827333,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-for-education/9238945/","projectTitle":"Hydration for Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCommon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9992318_orig.jpg?crop=1814,1814,x36,y1137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744672910604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9992318"},{"teacherId":10049367,"projectId":9394246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of diverse recess toys for our class. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and support. The variety of toys has brought a new level of excitement and energy to our students' indoor playtime, and it's clear how much joy they bring each day.\r\n\r\nThe students were immediately drawn to the new things, and it's been wonderful to see how each child finds something they enjoy. They enjoy building with the magnatiles, legos, and the marble run. They have barbies that look like them. They have games that make them think while having fun. These toys have not only made recess more enjoyable but have also helped foster inclusion and cooperation among classmates.\r\n\r\nWe sincerely appreciate your kindness and the positive impact you've made on our daily routine. The students eagerly look forward to recess and are always excited to try something new from the toy collection. Your contribution has helped create a more engaging and enriching environment for our class, and we can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1749408549365,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-and-bodies-indoor-recess-g/9394246/","projectTitle":"Active Minds and Bodies: Indoor Recess Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Enriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049367"},{"teacherId":2130897,"projectId":5218210,"letterContent":"It is with great embarrassment that I write an impact statement 3 years after the project is completed! Your contributions made such a huge impact while we were distance learning. Your generosity also helped me outfit my room with items that helped my students remain healthy in the throws of Covid. \r\nMy students were able to keep their materials isolated while in the classroom. It kept me from needing to continually supplement items for them to clean their area or have them move around the classroom much to retrieve items.","fullyFundedDate":1603215602805,"projectUrl":"project/online-now-and-face-to-face-when-it-is-t/5218210/","projectTitle":"Online Now and Face to Face When It Is Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fredrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2130897_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523061057105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vmorris"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_57669","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":289,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":44,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":55.2,"schoolId":57669,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Grant Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Grant Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/kansas-city-kansas-city-public-schools/grant-elementary-school/57669"}