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Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1755870777110,"projectUrl":"project/one-comfy-classroom/9501619/","projectTitle":"One Comfy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7300490_orig.png?crop=554,554,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722100978768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7300490"},{"teacherId":9333153,"projectId":9443436,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the materials that were provided through your donation. We use the markers everyday so far! Especially the younger grades, where they are learning to draw their observations, and draw like a scientist. For example, the younger grades are learning about life cycles, and they used the markers to recreate the butterfly lifecycle. The fifth grades used the safety goggles for the first time when we experimented with chemical reactions. They were so helpful, especially since they were able to fit over the glasses students wore already. We experimented with the reaction of mixing baking soda and vinegar together. They were so excited as soon as I pulled the basket of goggles because they knew we would be doing an experiment. We still have so many lessons planned to use with the materials!","fullyFundedDate":1752267608890,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lab-materials/9443436/","projectTitle":"STEM Lab Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333153_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751482302358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9333153"},{"teacherId":7300490,"projectId":9465397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books about being a class family. These stories have been such a wonderful addition to our first-grade classroom! They've helped us start meaningful conversations about kindness, teamwork, and caring for one another.\r\n\r\nThe students love reading and sharing these books together, and they are helping us strengthen our sense of community and belonging. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our classroom family, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1753300358446,"projectUrl":"project/our-class-family/9465397/","projectTitle":"Our Class Family!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7300490_orig.png?crop=554,554,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722100978768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7300490"},{"teacherId":7300490,"projectId":9367105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of chapter books to our first-grade classroom. The students are absolutely thrilled to have new stories to explore! These books have already sparked excitement and curiosity, and it's wonderful to see their enthusiasm for reading grow each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support are helping our young readers build a lifelong love of books and learning. We are so grateful for your generosity and the positive impact you've made in our classroom. The kids have been so excited to expand their reading skills!","fullyFundedDate":1752613649431,"projectUrl":"project/read-and-enrich/9367105/","projectTitle":"Read and Enrich!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassidy Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7300490_orig.png?crop=554,554,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722100978768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7300490"},{"teacherId":4731608,"projectId":9468032,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to thank my donor for their generosity. I was in need of communication folders, and once again, you came through! These folders play an important role in keeping communication between home and school strong—which is truly the key to student success.\r\nThe support is truly appreciated, as we are only given a small budget to work with. I feel blessed to be part of such a wonderful community that gives back to education. I love my job and am so thankful for the support you show to teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1753300549301,"projectUrl":"project/home-school-connection/9468032/","projectTitle":"Home School Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4731608_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589464122929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4731608"},{"teacherId":9085541,"projectId":9267821,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful to the donors for their generous financial support, which allowed me to attend the Heinemann Writing Institute for professional development. Over the course of the two days, I gained valuable strategies for creating more engaging opportunities for students to enhance their writing in science through research-based activities. I've also strengthened my ability to help students use scientific notebooks more effectively and to craft narrative stories that reinforce both scientific vocabulary and key concepts.\r\n\r\nThis experience has not only enriched my own professional growth, but it will have a lasting impact on my students as well. I'm excited to bring these new approaches into the classroom to support deeper thinking, creativity, and stronger connections between literacy and science. The tools and insights I gained will help me foster a more dynamic and student-centered learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in teachers like me. Your support directly contributes to meaningful change in classrooms and helps ensure that students receive innovative, high-quality instruction. 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We were down to our last few dry erase markers, so the new ones came at the perfect time. Our white boards will now be used for many more years!","fullyFundedDate":1742929855132,"projectUrl":"project/markers-till-may/9131108/","projectTitle":"Markers Till May!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Korzecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8337925_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712880756827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337925"},{"teacherId":8337925,"projectId":9243919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! The hardcover book set is amazing and will be used for many, many years to come. Building a community with my class is crucial to the success of my kindergarten students. \r\n\r\nThe mini books are amazing! Each of my students received one as an end of the year keepsake from me. I also included a letter from me and a class picture. My students were so excited that they got to keep a copy of the book I read to them on our last day of school. I heard from so many families that they loved the book as well and were actually in tears when they read it. This is definitely a new tradition that I will continue every year.","fullyFundedDate":1744222561987,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kommunity/9243919/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten “K”ommunity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Korzecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8337925_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712880756827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8337925"},{"teacherId":9067400,"projectId":8648065,"letterContent":"This is just a note to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for your contribution to my classroom and the project that you kindly helped me achieve last year. \r\n\r\nMy students were so happy and excited to help me open the packages. Their smiling faces mean the world to me, and I'm sure you would like to know that thanks to your generosity my students had a fabulous school year. They enjoyed the magnetic puzzles, kinetic sand and the farm set, which was perfect for the PreK curriculum. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your love to children. The future generation of leaders of this country will never forget the amazing experiences they had at PreK. Please take some time to check out my other projects at DonorsChoose and spread the word! 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I have students that are visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners so I am always looks for opportunities to support my teaching needs. Thank you for making that happen!!!","fullyFundedDate":1737136068202,"projectUrl":"project/mathreading-support/9061425/","projectTitle":"Math/Reading Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4731608_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589464122929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4731608"},{"teacherId":4731608,"projectId":8940613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you kind donation. My students love going to centers because of your generosity. I was able to make each center fun, educational and engaging. It is actually their favorite part of the day. Each center provides access to materials and activities that promote different types of learning. With your help, all of my students are getting the variation they need. \r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough. Teachers don't get a lot of money in to help set up centers in their classroom. With limited funds, we need to purchase the necessities and that does not include anything fun for these students to learn so thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1732810736980,"projectUrl":"project/creating-productive-centers-that-actuall/8940613/","projectTitle":"Creating Productive Centers That Actually Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4731608_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589464122929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4731608"},{"teacherId":7300490,"projectId":8854839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation! With your help I was able to purchase a program that allows me to track my students' academic progress. With this program I am able to keep track of what they still need extra help on which allows me to provide the best instruction possible. It can be so hard to find a program that targets exactly what I am working on with my students! ESGI is exactly what I need to give them such specific targeted support. 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