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The student recipient from our pre-kindergarten program did not have a proper jacket for the winter until receiving your generous donation. \r\n\r\nThe students have learned about the value of charity and greatly appreciate the contributions from the PNC Grow Up Great program, especially during the hardships experienced by families in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1765076419822,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-success-program/9935397/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Success Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161103_orig.png?crop=814,814,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762290805719","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wong-hart"},{"teacherId":6886759,"projectId":9693304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books that get my students excited about reading. I have loved seeing kids read a book and then recommend it to a friend to take home and read. We even had to make lists for certain books because some students argued over who would get to read them next. I'm also grateful to have better books for my readers who feel more comfortable reading in Spanish.\"\r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed reading physical books around the room—on cushions, the carpet, and beanbags—as well as taking them home. Since our school has an Accelerated Reader challenge, my class has also been motivated to take quizzes to show how many new books they have read.\r\n\r\nThe donation of so many books has helped a lot as we work through a unit to learn about historical figures. 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The goals served a practical purpose, allowing more accuracy and fairness at recess.\r\n\r\nWe have also seen our students with more soccer experience taking leadership by taking charge and setting up the goals; in addition, they remove the goals after recess and take them into the lunch room. \r\n\r\nThe students have taken ownership and appreciate this opportunity every day to have this new equipment. 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It supports all learners by making lessons fun, memorable, and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have more opportunities to grow, stay engaged, and build confidence in their learning every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1695249711329,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-students-learning-with-flocabul/7838312/","projectTitle":"Enhance Students' Learning with Flocabulary!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5637926_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625776280200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5637926"},{"teacherId":9130566,"projectId":9719882,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been able to explore and learn in ways that truly bring our classroom to life. We began using our \"I can practice writing\" right away during our learning centers, especially in our letter of the day and during our bridge time in Spanish and English.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to touch and explore, and immediately began asking questions. That sense of representation and belonging cannot be measured, but it makes a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nYour support has strengthened not only our classroom materials but also our students' confidence and joy in learning. 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The materials served a practical purpose, allowing more access to equipment for practicing soccer at recess.\r\n\r\nWe have also seen our students with more soccer experience taking leadership by supporting our students who are learning the sport; in addition, they have learned the benefits of teamwork and a growth mindset. \r\n\r\nThe students have taken ownership and appreciate this opportunity every day to have this new equipment. 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The laminator has been especially helpful for preserving student work and creating reusable classroom resources like flashcards, center activities, and posters that support hands-on learning every day.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, has really taken to our new materials. He loves using the colored pencils to illustrate his ideas and has become more confident in sharing his work with the class. The simple addition of these tools has sparked creativity, built confidence, and fostered a stronger sense of ownership in learning. Your generosity has truly made our classroom a more engaging and joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1753035545625,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9470230/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5948302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723348546523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5948302"},{"teacherId":10025647,"projectId":9396365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and support. As a first year teacher, I wouldn't have been able to fund this classroom on my own. \r\n\r\n95% of the students at my school face financial insecurity. They shouldn't have to come to school and worry about if we have what we need here. Their job is to show up and learn. With this project, that became possible.\r\n\r\nMy students especially love the books we received thanks to this project. They are always checking out books from the classroom library and telling their friends about the great books they read. We're so grateful for your support and I couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1752948410185,"projectUrl":"project/quality-books-and-materials-for-5th-grad/9396365/","projectTitle":"Quality Books and Materials for 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiDonato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025647_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759666698988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025647"},{"teacherId":10025647,"projectId":9332471,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the products we received thanks to this project. I know that they appreciate coming into a classroom everyday and not having to worry about if we have enough supplies.\r\n\r\nWe use the supplies throughout the entire school day. 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The special gifts they created with love helped them honor the amazing women and men in their lives. Watching their little hands at work—carefully painting, planting, and personalizing each piece—was a beautiful reminder of how impactful generosity truly is.\r\n\r\nYou've given our students the chance to express gratitude, build confidence, and experience the joy of giving. These moments are priceless, and we are so grateful that you made them possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746478239769,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-love-mothers-day-blo/9307743/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Love: Mother’s Day Blooms from the Heart!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. González-Villaseñor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp162516_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538802981338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/162516"},{"teacherId":9098615,"projectId":7543482,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, I was able to create a cozy and welcoming reading environment for my fourth-grade students over the past two years. The books you helped provide have truly transformed our classroom into a space where students feel safe, seen, and inspired. Our reading corner, complete with comfy seating and shelves filled with engaging titles, became one of the most loved places in the room. Students especially gravitated toward graphic novels and social-emotional learning (SEL) books, which helped them build both reading fluency and emotional understanding. We also explored powerful stories about real-life activists like Malala Yousafzai and César Chávez, which sparked meaningful conversations about justice, perseverance, and the impact of using our voices for good.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active and collaborative experience. We read independently, in pairs, and in small groups, using texts to build comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. My students learned how to ask questions, make connections, and reflect deeply on what they read. Many students who were once hesitant to pick up a book became avid readers, especially when they found a graphic novel that spoke to them or an SEL book that made them feel understood. One student, who struggled with confidence at the beginning of the year, found comfort in reading books about emotions and later began writing her own stories to help others. These moments wouldn't have been possible without your support, thank you for helping create lasting change in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1691104296738,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-classroom-library-that-is-rich-in/7543482/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Classroom Library That Is Rich in Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9098615_orig.jpg?crop=758,758,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689968539754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9098615"},{"teacherId":5637926,"projectId":7404945,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom and believing in the power of culturally relevant literature. 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