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Students are learning how to recognize their emotions and use healthy strategies to manage them, which leads to fewer disruptions and more time spent learning. Your generosity has given our students more than materials—you have given them a safe space to feel calm, supported, and ready to grow, and that will benefit them far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1763128175982,"projectUrl":"project/chill-zone/9824629/","projectTitle":"Chill Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366101_orig.jpg?crop=976,976,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699823712278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366101"},{"teacherId":10400032,"projectId":9999088,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project. Because of your support, my students now have classroom items that truly enhance their learning and comfort each day. The rug provides a welcoming space for whole-group instruction and reading, while the chair organizers help students stay organized and focused. The white contact paper on desks has turned each workspace into an interactive writing surface, allowing students to practice skills in an engaging way. Play dough has become a hands-on tool in our literacy centers, strengthening fine motor skills and learning through play. The notebooks for all subjects ensure every student has the materials they need to stay organized and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, especially for students who may not otherwise have access to these resources. Thank you for investing in my students' education and helping create a positive, supportive learning environment. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768164318366,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/9999088/","projectTitle":"Learning is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400032"},{"teacherId":8088993,"projectId":8077660,"letterContent":"Your support kept my students motivated to work and engage using the learning tools. From the moment they were introduced students were excited and curious which helped create a calm and positive learning environment. The learning tools helped students focus and feel more ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese learning tools became an important part of our daily routine. Students used them during lessons and independent work which helped them stay regulated and engaged. I noticed improved attention reduced stress and more participation during class activities.\r\n\r\nMoving forward we will continue using the learning tools to support learning and self regulation throughout the day. They help students stay focused manage their emotions and fully engage in lessons. Thank you for supporting my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1701474077062,"projectUrl":"project/fun-learning-tools-for-engaging-educati/8077660/","projectTitle":"Fun Learning: Tools for Engaging Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8088993_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701230718590","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8088993"},{"teacherId":6610554,"projectId":8178600,"letterContent":"Mission Accomplished – Thanks to YOU! \r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support of my classroom project! Because of you, my 5th grade students had an amazing year in our space-themed learning environment filled with excitement, imagination, and inspiration.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped us bring in vibrant decorations, flexible supplies, and creative tools that will transform our classroom into a place where students feel like explorers ready for an academic adventure. From glowing galaxy lights to motivational posters, every detail will spark curiosity and helped build a strong sense of community.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to see my next group of kids faces light up as they enter a room that says, \"You belong here—and you're capable of amazing things.\" Thank you for making this possible and for investing in our mission to reach for the stars—together.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Begin 🚀\r\n5th Grade Teacher\r\n\"Launching learning one star at a time\"","fullyFundedDate":1715308080995,"projectUrl":"project/launching-dreams/8178600/","projectTitle":"Launching Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6610554"},{"teacherId":9808205,"projectId":8962334,"letterContent":"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity! Receiving the Scholastic News for my class has truly been such a great gift this year. The magazine subscriptions you helped purchase will continue to make an impact over the course of the year that we have left. Scholastic News in our class will definitely continue to support students in a number of ways.\r\n\r\nThe most recent magazine issue that we dove into was all about Bullying and St. Patrick's Day. My students were certainly engaged in both topics because St. Patrick's Day is nearly here, and unfortunately, bullying is a major topic in schools nowadays. My students really love the digital component of the Scholastic News because there are videos that support the text that they read. During this particular lesson on bullying, students had an opportunity to not only read about bullying and how they can do something to prevent it, but also to view a video that dove deeper into the focus. My class had the opportunities to come up to the board and lead their classmates through the comprehension questions for the article, as well as add to conversations about various situations involving bullying, cyberbullying, and peer conflict. \r\n\r\nMy students and I really love the Scholastic News you helped purchase for our class because it enables everyone to have great discourse or conversation about the various topics presented in each magazine. Since these magazines focus mostly on science, social studies, and current events, it really is a nice change of pace from what we normally do. Beyond that, it also really helps to reinforce what we learn in our other subjects. With Scholastic News being all informational text, our class continually practices identifying and utilizing text features and visual features to help them understand the text better.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness! I cannot state how much you are appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1733894280979,"projectUrl":"project/improving-our-skills-through-science-so/8962334/","projectTitle":"Improving Our Skills Through Science, Social Studies, & Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Espey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9808205_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729225198553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9808205"},{"teacherId":7356575,"projectId":5036303,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations. With your support, we were able to purchase all of the items shown in the first photo, as well as block manipulatives.\r\n\r\n These materials have allowed students to collaborate while practicing letters, shapes, sentence formation, and base-ten math concepts. The pencils and crayons are also being used for pencil-and-paper activities that were sent home.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping to enhance the quality of Distance Education for my students. 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