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For many of my students, having tools that are accessible, clear, and made with their learning needs in mind makes them feel seen, supported, and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are now better prepared for the next steps in our current unit, which focuses on reading comprehension and structured writing. They will continue using these resources to practice key skills, engage in collaborative work, and prepare for assessments with more confidence. Your contribution has truly become part of our daily classroom experience, and it is helping my students grow not only academically, but also in their belief in themselves as learners. 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Also, they have been able to do art projects in class with the markers and pencils. Everyday, my students grab pencils from the pencil box that is stocked because of you. \r\nThank you so much for your gift. It means a lot that you support me and my students as they learn!","fullyFundedDate":1754049348690,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning/9486694/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4510279_orig.jpg?crop=1237,1238,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563816437799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4510279"},{"teacherId":485171,"projectId":9511142,"letterContent":"Your generous support for our students at the start of the school year has been nothing short of transformative. By donating essential basic supplies like notebooks, pencils, and art materials, you immediately leveled the playing field for every child. When students arrive prepared with the tools they need, it eliminates a major source of stress and allows them to enter the classroom feeling confident and ready to learn. This foundation of preparedness is absolutely crucial, ensuring every student has the successful, strong start they deserve without worrying about lacking the necessary academic materials.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic essentials, we want to extend a special thank you for contributing to our snack supply. We know that many of our students do not always have consistent access to food, and your donations ensure no one has to struggle with hunger during the school day. These simple provisions make our classroom a welcoming and caring community, turning a shared moment into a supportive experience. Because of your kindness, our students can focus less on their immediate needs and more on learning, fostering a sense of belonging and well-being that truly sets the tone for a positive and productive school year.","fullyFundedDate":1755955603560,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9511142/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp485171_orig.jpg?crop=923,923,x52,y422&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723036274166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/485171"},{"teacherId":9917774,"projectId":9105379,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions! The music room is absolutely beautiful and the gem of the school. My students and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We're jamming in here almost every day after school and even chilling in here like a lounge during lunch. Its the warm and welcoming space that primes you for creativity and it has so very much exceeded all my expectations. \r\nThe foam sound panels, couch, tables have helped me create a perfect atmosphere to enhance the room. Check out the before and after photos! We always had the instruments and we had something of a space - but now we absolutely have the vibe we need to be our best musicians. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1739143269376,"projectUrl":"project/old-basement-classroom-turned-cozy-music/9105379/","projectTitle":"Old Basement Classroom Turned Cozy Music Club Studio! (Pt 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Choi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-choi"},{"teacherId":9917774,"projectId":9101580,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions! The music room is absolutely beautiful and the gem of the school. My students and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We're jamming in here almost every day after school and even chilling in here like a lounge during lunch. Its the warm and welcoming space that primes you for creativity and it has so very much exceeded all my expectations. \r\nThe foam sound panels, couch, tables have helped me create a perfect atmosphere to enhance the room. Check out the before and after photos! We always had the instruments and we had something of a space - but now we absolutely have the vibe we need to be our best musicians. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1739027452694,"projectUrl":"project/old-basement-classroom-turned-cozy-music/9101580/","projectTitle":"Old Basement Classroom Turned Cozy Music Club Studio!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Choi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/r-choi"},{"teacherId":9275742,"projectId":8686211,"letterContent":"I'm thrilled to share how your generosity has directly impacted my ELL and MLL students! The new resources have been a game-changer in our classroom, helping my students build their language skills while gaining confidence in their learning. One of the first projects we tackled using the materials was a vocabulary and writing workshop where students explored key academic words and applied them in their writing. We used visual aids, sentence-building tools, and interactive reading exercises to help students understand new words in context.\r\n\r\n One memorable moment was when a student, who had previously struggled with writing, used the new word \"communicate\" in a full sentence without hesitation—her face lit up with pride! When my students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless! Many of them were excited and curious, flipping through the books and pointing out words they recognized. Some even whispered, \"Ms. Charlera, is this really for us?\" Seeing their excitement reminded me how much access to the right tools can inspire a love for learning.\r\n\r\nWhat are our next steps? We're diving into a multi-step writing project connected to our unit on short stories and central ideas. Students will read primary source excerpts, discuss their meanings in small groups, and craft their text analysis essays. These resources will continue to support them as they build their vocabulary, improve sentence structure, and develop their ability to articulate their ideas in English. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and I can't thank you enough for believing in my students. They are growing into confident readers and writers because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1733188380968,"projectUrl":"project/mscharleras-magic-writing-classroom/8686211/","projectTitle":"Ms.Charlera's Magic Writing Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Charlera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9275742_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729392146654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9275742"},{"teacherId":4510279,"projectId":8463972,"letterContent":"My class has been totally transformed because of your gift. I use the stools daily in all of my classes. It has doubled the space I have in the class as well as adding flexibility that has changed the way I teach. \r\nI have always thought of the furniture in my class as an extra teacher. I know that moving groups or moving students to the front or the back of class can totally change the way the class runs. Now, I have that flexibility in the middle of class. I can switch a group of 2 into a group of 5 without having to move a chair or a desk. It is amazing! \r\nThese stools have changed the way I am able to impact students every day. \r\nThis gift has been one of the most impactful in all of my years of teaching. 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