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We are truly grateful for people like you who are willing to help where you can.","fullyFundedDate":1785346446438,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/10341526/","projectTitle":"Organization Is Key!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5314493_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523558185962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleshaffer"},{"teacherId":2963052,"projectId":10242321,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to our generous donors for providing replacement and upgraded equipment that is critical to our daily instruction! From HDMI cords that connect our projectors and smart board to styluses and additional pads for our XP-Pen tablets, these supplies help keep our technology running smoothly and our lessons engaging\\. The extension cords also help us power our classroom devices safely and efficiently.\r\n\r\nThese items may not always be visible to students, but they make a tremendous difference in our ability to teach, create, collaborate, and provide meaningful learning experiences. Your generosity helps us minimize disruptions, maximize instructional time, and give our students the tools they need to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1779106482222,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-learning-connected-essential-te/10242321/","projectTitle":"Keeping Learning Connected: Essential Tech Tools for Math Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Festa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2963052_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522275288591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fantasticfesta"},{"teacherId":2963052,"projectId":10238192,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating pencils, colored pencils, and working pencil sharpeners to our classroom! These everyday supplies may seem small, but they make a HUGE difference in our students' ability to learn, stay organized, express their creativity, and feel prepared for success. 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The binders, folders, and labels give students a place to keep their work organized and make it easier for them to find and review their notes. More importantly, they are helping students develop valuable study and organizational skills that will benefit them far beyond the math classroom.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic notebook paper is especially helpful because it allows me to model and guide students as they set up their note pages neatly and consistently. Having a clear structure for their notes helps students focus on the important information, understand how to organize their thinking, and develop good note-taking habits.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them tools that support both their learning and their independence. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where students can learn not only mathematics, but also the skills they need to be successful students.","fullyFundedDate":1789398392945,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-math-habits/10417609/","projectTitle":"Building Better Math Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9094038_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688937744532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9094038"},{"teacherId":5314493,"projectId":10284912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom! The students were so excited with all the new books we received. We unboxed a few every day, so they were slowly introduced to my students and added to our library. \r\n\r\nIt has been so much fun to watch the students rush into the room to grab their favorite books at the start of class every day. They are all very excited to share what they're reading at the end of our daily reading time. And, I love listening to their descriptions of their books. It's fun to see what they take away from them, and to watch their understanding of their second language grow with each page they read.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. It is so very appreciated by me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1781643572589,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-to-fluency/10284912/","projectTitle":"Reading Our Way to Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5314493_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523558185962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelleshaffer"},{"teacherId":5314493,"projectId":10335236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom! I'm so pleased with the notecards that were provided for my classes. \r\n\r\nAlready this year we've used the notecards to make vocabulary flashcards. The students were excited to get started on this project, some even bringing up memories of math flashcards they used as elementary students. \r\n\r\nThe best part has been seeing the students use their flashcards in class every day. If they have a few minutes left after finishing an assignment, they'll pull them out to quiz each other. When they can't remember a word, they turn to their flashcards before their notebooks. The ease of use is something they can really appreciate. It has been so wonderful to see this low-tech tool be so useful to my students. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. 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Also, having mechanical pencils for all my students help to keep their work clean and neat. In case students have trouble using pencils, I also am able to provide them with the erasable pens too. Thank you again for your donation. It truly takes a village and I am grateful to have you be apart of mine.","fullyFundedDate":1781643572687,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-to-thrive/10172193/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cancino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7883179_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630708588823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7883179"},{"teacherId":10190570,"projectId":10065294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my middle and high school French classroom! Your donation has provided essential supplies that help create a welcoming, organized, and healthy learning environment for my students. From snacks that keep students focused during long mornings to tissues, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and classroom materials, every item you provided is being put to good use each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness allows me to focus on what matters most: Building relationships with students and helping them grow as language learners. Having the supplies we need readily available means fewer interruptions to instruction and more opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning. The snacks have been especially appreciated by students who need a little extra boost to stay energized and engaged throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my classroom is more than just a place to learn French. It is a space where students feel cared for, respected, and encouraged to take risks as they build confidence in themselves and in a new language. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping create an environment where they can thrive. Your generosity has made a lasting difference, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1772550450006,"projectUrl":"project/feed-them-and-lead-them/10065294/","projectTitle":"Feed Them and Lead Them","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuttle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190570_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755654327191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190570"},{"teacherId":10190570,"projectId":10053700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have a well-stocked SOAR store filled with snacks that they can earn through their positive choices, hard work, and acts of kindness. \r\n\r\nThe snacks have already made a meaningful difference. Our students have breakfast very early in the morning and don't eat lunch until much later, so having a variety of snacks available helps them stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day. It has been wonderful to see students proudly use their SOAR bucks to choose a snack they've earned, knowing their efforts have been recognized. Thank you for helping ensure that all students have options that meet a variety of dietary needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created opportunities to encourage, celebrate, and support my students every single day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make the end of the school year even more positive and rewarding. My students and I are truly grateful for your thoughtful support!","fullyFundedDate":1769347027324,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-their-mindsand-their-bellies/10053700/","projectTitle":"Feeding Their Minds...and Their Bellies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuttle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10190570_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755654327191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10190570"},{"teacherId":2963052,"projectId":10050865,"letterContent":"Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our children. Having access to nutritious snacks helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. For many students, these snacks provide an important boost that supports both their well-being and academic success.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to helping our students thrive. Your generosity demonstrates the power of community and reminds our students that there are people who care deeply about their growth and success.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for making a positive impact on their educational experience. Your support is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1772550454809,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-munchies/10050865/","projectTitle":"Classroom Munchies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Festa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2963052_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522275288591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fantasticfesta"},{"teacherId":8669615,"projectId":10084999,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our students' hard work this school year. 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