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It truly takes a village and I am grateful that you are apart of ours.","fullyFundedDate":1772578754624,"projectUrl":"project/lights-and-smiles/10039111/","projectTitle":"Lights and Smiles","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":7106353,"projectId":10043855,"letterContent":"It's Friday afternoon and after a full week of work we are enjoying the treats that you have so generously donated to our classroom. It makes for a joyful ending of the week where students feel positive about their effort in school. \r\nThese snacks help students feel motivated, seen, and focus on work. Their lunch is so late in the day relative to the school start time so it really does make a big difference. When students are hungry they know there is someone who cares for them and helps them make it through. That means a lot.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It is so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1768947400187,"projectUrl":"project/fill-the-mind-and-the-stomach/10043855/","projectTitle":"Fill The Mind And The Stomach!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bordner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7106353_orig.jpg?crop=2152,2152,x1179,y936&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580956581672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106353"},{"teacherId":9906240,"projectId":9906056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. These items have helped keep our documents and classwork organized and neat. Students have a space to file and keep track of their assignments, and I have a place to organize student data. These materials have also helped me stay organized as I move throughout the building when I am visiting multiple classrooms to coteach. I am also very appreciative of the replacements for my room. The additional storage and mini refrigerator were very useful additions to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764733448787,"projectUrl":"project/file-it-under-success/9906056/","projectTitle":"File it Under Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Giles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906240_orig.png?crop=390,390,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752535372323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906240"},{"teacherId":2963052,"projectId":9803192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project that provided us with a new cricut machine for our startup studio classroom. The students have greatly enjoyed creating projects using the machines. Everything from T-shirts, names on their computer computers, and even adding on images to personal items, such as backpacks, jeans, hats, and water bottle bottles. \r\nWithout your support, our students would not be able to create such amazing items. They have learned about the design process, scaling items to fit their space, and just expressing themselves as an artist.\r\nAgain, thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764107024793,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-entrepreneurs-with-a-cr/9803192/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Entrepreneurs with a Cricut Maker!","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":10191490,"projectId":9627359,"letterContent":"This project has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. Starting the year as a teacher in a new space can feel overwhelming, but because of your generosity, my students walked into a room that was ready for them from day one.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the new supplies in small-group math stations, hands-on problem-solving challenges, and collaborative projects. One moment that really stands out was during a recent math workshop. Students used the hands-on materials to model and solve multi-step problems together. Instead of just writing answers, they were building, testing, revising, and explaining their thinking to each other. I watched one group struggle at first, then suddenly light up when they realized their model actually worked. That kind of confidence is hard to build with paper-and-pencil alone.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reaction was pure excitement. It immediately set the tone that our classroom is a place where learning is active, creative, and supported. 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Over the next few weeks, they'll be using these tools to plan, build, and present their solutions, and I already know the confidence they're developing now will show in that final work.","fullyFundedDate":1759266585255,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-mathematicians-for-succe/9627359/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Mathematicians for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wetherbee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10191490_orig.jpg?crop=1400,1400,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755643751425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191490"},{"teacherId":7883179,"projectId":10023947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our school food pantry. We received all the items and have stocked our pantry. Some students helped us organize and stated that this is really nice for people to still care. It warms our hearts that we have people like you out there willing to make a huge impact for our school community. As teachers, we find ourselves often in a position where we can't financially help our students, and our hearts break for them. \r\nThis donation was huge for our school community and we are forever grateful to have donors like you that made this possible. It truly takes a village and we are happy that you are apart of ours. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1768657869270,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-school-wide-food-pantry/10023947/","projectTitle":"Support Our School Wide Food Pantry","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":7566435,"projectId":8891734,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you for your thoughtfulness, kindness, and generosity. \r\n\r\nYour donation has helped fund my closet of hygiene products that students need every day: deodorant and female products. \r\n\r\nAs the teacher of middle school students, let me tell you, we frequently forget to wear deodorant - or we forget to apply again after gym class. So believe me when I say, your donation has helped not just my students, but everyone that my students are in contact with, haha.\r\n\r\nBut in all seriousness, your donation has helped my students feel confident and prepared to face the day.\r\n\r\nFrom everyone in room 225, we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1740014398062,"projectUrl":"project/high-five-for-hygiene/8891734/","projectTitle":"High Five for Hygiene!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cornibe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7566435_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718801568259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7566435"},{"teacherId":7566435,"projectId":9430235,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity. \r\n\r\nYour donation will help supply my classroom SOAR store. Students can purchase snacks using their SOAR bucks, a PBIS reward students earn for doing what is right. \r\n\r\nMost recently, my students have been earning SOAR bucks for showing leadership and responsibility, showing empathy, and being an active participant in class discussions. \r\n\r\nSnacks are always a store best seller; if you know a middle-school student, you know :)\r\n\r\nFrom everyone in room 225, we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1754931721113,"projectUrl":"project/you-get-a-reward-you-get-a-reward/9430235/","projectTitle":"You Get A Reward! You Get A Reward!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cornibe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7566435_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718801568259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7566435"},{"teacherId":9094038,"projectId":9575870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation. This project has impacted many within our school community already. We recently used the Cricut machine to make school t-shirts as an incentive and to encourage student and parent participation in monthly meetings. Students are learning alongside myself as we explore various projects to use in the math classroom and in some of our extra-curricular activities.\r\n\r\nFor an upcoming unit on surface area, I plan to incorporate the Cricut by having students use it to create nets of three-dimensional figures. I am excited that students will be able to create a manipulative that will help with understanding a concept that could otherwise be more challenging to visualize.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1759266587066,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-into-math/9575870/","projectTitle":"Cutting Into Math","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":7106353,"projectId":9502634,"letterContent":"The technology we use in class helps students review key materials, learn at their pace, and provide fun opportunities for games in the class. \r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things about these tools is the quality of lesson plans included in Senor Wooly's materials. He recently released a new song \"Tarde\" that had scaffolded activities for each level of my classes, making it very easy for me to adapt to the different grades and classes that I teach. \r\n\r\nIt is so fun to have students request games or songs, share theories about the wild world of Wooly. It creates joy and happiness in the classroom.\r\n\r\nFinally, these are useful websites to use when I am absent. Students can still review Spanish even when a Spanish speaking sub is not available.","fullyFundedDate":1755203882583,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-review-fun/9502634/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Review Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bordner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7106353_orig.jpg?crop=2152,2152,x1179,y936&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580956581672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106353"},{"teacherId":7106353,"projectId":9502684,"letterContent":"We are so appreciative of the items we have received from this project. They bring joy and positive vibes to the class daily. Everyone appreciates being recognize, and with these items there is a level of choice and reward that students enjoy. \r\n\r\nThese items help my students feel more valued and an important part of the classroom community. At the end of each week students can \"shop\" my store. It's a great way to end the week on a high note. \r\n\r\nI try to ration out the supplies so they last throughout the whole year. The variety of options from treats to toys offers something for most students. There was so much excitement when we opened the variety pack of granola bars. The squishy stress balls were a huge hit. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755744298117,"projectUrl":"project/positive-recognition-helps-us-enjoy-clas/9502684/","projectTitle":"Positive Recognition Helps Us Enjoy Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bordner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7106353_orig.jpg?crop=2152,2152,x1179,y936&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580956581672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7106353"},{"teacherId":10190570,"projectId":9626056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and donating to my classroom. Your support means the world to me! My students have been loving the mini whiteboards, and we use them multiple times a week for comprehension checks, vocabulary review, verb conjugation, sentence composition, and more! The chart paper and art supplies have also been invaluable for group work, as students collaborate to create colorful posters showing vocabulary, grammar patterns, and cultural connections.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled. The mini whiteboards immediately made participation feel more fun and less intimidating; students were eager to try, make mistakes, and try again without fear.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our next steps include a gallery walk project where students will create chart paper posters entirely in the target language to demonstrate their understanding of a current unit theme. We'll also continue using the whiteboards to prepare for interpersonal speaking tasks and short presentations. 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