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Thank you for your support and we will continue to use these supplies for the rest of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1769177445788,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-testing-and-the-new-year/10009984/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Testing and the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5275917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522452788674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5275917"},{"teacherId":5548878,"projectId":10108024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! We are excited to have materials that promote kindness in the classroom. Our \"kindness glasses\" will be worn throughout the year when we are focusing on supporting others and our community. \r\n\r\nWe are also so happy to have new materials to do arts and crafts with. Hands on learning is the best learning, by keeping students engaged and active. We can also use these materials for STEM projects, exploring and solving problems with our hands. \r\n\r\nLastly, we are looking forward to keeping organized with new bins and folders. Teaching good organization skills is important and I am happy to help students stay organized. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771784229506,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-learning/10108024/","projectTitle":"Organized and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierwert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5548878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532045942597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5548878"},{"teacherId":9979475,"projectId":10078346,"letterContent":"We expected that if students were supplied with great materials, they would be more engaged. What we got was so much more than we anticipated. Students now go to the whiteboards, unprompted, whenever there is something they want to work out. Like real scientists or mathematicians, they workshop ideas and justify decisions using the tools they now have. Having enough materials to go-round means that every student is working hands-on and minds-on 100% of the time. The bonus is that I get to see their thinking and monitor progress of all student groups to provide feedback in real-time.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for the incredible contribution that donors have made in this project. We hope to keep you posted on the projects we will roll-out in the next month. Because of your generosity in Thinking Classroom: Making their Mark, you've allowed so many more community-based learning opportunities to become possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770411487319,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-classroom-making-their-mark/10078346/","projectTitle":"Thinking Classroom: Making their Mark","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9979475_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776716377151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9979475"},{"teacherId":6263661,"projectId":10106734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation to my classroom. My students are very excited at this time working on their projects and getting to wrap this year up. We are currently working on our Stem projects that will be showcased to the other grade levels in the school. My students are using the donated supplies and very excited to do their Stem challenge. \r\nWe are also using the supplies for our other subjects like Social Studies, Art, and Language Arts. We will be taking our state assessment soon, so thank you for the headphones the students will be using with their laptops. \r\nThank you again for being so kind and generous to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771639322923,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-classroom/10106734/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263661_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578341535143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ito808"},{"teacherId":9130894,"projectId":10108760,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of puzzles, art supplies, and motor-skill manipulatives. These hands-on resources have completely transformed our classroom, allowing my students to learn through movement and creativity. By replacing worksheets with these tactile materials, the Benioff Family has given these children the tools to build essential physical skills and confidence while making every school day a joyful adventure.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created an environment where students can collaborate, solve problems, and express themselves freely. Watching them dive into playdough projects or work together on a challenging puzzle shows the true impact of the Benioff Family's support on their development. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for providing the foundational experiences that help these young learners thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771712469427,"projectUrl":"project/soft-starts-strong-hearts-morning-bins/10108760/","projectTitle":"Soft Starts, Strong Hearts: Morning Bins for Calm Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culbertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130894_orig.jpg?crop=1136,1136,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693169581013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130894"},{"teacherId":7721143,"projectId":10103772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, our students will have the tools they need to proudly celebrate their cultures and share their stories with confidence. The laminating machine will help us preserve student-created posters, flags, and displays for years to come, while classroom supplies, colored ink, and other supplies will ensure every child can fully participate in creating and presenting meaningful projects about their heritage. Your support allows their work to be vibrant, polished, and proudly showcased in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and celebration materials will transform our room into a joyful cultural festival where students and families feel welcomed and honored. Decorations, leis, flags, and simple treats from different cultures will create a hands-on learning experience that builds connection and pride. Most importantly, your generosity shows our students that their identities matter, helping us end the year with a celebration they will never forget. God bless you all!","fullyFundedDate":1771601205234,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-materials-2026/10103772/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Materials 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7721143"},{"teacherId":9979475,"projectId":9998033,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students completed an awesome project where they designed, built, and studied boats powered by rubber bands. Students were stunned when the materials arrived and the excitement carried throughout the project. As fifth-graders, once they completed building and testing the boats they designed, they presented their findings on the display boards you helped provide. Their audience? younger students from our school. Not only was their learning shared but their enthusiasm was contagious. Now our kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders can't wait to get to the fifth grade and build their own boats.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of these amazing leader-learners.","fullyFundedDate":1769021270121,"projectUrl":"project/rubber-band-powered-boats/9998033/","projectTitle":"Rubber-band Powered Boats","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9979475_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776716377151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9979475"},{"teacherId":2177680,"projectId":10103532,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support for Setting the Environment, my students are using the new classroom rug, individual whiteboards, and headphones every day. One moment that stands out was during a whole-group phonics lesson, when we gathered on the rug, and students eagerly practiced spelling and decoding words on their whiteboards. They were excited to show their thinking, erase and try again, and cheer each other on. The rug has truly become our learning hub, a place where students feel comfortable taking risks and actively engaging in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students couldn't wait to sit on the new rug and quickly claimed their favorite spots. The whiteboards were an instant hit because they made learning feel fun and low-stress, allowing students to make mistakes and fix them right away. The headphones made students feel proud and independent, knowing they now had tools to help them focus during listening activities and independent practice.\r\n\r\nWith these resources in place, our next steps include diving deeper into phonics and early reading skills. Students will continue using their whiteboards to practice spelling patterns and decoding during lessons, while the headphones support focused small-group and independent work. We will also use the rug for discussions and read-alouds, helping students build confidence, collaboration skills, and a love of learning. Thank you for helping create an environment where my students can grow both academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1771445363515,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-environment/10103532/","projectTitle":"Setting the Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barbera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2177680_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1592087388500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-barbera"},{"teacherId":8688306,"projectId":9861529,"letterContent":"You have greatly impacted my special education classroom by helping restock supplies we have already gone through half-way through the year. My students need these supplies in order to learn in various ways since all of my students are diverse learners who need extra support to meaningfully learn and participate in class. By giving my students access to these items and supplies, they are able to learn more effectively. Thank you so much for your support and contribution to teaching my diverse learners!","fullyFundedDate":1767118352151,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-for-my-special-education-clas/9861529/","projectTitle":"Restocking for My Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bluemke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8688306"},{"teacherId":7405150,"projectId":9714945,"letterContent":"In our computer science classroom, the Nintendo Switch helps students build teamwork and problem-solving skills through team-based gameplay. Students practice strategy, reflection, and digital citizenship while learning that technology can be used with purpose. My students learn that structured gameplay is earned through completed work and positive behavior. The gaming system helps to reinforce responsibility and goal-setting in a meaningful way. \r\n\r\n What excites my students the most is the combination of friendly competition and the claw game machine incentive filled with our squishy animal rewards. The motivation to earn playtime has especially supported students who may struggle in traditional settings and those who need extra motivation are more focused and engaged. These two new technologies have added a layer of celebration in our classroom that makes hard work feel recognized and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1759410064730,"projectUrl":"project/switch-into-learning/9714945/","projectTitle":"Switch into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7405150_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x416,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597123783516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7405150"},{"teacherId":8816330,"projectId":8867426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping bring creativity, discovery, and joy into our classroom. Because of you, our students will have access to art supplies that encourage imagination, build fine motor skills, and strengthen self-expression. Art provides a meaningful outlet for creativity while also helping students develop confidence and perseverance. The addition of engaging, fun books to our classroom library will spark excitement around reading and nurture a lifelong love of literacy.\r\n\r\nYour support for center activities allows students to grow as independent learners. Through interactive math games, puzzles, and literacy tasks, students can work at their own pace while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The holiday supplies will help us create memorable, meaningful experiences that teach kindness, generosity, and cultural appreciation. These special projects not only build academic skills but also strengthen our classroom community. With a reliable color printer, we can produce engaging, customized materials and allow students to design and print projects—like holiday cards—to proudly share with their families.","fullyFundedDate":1728504173606,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-minds-through-art-and-fu/8867426/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Minds Through Art and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8816330"},{"teacherId":8816330,"projectId":9156214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and investing in the well-being of our students. Because of your generosity, we are creating a classroom environment that nurtures both academic growth and emotional resilience. The Early Finisher Carts provide meaningful, structured activities that promote independence, problem-solving, and collaboration while helping reduce anxiety for students who thrive with clear expectations. These resources empower students to take ownership of their learning in productive and confident ways.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards for flexible seating and privacy protectors have made a significant difference in helping students regulate their emotions and focus. Students can now choose learning spaces that best meet their needs and have access to quiet, distraction-free areas when they feel overwhelmed. These simple yet powerful tools support engagement, confidence, and self-management skills throughout the day. 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