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Because of your generosity, they are building stronger study habits, improving their reading and math skills, and gaining confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for believing in the power of education. Your donation has had a lasting impact on my students' daily learning experience and their overall success. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nMrs. Mouneu \r\nThird Grade Teacher\r\nDolland Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1755098174407,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-success/9546048/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mouneu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1462001_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565758976518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1462001"},{"teacherId":1994935,"projectId":9461827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first grade classroom. My students were so excited to see the boxes of new picture books delivered. I carefully poured over each title and diligently chose books I knew my students would connect with or books I knew showcased a skill I wanted to teach. We can't wait to read each and every one of them.\r\n\r\nRead aloud time is one of our most favorite times in the day. I love getting into character and changing my reading voice to match the story line. I love to hear the giggles when the children understand the subtle humor present in so many of these children's books. Most of all, I love to listen to the children as they react to the story, asking questions of character motivation, predicting what might happen next, and making connections to their own lives. \r\n\r\nYour donation has helped me to illustrate the joy of reading to eager 6 year olds just starting their journey into reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760023657286,"projectUrl":"project/picture-books-can-bring-perspective-les/9461827/","projectTitle":"Picture Books Can Bring Perspective, Lessons, and Laughter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1994935_orig.jpg?crop=730,729,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694041210353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994935"},{"teacherId":7852850,"projectId":9061848,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation towards the project, Two Languages, One Love; Reading for life. Since items arrive at different times. It's Christmas time on 2-3 occasions. \r\nOur new resources are working out perfectly. Students are looking forward to reading. They love sitting on the carpet with their new chairs, reading with their light sabers (that are really lit chop sticks) in cool colors, and they love the incentives when they reach their goals. Your donation has made reaching our reading goals much easier and everyone is improving their reading skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746514731824,"projectUrl":"project/two-languages-one-love-reading-for-lif/9061848/","projectTitle":"Two Languages, One Love; Reading for Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7852850_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723681931623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7852850"},{"teacherId":1994935,"projectId":9304800,"letterContent":"Thank you. Your generous donation has paved the way for our students to become a class family, students supporting and encouraging each other on. \r\n\r\nEven the shyest students come alive when given the opportunity to use the Q-ball. Their young, inquisitive minds are amazed at how this fun \"ball\" they can throw and catch can also help their voices be heard. It's incredibly gratifying to see students who are usually quiet push past their fear of public speaking—just for the chance to use it. The Q-ball turns speaking into a game, building confidence in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. Best of all, they no longer have to worry about being asked to repeat themselves or speak louder—their voices come through clearly, and their peers are truly listening.","fullyFundedDate":1746785932087,"projectUrl":"project/microphone-problem-solved/9304800/","projectTitle":"Microphone: Problem Solved","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1994935_orig.jpg?crop=730,729,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694041210353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994935"},{"teacherId":1994935,"projectId":9304779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The much-needed PE equipment has opened the door to a variety of new activities that our students had not previously experienced.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits has been the parachute! My young students were wide-eyed with amazement at its sheer size—even I had to do a double take! It was large enough for the entire class to enjoy together, and the joy it brought was truly unforgettable. In fact, the students are already asking when we can use it again, and we're even thinking about inviting another class to join us for parachute games next time.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our students' physical education experience. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746786172077,"projectUrl":"project/pe-equipment-helps-us-get-ready-set-an/9304779/","projectTitle":"PE Equipment Helps Us Get Ready, Set, and Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1994935_orig.jpg?crop=730,729,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694041210353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1994935"},{"teacherId":2909210,"projectId":9261667,"letterContent":"Your incredible support has transformed our 4th grade classroom library with over 70 engaging biographies and nonfiction books from the beloved Who HQ series and Little People, Big Dreams collection. These books have opened up entirely new worlds for my students, introducing them to essential nonfiction reading skills they'll use throughout their academic journey. Students who previously had little experience with nonfiction texts are now eagerly diving into stories about fascinating people, places, and topics that capture their imagination. Through these biographies, they're learning to identify main ideas, make connections between historical events and modern life, and analyze how different authors present information—all while discovering inspiring figures who show them that anyone can make a difference in the world.\r\n\r\nReading is at the heart of our daily classroom routine, and your donated books have made every moment more meaningful. Students spend their afternoon independent reading time completely absorbed in learning about everyone from Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the mysteries of ancient civilizations. What amazes me most is how these titles have offered something special for every type of reader in our classroom—reluctant readers find topics that hook their interests, advanced readers are challenged by complex historical concepts, and students who typically prefer fiction are discovering that real-life stories can be just as thrilling as any novel. Your generosity has not only filled our shelves with incredible books but has ignited a genuine love of learning about the world and the remarkable people who have shaped it.","fullyFundedDate":1746787208942,"projectUrl":"project/who-loves-to-read-we-do/9261667/","projectTitle":"Who Loves to Read? We Do!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eichert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2909210_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x44,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565592999134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eichert"},{"teacherId":2909210,"projectId":9029814,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing this project to fruition. We are so grateful for these amazing new titles. The biographies have already become a well-loved part of our classroom library, and the students and I have loved incorporating new read-aloud books into our mornings. \r\n\r\nIn addition to books we are already enjoying, we are excitedly looking forward to reading titles for upcoming seasons and holidays, like \"Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn,\" and \"The Very Last Leaf\" as we move from summer to fall, holiday books like \"The Story of Holly and Ivy\" and \"Red and Lulu,\" \"The Shortest Day\" for Winter Solstice, and a wonderful assortment of books for Tet/Chinese New Year. \r\n\r\nAs students grow older, it seems like a common occurrence that read-alouds books are shared and enjoyed less and less. We make read-alouds a priority in our 4th grade class and the students are enamored with the books we share. You have brought joy and wonder to students, helped broaden their horizons, and reminded us all of the importance of a good book. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744557226323,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-books-for-diverse-learners/9029814/","projectTitle":"Diverse Books for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eichert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2909210_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x44,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565592999134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eichert"},{"teacherId":7616875,"projectId":8415374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards our Popcorn machine and supplies. Your contribution has helped us in establishing school popcorn sales and the money we are earning go directly into funding our upcoming field trips. \r\n\r\nWhen we first got the popcorn machine and supplies, the students couldn't believe that it was really happening! They were excited to get started with our fundraising. We started by creating flyers for the upcoming sales and distributed those to the other classes. On the days of the sales, students (with the help of teachers for safety), would pop the popcorn, bag it up and prepare it for the sale after school. Once the bell rang, and the students and families came to purchase the popcorn, our students jumped into action selling the popcorn and doing math for the change needed. \r\n\r\nOur students look forward to every sale and being able to be a part of raising money for their field trips. Even younger students look forward to when they get to be in 4th grade and they get to sell popcorn too! \r\n\r\nWe couldn't be here without your donation and are so very thankful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1728534585541,"projectUrl":"project/popping-our-way-to-science-camp/8415374/","projectTitle":"Popping Our Way to Science Camp","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jesolva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7616875_orig.jpg?crop=1123,1123,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690577775277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7616875"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_27508","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":584,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"27.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.2,"schoolId":27508,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John Dolland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John Dolland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/norwalk-la-mirada-unified-school-district/john-dolland-elementary-school/27508"}