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Thanks to your donations, our students have access to healthy and satisfying snacks that help them stay alert and engaged, especially during those mid-morning or afternoon hours when attention can begin to fade. It's heartwarming to see their faces light up when snack time arrives. For some students, this small moment of comfort makes all the difference in their ability to concentrate, participate, and feel cared for.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting a physical need, your generosity sends a powerful message of community support. Our students are learning not only reading, writing, and math, but also what it means to be part of a caring community. They see that there are people beyond their families and school who believe in them and want them to succeed. This simple act of kindness teaches them gratitude, compassion, and the value of giving back—lessons that extend far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nYour donations have also eased a burden for many families. Knowing that their children have access to snacks during the school day brings parents and guardians peace of mind. It helps ensure that every child has the same opportunity to stay nourished and focused, regardless of circumstances. We've seen firsthand how this support fosters a stronger, more inclusive classroom environment—one where every student can thrive.\r\n\r\nOur third graders have already expressed their appreciation in their own sweet ways—some with colorful thank-you cards, others with big smiles and cheerful waves. They are proud to be part of a classroom that is surrounded by such generosity. Your kindness has become part of our daily routine, and it reminds all of us—students and teachers alike—how powerful community can be when people come together to care for one another.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and support. You've nourished more than just our students' bodies—you've nourished their spirits and their love of learning. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in helping our third graders grow, dream, and succeed. Please know that your kindness will be remembered and appreciated for a long time to come.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation and warmest thanks,\r\nAmy Flood\r\nThird Grade Teacher\r\nMCI","fullyFundedDate":1757309187605,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-hungry-hippos/9495162/","projectTitle":"Hungry, Hungry Hippos!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6895539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700650854551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6895539"},{"teacherId":9830378,"projectId":9079059,"letterContent":"This resource has been an invaluable tool in supporting my English Language Learners' phonics development. The variety of activities, particularly the Pop-It games, offers engaging and differentiated ways for students to practice essential phonemic awareness skills. The tactile and sensory component of the Pop-It allows students to physically segment and isolate sounds, which has been especially effective for reinforcing sound-letter correspondence.\r\n\r\nI have noticed significant progress among my students who previously struggled with identifying medial vowel sounds in CVC words. The hands-on nature of this resource helps them better understand how vowels function within word patterns, leading to stronger decoding and spelling skills. Overall, this resource has become a staple in my phonics instruction, providing both structure and motivation for my students to grow as confident, independent readers.","fullyFundedDate":1743812251251,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-adventures-unlocking-the-joy-of/9079059/","projectTitle":"Phonics Adventures: Unlocking the Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830378"},{"teacherId":8588707,"projectId":9496926,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten students , I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your kindness has made a tremendous impact on the lives of our students, many of whom come from low-income families. Thanks to your support, our children are able to focus on learning and thrive in an environment where their basic needs are met. Your contribution not only nourishes them physically but also helps them grow emotionally, knowing there are people like you who care.","fullyFundedDate":1755091673294,"projectUrl":"project/fully-bellies-help-you-learn/9496926/","projectTitle":"Fully Bellies Help You Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8588707"},{"teacherId":8588707,"projectId":9183751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our construction paper project! Your support has allowed our students to explore their creativity in ways they never imagined. With your help, they now have the materials they need to bring their artistic ideas to life. You've made a lasting impact on their learning experience, and we're so grateful for your kindness. Your contribution has made a world of difference to our classroom!\r\nThank you again!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nMrs. Fenton and the students","fullyFundedDate":1743812251197,"projectUrl":"project/rainbow-of-colors/9183751/","projectTitle":"Rainbow of Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8588707"},{"teacherId":8588707,"projectId":9483284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our construction paper project! Your support has allowed our students to explore their creativity in ways they never imagined. With your help, they now have the materials they need to bring their artistic ideas to life. You've made a lasting impact on their learning experience, and we're so grateful for your kindness. Your contribution has made a world of difference to our classroom!\r\nThank you again!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nMrs. Fenton and students","fullyFundedDate":1755100918337,"projectUrl":"project/a-rainbow-of-colors/9483284/","projectTitle":"A Rainbow of Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8588707"},{"teacherId":6895539,"projectId":8699482,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our calming corner. Students love to use the items we have to self regulate during emotional times. Many students benefit from the items we've received. \r\nIt is not always easy to control emotions throughput the day and the purchased items have a real impact on learning. \r\nStudents love to ask if they can visit the corner because it \"helps\" them. A difference can be seen because of your generosity. \r\nIt will be incredibly important as we enter into our upcoming state testing season. Kids often feel pressure to perform and a chance to regulate it vital. Again we thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1734492987211,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-everyone-has-an-off-day/8699482/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner-Everyone Has An \"Off\" Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6895539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700650854551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6895539"},{"teacherId":9830378,"projectId":8929408,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your generous donation to my class project. Your support has allowed me to add Valentine's Day, spring, Easter, and March-themed books to my ENL classroom library. Each month, I incorporate a theme related to the holiday or season, providing my language learners with opportunities to explore cultural traditions while developing essential language skills. \r\n\r\nAs a first-year ENL teacher, I initially had very few resources for my students, including books. Your generosity has made it possible for me to build a classroom library for the second semester, and my students and I are truly grateful. They love read-aloud sessions and eagerly anticipate each lesson. Without your support, this would not have been possible. \r\n\r\nThanks to you, my English language learners have been introduced to new holidays, expanded their vocabulary, and strengthened their comprehension skills—an essential focus as they develop their English proficiency. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and I cannot thank you enough for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1733343305281,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-shelves-with-seasonal-stori/8929408/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Shelves With Seasonal Stories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830378"},{"teacherId":9871109,"projectId":9001132,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of Expo markers, dry erasers, and Clorox wipes to my classroom. These supplies will be incredibly helpful in supporting the learning environment for my academic intervention students.\r\nThe Expo markers and dry erasers will be used daily in engaging activities where my students can practice, erase, and correct their work reading and math work. These tools will empower them to take ownership of their learning, collaborate, and build confidence in their skills. The Clorox wipes will help maintain a clean and safe classroom, ensuring that we can focus on learning without worrying about germs or distractions.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support truly make a difference. 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