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They've been using these materials regularly, and we're already seeing exciting growth in their reading skills and confidence.\r\nThese books are making a real difference—helping students connect with the stories while reinforcing key phonics skills. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has created meaningful opportunities for learning, and it's inspiring to see the impact in action. Thank you for being a part of their literacy journey!","fullyFundedDate":1737072921731,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read-with-the-characters-we/9039220/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read With the Characters We Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1924019_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480374745198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1924019"},{"teacherId":6460448,"projectId":8968298,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see all of the brand new volleyball equipment we received from this project! We had a very limited amount of very old equipment that made it impossible to even host a small afterschool club. The students are so thankful for the brand new volleyballs and the jerseys, and the cart has been such a huge help to organize it all. \r\n\r\nCurrently, I am using all of this equipment during an afterschool volleyball club, and we have been having so much fun. The students were so engaged, excited to learn, and really putting a ton of energy and effort into learning a new skill and learning from mistakes on the first few days. I can only take so many students in each after school club, so this equipment will serve students long term each time I offer the club, but also as an opportunity to share volleyball in my classroom with all students in the future. \r\n\r\nI wouldn't be able to do this or serve as many students as I am without the amazing donations we received to fund this project. Thank you so much for making this a reality for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1734458140795,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-diverse-and-disadvantaged-stude/8968298/","projectTitle":"Help Our Diverse and Disadvantaged Students Start A Volleyball Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460448_orig.jpg?crop=2018,2018,x212,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558568436867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reidpe"},{"teacherId":9237888,"projectId":8562247,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. All the fun literacy center materials has been used since the time we received them. I can't describe the excitement of the kids when they saw it first.\r\nEvery Monday we do fun literacy games where I use the puzzles , play doh for letter practice, letter identification games and kids look forward for such fun exciting way of learning. It would not have been possible without your support. I love making learning fun, thanks for adding to it.\r\nThanks you once again for making it possible and helping my little ones grow their brain.","fullyFundedDate":1726355116504,"projectUrl":"project/kalras-kindergarten-where-learning-is-f/8562247/","projectTitle":"Kalra’s Kindergarten Where Learning Is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9237888_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726273389949","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237888"},{"teacherId":3401313,"projectId":8561584,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies to our fourth-grade class. Your support has made a big difference, and I'd like to share how it has helped.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, every student now has the supplies they need to succeed. Simple items like scissors, pencils, and markers have made it easier for everyone to participate in lessons and enjoy creative projects.\r\n\r\nYour gift also means a lot to families who might struggle to provide modern items such as headphones for computers. It has helped create a classroom where every child feels included, confident, and ready to learn. The pencil sharpener for their coloring supplies is their favorite donation by far!\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and showing them how much their community cares. 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The chairs will help students feel more pride in our school community, and having modern, comfortable furniture will help everyone in our community feel valued.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity more than you will ever know. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1728312616962,"projectUrl":"project/mes-library-seating-upgrade/8507811/","projectTitle":"MES Library Seating Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6573267_orig.jpg?crop=2844,2844,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590158635036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snideradams12"},{"teacherId":9295995,"projectId":7872977,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of multilingual learners and their success in school. Your contribution is not just a donation—it is an investment in equity, in opportunity, and in the belief that every student, no matter what language they speak, deserves a chance to thrive. Across classrooms and communities, multilingual learners bring with them a rich tapestry of cultures, perspectives, and experiences. With your support, we are able to honor those strengths and provide the scaffolds, tools, and relationships they need to access their full potential. Your generosity helps fund essential resources like bilingual books, culturally relevant materials, interpretation and translation services, and professional development for educators to learn the most effective and compassionate strategies for language acquisition. You help create classrooms where students can see themselves reflected in the content they learn, and where their home languages are not only acknowledged but celebrated. Beyond the physical materials, your support empowers schools to create environments where multilingual learners feel safe, seen, and supported. It allows us to reduce language barriers, build family engagement, and foster deep connections between students, their peers, and their teachers. As a result, students who once felt isolated because of language differences begin to grow in confidence, participate actively in class, and achieve academically. Your gift sends a powerful message to these students: that they matter, that their voices count, and that their dreams are valid. It affirms that their journey to become fully bilingual or multilingual is not a deficit to overcome, but a powerful asset that enhances their learning and their communities. Thanks to you, schools can better live out their commitment to inclusive and equitable education. Teachers are better equipped to meet students where they are and move them forward with both compassion and high expectations. Families feel more welcomed and informed, strengthening the home-school connection that is so vital to a child's success. And most importantly, students feel empowered to bring their whole selves to school. This work is ongoing, and the needs are great—but because of donors like you, we are making real, lasting change. Your kindness creates ripples that extend far beyond the classroom. When multilingual learners succeed, we all benefit: schools become more vibrant, communities grow stronger, and our society becomes more inclusive. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to educational equity and your belief in the promise of every child. On behalf of the students, families, and educators you are supporting—thank you for walking beside us on this journey. 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