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And the snacks you provided are keeping little minds and bodies fueled, so hunger is never a barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nMy students come to school resilient and eager, despite the challenges they face outside the classroom. Because of your support, they are gaining confidence, staying engaged, and developing critical skills that will carry them far into the future. 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The shelves, bins, and organizers you helped fund allow us to spend more time learning and less time searching for supplies. This gives students a stronger sense of responsibility and ownership over our classroom.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school is their safe and consistent place. Having an organized classroom helps them feel secure and ready to learn each day. Your gift is not just about supplies—it's about building routines, independence, and confidence in our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nMy students are thriving because of your support. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of an organized, joyful classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785754746,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-growth-tools-for-a/9305853/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Growth: Tools for a Smooth-Running Kinder Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759295255482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727875"},{"teacherId":9727875,"projectId":8945945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping bring a color printer to our kindergarten classroom! Your support means the world to me and my students, and we are already feeling the impact of your gift.\r\n\r\nWith this printer, I can now create vibrant learning materials that make concepts more engaging and accessible for my young learners. Whether it's colorful alphabet charts, bright math games, or diverse, representative images in our books and activities, your donation is helping bring learning to life in ways that truly matter.\r\n\r\nMy students were overjoyed to see our first printed materials in full color! Their excitement and curiosity were sparked instantly, and I know this will continue to make a lasting difference in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in the power of education and for helping us make our classroom a more colorful and engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1732205937426,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-learning-bringing-vibrant-hand/8945945/","projectTitle":"Colorful Learning: Bringing Vibrant Hands-On Activities to Kinder!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9727875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759295255482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9727875"},{"teacherId":2682279,"projectId":8354921,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. The students were so excited to see and use our new storage units. They have used these all year in the art center. \r\nStudent are able to keep materials organized and handy when creating at the center. The storage unit has removable containers which allows students to grab and go what they need for their projects. Hours have been spent creating crafts, letters, paintings, and fun at this center. \r\nThe students have learned to take care of the materials and keep them organized by having this unit in our room. 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They are learning to connect feelings with creative outlets, ask questions, try new things, and think critically—all while having fun.\r\n\r\nYour support has turned a simple wish for more creative experiences into an opportunity for growth and discovery. You are helping my students learn not only what to think, but how to think, and for that, I am truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1588718127375,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself/4903448/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4571818_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516109101636","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/little-scholars"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78016","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":135,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":90,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.2,"schoolId":78016,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Meramec Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Meramec Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/st-louis-public-schools/meramec-elementary-school/78016"}