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Watching the exact moment the lightbulb goes off where they transition from pushing with their feet on the ground to successfully pedaling all the way across the pavement has been absolutely magical. \r\n\r\nYour kindness did not just buy us a piece of playground equipment; you gave my students a massive confidence booster and hours of pure, active joy. Thank you for making our school days so incredibly bright and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1785799329149,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving/10411391/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny Coroneos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5478960_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572405052342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-coroneos"},{"teacherId":5478960,"projectId":10538238,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom tricycle! When the notification arrived that our project was fully funded, I was absolutely thrilled, and I could not wait to share the amazing news with my students. This tricycle is so much more than just a toy for our classroom. It is a vital tool that will help my students develop critical gross motor skills, balance, and physical coordination. Beyond the physical benefits, it provides a wonderful opportunity for them to practice sharing, taking turns, and building social skills during recess and developmental play. Seeing the sheer joy on their faces as they learn to pedal and \"drive\" around is a direct result of your kindness. \r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom shows our students that their community cares deeply about their growth, health, and education. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for keeping our kids moving and thriving.","fullyFundedDate":1788735948850,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-is-the-key/10538238/","projectTitle":"Engagement Is The KEY","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny Coroneos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5478960_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572405052342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-coroneos"},{"teacherId":6341710,"projectId":10332483,"letterContent":"Celebrating a child's birthday in the classroom helps them feel special, valued, and an important part of our classroom family. For young children, having their classmates and teachers recognize their special day creates a strong sense of belonging and builds positive relationships. Birthday celebrations also give children an opportunity to practice social-emotional skills such as kindness, friendship, gratitude, and celebrating others. These moments create happy memories and help strengthen our classroom community. When we take time to celebrate each child individually, we show them that they matter and that our classroom is a place where every child is seen, appreciated, and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1781229040525,"projectUrl":"project/creating-birthday-magic-in-pre-k/10332483/","projectTitle":"Creating Birthday Magic in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keehu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633312345776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341710"},{"teacherId":6341710,"projectId":10335848,"letterContent":"Having art supplies readily available has brought so much creativity and excitement into our Pre-K classroom! My students love having the opportunity to paint, draw, and create their own masterpieces. While they think they are simply having fun, they are also strengthening fine motor skills, expressing their ideas and emotions, and building confidence. I love seeing how proud they are to show off something they created all on their own. These supplies have helped make our classroom a place where creativity and learning happen every day!","fullyFundedDate":1781439748266,"projectUrl":"project/paint-play-and-discover-every-day/10335848/","projectTitle":"Paint, Play, and Discover Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keehu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633312345776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341710"},{"teacherId":6341710,"projectId":10334971,"letterContent":"The gallons of colorful paint, paintbrushes, and paint palettes have brought so much creativity and excitement into our Pre-K classroom! My students are using these materials during art activities and hands-on learning experiences that allow them to explore colors, express their ideas, and strengthen their fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThe first time we brought out all of the different paint colors, the students were so excited! They loved being able to choose their own colors, experiment with mixing them, and discover what happened when two colors were combined. One of my favorite moments has been watching students proudly show their classmates their creations and explain what they painted.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are providing much more than an opportunity to create art. As we continue using them, students will explore color mixing, shapes, patterns, letters, and seasonal projects while developing creativity, independence, and hand-eye coordination. We are looking forward to many more colorful learning experiences this year!\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the materials they need to create, explore, and learn through art. Your generosity has added so much COLOR to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1781359267757,"projectUrl":"project/play-pretend-and-grow/10334971/","projectTitle":"Play, Pretend, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keehu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633312345776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341710"},{"teacherId":6341710,"projectId":10331591,"letterContent":"The bulletin board paper and borders have made such a wonderful difference in our classroom! These materials have helped me create a colorful, welcoming, and organized learning environment where my Pre-K students are excited to see their work displayed and celebrated.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for my students is seeing their own artwork, projects, and learning displayed throughout our classroom. Their faces light up when they find their name or recognize something they created on one of our boards. The bulletin board materials have also allowed me to create engaging displays that reinforce the skills and concepts we are learning.\r\n\r\nFor young children, feeling like their classroom belongs to them is so important. These materials have helped transform our classroom into a space that celebrates their creativity, accomplishments, and growth. Thank you for helping me create an environment where my little learners can feel proud, valued, and excited to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1781228797987,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-space-where-every-child-can-s/10331591/","projectTitle":"Creating a Space Where Every Child Can Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keehu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6341710_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633312345776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6341710"},{"teacherId":9349028,"projectId":10008254,"letterContent":"The \"Flexible Spaces for Focused, Hands-On Learning\" project has helped make our classroom more comfortable, organized, and ready for learning!\r\n\r\nThe colorful chairs give my second graders flexible seating options for small groups, independent work, and hands-on activities. The desk pockets help students keep their materials organized and within reach, which means less time searching for supplies and more time learning. The laptop stand has also helped create a more functional teaching space where I can easily access technology while working with students.\r\n\r\nTogether, these items may seem simple, but they make a big difference in how smoothly our classroom functions each day. My students now have spaces that are inviting, organized, and designed to help them focus, participate, and learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where every student has a comfortable place to learn and belong!","fullyFundedDate":1768191829995,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-spaces-for-focused-hands-on-le/10008254/","projectTitle":"Flexible Spaces for Focused, Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349028"},{"teacherId":9349028,"projectId":7988204,"letterContent":"The \"Learning Through Fun, Crafts, and Manipulatives\" project has made such a positive impact on my second graders! These materials have given my students more opportunities to learn by doing—building, creating, touching, moving, and exploring concepts in ways that make learning meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nAt this age, hands-on learning is so important. The manipulatives help students visualize challenging concepts, while crafts and interactive activities give them opportunities to practice skills while being creative. I have seen increased engagement, excitement, participation, and confidence, especially among students who may struggle with traditional pencil-and-paper activities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped make our classroom a place where learning feels joyful. My students are excited to participate, work together, and try new things. Thank you for helping me give my second graders learning experiences that they will remember long after they leave my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1699148171068,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-fun-crafts-and-manipu/7988204/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Fun, Crafts, and Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349028"},{"teacherId":8156685,"projectId":9995051,"letterContent":"I want to extend my warmest appreciation for your generosity and kindness. Your thoughtful contributions of certificates, stickers, pencils, and trinkets bring so much joy and encouragement to my students. These small treasures make a big impact—they brighten our days, motivate learning, and help create a classroom environment filled with positivity and excitement.\r\nYour support means more than you know. It reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for being part of our learning community and for helping make our classroom a place where children feel celebrated and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1778023816176,"projectUrl":"project/positive-motivating-classroom/9995051/","projectTitle":"Positive, Motivating Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. BURGESS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8156685"},{"teacherId":5478960,"projectId":10337920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our Donors Choose project. Your support has brought a Tonie Box and an amazing collection of audio characters directly into our classroom literacy center. This project has had an immediate, joyful impact on our students' communication and literacy skills. Our children absolutely love using the Tonies Box, and it has quickly become the favorite highlight of our literacy center. We have also paired the physical books with their matching Tonie characters, allowing students to turn the pages and follow along visually while listening to the audio. Your gift has accomplished two major milestones in our classroom.\r\n Independent Learning: Because the Tonie Box is so user-friendly, our students can independently choose their favorite characters, place them on the box, and control their own learning experience. This builds immense confidence and autonomy.\r\n Communication & Language Growth: The interactive music and spoken stories have sparked wonderful communication breakthroughs. Students are singing along, repeating vocabulary words, and engaging with books in a deeply meaningful way.\r\n We are so grateful for your kindness. By providing these interactive audio tools, you have unlocked a world of independent reading, singing, and speaking for our students. Thank you for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1781475948801,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-independence-through-audio-li/10337920/","projectTitle":"Empowering Independence Through Audio Literacy and Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny Coroneos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5478960_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572405052342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-coroneos"},{"teacherId":4525760,"projectId":10345191,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and for helping bring the joy of reading to my preschoolers with autism. Because of your support, our Literacy Center has become a place where stories truly come to life!\r\n\r\nThe Tonies, books, and literacy materials you provided have transformed the way my students experience language and learning. These engaging, hands-on resources capture their attention, encourage communication, build listening and comprehension skills, and foster a lifelong love of books. Many of my students learn best through visual and interactive experiences, and these materials provide just that.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I watch my students eagerly choose a story, listen with excitement, and make meaningful connections through characters, songs, and imaginative play. These moments are helping them develop vocabulary, strengthen communication, and build confidence in ways that are both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a warm, inviting Literacy Center where every child has the opportunity to explore, discover, and grow. Thank you for believing in my students and for making such a lasting impact on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1782099285762,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-literacy-cente/10345191/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Literacy Center for Preschoolers with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Capsouto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4525760_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654352066157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misseden"},{"teacherId":4525760,"projectId":10018868,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for believing in my preschoolers with autism. Because of your support, our classroom is filled with the essential materials we use every day to create a language-rich, engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies, visuals, and everyday materials you provided help my students communicate, follow routines, build independence, and stay actively engaged in learning. These resources are used throughout the day to reinforce important skills and provide the consistency and visual support that many of my students need to be successful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a welcoming classroom where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. We are so grateful for your investment in our students and for making a lasting impact on their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom each and every day!","fullyFundedDate":1769195982087,"projectUrl":"project/essential-materials-needed-to-create-an/10018868/","projectTitle":"Essential Materials Needed to Create an Engaging Preschool Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Capsouto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4525760_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654352066157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misseden"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70509","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":525,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.7,"schoolId":70509,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Neil C Twitchell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Neil C Twitchell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/neil-c-twitchell-elementary-school/70509"}