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I love seeing my students take pride in their learning environment and enjoy the spaces that were created just for them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these resources to build independence, encourage creativity, strengthen friendships, and develop a lifelong love of learning. My hope is that every child who walks through our classroom door knows they belong and that our classroom is a special place where they can be themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom that truly feels like a second home. Your kindness and generosity are making a lasting impact on these young learners, and I am incredibly grateful for your support! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787140333492,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-home-for-learning/10432117/","projectTitle":"Creating a Home for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wanous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427533_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777656575984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427533"},{"teacherId":10572635,"projectId":10446998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. As a first-year teacher, I felt extremely under prepared and overwhelmed heading into the school year. Your donation gave my students the engaging classroom atmosphere they deserve. The item we were most excited to receive is our beautiful rug. This rug creates a space for our class to engage in whole-group activities, such as: a group read aloud, centers, independent reading, and so much more. Class is so much sweeter when we all get to be together, and this carpet is the perfect space for it!\r\n\r\nMy students are so appreciative of our classroom materials! Every time I bring something new out, their eyes widen and they get so excited to try it! Our current favorite thing to use to our classroom library, which is full of their favorite books. They are so excited to keep learning how to read. We seriously could not do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1787140088520,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-first-grade-first-class/10446998/","projectTitle":"First Year, First Grade, First Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seleska","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10572635_orig.jpg?crop=1333,1333,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785960376352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10572635"},{"teacherId":10427533,"projectId":10274617,"letterContent":"The iPads have already made such a positive impact in our classroom! My students are more engaged, excited, and eager to participate in their learning. Having access to this technology has opened up new opportunities for students to explore concepts in interactive ways, practice important skills, and learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nI have loved seeing their excitement as they use the iPads to complete educational activities, practice reading and math, and explore new ways to learn. The iPads have also allowed me to provide more individualized instruction and activities that meet the different learning needs of my students. Students who may need extra practice can work at their own pace, while others can explore activities that challenge and encourage them to grow.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the iPads are helping my students develop important technology skills, independence, creativity, and confidence. It has been wonderful to see how something as simple as having access to technology can make such a big difference in students' attitudes toward learning.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to our donors for making this possible. Your generosity has brought meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom, and the impact can already be seen in the excitement, engagement, and growth of our students. Thank you for investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1787141251969,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-steam/10274617/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning with STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wanous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10427533_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777656575984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10427533"},{"teacherId":10512771,"projectId":10379704,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to see their new Boo Boo ice packs, fun bandages, and cleaning supplies! These materials help us care for little bumps and scrapes while keeping our classroom clean, safe, and healthy. The children loved seeing the colorful designs and learning how these supplies help us feel better when we get a boo boo. We are teaching our preschoolers about healthy habits, personal care, and the importance of keeping germs away. Thank you, DonorsChoose Community, for helping us keep our little learners happy, healthy, and ready for more fun-filled learning adventures!","fullyFundedDate":1787140087463,"projectUrl":"project/boo-boo-care/10379704/","projectTitle":"Boo Boo Care!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10512771_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784253085894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10512771"},{"teacherId":10512771,"projectId":10379641,"letterContent":"Thank you to our wonderful donors for helping bring scooters, balls, a colorful parachute, and more exciting resources into our classroom! Our students are enjoying hands-on opportunities to learn, move, explore, and work together. From riding scooters to playing parachute games and bouncing colorful balls, every activity brings smiles, laughter, and valuable learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe children's excitement when they first saw these materials was priceless! They couldn't wait to jump in and play. These resources help us build gross motor skills, coordination, teamwork, sharing, and confidence while making learning fun.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating these materials into our daily activities, using movement and cooperative games to support learning, friendships, and healthy development. Your generosity has made a difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support of our little learners!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students learn through play! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787140090072,"projectUrl":"project/pre-school-fun-in-the-sun/10379641/","projectTitle":"Pre-school Fun in the Sun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10512771_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784253085894","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10512771"},{"teacherId":10106359,"projectId":10245320,"letterContent":"On behalf of my third-grade classroom, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of Amazon Fire tablets to our students. Your kindness and generosity have provided my students with an exciting new tool to support their learning and growth. One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is watching the excitement on my students' faces when they reach their goals and overcome challenges. Being able to experience these moments with their new tablets makes learning fun, engaging, meaningful, and rewarding for them. \r\nYour donation will make a tremendous difference in our classroom and help support academic growth for all of my students. With our crucial third-grade state assessment coming up this spring, having access to this technology will be especially beneficial in helping my students strengthen their skills and prepare for success. Thank you for investing in our students and their education. Your generosity is truly appreciated. I am so grateful for the positive impact you are making on their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1778108744997,"projectUrl":"project/tablets-towards-success/10245320/","projectTitle":"Tablets Towards Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaliher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10106359_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x144,y526&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791936052909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106359"},{"teacherId":10569839,"projectId":10428204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the small whiteboard markers to our classroom! Your generosity helps us reuse supplies and gives our students a hands-on way to practice their learning.\r\n\r\nWe use the whiteboards and markers regularly during ELA and Math, especially when students are practicing writing, solving problems, and finding text evidence to support their answers. Having these supplies allows students to practice, make corrections, and try again without using paper each time.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support in helping us provide meaningful learning opportunities for our students! 💙","fullyFundedDate":1787140087691,"projectUrl":"project/little-wolves-big-dreams-building-conf/10428204/","projectTitle":"Little Wolves, Big Dreams: Building Confidence Through Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piscopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10569839"},{"teacherId":10106365,"projectId":10236610,"letterContent":"Our new recess materials have quickly become a favorite part of our day! My kindergarteners were so excited to see all of the new equipment, and it has been so much fun watching them find new ways to play, work together, and include their friends. These materials are shared among all of our kindergarten students, so we have seen students across classrooms teaching their friends how to throw the frisbees, conversations about inviting others to join ball games, and circles of catch popping up all over the field. We have even seen friendships being made across classrooms as students toss the football back and forth to each other, with those friendships growing into other games that don't even require playground equipment.\r\n\r\nThe best part has been seeing and hearing the social strategies we have been practicing in class come to life during recess. Students are using their words, taking turns, inviting others to play, working through problems, encouraging their friends, and learning how to be good teammates. We definitely don't get it right every time, but those moments are some of the best learning opportunities because they give our students a chance to practice these skills in real situations. It has been especially meaningful to see students from different kindergarten classrooms connecting and building friendships because of these shared materials.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, we will keep building on these skills and encouraging our students to invite others in, solve problems together, and build friendships across classrooms. These materials have opened the door to so many opportunities for our kindergarten students to learn, connect, and grow together. I am so thankful to our donors for supporting all of our kindergarten students and giving them the chance to learn these important skills through something they love...play!","fullyFundedDate":1778108745138,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-social-skills-through-recess/10236610/","projectTitle":"Supporting Social Skills Through Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mershon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10106365_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x44,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754058419547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10106365"},{"teacherId":8181987,"projectId":10440509,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our new equipment! The gator balls that you helped funded have provided endless fun for our students and make it easy to create new lessons for the students. We have already been able to use them when we were playing popcorn with the parachute. (where the students try to \"pop\" the gator balls off the parachute). Thank you so much for the hula hoops as well. We go through hula hoops pretty quickly as they are one of the favorite pieces of equipment for students during choice. Thank you for helping our students stay active while providing a safe and fun environment!","fullyFundedDate":1787140089659,"projectUrl":"project/bowling-balls-and-more-balls/10440509/","projectTitle":"Bowling, Balls, and More Balls!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coach Bernard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181987"},{"teacherId":8181987,"projectId":10440022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being so generous towards our Physical Education classroom. The equipment that you helped provide for all of our students has greatly increased the amount of games and fun that we can have! We have been using the equipment to try new lesson plans and games with the students. \r\n When we first got the new equipment in the students were struck with awe. They were wondering what was inside the brown cardboard boxes. They have gotten a peak and love what was inside! Thank you so much for providing all these new experiences for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1787140088933,"projectUrl":"project/footballs-and-birdies-oh-my/10440022/","projectTitle":"Footballs and Birdies, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coach Bernard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181987"},{"teacherId":8181987,"projectId":10270166,"letterContent":"Our students are over the moon at our school because of the new equipment. The parachute is definitely one of the fan faves and kids remember it for the rest of their life. Thank you so much for contributing to a core memory like that! Their eyes were as big as the moon when they saw that parachute come out for the first time. The other big hit, is the scooters! There is just something about rolling around on a little scooter that brings joy to many many faces. We have been able to utilize the equipment for lots of fun games so far this school year, thank you again for making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1787141252204,"projectUrl":"project/scooter-parachute-fun-to-the-moon/10270166/","projectTitle":"Scooter & Parachute Fun to the Moon!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coach Bernard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8181987"},{"teacherId":10569839,"projectId":10428530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through flexible seating! Having different seating options has made such a positive impact on my students. It gives them the opportunity to choose a learning space where they feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating has helped my students become more independent, make responsible choices, and understand what they need to be successful. I've also noticed increased engagement, collaboration, and excitement during learning activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment where every student can learn in a way that works best for them. I am so grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a welcoming, comfortable, and engaging place to learn!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1787141252527,"projectUrl":"project/choose-your-seat-discover-your-potentia/10428530/","projectTitle":"Choose Your Seat, Discover Your Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piscopo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10569839"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_134300","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":142,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":55.6,"schoolId":134300,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North River Charter Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North River Charter Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/school-district-of-manatee-county/north-river-charter-academy/134300"}