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Daily exposure helps build a rich vocabulary, improve concentration, enhance critical thinking, and instill a love of learning that lasts forever. Without you none of this would have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758859013359,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back/9562771/","projectTitle":"Welcome Back!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2546247"},{"teacherId":2546247,"projectId":9228241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The children have been in complete awe observing, sharing, and interacting with their books and manipulative. Children are like sponges. When kids are regularly exposed to new words it builds their language skills. I enjoy the way they are taking turns playing authors chair. I'm grateful that the colorful books promotes creativity and imagination. Creativity, they enhance how children think, explore and figure things out, and exposes young learners to rich vocabulary, sentence structures, and language patterns.","fullyFundedDate":1749005280490,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-moving-in-preschool/9228241/","projectTitle":"Reading and Moving in Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2546247"},{"teacherId":8618559,"projectId":9462900,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to engaging resources that have truly transformed our classroom. When the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students could not wait to dive into the graphic novels. Many of them gathered around, flipping through the pages, pointing out characters, and eagerly asking if they could start reading right away. The dry erase magnetic sheet has also become a daily tool; we use it to model writing, organize story ideas, and translate key vocabulary together. The Spanish-English question chart now hangs proudly in our classroom, making it easy for students to access translation support during lessons without losing focus.\r\n\r\nThe blank books have sparked the most curiosity. At first, students weren't sure what to expect, but when I explained that they would be creating their own graphic novels, with themselves as the hero, they lit up with ideas. Some students are even planning manga-style stories, blending their creativity with what they see in their favorite books. A memorable moment was when one student, who is usually quiet, raised his hand to share his superhero concept with the class. His peers supported his ideas and wanted to help him bring his character to life, and his confidence soared.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to guide students through the process of developing their own storylines, planning plot diagrams, and drafting illustrations. These new materials give my students the tools to read, write, and think in new ways, while also allowing them to see themselves as creators, not just learners. Your donation has brought joy, creativity, and a deeper sense of ownership to their learning, and we cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1753972766894,"projectUrl":"project/love-to-read/9462900/","projectTitle":"Love to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sonne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8618559"},{"teacherId":4082484,"projectId":8661501,"letterContent":"Since the arrival of the laptop, my classroom has lit up like a bright star in the night sky. My students are eager to excel, and this technology has opened the door to new possibilities. We regularly use a variety of academic platforms to strengthen skills in areas where growth is needed. I can only imagine how much more we could have accomplished if we had this resource from the very start of the year.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorites is Nearpod, which offers engaging, interactive activities. In one project, students developed a plan for paying for college—an assignment that completely transformed one previously disengaged student. It sparked his interest in academics and financial literacy, and he now has a clear vision for his future.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your generosity. These Chromebooks have truly transformed our classroom, making learning exciting, accessible, and inspiring. My students and I feel like lottery winners with this new \"wealth\" of opportunities. Thank you for touching our hearts and helping us shine—you are deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1724730275685,"projectUrl":"project/dedication-resilience-innovation-vision/8661501/","projectTitle":"Dedication Resilience Innovation Vision Ethics Now (DRIVEN)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4082484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720786402173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4082484"},{"teacherId":4082484,"projectId":8661480,"letterContent":"My students and I are deeply grateful for your commitment to our academic growth. Your generosity and encouragement inspire us to work even harder toward our educational success. Words cannot fully capture the appreciation we feel for the kindness you've shown. Your actions truly reflect the saying, \"It takes a village to raise a child,\" and we are thankful you have chosen to be part of our village. We are determined to work diligently so that we can one day help provide others with the same opportunities you have given us. The chance you've offered to enhance our academic journey will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you, once again, for caring so deeply.","fullyFundedDate":1733583836015,"projectUrl":"project/quest-for-success-tools-to-thrive/8661480/","projectTitle":"Quest for Success 'Tools to Thrive'","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4082484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720786402173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4082484"},{"teacherId":4082484,"projectId":6706559,"letterContent":"My students and I sincerely thank you for your dedication to our academic growth. Your support inspires us to work even harder toward our educational goals. Words cannot fully express our deep gratitude for the kindness you've shown. The opportunity you've provided to advance our learning will forever be cherished. Your generosity has taught us the value of hard work in making our dreams a reality and has instilled in us a desire to help others achieve theirs. You've inspired us to strive to become better individuals and to always keep dreaming. Thank you once again for your care and support.\"","fullyFundedDate":1666983707146,"projectUrl":"project/instruments-to-increase-intellectual-gro/6706559/","projectTitle":"Instruments to Increase Intellectual Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4082484_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720786402173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4082484"},{"teacherId":2116895,"projectId":8981093,"letterContent":"I am so fortunate that my project for classroom incentives was funded. I told my students that I as long as they honestly tried to improve their attendance and grades, I would do better with the incentives.\r\nWhen my students saw the boxes of games and puzzles come in they were literally jumping up and down with excitement. Immediately the attendance rate, and their behavior changed as well as their grades improved. They were also more focused in all of their classes.\r\nMy students have shared stories of them playing the games and puzzles with their families. They also bring their games to school to use during their recess and lunch period. Thank you so much for letting my students know positive behavior will give them positive results.","fullyFundedDate":1733280645847,"projectUrl":"project/naughty-or-nice/8981093/","projectTitle":"Naughty or Nice?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crocker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2116895_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628987845120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2116895"},{"teacherId":4270902,"projectId":8846579,"letterContent":"My class and I want to thank you from the bottom of of our hearts for the wonderful donation of books for our classroom library. My classroom consists of 34 students, with 41% English Learners, and 18% Diverse Learners, which are all at different reading levels, including reading languages. Having graphic novel added to my classroom library has been a wonderful door to a brand new world to some of my students.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels help all readers, no matter what level or language they are reading. My DL students and lower level readers are able to use read and enjoy the text without struggle. Graphic novels have themes, conflict resolutions, good vs. evil, humor, and protagonist and antagonist characters that reinforces concepts that are learned in their reading/language arts classes. The novels also help close a language barrier gap between students, because they are able to enjoy the same graphic novels.","fullyFundedDate":1733280645626,"projectUrl":"project/nothing-beats-a-great-book/8846579/","projectTitle":"Nothing Beats A Great Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noodwang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4270902_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489514138545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4270902"},{"teacherId":4469391,"projectId":8755755,"letterContent":"Our entire middle school and myself would like to thank you for this wonderful printer. We now have the ability to print so many things. Over the course of ten years we have shared and struggled with obtaining technology in our school and you all have made it possible for us to move into modern times.\r\n\r\nOur latest highlights were our Black History Projects. We were able to print out pictures for over 90 students. Students were very engaged, excited and appreciated the fact we could assist them with their wonderful informational boards. It is not often we have the opportunity to gain resources, however you all made it possible. Thank you and we will continue to use this printer for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1733283011855,"projectUrl":"project/new-technology-era/8755755/","projectTitle":"New Technology Era","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4469391"},{"teacherId":9690508,"projectId":8679757,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the listening center you provided for our kindergarten classroom. It has truly been a remarkable addition to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe listening center has significantly transformed the way my students engage with stories and develop their literacy skills. They are now more excited than ever to explore new books and practice their listening and comprehension abilities. Watching their enthusiasm as they interact with the audio stories has been a joy, and I've noticed a marked improvement in their vocabulary and understanding of narrative structure.\r\n\r\nAs we move toward the end of the school year, I am confident that the foundation they are building now will have a lasting impact on their educational journey. The skills they are developing through the listening center will be invaluable as they continue to grow and thrive in their academic pursuits.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generous support and for helping to create such a nurturing and engaging learning environment for my students. 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