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The students are so excited to see our garden grow, and to be able to be a part of the entire process as they plant seeds and learn about the plant life cycle. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the prizes will be helpful as an incentive for students to learn responsibility and participate in the garden club this year. \r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to give to our project, and our fifth grade community!","fullyFundedDate":1755746313016,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-knowledge/9553479/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7290128_orig.jpg?crop=1071,1071,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593474133639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-keanes-class"},{"teacherId":6977217,"projectId":9076709,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are experiencing a whole new level of fun and connection at recess! The structured games you helped provide have transformed our playground into a place where every student feels included and engaged.\r\n\r\nThe first day we brought out the new materials, the excitement was incredible. Students immediately gathered in groups, eager to try out the new games and learn the rules. What stood out most was how quickly they began working together—inviting others to join, taking turns, and showing great teamwork. For many students who used to wander or feel unsure about what to do at recess, these games have created a welcoming space where they can participate with confidence.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen a positive shift in how students interact. They're learning cooperation, leadership, and communication skills that carry back into the classroom. Our next step is to rotate student \"Recess Leaders,\" who will help organize and teach games to others—building responsibility and a sense of ownership over their play.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than just fund games—it's helping our students grow socially, emotionally, and physically every single day. Thank you for believing in our school and making such a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746808047513,"projectUrl":"project/structured-recess-games-to-promote-posit/9076709/","projectTitle":"Structured Recess Games to Promote Positive Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Oxner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6977217"},{"teacherId":8959921,"projectId":9259307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our DonorsChoose project! Thanks to your support, our elementary school students now have access to brand-new pickleball rackets. As a Title 1 school, we often face limited resources, so receiving this kind of support means the world to both our students and staff.\r\n\r\nThe pickleball rackets will be used during our physical education classes as part of a new unit focused on racquet sports. Many of our students have never had the chance to play pickleball before, and they're already excited to learn something new. The game offers a fun and accessible way for students to improve their coordination, teamwork, and physical fitness in a fast-paced, engaging format that works for all skill levels.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just about equipment—it's about opportunity. You've given our students the chance to experience a new sport, build confidence, and stay active in a way that's fun and inclusive. We are deeply grateful for your support and excited to see the joy and energy these rackets will bring to our gym.","fullyFundedDate":1746807383238,"projectUrl":"project/pickleball-in-pe/9259307/","projectTitle":"Pickleball in PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corsi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8959921_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676070625919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959921"},{"teacherId":8959921,"projectId":9259493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Because of you, our elementary school students now have brand-new badminton rackets to use during physical education. As a Title 1 school, resources like this make an incredible difference in providing our students with access to activities that support their physical, social, and emotional growth.\r\n\r\nOur students are already excited to learn how to play badminton. These rackets will be used during PE classes to introduce the fundamentals of the sport, including coordination, teamwork, and fair play. \r\n\r\nThis donation goes far beyond sports equipment—it gives our students a chance to try something new, build confidence, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment. Thank you for believing in our school and for investing in the joy and health of our kids. Your kindness will be felt every time they pick up a racket and step onto the court.","fullyFundedDate":1746807529530,"projectUrl":"project/badminton-in-pe/9259493/","projectTitle":"Badminton in PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corsi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8959921_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676070625919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8959921"},{"teacherId":2652621,"projectId":6046086,"letterContent":"This project was so helpful during a time when we needed to have personal water bottles in the classroom. During Covid, the school had to cover up the shared drinking fountains. My fourth graders didn't all have water bottles from home that they could bring to keep themselves hydrated. This project gave every student in my class a reusable water bottle that they could keep at their desks. \r\nThis was also during a time when the students were having to wear masks all day at school. This even included during PE! I remember them being overheated and particularly thirsty. The water bottles that were donated had been personalized by the students and could be taken to PE or recess. This allowed them to stay hydrated all day long!","fullyFundedDate":1639944784572,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-hydrated/6046086/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Hydrated!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cundall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2652621_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460676703368","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscundall"},{"teacherId":9518511,"projectId":9054764,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the generous contributions made to our classroom. Your support has had a meaningful and lasting impact on both our learning environment and the academic growth of my students. It is thanks to community partners like you that we are able to provide the tools and opportunities necessary to help children thrive.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we have been able to implement daily phonics instruction, which takes place for 30 minutes a day, four days a week. This consistent and focused time has significantly strengthened students' foundational literacy skills. The improvement in their reading and writing abilities is evident—not only in their test scores, but more importantly, in their increased confidence and engagement. Students are approaching reading with enthusiasm, tackling new vocabulary with curiosity, and showing a deeper understanding of how language works. These small, daily efforts are building strong, independent readers.\r\n\r\nPhonics is a key component of early literacy development, and the resources you helped provide have allowed us to deliver high-quality, differentiated instruction. These tools have been especially impactful in supporting students at all levels—from those who need extra help to those who are ready for more advanced challenges. Having access to varied and engaging materials allows me to meet students where they are and help move them forward in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1737567401994,"projectUrl":"project/build-foundational-reading-skills/9054764/","projectTitle":"Build Foundational Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9518511_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713887044598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9518511"},{"teacherId":7290128,"projectId":9052128,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your generous donations to my Donors Choose project. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now filled with vibrant art supplies and gardening materials that are already making a meaningful difference in our student's learning experiences. \r\n\r\nThe art supplies have opened up a world of creativity for the fifth grade classes and our first grade buddies. \r\n\r\nThe gardening supplies have also brought hands on learning to life, students were able to nurture their plants, observe growth, and connect with the environment in ways that go beyond textbooks.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1736961477804,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning-supplies/9052128/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7290128_orig.jpg?crop=1071,1071,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593474133639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-keanes-class"},{"teacherId":5605101,"projectId":8403218,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support for my students and classroom. We are constantly learning executive functioning skills, and how to be independent problem solvers in Kindergarten.\r\n\r\n This project and your donations. help(s) my diverse population of students learn and grow into independent learners and problem solvers as they create, play, and grow together. \r\n\r\nThey were so excited to see the materials brought into our classroom and utilize them daily. This has provided for a more efficiently run classroom and for them to take ownership of our space and their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1722646000351,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-independence-and-organization-i/8403218/","projectTitle":"Teaching Independence and Organization in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Widmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5605101_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533145725823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5605101"},{"teacherId":5605101,"projectId":8362697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support you provided to my students present and future, and to our classroom! \r\nIt is donors like you that keep our classrooms fun and developmentally appropriate for learning. \r\n\r\nMy students love the ability to engage in more collaborative play outdoors which supports their social emotional skills and development. This has also provided lots of opportunities for problem solving, new imaginative play, and practice sharing and winning/losing games or activities. \r\nThese are all beneficial skills that some of my students don't have the opportunity to learn in their home or environments outside of school! \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support with my projects and everything you do to support teachers and education as a whole.","fullyFundedDate":1715395790424,"projectUrl":"project/help-outdoor-play-and-wiggly-bodies-in-k/8362697/","projectTitle":"Help Outdoor Play and Wiggly Bodies in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Widmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5605101_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533145725823","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5605101"},{"teacherId":9518511,"projectId":8696061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my classroom each week. My students look forward to using our stem building supplies to use their creativity to create designs and buildings and explore their imagination. This would not have been possible without your generous donations. Thank you for providing this opportunity for my students, they are so thankful for it. They are starting to find a love for science and building and all the possibilities that it can bring them. Thank you again so much.","fullyFundedDate":1724823866035,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-through-play/8696061/","projectTitle":"Stem Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9518511_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713887044598","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9518511"},{"teacherId":9518511,"projectId":8718694,"letterContent":"This has helped my students be able to practice independent reading in a comfortable setting. They have loved using the cushions during carpet time!\r\n\r\nEach week I select library leaders who get to choose a cushion and sit at the carpet during our independent reading time. This has been extremely motivating to students and has encouraged them to continue practicing their reading skills. 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