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This project made a meaningful difference in their well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1763494166616,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-support-growing-minds-and-kind/9882275/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Support Growing Minds and Kind Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661708834347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missburney"},{"teacherId":8644291,"projectId":9545851,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with these science activity tubs! Because of your generosity, my students are now able to explore science concepts through hands-on experiments that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. The tubs encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and meaningful discussions while allowing us to integrate science with reading, writing, and math. Students are more engaged, excited to learn, and confident as they connect new concepts across subjects. Your support has transformed science time into an interactive, joyful learning experience that will benefit my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1763063202793,"projectUrl":"project/investigate-experiment-create-explori/9545851/","projectTitle":"Investigate, Experiment, Create: Exploring Science Through Every Subject","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661708834347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missburney"},{"teacherId":8644291,"projectId":9525352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity provided us with beads, necklace string, and all the materials needed for our students to create a visual representation of how many books they have read and passed the test on this year. The students are thrilled to see their hard work coming to life as colorful necklaces, and it is motivating them to keep reading and achieving. Your donation has not only encouraged literacy but also fostered pride, creativity, and a love of learning. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a place where students can celebrate their accomplishments!","fullyFundedDate":1761844624096,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-one-bead-at-a-time/9525352/","projectTitle":"Building Readers One Bead at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661708834347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missburney"},{"teacherId":8644291,"projectId":9696934,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project! Your generosity has made a huge impact on our students' learning. With the lab coats, tuning forks, weather lab, and lab set, our students are now exploring science in hands-on, exciting ways. They are conducting experiments, observing results, and asking thoughtful questions—developing skills that go beyond textbooks. Seeing their curiosity and enthusiasm grow each day is inspiring. Your support not only provides resources but also sparks a lifelong love of science. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1762108484955,"projectUrl":"project/safe-scientists/9696934/","projectTitle":"Safe Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661708834347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missburney"},{"teacherId":8644291,"projectId":9696679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has truly transformed the way my students experience science. The magnifying glasses, microscope, premade slides, sprouts set, and hands-on science kits have turned our lessons into exciting investigations. My students now eagerly explore, compare, observe, and ask deeper questions because they can see science happening right in front of them. These tools have sparked curiosity, boosted confidence, and created meaningful learning moments we couldn't have had otherwise. We are incredibly grateful for the lasting impact you've made on our class!","fullyFundedDate":1762266426315,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-discovering-the-world/9696679/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists: Discovering the World Up Close","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661708834347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missburney"},{"teacherId":6565864,"projectId":9503419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, my first graders now have engaging materials that make reading fluency practice exciting and meaningful every single day.\r\n\r\nThe addition of whiteboard easels has transformed our small-group reading time. \r\nStudents love having their own space to practice sight words, write sentences, and track their progress as fluent readers. The inflatable microphones have added a fun and motivating twist—students can't wait for their turn to \"perform\" their reading with expression and confidence. The LED lights have helped create a warm, inviting reading area that feels special and safe, encouraging even my most reluctant readers to participate.\r\n\r\nThese materials have turned fluency practice from a routine task into a celebration of learning. I'm already seeing increased confidence, smoother reading, and more enthusiasm for books. Your generosity has truly brought light—literally and figuratively—into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for helping them find their voices as readers. Your impact will be felt throughout this school year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1754357278924,"projectUrl":"project/fabulously-fluent-first-graders/9503419/","projectTitle":"Fabulously Fluent First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6565864_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564327193971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lisa-newby"},{"teacherId":10231805,"projectId":9663657,"letterContent":"Since receiving the Magna-Tiles and interlocking blocks, our classroom has come alive with creativity and excitement. Recently, we embarked on a collaborative project where students worked together to design and build their own \"buildings.\" The goal was to incorporate various concepts, and basic engineering. \r\n\r\nThe moment we unveiled the Magna-Tiles and interlocking blocks, the energy in the room was electric! The students' eyes lit up with excitement. Many of them couldn't wait to dive in. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it transformed our class atmosphere into one filled with creativity and collaboration.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our students are eager to continue building. These tools will not only enhance their understanding of the building but also strengthen their teamwork skills.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we plan to extend our learning by integrating storytelling into our future builds. Students will create narratives around their buildings. This integration of STEM with language arts will allow them to explore the importance of communication alongside their engineering skills. \r\n\r\nIn closing, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your support and belief in our mission. Your contribution has enriched our classroom experience, allowing students to thrive, learn, and grow together. Thank you for being a vital part of their educational journey and for encouraging them to dream big!","fullyFundedDate":1761184983026,"projectUrl":"project/stemtastic-creations-building-a-creativ/9663657/","projectTitle":"STEMtastic Creations: Building a Creative Learning Environment with Magna-Tiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231805_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756764354194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231805"},{"teacherId":106214,"projectId":9459719,"letterContent":"Hello! The hot dots are a Fan favorite. Even I was surprised how much all the students enjoy using them. Usually reading centers are not the most exciting, but I have noticed that hot dots are chosen over some the standard fun centers.\r\n\r\nIt is difficult to get students excited about learning to read due to our technology today that reads to them. I am always looking for new ways to engage them, keep them coming back, and hopefully developing a lifelong learner.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting education, teachers, and mostly our little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1752778774183,"projectUrl":"project/my-turn-to-learn/9459719/","projectTitle":"My Turn to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Obst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp106214_orig.jpg?crop=787,787,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727294739819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/106214"},{"teacherId":106214,"projectId":9473146,"letterContent":"Supplies make teachers smile, but supplies that the students use too? Well that is a day to have a party. \r\n\r\nWhen you're studying, writing, reading, adding, etc all day, everyone needs breaks during the day to enjoy drawing, building a book, acting out a story, etc. and you have to know that supplies are needed for all these fun things to take place.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made our school year start exciting, engaging, and successful. Thanks for supporting education in all the ways we teachers need.","fullyFundedDate":1754189539078,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-all/9473146/","projectTitle":"Supplies for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Obst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp106214_orig.jpg?crop=787,787,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727294739819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/106214"},{"teacherId":106214,"projectId":9527663,"letterContent":"Engaging students is a challenge each day, especially with technology grabbing the spot light.\r\nI want students to find relaxing ways to learn, be creative, and discover imagination without charging it first.\r\n\r\nArt is my go to for kids. I love watching them create their own robot, city, or new type of car. I am amazed at the ways they teach me new art styles, cool looking trees, and then add an out rageous story. The days that creativity is flowing, those truly are the best days. I see so much learning, without overthinking it all.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in all of us out here trying to spark that learning!","fullyFundedDate":1755302144331,"projectUrl":"project/listen-draw-write/9527663/","projectTitle":"Listen Draw Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Obst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp106214_orig.jpg?crop=787,787,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727294739819","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/106214"},{"teacherId":8644291,"projectId":9349540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring more nonfiction Magic Tree House books into our classroom! My students were so excited to see the new titles and couldn't wait to dive in. These books have become a key part of our fiction vs. nonfiction research projects, giving students engaging, age-appropriate resources that make learning fun. They love making connections between Jack and Annie's adventures and the real facts behind them. Your generosity has not only grown our classroom library but also sparked curiosity, inspired deeper learning, and made research meaningful for my second graders.","fullyFundedDate":1747448597020,"projectUrl":"project/fiction-vs-nonfiction/9349540/","projectTitle":"Fiction vs. Nonfiction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661708834347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missburney"},{"teacherId":8644291,"projectId":9311787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with new bookshelves! Before, our books were stacked and hard to reach, but now they have a special place where every student can easily find the stories and topics they love. The shelves have made our library more inviting, organized, and exciting to explore. My students are eager to browse, choose, and spend time reading every day. Your generosity has truly transformed our reading corner into a space that sparks joy and curiosity. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping us grow as readers!","fullyFundedDate":1746473884943,"projectUrl":"project/stacking-up-success/9311787/","projectTitle":"Stacking Up Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8644291_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661708834347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missburney"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_14190","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":595,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":79.0,"schoolId":14190,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Packsaddle Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Packsaddle Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/llano-independent-school-district/packsaddle-elementary-school/14190"}