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One of our students was able to find a warm sweatshirt and proudly wore it the rest of the day with a huge smile. Moments like that remind us how important it is for students to have access to basic needs so they can focus on learning, friendships, and being kids.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our goal is to continue growing this Community Closet by organizing donations and making sure items are easy for students and families to access when needed. Thanks to your support, we now have a system in place that allows us to care for our school community in a meaningful way. Your kindness has helped us create a space where students feel valued, supported, and ready to learn every day. 💙","fullyFundedDate":1765090204402,"projectUrl":"project/caring-closet-helping-students-feel-co/9886741/","projectTitle":"“Caring Closet: Helping Students Feel Confident and Prepared!”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pyeritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5996214_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570106276746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pyeritz"},{"teacherId":5685879,"projectId":10055993,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom store is now stocked with snacks that help reinforce positive behavior in our Emotional Support classroom. Students earn points throughout the week for meeting expectations, demonstrating self-control, and making safe choices. They use those points to \"shop\" at the classroom store, which helps them see a clear connection between positive behavior and rewards.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks arrived, students were excited and immediately began setting goals for themselves. The classroom store has increased motivation, engagement, and accountability. Thank you for helping create a structured, encouraging system that supports both behavior growth and student confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1769377982129,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/10055993/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frick (Klobuchir)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5685879_orig.jpg?crop=321,321,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651147661129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5685879"},{"teacherId":9307611,"projectId":10026459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our preschool classroom. Your thoughtfulness is helping to open new worlds of imagination and learning for our young students. Each book you've provided gives our children the chance to explore, dream, and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our preschoolers are building early literacy skills and discovering the joy of stories that will serve them for years to come. Your gift is more than just books—it's an investment in their growth, confidence, and future success.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for believing in the power of early childhood education. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177346183,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibility-help-fill-our-pres/10026459/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibility: Help Fill Our Preschool Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9307611_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x90,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695836964793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9307611"},{"teacherId":9307611,"projectId":9957041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of musical instruments to our preschool classroom. Your gift has filled our learning space with the joyful sounds of music and laughter, giving our young students the opportunity to explore, create, and express themselves in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our preschoolers are developing important skills—such as listening, coordination, and teamwork—while building their confidence and imagination through music. Each day, we see the positive impact your donation has as our students experiment with rhythms, melodies, and sounds, discovering the magic and joy that music brings to their early learning experience.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to nurturing creativity in our classroom. Thank you for investing in the growth and happiness of our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1765811921927,"projectUrl":"project/musical-instruments-for-preschoolers/9957041/","projectTitle":"Musical Instruments for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9307611_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x90,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695836964793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9307611"},{"teacherId":9307611,"projectId":9952233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of care supplies to our Pre-K classroom. Your kindness is helping to ensure our young learners feel comfortable, safe, and supported each day. With your thoughtful contribution, our classroom is a warmer and more nurturing place where every child can focus on learning, playing, and growing.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference in the lives of our students and their families. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our classroom community and for sharing in our mission to provide each child with the care and encouragement they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1765307057623,"projectUrl":"project/care-supplies-for-preschoolers/9952233/","projectTitle":"Care Supplies for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cutshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9307611_orig.jpg?crop=1598,1598,x90,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695836964793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9307611"},{"teacherId":4886826,"projectId":9704523,"letterContent":"This project had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' ability to learn and regulate throughout the school day. When students were hungry, their focus, stamina, and emotional regulation were often the first things affected. By providing consistent access to snacks like fruit snacks, pretzels, Goldfish, Cheez-Its, and granola bars, I was able to proactively remove a major barrier to learning. A quick snack during a long academic block helped stabilize energy levels, reduce distraction, and increase students' ability to participate in instruction, complete tasks, and engage in discussions. Meeting this basic need allowed students to show up cognitively and emotionally ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this project strengthened the sense of care and community in our classroom. When students saw that their well-being was prioritized, it built trust and reinforced that our classroom is a safe, supportive environment. Snacks were incorporated into structured routines, social skill practice, and positive reinforcement systems, making them both functional and motivating. By addressing hunger with dignity and consistency, this project supported not only student achievement but also belonging, stability, and a positive classroom climate.","fullyFundedDate":1758294470817,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9704523/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4886826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690316923226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-greer"},{"teacherId":4886826,"projectId":10036314,"letterContent":"Providing snacks such as Slim Jims for a student with diabetes, along with Cheez-Its, pretzels, Goldfish, fruit snacks, and other grab and go options, directly supports my students' health, regulation, and ability to learn. For one of my students, having access to a protein based snack like a Slim Jim is not just helpful, it is medically necessary to help stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent interruptions to instruction. For others, a quick snack can prevent fatigue, irritability, or loss of focus during longer academic blocks. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to engage in reading, math, communication activities, and life skills instruction without distraction.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, having consistent access to snacks creates a sense of safety and care within our classroom community. My students know that if they are hungry, dysregulated, or managing a medical need, their classroom is a supportive space where those needs will be addressed without stigma. Snacks also provide natural opportunities to practice life skills such as making choices, waiting appropriately, using polite language, and cleaning up after themselves. By ensuring that food insecurity or medical needs do not become barriers to participation, these resources help maintain dignity, promote inclusion, and allow every student to fully access their school day.","fullyFundedDate":1768746037609,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-for-learning/10036314/","projectTitle":"Hungry for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4886826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690316923226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-greer"},{"teacherId":4886826,"projectId":9864228,"letterContent":"The stockings, craft materials, Christmas wristbands, holiday bingo games, and festive party supplies will allow our classroom celebration to be more than just a party. These items create structured, hands on opportunities for students to practice fine motor skills through crafting, strengthen social communication during bingo and group games, and build independence while participating in shared traditions. Many of my students benefit from visual supports and clearly defined activities, and these materials provide predictable, engaging ways for them to participate successfully. Wearing holiday wristbands, decorating stockings, and completing crafts also foster a sense of belonging and shared identity within our classroom community.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun and excitement, these materials support meaningful social emotional growth. Participating in holiday games and collaborative crafts helps students practice turn taking, patience, flexible thinking, and positive peer interaction. A thoughtfully planned celebration with coordinated supplies reduces sensory overwhelm and allows students to engage in a calm, joyful environment where everyone feels included. These shared experiences help build lasting memories while reinforcing the life skills of cooperation, kindness, and community that extend far beyond the holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1765964368471,"projectUrl":"project/tis-the-season/9864228/","projectTitle":"'Tis the Season","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4886826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690316923226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-greer"},{"teacherId":5996214,"projectId":9707075,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in how my third grade students access learning each day. The headphones allow students to fully engage with instructional technology by clearly hearing lessons, directions, and feedback without distractions from the classroom environment. Many of our academic programs include audio support, read-aloud features, and interactive components, which help students better understand grade-level content. Having individual headphones allows students to work at their own pace, build independence, and stay focused, which has been especially important for students who need extra support with reading, attention, or language processing.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is having their own set of headphones to use during learning time. They feel a sense of ownership and responsibility, and they are excited to use tools that help them learn in a way that feels comfortable and accessible. Students love being able to clearly hear stories, math directions, and educational videos, and it has helped make technology time more productive and less distracting for everyone in the classroom.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from this project, particularly those who are easily distracted by noise or who rely on audio supports to access grade-level material. I have seen students stay engaged for longer periods of time, complete more independent work, and show greater confidence when working through lessons. Because of your generosity, my students now have equitable access to an important learning tool that supports their success every single day. Thank you for helping create a more focused, supportive learning environment for my third graders.","fullyFundedDate":1762265328934,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/9707075/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pyeritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5996214_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570106276746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pyeritz"},{"teacherId":4886826,"projectId":10051435,"letterContent":"Providing hats, scarves, gloves, blankets, and other winter essentials made a meaningful difference in my middle school classroom, especially during an unusually harsh winter. Many of my students arrive at school facing challenges that go far beyond academics, and having access to warm clothing helped ensure they could focus on learning rather than discomfort. These items offered immediate physical warmth, but they also provided emotional reassurance, letting students know they are cared for and supported. \r\nBeing able to supply these essentials strengthened our classroom community and created a safer, more supportive environment where students felt valued. I am grateful to have been able to meet this need and help remove barriers to learning during such a difficult winter.","fullyFundedDate":1769447668681,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-in-winter/10051435/","projectTitle":"Warmth in Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4886826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690316923226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-greer"},{"teacherId":4886826,"projectId":9844994,"letterContent":"This project made a meaningful and positive impact on my classroom by creating daily moments of joy, motivation, and connection during an important time of year. The 12 Days of Christmas activities gave students something to look forward to each morning, helping increase engagement, attendance, and positive behavior as we approached winter break. These small surprises served as powerful incentives, encouraging kindness, participation, and perseverance while reinforcing a sense of routine and structure.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school is their most consistent source of stability and celebration. Providing festive treats, activities, and prizes ensured that every child felt included and valued, regardless of what they may experience outside of the classroom. The daily surprises helped build classroom community, strengthened relationships, and created shared experiences that promoted social emotional growth.\r\n\r\nBeyond the tangible items, this project fostered belonging and boosted morale. Students demonstrated increased excitement for learning, improved peer interactions, and a stronger sense of pride in their classroom. The memories created during this countdown will stay with them far longer than the prizes themselves, making this project a powerful way to support both academic engagement and emotional well being while ending the semester on a joyful, meaningful note.","fullyFundedDate":1761742759004,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-magic/9844994/","projectTitle":"Holiday Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4886826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690316923226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-greer"},{"teacherId":4886826,"projectId":9579121,"letterContent":"In my middle school autistic support classroom, this project directly strengthened daily instruction and student regulation by providing essential supplies that support both learning and routines. Items such as fans, batteries, a hot glue gun, and a speaker play an important role in creating a structured, responsive environment for diverse learners. Fans offer calming sensory input for students who become overwhelmed, helping them regulate emotions and remain focused during instruction. Batteries are necessary to power adaptive tools, timers, and small electronics that students rely on throughout the day for academic and functional activities.\r\n\r\nThe hot glue gun supports hands-on learning and allows for quick repairs of classroom materials, as well as the creation of visual supports and adapted tools tailored to individual student needs. The classroom speaker enhances group instruction by ensuring directions and lessons are clearly heard by all students, increasing engagement and accessibility across the room.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources have helped foster a more organized, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment. 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