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It has been incredible to see how excited and relieved the students are now that they can use their iPads for research, reading, creative projects and computer science without obstacles.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Your donation has strengthened our classroom community and helped ensure that every student has the tools they need to learn and succeed. Thank you for believing in our work and investing in our students' futures- your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760389870617,"projectUrl":"project/tech-essentials/9806393/","projectTitle":"Tech Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2692543_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552509732378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscennamo"},{"teacherId":3194116,"projectId":9710474,"letterContent":"Thank you for buying our students these books. For the students who read in Spanish, this has been such a useful support. They were able to read Refugee and Coraline so far in Spanish before we started reading the books in English together. \r\nHaving the chance to read in their home language accomplished a few things- it helped them feel connected to their home language even in a school environment that only uses English and it gave them the story in a language they understand well before they had to read it in English. In teaching we call this \"reducing the cognitive load\" which allows students to manage the new language learning because they are now ONLY figuring out the language instead of the content AND the language. \r\nThank you for being a part of our team!","fullyFundedDate":1760737609698,"projectUrl":"project/ill-read-it-first-in-spanish-then-in-e/9710474/","projectTitle":"I'll Read It First in Spanish, Then in English, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3194116_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688649988869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanie-goldberg"},{"teacherId":6836932,"projectId":9816792,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for the wonderful books you generously donated to the classroom. Many of my students ran to get new books and one has read several already. \r\n\r\nThese books have encouraged my students to read. Graphic novels have been wonderful to engage even the most reluctant reader. The Stranger Things book set has been a fan favorite for students who watch the show.\r\n\r\nStudents who struggle with reading often shy away from books of any kind. Others want to read, but books at their level look too babyish. Graphic novels presents age appropriate literature in an accessible format, so that even if students don't read or decode every word, the visuals and presentation help them access the content. \r\n\r\nThis has also been great with students who struggle with reading stamina. To get through a novel is a feat, and many students who struggle would not be successful. Graphic novels let them succeed in their reading and increase their stamina. They are able to feel success because they are able to say they have completed the book. \r\n\r\nMy students this year and future students will greatly benefit from having these books accessible in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760809829428,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-for-the-win/9816792/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mary Anne Alesci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6836932"},{"teacherId":2692543,"projectId":9730344,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and my project! Your support warms my heart and inspires me. I am forever grateful to you. I promise to make you proud of the project's implementation.\r\n\r\nI have used the materials to create an opportunity for my students to explore an area of their choice. With your help, I am able to spark interest in my students and keep them engaged while learning about a topic that they consider to be a passion.\r\n\r\nWhen students take ownership of their learning the possibilities are endless and for that I thank you! You have unlocked the resources that I needed to reach so many young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1758898973268,"projectUrl":"project/race-to-the-printer-iv/9730344/","projectTitle":"Race to the Printer IV","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2692543_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552509732378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscennamo"},{"teacherId":9933212,"projectId":9756085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Stock the Classroom, Spark the Future! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to essential classroom supplies that many of them would not otherwise have. When the materials arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate—students eagerly explored the new notebooks, writing tools, and learning resources, proudly organizing their supplies and asking when we could start using them. For many of my students, having their own materials made them feel prepared, confident, and truly valued as learners.\r\n\r\n We are already using these supplies every day. Students are writing more thoughtfully, staying organized, and engaging more actively in lessons because they have what they need right at their fingertips. One of the most meaningful moments was watching students carefully set up their notebooks for an upcoming project, knowing they could fully participate without worrying about missing materials. These supplies have removed barriers and allowed us to focus on learning, creativity, and collaboration.\r\n\r\n Thanks to you, our next steps include diving deeper into hands-on lessons, extended writing assignments, and small-group activities that help build both academic skills and confidence. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom and reminded my students that there are people who believe in them and their future. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and helping to spark their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758834979560,"projectUrl":"project/stock-the-classroom-spark-the-future/9756085/","projectTitle":"Stock the Classroom, Spark the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valeri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9933212"},{"teacherId":5164589,"projectId":9687423,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to support new books for our library. Your contribution allowed us to get wonderful new books for reading that inspire curiosity, strengthen literacy, and open new worlds for our learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to supporters like you, we can continue fostering a love of reading and ensuring that every student has access to the resources they need to learn and grow. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference, and we are deeply appreciative of your commitment. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1757963190901,"projectUrl":"project/making-reading-fun/9687423/","projectTitle":"Making Reading Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Siggia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5164589_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552693674013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5164589"},{"teacherId":2692543,"projectId":9599930,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Your contribution provided our classroom with iPad chargers and essential technology supplies that we rely on every single day. These tools may seem simple, but they make an enormous difference in our ability to use technology consistently, efficiently, and without interruption.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students are now able to fully engage in digital learning activities without worrying about their devices losing power or sharing limited equipment. The new chargers and supplies have eliminated daily frustrations and created a smoother, more focused learning environment. It has been incredible to see how excited and relieved the students are now that they can use their iPads for research, reading, creative projects and computer science without obstacles.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support. Your donation has strengthened our classroom community and helped ensure that every student has the tools they need to learn and succeed. Thank you for believing in our work and investing in our students' futures- you generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1756059270872,"projectUrl":"project/fully-charged-full-potential/9599930/","projectTitle":"Fully Charged, Full Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2692543_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552509732378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misscennamo"},{"teacherId":4806950,"projectId":9635383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! My students and I have already been putting the new supplies to great use. Having fresh pencils for drafting, good erasers for revising their ideas, and vibrant markers for adding color and detail made a huge difference in the quality of their work. Their final products were clearer, more creative, and showed how proud they were of what they made when working on a social studies project.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the supplies, they were so excited. A few immediately grabbed the markers to test out the colors, while others loved that they finally had sharp, clean pencils to work with. 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One specific moment that stood out was during a recent project where students designed illustrated \"mini-books\" to explain a topic we were studying—having plenty of paper allowed every student to plan, revise, and create a final version they were proud of.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the giant stack of fresh paper, you'd have thought it was a box of art supplies! They were excited to have materials that let them create freely without worrying about running out. 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They enjoy being able to see their progress, use interactive elements like drag-and-drop, virtual labs, or creative tools, and explore topics in a way that feels more like a game than an assignment. The sense of \"ownership\" over their work, choosing paths, revisiting lessons, or creating digital projects is especially motivating.","fullyFundedDate":1755691621079,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/9587995/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fasulo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7689028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635387308358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7689028"},{"teacherId":4806950,"projectId":9783382,"letterContent":"The new books help students strengthen a variety of literacy skills, including reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and fluency. 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