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And the prizes and additional supplies you funded have added joy, motivation, and fun to our classroom community. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students resources that help them feel supported, valued, and inspired every single day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a positive impact on their learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760892119864,"projectUrl":"project/creating-our-new-home/9702354/","projectTitle":"Creating Our New Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Otero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/569893"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9521396,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing these very important books for my class library. By having these books on hand, I can begin to teach the kids about things that will help them feel safe, protected and prepared. \r\nThe books are important to have to show the kids that so many feelings are normal. We can feel better about ourselves when we talk to our friends and adults that want to support and help us.\r\nStudents in my class get very excited when we have new books to add to the class library. Thank you for providing these essential books to get them ready for feelings and scenarios that come up in life.","fullyFundedDate":1758898822299,"projectUrl":"project/boundary-and-compassion-chasers/9521396/","projectTitle":"Boundary and Compassion Chasers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9315138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these themed rugs to support the units of study we are learning about. The kids were so excited to touch and sit on them. The items are providing comfort and a visual reminder for the work we are doing in class. \r\nYour donation has enabled me to fulfill a goal I had - provide the kids with a place they can sit, relax with a book, or just be near classmates. I will be able to use these for years to come with many future classes. Thank you for helping me get items I can use to make a lasting impression on the students.","fullyFundedDate":1750774742986,"projectUrl":"project/unit-decorations/9315138/","projectTitle":"Unit Decorations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":1161651,"projectId":9325237,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Because of your support, my students have been able to engage in a variety of new, hands-on learning experiences that have truly brought our lessons to life.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped create opportunities for curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. The students have been excited and motivated to explore, build, and discover in ways that go beyond our usual classroom activities. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they take ownership of their learning and work together on meaningful projects.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have made a real difference — not only in the materials we've been able to bring into our room, but in the excitement and sense of possibility you've inspired in my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for helping make learning such a hands-on, engaging, and joyful experience.","fullyFundedDate":1756849771546,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-our-future-scientists-engineers/9325237/","projectTitle":"Help Us Our Future Scientists, Engineers, and Artists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buteric","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1161651_orig.png?crop=470,470,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637170262851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1161651"},{"teacherId":10058277,"projectId":9419542,"letterContent":"When our new markers, crayons, and pencils arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! Their eyes lit up as they realized that these weren't just ordinary supplies — they were tools for creativity, learning, and self-expression. The room instantly buzzed with excitement as they eagerly unpacked the materials and began using them for writing, drawing, and illustrating their ideas.\r\n\r\nWe've already put these supplies to great use during our writing and art-integrated literacy lessons. For example, students recently created \"character trait posters\" to represent the main characters from our class novel. They used the vibrant markers and crayons to add color and detail to their work, and the new pencils helped them draft and revise their writing with care. Having access to fresh, high-quality materials made students take even greater pride in their work — it truly motivated them to put forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these same supplies to support our upcoming personal narrative writing unit. Students will plan and illustrate their stories, creating detailed drafts and colorful visuals to bring their experiences to life. Thanks to your generosity, they have the tools they need to express their voices and creativity every single day. We are so grateful for your support and for helping make our classroom a brighter, more inspiring place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1750615779675,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-creativity-one-supply-at-a-tim/9419542/","projectTitle":"Sparking Creativity, One Supply at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rindner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10058277_orig.jpg?crop=158,158,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750245903221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058277"},{"teacherId":10239286,"projectId":9677043,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement and activity! When my K-5 students, including those in our adapted classes when they first saw the new sports equipment, their faces lit up with joy they couldn't wait to try everything out.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the equipment during our physical education time to encourage teamwork, coordination, and healthy movement. One special moment was when students teamed up for a relay race using the new cones and balls; even shy learners were smiling and cheering each other on. It's been amazing to see how this equipment brings everyone together and helps build confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to introduce skill-building stations focusing on throwing, catching, and balance, so students can develop specific motor skills while having fun. With your support, we're creating an inclusive and active environment where every student can participate and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of this journey and helping our students thrive","fullyFundedDate":1758899289264,"projectUrl":"project/more-kids-than-equipment/9677043/","projectTitle":"More Kids Than Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239286"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9226292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these extremely important books for my class library. These particular books are so helpful in helping me teach the kids that we can overcome so many different feelings and emotions together. \r\nThe kids are selecting these important stories to look at on their own and are asking me to read them which leads to great discussion. \r\nThese books are helping me tap into new ways for the kids to think about their emotions. This is really important work to be done at this age level and your generous gift of books has enabled me to have these conversations with the kids in my room. It will be of help to them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1750256214373,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-wonderful-interaction/9226292/","projectTitle":"Books for Wonderful Interaction!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9217480,"letterContent":"My students were truly happy when the package arrived. It was a large box and they were intrigued about what was inside. When I opened it up and they saw the career puppets, one student actually started bringing it over the where the other puppets are in our classroom. It was a funny moment. \r\nThe kids are using the items to create meaningful conversations with each other and to act like a grown up. It is really fun for them to do this. \r\nGoing forward, I hope to inspire the kids to be excited about the careers that the puppets have in hopes that it creates a lifelong love of learning and wanting to do something great with their own lives.\r\nThank you so much for making this happen for them!","fullyFundedDate":1749494682380,"projectUrl":"project/career-puppets/9217480/","projectTitle":"Career Puppets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9315230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the nap mats. The kids were so excited to see the vibrant colors. It made them more comfortable and willing to sit, lay down and relax during 'rest' time at school. Due to your generous contribution, nap time has gone better than it has in the past and I attribute it to your gift. The children are more eager to use the materials since they are new, soft and smell so clean. \r\nOne child in particular cried for days during lights low/ quiet time. When I offered her one of the nap mats that came, she was intrigued and willing to sit and calm down. It did wonders. Thank you again for providing a much needed items for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1756905310319,"projectUrl":"project/nap-mats-for-rest/9315230/","projectTitle":"Nap Mats for Rest!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9070683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project a success! The children were so happy to get the new items to continue a journey of respecting others and learning about other ethnicities and cultures. \r\nIt is such a pleasure to see the kids utilize the items and ask questions that I can happily answer and contribute to their overall learning. By having so many multicultural items in the room, the class can see that school is a place where everyone is welcome and we can learn so much from each other.","fullyFundedDate":1747473899407,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-black-history-month/9070683/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Black History Month!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":88236,"projectId":9138501,"letterContent":"Whether the children are writing with the new pencils or using the new smocks to create art, they can enjoy a tasty snack after to keep their energy up! Thank you for providing such amazing items and food for the kids to have. You made some adorable little ones feel very special!\r\nMy mission was to get the kids excited about learning. They are using the items you provided to create wonderful things to bring home to their families. Having a tasty snack at the end is a great reward for all of their hard work, time and effort. Thank you for making this vision come true!","fullyFundedDate":1745368316521,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9138501/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferencz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp88236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x15,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669472152540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherferencz"},{"teacherId":1161651,"projectId":9088809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward whiteboards for our third-grade classroom! Your support has made a big difference—our new whiteboards are already helping my students engage more actively in lessons, share their ideas, and build confidence in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when the whiteboards arrived. They use them during math, reading, and group activities to show their thinking and collaborate with each other. It's been amazing to see how such a simple tool can encourage participation and creativity every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds us that we are part of a larger community that believes in the power of education. Your generosity is helping to create a positive, hands-on learning environment where every child feels seen and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the future of these young learners. 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