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Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779038709755,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-keep-us-motivated/10044535/","projectTitle":"Snacks Keep Us Motivated","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8304069_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692296731964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssschwartz"},{"teacherId":8304069,"projectId":10259190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Your kindness means so much to both our students and our teaching team.\r\n\r\nOur students are truly special because they come to school every day excited, motivated, and ready to learn. Many of them come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, so opportunities like this make a meaningful difference in their lives. Because of your support, we will be able to provide our students with sunglasses and engaging summer activities they can enjoy while school is out.\r\n\r\nThese activities will encourage our students to stay active, spend time outdoors, and create positive experiences away from screens and devices during the summer months. Knowing that they will have fun and enriching ways to stay engaged gives us great joy as educators.\r\n\r\nMy co-teacher and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students. Your support helps us continue creating meaningful experiences for them both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778265735953,"projectUrl":"project/summer-fun/10259190/","projectTitle":"Summer Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8304069_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692296731964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssschwartz"},{"teacherId":8304069,"projectId":10119501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My class is so grateful for your generosity towards our classroom. These breakfast items help my students stay motivated and focused in the beginning of the school day. A lot of my kids come in hungry every single day so this is also a way that we could cure and fight against hunger and our classroom environment. My students were so grateful when they saw all the breakfast foods that they receive due to your generous contributions to our classroom","fullyFundedDate":1777907621266,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-is-the-most-important-meal-of/10119501/","projectTitle":"Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schwartz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8304069_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692296731964","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssschwartz"},{"teacherId":2613756,"projectId":10245109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our healthy snacks. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and in the daily lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. Many students come to school hungry or without healthy food options, and your support helps create a more positive and productive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited and grateful to receive these snacks. It may seem like a small gesture, but having healthy choices available boosts concentration, participation, and overall well-being. Your donation shows our students that there are people who truly care about their success and health.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and for helping us support healthy habits that will benefit students both in and out of school. Your generosity is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1778326924025,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-keep-us-focused/10245109/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Keep Us Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres-Proscia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2613756_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726419056677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2613756"},{"teacherId":3628833,"projectId":10051991,"letterContent":"THANK YOU! The delivery of brand new, warm coats and jackets was right on time for our freezing NYC weather. Thanks to your generosity, the children without coats were able to choose a coat of their own. The children and families were so excited and grateful. \r\nMy students often miss school because they lack appropriate clothing for the weather. The addition of the coats should help them improve attendance. We cannot teach children who are not in class. \r\nPlease understand that your donations are making a difference every day. Our students' needs reach beyond paper, crayons and pencils and you fill the void every single time. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1769551700436,"projectUrl":"project/bundle-up/10051991/","projectTitle":"Bundle Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3628833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572809760457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-hines"},{"teacherId":3410640,"projectId":9432696,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to essential sports and exercise equipment that has transformed our occupational therapy room into a dynamic, movement-based learning environment. 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Your support has created a classroom environment filled with possibility—one where every student feels prepared, inspired, and valued. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on their learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1749137270773,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-thinkers-and-creato/9363220/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow’s Thinkers and Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3410640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522610166054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meagantoner"},{"teacherId":3410640,"projectId":5803723,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging, hands-on materials that support the development of essential executive functioning skills both in the therapy room and in the classroom. These resources have already made a meaningful difference, helping students improve their ability to plan, stay organized, regulate their emotions, and problem-solve during daily school tasks. I have seen students become more confident in starting and completing their work, following directions, and managing challenges with greater independence. For many of them, tasks that once felt overwhelming are now more manageable, allowing them to participate more fully in their learning. Your support is truly making a lasting impact by helping my students build the skills they need for success in school and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1631122278206,"projectUrl":"project/executive-fun-ction/5803723/","projectTitle":"Executive FUN-ction!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3410640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522610166054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meagantoner"},{"teacherId":2613756,"projectId":10072669,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of snacks for our classroom. Your kindness and support truly make a difference in our students' daily experience.\r\n\r\nHaving snacks available helps keep our students focused, energized, and ready to learn. It also creates a more comfortable and supportive environment where everyone can do their best. Your thoughtfulness does not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you again for your generosity and for thinking of us.","fullyFundedDate":1774266522019,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-and-snacks-to-keep-us-focused/10072669/","projectTitle":"Breakfast and Snacks to Keep Us Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres-Proscia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2613756_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726419056677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2613756"},{"teacherId":3628833,"projectId":9897868,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations for our Scholastic classroom magazines! The children are enjoying reading and listening to the articles online. Giving the children the option to listen to articles allows them to access information that is above their reading level. They are learning about various nonfiction topics through the articles and videos. . Their verbal vocabulary is increasing. The articles are also available in Spanish to support our children who are just beginning to learn English. We appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766099685673,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-reading-for-enjoyment/9897868/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News- Reading for Enjoyment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3628833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572809760457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-hines"},{"teacherId":10040418,"projectId":9767763,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Fueling Young Minds.\" Your kindness and willingness to give directly impact my kindergarten students in such meaningful ways. Because of you, our classroom will have the resources needed to keep students energized, engaged, and excited about learning every single day.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, students are building the foundation for their entire educational journey. Every day they walk into the classroom full of curiosity, imagination, and a desire to explore the world around them. However, young learners also need the right tools and support to help them stay focused and ready to learn. Your donation helps provide exactly that. By supporting our project, you are helping create an environment where students feel comfortable, cared for, and prepared to do their best.\r\n\r\nMany of my students arrive each morning eager to participate, read, write, and discover new ideas. When they have the proper resources available to them, they are able to fully engage in lessons and classroom activities. Your generosity helps ensure that they have what they need to stay focused and energized throughout the school day. Whether we are working on early reading skills, exploring math concepts, or collaborating during hands-on activities, these resources make a real difference in helping students stay motivated and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support also sends an important message to my students—that people outside of our classroom believe in them. When children learn that others care about their education and want to help them succeed, it builds their confidence and encourages them to work even harder. They begin to understand that their learning matters and that they are supported by a community that values education.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, it is incredibly moving to see how generosity from donors like you can positively impact young learners. These moments remind us that education is truly a partnership between teachers, families, and caring supporters like you. Your gift not only provides valuable resources but also helps create joyful learning experiences that my students will remember.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are deeply grateful for your support. Because of your kindness, our classroom will continue to be a place where curiosity grows, creativity flourishes, and young minds are fueled for success. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a classroom where every child has the opportunity to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1763995201742,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds/9767763/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSibio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10040418_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749009549435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040418"},{"teacherId":3628833,"projectId":9898360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of hats, scarves, and gloves for my students! The children were absolutely thrilled to pick out their very own styles—it was a joy to see their faces light up with their choices.\r\nYour timing couldn't have been better; thanks to you, every student was warm and prepared when our huge snowstorm hit. We actually had a real snow day with no online classes. 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