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These books will be a valuable resource for my students, offering them the opportunity to explore new ideas, strengthen their reading skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning. \r\n\r\nThey will use these books during independent reading time, small group instruction, and class discussions to help build comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence. \r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping create a richer, more engaging learning environment where every student can grow and succeed. Your kindness has also brought so much excitement to my young readers, and we are truly grateful. Your support is making a lasting impact in our classroom, and we can't thank you enough.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support — it is making a real difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759953105559,"projectUrl":"project/be-a-part-of-the-story/9425909/","projectTitle":"Be a Part of the Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":9722186,"letterContent":"We are so excited to share just how much our students have been loving the recent additions to our PERFORM Store and classroom library!\r\nThe sticker-by-number workbook was an instant hit — students were practically bouncing with excitement when they saw it. It's been such a fun and engaging way for them to express their creativity while staying motivated.\r\n\r\nAnd the new books in our classroom library? They've been flying off the shelves! Our top PERFORM Store earners got the first pick as a special reward, and they couldn't have been more proud. It was such a joy to watch them dive into the new stories and share their favorites with classmates.","fullyFundedDate":1758720025731,"projectUrl":"project/perform-store-2025-2026/9722186/","projectTitle":"Perform Store 2025-2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":2553205,"projectId":9685428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to our classroom. Your generosity has made a real difference in our daily learning experience. Because of your support, our students have access to the tools, supplies, and resources they need to grow, create, and succeed. You've helped create a brighter, more engaging environment where students feel inspired and supported. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of education. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community and for investing in our future.","fullyFundedDate":1758898772754,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-the-futureone-robot-at-a/9685428/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build the Future—One Robot at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"},{"teacherId":2553205,"projectId":9422665,"letterContent":"We extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support and investment in our classroom. Your contribution has made a lasting difference in the lives of our students and has truly enhanced our teaching environment. Because of your kindness, we now have access to essential materials, improved resources, and a more vibrant and welcoming space for learning. These improvements are not just physical—they have uplifted the spirits of both students and teachers, igniting greater enthusiasm for learning and collaboration.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a space where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is nurtured, and every student feels valued and empowered. The supplies and resources you've helped provide—from books and technology to furniture and hands-on learning tools—are being used every day to spark ideas, build skills, and support academic growth.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity is deeply appreciated, and its impact will continue to be felt well into the future. 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The tools and materials you helped provide—like scented markers, coloring markers for filling in coloring books, sensory tools, and sticker by number workbooks are already making a meaningful impact on our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThis space is more than just a corner—it's a place of care, empathy, and growth. You've helped create a setting where students can feel seen, supported, and empowered to manage their feelings in healthy ways.","fullyFundedDate":1758814099636,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-essentials-for-5th-grader/9707200/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner Essentials for 5th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":9549351,"letterContent":"Receiving so many composition notebooks for our students makes a huge difference in their learning experience. It gives every child a dedicated space to practice writing, organize their thoughts, and track their progress. Having enough notebooks means no one has to worry about sharing or running out, which helps them stay focused and confident. Overall, these notebooks are a simple but powerful tool that fuels their academic success and love for learning. In addition, the yellow draft looseleaf paper is super helpful for students as they draft their expository essays on inventors and inventions, giving them plenty of space to organize their ideas clearly and make revisions easily.","fullyFundedDate":1756175236540,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-notes-and-nifty-new-creation/9549351/","projectTitle":"Notebooks, Notes, and Nifty New Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":3277274,"projectId":9710216,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my students and I. It means so much to us to have people like you supporting education. When I started this donors choose, I didn't think that my project would get fully funded as quickly as it did. Your generosity and support has truly made an impact on my classroom. When the items began arriving, my students were overjoyed. They couldn't believe that I had received all of these materials for \"free.\" Within days of receiving my materials, my students were already learning to use the materials in affective ways to enhance their learning and become more calm and focused.\r\n\r\nThese sensory tools have helped create a more calming, focused, and inclusive environment. Students who struggle with self-regulation or anxiety now have safe and effective outlets to help them stay grounded. Whether it's using fidget tools to stay engaged during lessons, weighted items for comfort, or textured materials for sensory breaks, every item has served a purpose in meeting individual needs. Your generosity has empowered them to be more confident, comfortable learners.\r\n\r\nNow that our classroom is better equipped with sensory tools, I'm excited to build on that foundation to support my students in a more holistic way—academically, emotionally, and physically.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support—it has made all of this possible, and I'm excited for the continued growth and success ahead!","fullyFundedDate":1757898361348,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-sensory-needs-and-positive-be/9710216/","projectTitle":"Supporting Sensory Needs and Positive Behavior in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nordstrom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3277274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516131923740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-nordstrom"},{"teacherId":4911527,"projectId":9430375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our Splash of Colorful Supplies! Our students where so excited when they were able to use the brand new twistable crayons and colored pencils for their ONE WORD project that will be placed on the bulletin board! The glue sticks have become super handy for finishing up projects and easily sticking lesson slips, place value charts, and decimal place value charts right into math notebooks and graphic organizers. Our students are currently learning about decimals and their brand new desk name plates laminated and taped on their desks have helpful math tips such as a decimal place value chart, shapes, multiplication chart and fraction strips to help them. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755886426324,"projectUrl":"project/splash-of-colorful-supplies/9430375/","projectTitle":"Splash of Colorful Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stosic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4911527"},{"teacherId":2553205,"projectId":9422670,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire class, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support means the world to us and is already making a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create more opportunities for curiosity, creativity, and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of education and for being a part of our classroom community. Your generosity is deeply appreciated!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your kind donation! Your support helps bring learning to life for our students, and we're incredibly thankful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1755697109185,"projectUrl":"project/a-need-of-an-upgrade/9422670/","projectTitle":"A Need of an Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hatzipavlou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553205_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750464592867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-hatzipavlou"},{"teacherId":3110392,"projectId":8975368,"letterContent":"Your generosity not only lifted up our library, but also the spirits of my little kindergartners! We went from having a very limited classroom library to one that is beautifully decorated with an endless selection. It was a humbling experience to have the students light up with every new book that entered into our room. \r\n As beginning readers, not only exposing them to literature, but also motivating them to read is crucial! Books with their favorite characters like Splat the Cat, Curious George, Little Critter, Pete the Cat, and so many others helped them connect to stories, learn to love reading, and build independent reading stamina. The leveled books were also a great way to help students with different capabilities. 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