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During a recent hands-on activity, my students collaborated in small groups to apply what they had learned in our unit, using these resources to problem-solve, share ideas, and create something together that wouldn't have been possible before.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to build on this momentum as we transition into our upcoming classroom project. Students will be using these exact materials to complete an independent culminating project where they can showcase their mastery and present their work to their peers. Thank you for making this transformative learning experience possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768681366761,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-start-with-school-supplies/10027387/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams Start with School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402825"},{"teacherId":9366861,"projectId":10031065,"letterContent":"Due to your generous donations and support my students were able to reach their goals in their state testing scores. They were able to excel especially in math. I was able to accelerate their math tasks due to the math materials that I received from your donations. I taught kindergarten but their skill levels were well into 1st grade by the end of the year. You made such a difference in their education. I and my students are forever grateful for you and your kind heart and dedication to young minds and education.","fullyFundedDate":1768695384349,"projectUrl":"project/24-highly-active-kindergarteners/10031065/","projectTitle":"24 Highly active kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nehme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366861"},{"teacherId":8129035,"projectId":8078057,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have access to resources that support their academic, social-emotional, and personal growth. As a school counselor, these materials allow me to create meaningful experiences that help students build confidence, develop important life skills, manage their emotions, and feel supported at school.\r\n\r\nYour support has made more than a project possible—it has made a difference in the lives of our students. Every donation sends the message that our students matter, their dreams matter, and their future is worth investing in. Thank you for helping me create a positive and supportive environment where every student can learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1704319254798,"projectUrl":"project/growth-mindset-for-our-future-leaders/8078057/","projectTitle":"Growth Mindset For Our Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mike","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129035"},{"teacherId":5954790,"projectId":10335966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my library and our school. I have noticed a new excitement from students about books and book characters. I think it is directly related to this project being funded.\r\n\r\nStudents are excited to see the new buttons appear in the shadow boxes, as we make them using the button machine that was funded by your donations. I have overheard students having more conversations about books and I am excited to see how this project continues to impact students throughout this new school year.","fullyFundedDate":1781713236509,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-culture-of-literacy/10335966/","projectTitle":"Building a Culture of Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livreri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5954790_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767931644343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5954790"},{"teacherId":5954790,"projectId":10256342,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are starting to have more conversations about literature and books. Students have been able to earn book pins for every at-home reading bookmark they have returned, and student seem very excited about it.\r\n\r\nFor example, I observed a conversation between two second grade students the other day. One had earned a pin and the other was asking him about it. The student with the pin explained who the book character was (Harry the Dirty Dog) and then encouraged the other student to complete a reading bookmark so that they could earn a pin too. Then he showed the other student some of the pins he could choose from. I have really enjoyed hearing students encouraging other students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for donating to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778043016383,"projectUrl":"project/pinning-down-positivity-rewarding-reade/10256342/","projectTitle":"Pinning Down Positivity: Rewarding Readers One Button at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livreri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5954790_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767931644343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5954790"},{"teacherId":8142294,"projectId":10058841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom by providing ESGI! Your generosity will make a meaningful difference for my students. ESGI will help me assess important skills, track individual progress, and identify areas where students need additional support. With this resource, I can provide more personalized instruction and help each child build confidence and strong foundations in reading, math, and early learning. Thank you for investing in my students and their success! 💛🍎📚","fullyFundedDate":1779746970707,"projectUrl":"project/tracking-growth-one-kindergartener-at-a/10058841/","projectTitle":"Tracking Growth, One Kindergartener at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goldyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8142294_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646750379015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wendi-goldyn"},{"teacherId":6622835,"projectId":10001047,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the items for storage. Our school closet for our students in need is so much more accessible now. We can easily find items to support our students. It has been a game changer for us. We are using the storage to house blankets, helmets for our bike riders, clothing, hats and gloves, and so much more. We are fortunate to get donations from both families and Title 1 to help both our homeless students and students who just need a quick item of support. We are so thankful to have a more organized space for quick access.","fullyFundedDate":1768172731301,"projectUrl":"project/it-takes-a-villageorganize-our-closet/10001047/","projectTitle":"It Takes a Village...Organize our Closet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mainguy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6622835_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x89,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565401088093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6622835"},{"teacherId":6622835,"projectId":7994698,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the items for storage. Our school closet for our students in need is so much more accessible now. We can easily find items to support our students. It has been a game changer for us. We are using the storage to house blankets, helmets for our bike riders, clothing, hats and gloves, and so much more. We are fortunate to get donations from both families and Title 1 to help both our homeless students and students who just need a quick item of support. We are so thankful to have a more organized space for quick access.","fullyFundedDate":1699225629682,"projectUrl":"project/calming-and-sensory-tools-for-busy-minde/7994698/","projectTitle":"Calming and Sensory Tools for Busy Minded Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mainguy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6622835_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x89,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565401088093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6622835"},{"teacherId":5954790,"projectId":10255888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gift of noise cancelling headphones for our school. Our students are loving how they are able to better focus while reading their library books. I have noticed as well that our neurodivergent students are loving being able to access these headphones as a tool to help them limit distractions as well. \r\n\r\nStudents have been so excited to use the headphones that some of them are actually using them while they are browsing for their library books. I did not anticipate students using them in this way, but one student I asked said she is better able to make decisions about what books to look for when she has the headphones on. I love seeing students realize what works for them and being able to access tools that help them succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are only in the seventh day of the new school year, and with how much students are loving the headphones, I can't wait to see how they continue to be utilized throughout the year. It really is an exciting thing to be a part of. Thank you again for your generosity to our library and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778002335451,"projectUrl":"project/reducing-noise-increasing-focus/10255888/","projectTitle":"Reducing Noise, Increasing Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Livreri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5954790_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767931644343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5954790"},{"teacherId":9354793,"projectId":10021491,"letterContent":"Our students are continuing to build on what they have learned through hands-on activities, collaboration, and classroom discussions. Their next steps are to apply their new skills to a current project, work together to solve problems, and create something that demonstrates their understanding. We are excited to see their creativity and growth as they take what they have learned and put it into practice. Our goal is for students to feel confident, engaged, and proud of their work while continuing to learn from one another.","fullyFundedDate":1769021069885,"projectUrl":"project/school-counselor-supply-list/10021491/","projectTitle":"School Counselor Supply List","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354793_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699308161497","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354793"},{"teacherId":9449589,"projectId":10028830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, Building Engagement Through Books. Your generosity truly made a difference in my classroom, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to bring these new books to my students.\r\nOne of the best parts of this experience has been watching my students discover books they normally would not have picked up on their own. A lot of my students recognized some of the stories from movies or TV shows, but they had never thought about actually reading the books behind them. Once they started reading, many of them were surprised by how much more the books included. They noticed details, characters, and storylines that were left out of the movies, and it led to so many genuine conversations in class.\r\nThese books helped introduce and strengthen important reading skills like making predictions, understanding character development, comparing texts, identifying themes, and building vocabulary. One thing my students especially enjoyed was comparing the books to the movie versions they already knew. They loved pointing out differences, talking about which version they liked better, and explaining why. It made reading feel exciting and personal for them instead of just another assignment.\r\nReading in my classroom has become much more interactive because of these new texts. Students spend time reading independently, discussing books with partners, and sharing their thoughts during class discussions. I have seen students become more willing to participate because they are actually interested in what they are reading. Some students even started recommending books to their classmates, which has been amazing to watch.\r\nA few students in particular really stood out to me during this project. Some of my more reluctant readers, who would normally avoid reading whenever possible, became engaged once they found books connected to stories they already enjoyed through movies. I had students asking if they could keep reading after class or borrow books to take home. Seeing that kind of excitement around reading has honestly been one of the most rewarding parts of this experience.\r\nAnother thing I appreciated about this project was how it exposed students to different forms of literature and genres they may never have explored otherwise. Some students discovered they enjoy graphic novels, fantasy, or realistic fiction, while others simply gained more confidence in their ability to read and understand longer texts. For many of them, these books helped change the way they view reading.\r\nYour support gave my students more than just books. You gave them opportunities to connect with stories, build confidence, and enjoy reading in a way they had not before. Thank you again for investing in my classroom and helping create meaningful learning experiences for my students. Your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1770999671159,"projectUrl":"project/building-engagement/10028830/","projectTitle":"Building Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9449589_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720277758220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9449589"},{"teacherId":8142862,"projectId":10054410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous donations! My class has been ecstatic with all the new centers and books to read! So far they've tried Magic Tree House and Judy Moody. Judy is there favorite! So much so, that I don't have enough books and they are swarming the school library to get more to read!\r\nMy kids are really enjoying the reading comprehension centers. They are understanding what they read even more now and they like the variety of centers I got for them. They're favorite center so far is the informational text newspaper game (It's like a board game they can play).\r\nThank you again for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1771370033942,"projectUrl":"project/a-love-for-reading/10054410/","projectTitle":"A Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8142862"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73672","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":683,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.4,"schoolId":73672,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richard C Priest Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richard C Priest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/richard-priest-elementary-school/73672"}