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Having a readily available cup will also limit disruption, allowing students to \"take a sip\" throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe are very excited, and can't thank you enough for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1748453500986,"projectUrl":"project/hydrating-young-minds/9369257/","projectTitle":"Hydrating Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp407923_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749266289269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-kelley"},{"teacherId":9214626,"projectId":8949177,"letterContent":"When the items arrived, I was so excited to see the students' reactions to the donations. When I handed out the gloves and hats, they put them on right away, and they were so surprised and excited to pick out their own. The students received the play dough, the activities, and workbooks for their own at-home use. Those workbooks were a great way to ensure students had something to do over their break, they were very excited to see new stories and activities to complete. The books and additional activities were distributed in the white paper bags, and the students were able to decorate them and take them home.The fidget tools and some of the stuffers were used as classroom prizes and incentives for students to earn and use in class. I shared that the candy included was dye-free for all; my student with an allergy was so happy to be included.","fullyFundedDate":1741297031874,"projectUrl":"project/share-some-holiday-warmth/8949177/","projectTitle":"Share Some Holiday Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214626_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693012789538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-solis215"},{"teacherId":9214626,"projectId":9206896,"letterContent":"The resources received were for sanitizing and minimizing the spread of germs throughout our shared classroom. Working to clean surfaces and keep illnesses from spreading benefits all people in our class greatly. When students are present and healthy in class, they are able to take advantage of all the instruction and collaboration that goes on. My students have always been attentive to illnesses and understand the importance of individual responsibility while in school. Whenever students felt sick, they would ask me for a face mask; being able to provide those for my students has been a great relief. Thank you for the support; the completion of the project and delivery of these supplies were all in perfect timing for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1743010211806,"projectUrl":"project/preventing-the-spread-of-germs-protects/9206896/","projectTitle":"Preventing the Spread of Germs Protects Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Solis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9214626_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693012789538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-solis215"},{"teacherId":407923,"projectId":9369169,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity. With your support, we will be able to carry out our project for a classroom set of headphones.\r\n\r\nMy students will be able to use their headphones to listen to math books, watch videos, play learning games, and visit educational websites. By using headphones, my students will be able to become active listeners. They will be able to block out distractions from other students and their devices. This is especially important in a classroom of diverse learners. The headphones will also allow students to listen collaboratively with their peers.\r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative and grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1748566404602,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-headphones/9369169/","projectTitle":"We Need Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp407923_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749266289269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-kelley"},{"teacherId":407923,"projectId":9075249,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to take the time to thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity. With your support, we will be able to carry out our project for \"Hands on Learning Fun!\"\r\n\r\nMy students will love the play-doh and wikki sticks. They can use them to build words and to create number sentences. These items will help in so many ways in our classroom to engage each child and give them a fun and hands-on learning opportunity. They will also enjoy the snacks. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1747183794571,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-fun/9075249/","projectTitle":"Hands On Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp407923_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749266289269","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-kelley"},{"teacherId":9694046,"projectId":9057413,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support made it possible for our students to engage in a powerful social-emotional learning activity called \"Sense It, Calm It.\" During this experience, students learned practical techniques to help them calm down, manage their emotions, and speak up when feeling shy, angry, or unsure.\r\n\r\nThey were genuinely excited and fully engaged. Many shared how helpful the strategies were, and we saw students begin using these calming techniques during the school day when they felt overwhelmed or anxious.\r\n\r\nOne powerful moment was when a typically reserved student expressed how the activity helped them feel more comfortable sharing their feelings out loud. These are the kinds of breakthroughs we hope for, and you helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue integrating these tools into our weekly lessons, giving students regular opportunities to build confidence, strengthen self-regulation, and practice emotional awareness.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' emotional growth, you've made a lasting impact","fullyFundedDate":1737376773174,"projectUrl":"project/sense-it-calm-it-a-sensory-journey/9057413/","projectTitle":"Sense It, Calm It: a Sensory Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694046_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724441966674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9694046"},{"teacherId":5967724,"projectId":9148869,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our future leaders. My Pre-K students are bright, inquisitive, and caring individuals. Your donation helped me to give them special gifts to affirm and highlight their greatness. \r\n\r\nYour generous donations enabled me to celebrate my wonderful students as they finished out an amazing school year! They were very excited to receive all the gifts made possible by your donation!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation to my project. I appreciate your contribution to help celebrate my wonderful Pre-K students God bless!!","fullyFundedDate":1746698817555,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-young-children/9148869/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Young Children!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5967724_orig.jpg?crop=637,637,x14,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705454391057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5967724"},{"teacherId":5967724,"projectId":9149026,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our future leaders. My Pre-K students are bright, inquisitive, and caring individuals. Your donation helped me to give them special gifts to affirm and highlight their greatness. \r\n\r\nYour generous donations enabled me to celebrate my wonderful students as they finished out an amazing school year! They were very excited to receive all the gifts made possible by your donation!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation to my project. I appreciate your contribution to help celebrate my wonderful Pre-K students God bless!!","fullyFundedDate":1746698817422,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-young-children/9149026/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Young Children!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5967724_orig.jpg?crop=637,637,x14,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705454391057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5967724"},{"teacherId":7590426,"projectId":9038712,"letterContent":"We sincerely thank our generous donors for making the creation of our Pre-K listening center possible. This valuable resource is helping our young students develop critical early literacy skills through engaging stories, songs, and rhymes. The listening center enhances vocabulary, listening comprehension, and independent learning, while fostering a lifelong love of language and reading. \r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in enriching our classroom environment and preparing our students for future academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1736827716677,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-listening-center/9038712/","projectTitle":"Preschool Listening Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7590426_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731079425078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7590426"},{"teacherId":7590426,"projectId":9099923,"letterContent":"A big thanks to all our amazing donors who helped us buy yoga mats for our class! Your support means so much and is already making a difference in how we stay healthy and feel good every day.\r\n\r\nHaving our own yoga mats makes it easy and comfortable for everyone to join in on yoga time. Yoga helps us stretch, get stronger, and move our bodies in a fun way — all things that keep us healthy and active. Plus, it's a great way to take a break, breathe deeply, and feel calm, especially when school feels busy or stressful.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our class can practice yoga regularly, and that helps us build healthy habits that will last a lifetime. It's not just about exercise; it's about learning how to relax, focus, and take care of ourselves. These are skills we'll use every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, every student feels included and ready to jump in, no matter what. You've helped create a positive space where we can all grow stronger and calmer together.\r\n\r\nWe really appreciate your support — you're helping us build healthier bodies and happier minds!","fullyFundedDate":1739820653020,"projectUrl":"project/building-stronger-students/9099923/","projectTitle":"Building Stronger Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7590426_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731079425078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7590426"},{"teacherId":9910729,"projectId":9188935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generous donation. Thank you so much for your kindness.My second graders are in love with the Dog man books. They are really excited about reading them everyday.\r\nYour donation gave my second graders a chance to read books they are interested in. If. I use these books during small reading groups with my gushers groups of students. They are really happy to read everyday.\r\nThank you for taking the time to give my class. Thank you taking that time to read and give to such an awesome cause.","fullyFundedDate":1744202506486,"projectUrl":"project/second-graders-love-dog-man/9188935/","projectTitle":"Second Graders Love Dog Man","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910729"},{"teacherId":7590426,"projectId":8929453,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations towards our class Christmas gifts. Thanks to your kindness, students from low-income families were all able to experience the joy and excitement of receiving special gifts this holiday season.\r\n\r\nThese gifts have not only provided hours of creative play but have also sparked imagination, problem-solving, and teamwork among our students. For many of these children, who may not have access to such resources at home, these building blocks are an invaluable tool for learning and personal growth.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful impact, reminding our students that they are seen, valued, and cared for. These gifts will continue to inspire creativity and learning long after the holiday season has passed, and for that, we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and for making this holiday season a brighter one for our students. 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