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They felt so proud of their work and could not wait to see the joy that these gifts were going to bring their parents.\r\n\r\nGetting to hear about their parents reactions gave me so much joy as well because I was able to give my students this opportunity to do something so special for their parents and it was a way for them to show their parents how much they love and appreciate them. \r\n\r\nMany of the parents sent me photos of where they put the gifts, showcased in their homes!","fullyFundedDate":1745512201750,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-love/9240105/","projectTitle":"Crafting Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9495376_orig.jpg?crop=1504,1504,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710803477908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495376"},{"teacherId":9495376,"projectId":8954817,"letterContent":"I successfully completed and submitted my National Boards! I find out on December 6th if I passed! This was such an incredible journey and I feel so grateful that I was given the chance to pursue this opportunity. I would not have been able to do it if it wasn't for your incredible donation! \r\n\r\nI feel that by completing my National Board, I have had a powerful impact on my students, my school, and the broader educational community. I refined my ability to meet the needs of my diverse learners, which led to higher student engagement and achievement in my classroom. I also felt empowered to take on leadership roles at my school like mentoring new teachers and guiding school initiatives.","fullyFundedDate":1743331019808,"projectUrl":"project/national-board-certification/8954817/","projectTitle":"National Board Certification","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9495376_orig.jpg?crop=1504,1504,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710803477908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495376"},{"teacherId":9495376,"projectId":9234052,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students and their families the best end of year celebration! They were all blown away and the students felt so special and celebrated! My students also were so excited to get their end of the year goodies! I received several messages over the summer from parents showing me how much fun their children were having with the beach ball, bucket, bubbles, etc! \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity I was able to end our school year on the best note! I know those students will remember it forever! I wouldn't have been able to do it without you! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746785683917,"projectUrl":"project/little-graduates-a-fund-for-fun-and-fut/9234052/","projectTitle":"Little Graduates: A Fund for Fun and Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9495376_orig.jpg?crop=1504,1504,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710803477908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495376"},{"teacherId":1523900,"projectId":7498106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom flexible seating project! The new seating options have truly transformed the way we learn and work together.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new seats, their faces lit up with excitement. One student immediately whispered, \"This is like a fun library!\"—and that set the tone for the day. The room was full of curiosity as they tried out different seats and found spaces that made them feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been using the flexible seating during reading groups, writing workshops, and collaborative projects. One of my favorite moments so far was during our recent writing unit: students chose their own spots around the room and settled into their work with an independence and sense of ownership that was new for them. They are learning how to make choices that help them do their best thinking—a skill we'll keep building all year.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be starting a research project where students will work in small groups to create posters and short presentations about animals and their habitats. 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They love the extra boost cards that give them an opportunity to move extra spaces and get them closer to the finish line. It has been a joy seeing their smiling faces while using these resources. \r\n\r\nMy next step with this project is to move through the cueing hierarchy and eventually have them to read sentences with their targeted speech sound. The great thing about these games is that you can play it multiple times with the same groups as they learn more skills and become more independent.","fullyFundedDate":1743674543271,"projectUrl":"project/super-duper-games-for-super-duper-kids/9219345/","projectTitle":"Super Duper Games for Super Duper Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diamond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724521755787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdiamondspeech"},{"teacherId":9495376,"projectId":8817819,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! These easel has has been so beneficial for my students. It allows my teaching to be flexible since I can move it wherever I need it! We have even been able to do some lessons outside which my students have absolutely loved!\r\n\r\nIf it wasn't for your generous donations, I would not have been able to get this resource so I am so grateful to you and your donations! Thank you for allowing me to be the best teacher I can be by having materials that make my students' education the best it can be!","fullyFundedDate":1731182151862,"projectUrl":"project/easel-express/8817819/","projectTitle":"Easel Express","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9495376_orig.jpg?crop=1504,1504,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710803477908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495376"},{"teacherId":3800482,"projectId":8959313,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to you, our students have been able to enjoy a set of beautiful Sun and Moon books that have truly made a difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely loved the books! The illustrations are so vibrant and stunning, and the stories have sparked their curiosity and imagination. It's wonderful to see how engaged they are as they explore these beautiful pictures and connect with the content. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and I can't thank you enough for helping bring such joy and inspiration to our classroom.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you once again for your support. You've truly helped to make their educational experience brighter!","fullyFundedDate":1732474188388,"projectUrl":"project/giving-my-students-the-sun-and-moon/8959313/","projectTitle":"Giving My Students the Sun and Moon","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3800482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565701846863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hoke"},{"teacherId":9704145,"projectId":8910449,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and kindness. Due to the funding of this project, my students have been provided with fun and engaging vocabulary manipulatives. My students have enjoyed the ability to learn new vocabulary while being \"hands on\".\r\n\r\nMany students with speech and language difficulties have a lack of vocabulary development. Research shows that students learn through world knowledge. Providing them with small representations of vocabulary has helped them to make connections and learn age- appropriate vocabulary.","fullyFundedDate":1733246273730,"projectUrl":"project/vocabulary-essentials-for-speech-therapy/8910449/","projectTitle":"Vocabulary Essentials for Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diamond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724521755787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdiamondspeech"},{"teacherId":9704145,"projectId":8965471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. Due to the funding of this project, my students have been provided with a variety of fidgets that they can use throughout our sessions. These fidgets have helped them to focus and attend to tasks. They are also excited to have so many options to choose from. \r\nMany students with special needs struggle with attention and focus. Because of your generous donation, my students are able to combat their struggles with a number of adaptive tools. You have provided them with tools to add to their tool boxes of success.","fullyFundedDate":1733164844306,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-fun/8965471/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diamond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704145_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724521755787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msdiamondspeech"},{"teacherId":9495376,"projectId":8761260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get these items that have made such a difference my classroom. My students are obsessed with the sensory tables. It has enhanced their love for learning so much! They are always so excited for the days they know they get to use them during center time! \r\n\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw them, they had to know what we were going to be using them for and once I told them, they asked if they could start using them right that second! It has been such a great hands on center for them and I couldn't be more grateful to you all for making it happen!\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1726662764480,"projectUrl":"project/wishlist-items/8761260/","projectTitle":"Wishlist Items","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9495376_orig.jpg?crop=1504,1504,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710803477908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9495376"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1678","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":496,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.4,"schoolId":1678,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shamrock Gardens Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shamrock Gardens Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/shamrock-gardens-elementary-school/1678"}