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Thank you for supporting our classroom and students!","fullyFundedDate":1773837299865,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news/10050941/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":10168986,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. My students were so excited when the incubator arrived—they carefully placed the eggs inside and checked on them daily. When the eggs finally hatched, their joy was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nDuring the process, students learned about how eggs hatch and what is needed for successful development. We were thrilled to hatch fifteen chicks, and it has been wonderful to watch how quickly they've grown from such tiny beginnings. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation and for making this meaningful, hands-on learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776121614192,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-in-second-grade/10168986/","projectTitle":"Hatching in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":10089605,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for making it possible to bring Scholastic News and Spin Magazine into our classroom. Your support has provided our students with meaningful, high-interest reading materials that they are truly excited to explore each day.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, students are able to connect what they are learning in the classroom to the real world around them. Scholastic News helps them stay informed about current events in a way that is accessible and engaging, while Spin Magazine sparks curiosity and encourages deeper thinking and discussion.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping to foster a love of reading and learning that will stay with our students far beyond this school year. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. 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Without donors like each of you, I would not be able to provide my students with the necessary materials to be as successful as they are in their studies.\r\n\r\nI appreciate all of you. Thank you for making this project come to life in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767188047068,"projectUrl":"project/star-student-rewards/9864208/","projectTitle":"\"STAR\" Student Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746488401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9803482,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generous support of our second grade classroom. My students are eager to learn, and having the right materials truly makes all the difference in their daily experience.\r\nBecause of your kindness, each student will have their own pencil box, dry erase markers, and eraser. These simple yet essential tools will help us stay organized, engaged, and ready to participate in our lessons every day. Using dry erase materials allows us to make learning interactive and fun while also reducing paper waste. The pencil boxes will give students a sense of ownership over their supplies and their learning space, helping them build responsibility and confidence.\r\nYour generosity directly impacts our classroom in meaningful ways. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a positive, hands-on learning environment where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1765240972545,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-success/9803482/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5653001"},{"teacherId":4563995,"projectId":10100369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students and I. The rug came in and it is beautiful! It is exactly what our classroom needed to make it warm and cozy and to feel like a safe place to learn. Students were so excited to see it be unrolled and to get the opportunity to sit on it. With only 15 students in the classroom, it is the perfect size for everyone to have their own space, without being crammed together. Students love to be given the opportunity to set on the floor and to be up and out of their seats. This rug is the perfect spot for that to happen. When I do read alouds or just want to have a classroom family meeting, this rug will be a perfect fit. Thank you once again for your donation and I can't wait to share photos with you so that you can see my students enjoying our rug.","fullyFundedDate":1771559704851,"projectUrl":"project/space-for-learning-a-new-classroom-rug/10100369/","projectTitle":"Space for Learning: A New Classroom Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4563995_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577092259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563995"},{"teacherId":4563995,"projectId":10083347,"letterContent":"When I first saw that people had given to my project, I knew our classroom was about to change, but I didn't realize how much! Thanks to your generous donation, our new floor cushions and floor lamp have transformed our reading corner into the most sought-after spot in the room.\r\n\r\nMy students were ecstatic when the materials arrived. The floor lamp provides a soft, warm light that makes reading feel special, while the cozy cushions have turned the floor into a comfortable, inviting place to learn. I have seen a noticeable increase in engagement during independent reading time—some of my most reluctant readers now rush to the \"Cozy Corner\" to read.\r\n\r\nOne student told me, \"It feels like a cozy library at home!\" Seeing them excited to read and comfortable in their learning environment is priceless. Thank you for making this magical space possible!","fullyFundedDate":1770947254835,"projectUrl":"project/some-needed-essentials/10083347/","projectTitle":"Some Needed Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parsons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4563995_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577092259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563995"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9461301,"letterContent":"Thank you to everyone who supported this project and helped make it a reality for my students. Through my experience in the classroom, I have learned that all students benefit from additional support in reading and spelling. Learning A-Z has provided meaningful, engaging opportunities for students to strengthen these essential skills in a way that meets them at their individual levels.\r\nThe extra spelling practice offered through Learning A-Z has made a noticeable impact in our classroom, leading to improved confidence and higher weekly spelling test scores. Students are more motivated to practice, and the structured, consistent reinforcement helps them apply what they are learning more effectively.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more engaging, supportive, and successful learning environment for my students. 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Because of your generosity, my students are more motivated, more engaged, and truly inspired to be the best they can be.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in their learning and in their lives. Your support is greatly appreciated by myself and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759771277599,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-help-them-with-tpt/9624019/","projectTitle":"Help Me, Help Them with TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746488401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":2361185,"projectId":9627100,"letterContent":"This project, Token Economy Treasures for Students, was funded by amazing people like you who believe in public education and in supporting our students. Thank you for your continued generosity and belief in our mission. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and I'm excited to share the impact you've helped create.\r\n\r\nMy students work hard every day to be \"STAR\" students, and the treasures provided through this project have given them meaningful choices and real motivation to do what is right. They are learning that responsibility and positive behavior earn them the opportunity to shop at our STAR Student Store—an experience they look forward to with so much excitement.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and sincerity have made a tremendous impact on my classroom. Because of your support, my students are more motivated, more engaged, and truly inspired to be the best they can be.\r\n\r\nThank you again. It is people like you who make all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758636561149,"projectUrl":"project/token-economy-treasures-for-students/9627100/","projectTitle":"Token Economy Treasures For Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2361185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746488401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachelmweaver"},{"teacherId":5653001,"projectId":9790845,"letterContent":"I sincerely appreciate your generosity and continued support. Your contribution enabled me to purchase high-quality instructional materials to enhance lessons on healthy choices, force and motion, and paragraph writing. 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