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As we talk about the clever Rat or the strong Ox, we will also be exploring themes like hard work and perseverance in ways that feel fun and meaningful to them. This project helps bridge challenging vocabulary, such as \"prosperity\" and \"tradition,\" with real experiences, giving my students confidence to use their growing English skills in authentic ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us celebrate global cultures while strengthening the literacy skills my students will carry with them for years to come. Your kindness made a true difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful. 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Beyond just providing disinfectant wipes, you are giving our teachers much-needed peace of mind and easing the personal financial burden they so often carry to keep their classrooms safe. Because of your kindness, our school is more than just a place to study; it is a healthier, more consistent environment where both our students and staff can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766500894639,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-out-illness-a-clean-sweep-for-stud/9747597/","projectTitle":"Wipe Out Illness: A Clean Sweep for Student/Staff Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":8496320,"projectId":9853809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students have no idea that this project was funded and I cannot wait to tell them the good news. My students are vey sweet and smart and I reward them often. They deserve this reward.\r\n\r\nWith donors like you, it makes a such a difference. You saw a need and helped take care of it. I cannot thank you enough. My main focus is to take care of my students academic and social needs. Many come in and have other obstacles that they cannot control. So if I can take one thing off their plate to help them focus, then it's a win. 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You are helping me foster a community of learners who know how to support one another through the \"wins\" and \"losses\" of daily life.","fullyFundedDate":1765734734295,"projectUrl":"project/resilience-through-play/9897152/","projectTitle":"Resilience Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp222202_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692107488130","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-l-nelson"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":9946051,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fifth-grade students and our school community, I want to thank you for your generous support. Your commitment to our classroom \"Living Lab\" has done more than just provide equipment; it has opened a world of hands-on learning for my English Language Learners (ELLs).\r\n\r\nFor an ELL student, English can often feel like a collection of abstract rules and disconnected definitions found in a textbook. 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Our sessions always begin with a daily check-in which they always use once they come into my office.\r\nFrom this daily check in, the students are able to express their emotions and give meaning to their experience. The calming ball is a good tool that they love to use as well. I have seen students use this tool to choose a coping skill to utilize if they are upset, nervous, or anxious about something. I had a student who was upset and used the tool to help him come up with ways to cool down. This tool also helps them create an emotional management plan. \r\nIt is donors like you that make the difference in our school offices and classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1757683161832,"projectUrl":"project/building-calm-behavior-tools-to-empower/9475088/","projectTitle":"Building Calm: Behavior Tools to Empower Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bays-Randle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4829026_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762093795599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-bays"},{"teacherId":222202,"projectId":9940622,"letterContent":"From our students and staff, we are grateful for your generous support in funding our Care Closet initiative. Every winter, we see firsthand how the lack of basic essentials—like warm hats, gloves, and socks—can impact a child's ability to focus and thrive. 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