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The invisible ink pens have been a huge hit!","fullyFundedDate":1762435244337,"projectUrl":"project/good-prizes-for-great-behavior/9828820/","projectTitle":"Good Prizes for Great Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051123_orig.jpg?crop=1562,1562,x745,y1673&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726057801146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/southsidelibrary"},{"teacherId":8051123,"projectId":9725675,"letterContent":"Your generous gift of audiobooks has brought a new dimension of learning to our library! These audio resources are invaluable for our students, opening up worlds of literature in exciting and accessible ways.\r\n\r\nAudiobooks support diverse learning styles, helping auditory learners and students with reading challenges. They also enhance reading skills by modeling fluency and expression. Our ESL students particularly benefit, improving their language comprehension and pronunciation.\r\n\r\nMoreover, these audiobooks make storytelling come alive, fostering a love for literature that extends beyond the classroom. Students are now excited to 'read' during their commutes or while relaxing at home.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly amplified our literacy efforts. Thank you for your support in creating engaged, enthusiastic readers!","fullyFundedDate":1759264390678,"projectUrl":"project/audiobooks-for-all-pt2/9725675/","projectTitle":"Audiobooks for All Pt2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051123_orig.jpg?crop=1562,1562,x745,y1673&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726057801146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/southsidelibrary"},{"teacherId":8051123,"projectId":9725299,"letterContent":"Your generous gift of audiobooks has brought a new dimension of learning to our library! These audio resources are invaluable for our students, opening up worlds of literature in exciting and accessible ways.\r\n\r\nAudiobooks support diverse learning styles, helping auditory learners and students with reading challenges. They also enhance reading skills by modeling fluency and expression. Our ESL students particularly benefit, improving their language comprehension and pronunciation.\r\n\r\nMoreover, these audiobooks make storytelling come alive, fostering a love for literature that extends beyond the classroom. Students are now excited to 'read' during their commutes or while relaxing at home.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly amplified our literacy efforts. Thank you for your support in creating engaged, enthusiastic readers!","fullyFundedDate":1758553455876,"projectUrl":"project/audiobooks-for-all/9725299/","projectTitle":"Audiobooks for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051123_orig.jpg?crop=1562,1562,x745,y1673&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726057801146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/southsidelibrary"},{"teacherId":1806124,"projectId":9578380,"letterContent":"Students are using 3D printing filament to bring coded designs to life! Last week, a 7th grader held her 3D printed game piece and said, \"I made this exist with code!\" When prints fail, they eagerly debug their code, learning persistence. Snacks fuel collaboration during coding sessions, and prize box items motivate students through challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were ecstatic! They crowded around colorful filament spools, asking, \"Can we really print anything?\" Students appreciated having snacks available; snacks helped them focus during class. Your support opened doors to STEM careers that students never imagined possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759264391632,"projectUrl":"project/code-create-and-thrive/9578380/","projectTitle":"Code, Create, and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rotunna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1806124_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566224480817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rotunna"},{"teacherId":1806124,"projectId":9578452,"letterContent":"Our 8th graders are using the heat press machines to run a real school spirit business! When the heat presses arrived, students were thrilled! They gathered around asking questions about temperatures and production timelines. One exclaimed, \"This is actual professional equipment—we're really doing this!\" The tangible equipment made entrepreneurship click for them. Next steps: Students are preparing new ideas and products for different events that will be coming up throughout the school year. They will be creating promotional videos and researching charities for potential profit donations. Your support transformed abstract business concepts into authentic career-building experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1757421788166,"projectUrl":"project/design-for-success/9578452/","projectTitle":"Design for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rotunna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1806124_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566224480817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-rotunna"},{"teacherId":8051123,"projectId":9568075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. As the new materials have been coming in the students are so excited to have what they need to learn. The new headphones have been the biggest success. We are thrilled to have headphones that have both sides working and as my students say - are not \"crusty\" like our old ones. Basic supplies like these can be easily overlooked as not needed, opting for something fancier. 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As they explore these engaging stories, they're developing critical thinking skills and expanding their imagination. Thank you for investing in our students' literacy journey and helping create lifelong readers!","fullyFundedDate":1750373675149,"projectUrl":"project/diversity-and-inclusion-books/9419086/","projectTitle":"Diversity and Inclusion Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051123_orig.jpg?crop=1562,1562,x745,y1673&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726057801146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/southsidelibrary"},{"teacherId":3713852,"projectId":8873047,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the generous donors who made it possible for us to purchase new air pump inflators for our physical education classes. Your support has provided our students with the essential equipment needed to keep balls and other athletic gear properly inflated and ready for use. These new inflators will not only help maintain the quality of our sports equipment but also ensure smoother, more engaging, and more active PE sessions. Thank you for investing in the health, wellness, and physical development of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1729815576100,"projectUrl":"project/pump-it-up/8873047/","projectTitle":"Pump It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3713852_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y362&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705678702793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3713852"},{"teacherId":4822529,"projectId":9248737,"letterContent":"With your generous donations, we were able to provide 40 students from our team with a variety of incentives. 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Your thoughtfulness and kindness are so greatly appreciated.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746884942006,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-incentives-replenishment/9248737/","projectTitle":"Classroom Incentives Replenishment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castonguay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4822529_orig.jpg?crop=744,744,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703013385266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4822529"},{"teacherId":8051123,"projectId":9242212,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing the materials that made our 8th graders' entrepreneurship project possible. Your kindness sparked creativity and hands-on learning, empowering our students to explore business concepts in an engaging, real-world way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students gained valuable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork—foundations that will serve them well beyond the classroom. Your contribution truly made a difference in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in their growth and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1745062524275,"projectUrl":"project/business-financial-lit-101-pt-2/9242212/","projectTitle":"Business & Financial Lit 101 (pt 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8051123_orig.jpg?crop=1562,1562,x745,y1673&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726057801146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/southsidelibrary"},{"teacherId":8051123,"projectId":9241883,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing the materials that made our 8th graders' entrepreneurship project possible. 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