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Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755698097143,"projectUrl":"project/color-prints-make-for-better-observation/9594489/","projectTitle":"Color Prints Make For Better Observations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4139195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481246272424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4139195"},{"teacherId":9229896,"projectId":9499309,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a class set of Restart by Gordon Korman! The excitement when the books arrived was incredible, and students couldn't wait to start reading together.\r\n\r\nThis novel is a perfect match for middle schoolers. It's engaging and funny while also encouraging them to think about choices, second chances, and how people can grow. 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Yes, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswinters-k"},{"teacherId":6630021,"projectId":9370173,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our summer camp has made a tremendous impact on the students in our community. With the new resources funded through Donors Choose, we were able to provide daily, personalized tutoring sessions that catered to each child's learning level. These sessions not only helped prevent summer learning loss, but they also gave our students the opportunity to continue growing academically. The materials you provided, ranging from art supplies for creative projects to STEM kits for building, have truly empowered our students to engage with learning in new and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were thrilled to dive into the themed activities, like designing their own superhero masks for Zoo-per Heroes Week or building birdhouses during Creepy Crawly Carnival Week. These resources allowed them to connect the learning process with fun, making each day feel like a new adventure. For our incoming kindergarteners, the resources were essential in helping them feel comfortable with school routines, and they've made a smooth transition into our classrooms. The hands-on learning approach, paired with social-emotional growth activities, allowed them to gain confidence as they prepared for the year ahead.\r\n\r\nIn addition to enriching our students' experiences, the resources provided through your donation also helped create meaningful employment for 12 staff members this summer. These dedicated educators were able to work with our students, gaining valuable professional experience while fostering positive relationships with the children. 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We are so grateful and the books will be reused again next summer :)","fullyFundedDate":1746461914951,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies-over-summer/9314573/","projectTitle":"Social Studies Over Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp517389_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474855795942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/linseyrose"},{"teacherId":517389,"projectId":9204368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The students came back from the summer break with a rich experience from reading the books. The students who read \"I Will Always Write Back,\" came back to school with expanded minds by learning about the lives of people from across the world.\r\n\r\nThe students who read \"Sylvia & Aki\" were so interested to learn about the girls' experience with their education and all that their families overcame to ensure that got a fair and equal education. \r\n\r\nThe students who read \"Indian No More,\" were moved by the all the happened to Regina and her family. They had some many questions about the Indigenous history of our country. \r\n\r\nOverall, all the books give the students a broader understanding of the world and their place in it. Thank you so much for making this possible! We are so grateful and the books will be reused again next summer :)","fullyFundedDate":1742903392703,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies-over-summer/9204368/","projectTitle":"Social Studies Over Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp517389_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474855795942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/linseyrose"},{"teacherId":9465533,"projectId":9129859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support last year with providing necessary items for my math classroom. These items were incredibly helpful at the end of the year, and also are supporting and challenging my students this year. \r\n\r\nThe workbooks are a huge hit with students. They work on them for five minutes at the beginning of class each day. Those five minutes give me a chance to connect with students or touch base with a teacher while everyone gets settled. 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I love how the magnets let me adhere it to the white board at the front or I can use the stand to have it next to my small group table. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all your support!!","fullyFundedDate":1743015571778,"projectUrl":"project/differentiated-workbooks-for-2nd-grade-m/9129859/","projectTitle":"Differentiated Workbooks for 2nd Grade Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9465533_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707511495312","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9465533"},{"teacherId":517389,"projectId":9204374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. Because of you, our students are having an awesome season learning volleyball skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork! We couldn't do it without the volleyballs to use during practices! Volleyball is the most popular sport at our school - the students love playing! The students are so grateful to know that people from our community donated to the project to ensure that they have a great season.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting us - we look forward to using the volleyballs for many seasons to come!","fullyFundedDate":1742903392602,"projectUrl":"project/volley-that-volleyball/9204374/","projectTitle":"Volley that Volleyball!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp517389_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474855795942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/linseyrose"},{"teacherId":9110002,"projectId":9196199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my art and technology classroom. Because of your donations, I was able to walk into a fully stocked and ready-to-go space at the start of the year—a gift that truly set the tone for success. Having the supplies in place also allowed me to focus immediately on teaching and creativity, rather than scrambling for materials. My students are thrilled to dive into projects this year. Your contribution made a real difference in building an inspiring and functional learning environment. Thank you for investing in our students' growth. I'm deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in what we're doing.","fullyFundedDate":1746579066133,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-future-of-creativity-and-inn/9196199/","projectTitle":"Support the Future of Creativity and Innovation in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. JONES","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9110002_orig.jpg?crop=621,621,x201,y219&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690738258552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9110002"},{"teacherId":9229896,"projectId":8534701,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding our book club books! Your contribution has provided my students with the opportunity to dive into meaningful literature and engage in thoughtful discussions with their peers. 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My students were so excited to receive their own copies of this powerful and relatable graphic novel.\r\n\r\nThe story sparked great conversations about identity, culture, and fitting in. Several students said they loved the novel and were more engaged in reading than ever before.\r\n\r\nYour support made it possible for all students to access a meaningful and high-interest text. We're so grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1737126290524,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-identity-and-culture-through-a/8818026/","projectTitle":"Exploring Identity and Culture Through American Born Chinese","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pizano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9229896"},{"teacherId":517389,"projectId":9134009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. Because of you, our students had an awesome season learning volleyball/basketball skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork! It was so nice to have enough basketballs and volleyballs for all the students to use one during practices. They were so grateful to know that people from our community donated to the project to ensure that they had a great season. Although our teams were smaller than the others, they were committed and hard-working! 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