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Thank you for helping us keep our equipment ready for learning, playing, and having fun!","fullyFundedDate":1786372044798,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-an-air-pump-to-keep-equipment-in/10464703/","projectTitle":"We Need an Air Pump to Keep Equipment Inflated","teacherDisplayName":"Coach K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8632056_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774628137275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8632056"},{"teacherId":8632056,"projectId":10543458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to everyone who supported our Fresh Start: Hygiene Essentials project! My students were so excited when they saw the new supplies arrive. They immediately wanted to know what was included and how they could use the materials. Seeing their excitement over something as simple as deodorant and paper towels reminded me how meaningful these resources can be for our students.\r\n\r\nAfter a fun and active game in PE, students are using the deodorant and paper towels to clean up and feel fresh and comfortable before heading to their next class. When students get sweaty from playing, running, and competing, having these supplies available helps them feel more confident and ready to finish their school day. These simple resources are helping meet a real need for our students.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I would love to continue this project and find additional ways to support my students' needs. My goal is to keep hygiene essentials available throughout the school year and expand the resources we can provide. 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I was also able to purchase playground equipment to provide engagement for various ability groups.\r\n\r\nThis year is already started with a major bang and my student are eager each week to learn about our next lab, experiment, or project. Thank you for the work you do and the part you play in changing lives and shaping the futures of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1786823270450,"projectUrl":"project/recess-that-is-engaging-and-invigorating/10486532/","projectTitle":"Recess That Is Engaging and Invigorating","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063311_orig.jpg?crop=1414,1414,x150,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778166510769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6063311"},{"teacherId":6063311,"projectId":10280463,"letterContent":"I was shocked and honored to win the science teacher of the year for Oklahoma City Public Schools. 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The generosity of the Donors Choose supporters have provided m class with supplies and materials that will support and enhance the learning experience for all of my students. I was able to fund needed supplies like pencils and headphones as well as lab equiptment to supplement the majority of our required learning objectives. I was also able to purchase playground equipment to provide engagement for various ability groups.\r\n\r\nThis year is already started with a major bang and my student are eager each week to learn about our next lab, experiment, or project. Thank you for the work you do and the part you play in changing lives and shaping the futures of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778271947999,"projectUrl":"project/2026-okcps-science-teacher-of-the-year/10274787/","projectTitle":"2026 OKCPS Science Teacher of the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063311_orig.jpg?crop=1414,1414,x150,y137&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778166510769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6063311"},{"teacherId":8632056,"projectId":9849650,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our new speaker has quickly become one of the most loved pieces of equipment in our PE program! Our students especially love listening to music while they run their mile each week. 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Your generosity has made a difference far beyond simply providing a speaker, it has brought music, motivation, and joy into our gym every day!","fullyFundedDate":1766082427180,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-every-move-a-speaker-for-stu/9849650/","projectTitle":"Motivating Every Move: a Speaker for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Coach K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8632056_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774628137275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8632056"},{"teacherId":8829138,"projectId":10377478,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now fully equipped with tools that support every aspect of our learning day. Students use the magnetic notebook paper on the whiteboard during whole-group instruction to practice letter formation and sentence structure together. During independent reading time, students use the reading guide strips to stay focused on line-by-line text, which has significantly boosted reading confidence for my struggling readers. Our new pencil sharpener, staples, and tape keep our daily routines running seamlessly, and having healthy snacks on hand ensures no student has to try to learn on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, the excitement was immediate. The kids cheered when they saw the snacks, and their eyes widened when they saw the bright reading guide strips and magnetic paper. One of my students immediately raised their hand and asked, \"Are these strips going to help me read better?\" Knowing that people outside our classroom cared enough to send us these brand-new supplies made my students feel incredibly special, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nNow that these daily essentials are integrated into our routine, students are using their reading guide strips and markers to navigate our narrative writing unit. Over the next few weeks, they will highlight key vocabulary, organize their draft thoughts on the magnetic paper as a class, and tape together their final published stories to display in the hallway.\r\n\r\nYour support removed daily stress, kept our classroom organized, and directly helped my students focus on learning. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1785968070369,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-basics-for-my-classroom/10377478/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Basics for My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onyegbule","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829138_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671560375198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829138"},{"teacherId":1192910,"projectId":10123205,"letterContent":"These resources have made a positive difference in my students' learning, confidence, and engagement. The leveled reading materials, manipulatives, and digital literacy tools have allowed me to provide instruction that better meets each student's individual needs. \r\n\r\nStudents are becoming more confident readers while strengthening their fluency, comprehension, and critical-thinking skills. The hands-on materials have made learning more engaging and have encouraged students to participate, practice new skills, and work more independently. Most importantly, these resources have helped create meaningful learning experiences where students can experience success, recognize their progress, and develop a greater excitement for reading and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774013963540,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-after-school-tu/10123205/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers: After-School Tutoring for 7th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1192910_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775219781679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1192910"},{"teacherId":8584647,"projectId":6676767,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and for investing in my students and our classroom. Your contribution to our \"Incredible Classroom\" project has made a meaningful difference in the environment my students experience each day. Because of your generosity, I have been able to create a classroom that promotes academic achievement, collaboration, leadership, character development, inclusion, and a positive mindset. Most importantly, these resources have helped my students understand that their classroom is a place where they are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials and resources, they were excited and curious about how we would use them. Their excitement created an immediate sense of ownership for our classroom. We have used the resources during collaborative learning activities, partner sharing, classroom discussions, independent work, and activities that encourage students to communicate with and learn from one another. These opportunities have helped students become more comfortable sharing their ideas, asking questions, supporting their classmates, and becoming active participants in their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts of this project has been the positive environment it has helped us build. Positive affirmations and encouraging messages remind students that their mindset matters. Students are learning that mistakes are opportunities to learn, improve, and continue growing. In our classroom, we celebrate effort, progress, achievement, kindness, perseverance, and personal growth. As students recognize their own accomplishments, they are also learning to encourage and celebrate their classmates.\r\n\r\nOur classroom has also become a space where collaboration and inclusion are important. Principals, volunteers, and other members of our school community have visited and participated in our learning environment. 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