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Thank you for supporting education!","fullyFundedDate":1766769847582,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-reading-rockstars/9869422/","projectTitle":"Becoming Reading Rockstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064704_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x112,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690822127760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbenlinder"},{"teacherId":7064704,"projectId":9070958,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing these materials for my students. They've loved creating art projects and coloring during indoor recess. We've been able to use the black paper and neon crayons to analyze text and show our thinking. My students analyzed characters in a story. We also read a story about Venus Flytraps and determined the text structure of the passage. Then, my students listed all the descriptors of the plant to prove the text structure was 'description'. 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I love that my students have notebooks/binders where they can keep all their assignments and use those as reviews/reminders for what we've learned so far. Thank you for supporting my learners!","fullyFundedDate":1783971710779,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks-for-the-win/10307175/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064704_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x112,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690822127760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbenlinder"},{"teacherId":3952245,"projectId":10269525,"letterContent":"Students are already using the materials to learn to work together and play cooperatively. The students were so excited to see all of the amazing resources. They had to make their transition into school much more welcoming and manageable.\r\nThe resources are gradually being released into the classroom based on our unit of study. With each new unit, a new resource, that is developmentally appropriate for students, is introduced and utilized to help students grow academically and socially.\r\nThese resources have helped our students in more ways than I ever thought possible.","fullyFundedDate":1781444332552,"projectUrl":"project/playful-classrooms-powerful-learning/10269525/","projectTitle":"Playful Classrooms, Powerful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luevano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3952245"},{"teacherId":7064704,"projectId":10349706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students love the prizes and are working hard to earn them! They have been setting goals and have their sights set on certain items. This goal setting has provided us with opportunities to discuss classroom behavior and expectations. Their behavior and work ethic are directly tied to purchasing these items, and I've seen an improvement in my students' drive. Thank you for allowing me to reward students that are going above and beyond! It's all about celebrating the little humans when we can!!!","fullyFundedDate":1786023249977,"projectUrl":"project/punch-card-prizes/10349706/","projectTitle":"Punch Card Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064704_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x112,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690822127760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbenlinder"},{"teacherId":7064704,"projectId":10296675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. The Chromebooks have an organized charging station and my students are able to access and charge their Chromebooks. The kids are able to work on their online programs each day because their devices are fully charged. Each section is labeled with their names and they know exactly where to put their Chromebooks. I'm excited for my students to be able to have more ownership of their devices and establish our classroom routines. Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1781728992437,"projectUrl":"project/chromebook-charging-station-upgrade/10296675/","projectTitle":"Chromebook Charging Station Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064704_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x112,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690822127760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbenlinder"},{"teacherId":7064704,"projectId":9535684,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in funding this project! The books helped me teach my kids about poetry and figurative language! We analyzed each poem and used context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. At the end of the school year, my students even created their own 'Scranimal' and wrote a poem to go along with their creation. The timer was a great way to help my students stay on track. It made them better 'time managers' and I heard multiple discussions about using their time wisely. They'd reference the visual timer and it helped us complete our tasks in a timely manner. My students and I thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758902192937,"projectUrl":"project/ring-ring-read/9535684/","projectTitle":"Ring, Ring, Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064704_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x112,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690822127760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbenlinder"},{"teacherId":9444245,"projectId":9878236,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank our generous donors for supporting our 5th grade writing celebration. Because of your kindness and contributions, our 5th grade writers successfully published their very own book and were able to celebrate their hard work at a special book signing party. The snacks, pens, pencils, stickers, and thinking putty were thoughtfully put together and gifted to each student in their bookbags, making the celebration even more memorable and rewarding for our young authors. Your support helped us recognize the dedication, creativity, and perseverance our students demonstrated throughout the writing process.\r\n\r\nOur students were incredibly excited to receive their pre-filled bookbags with goodies and participate in the book signing experience. They proudly signed their published books and invited trusted adults within the school to sign their books using the special items they received. This celebration created meaningful memories for our students and gave them a true sense of accomplishment and pride in their work. Seeing their excitement and confidence grow throughout the event showed just how impactful your generosity was for each child involved.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we will continue this important writing tradition to create meaningful educational opportunities through writing and publishing. Experiences like these encourage creativity, strengthen literacy skills, and inspire students to see themselves as successful writers and future leaders. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and investment in our students' growth and success. Thank you again for helping make this celebration and learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769203402778,"projectUrl":"project/authors-celebrate-bullpup-publishing-pa/9878236/","projectTitle":"Authors Celebrate: BullPup Publishing Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James-McCadney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9444245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712791938449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9444245"},{"teacherId":9444245,"projectId":9861093,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and support of our schoolwide attendance initiative. Your contributions helped make our friendly attendance competition both exciting and meaningful for our students. The winter coloring posters and fake snow powder were used to celebrate a grade level's attendance success, creating a fun and memorable experience that encouraged students to continue coming to school each day and working toward earning the next prize. These celebrations helped build school spirit while reinforcing the importance of daily attendance in a positive and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOur students were beyond excited to receive the special recognition and prizes throughout the competition. The fake snow powder was especially thrilling for our Florida students, many of whom had never seen or experienced snow before. Watching students laugh, celebrate, and enjoy these unique rewards created unforgettable moments and strengthened their enthusiasm for participating in the attendance initiative. The incentives gave students something to look forward to while helping them feel proud of their accomplishments and connected to their school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity and partnership, we were able to help maintain our school attendance rate above 91% this year. Your support made a direct impact on student motivation, engagement, and overall school culture. We are grateful for your investment in our students' success and are excited to continue our attendance initiative next year to encourage even greater achievement. Thank you again for helping us create positive experiences that inspire students to be present, engaged, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1762266237774,"projectUrl":"project/attendance-all-stars-being-present-is-f/9861093/","projectTitle":"Attendance All Stars: Being Present is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James-McCadney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9444245_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712791938449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9444245"},{"teacherId":7064704,"projectId":9521339,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of the games, snacks, and art supplies for my students. Implementing Fun Friday has been a game changer for my students. Their behavior has improved, their weekly station work goals continue to be met, and they are having fun daily. The board games have helped my kids with taking turns, following rules, and critical thinking skills. The snacks have kept them fed, and food is a huge motivator! The art supplies have them allowed to express themselves creatively and they love using these tools. I appreciate your support with this project!","fullyFundedDate":1755696815184,"projectUrl":"project/yay-for-fun-friday/9521339/","projectTitle":"Yay for Fun Friday!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064704_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x112,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690822127760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbenlinder"},{"teacherId":7064704,"projectId":9528472,"letterContent":"Thank you for the prizes and rewards I've been able to provide for my students. They have been motivated daily by the items you have donated. Each day they work hard on their assignments, meet our classroom behavior expectations, and succeed in everything they do. They were so excited when we unboxed the items and it truly made their day. Thank you for motivating my kids at what can be a challenging time of year. Keeping them excited about school is the goal, and with your help, I'm able to do that. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763581079890,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-station/9528472/","projectTitle":"Motivation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064704_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x112,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690822127760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbenlinder"},{"teacherId":7064704,"projectId":9669467,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating this table to our classroom. My students have used it to complete their stations and make powerful memories. This table is a work station, a recess meeting spot, and a location where students' academics have soared. Thank you giving us one of the most useful pieces of furniture in our classroom. Giving students options for flexible seating, besides sitting at their desks, excites them and switches up the flow of their day. I appreciate your support and can't wait to use this table for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1761650153841,"projectUrl":"project/legless-table-needs-to-run-away/9669467/","projectTitle":"Legless Table Needs to Run Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Linder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7064704_orig.jpg?crop=625,625,x112,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690822127760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrbenlinder"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_46452","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":751,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.1,"schoolId":46452,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tavares Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tavares Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/lake-county-school-district/tavares-elementary-school/46452"}