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Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759849388544,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-our-actionsgrades-rightaway-r/9768922/","projectTitle":"Rewarding our Actions/Grades Rightaway ROAR","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2031732_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469623607287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/troop324"},{"teacherId":3765806,"projectId":9329309,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our class started the school year fully equipped and ready to learn! Having all the necessary supplies and materials from day one made a tremendous difference in how smoothly we were able to begin the year. Because of your kindness, students walked into a well-prepared classroom where everything they needed was already in place.\r\n\r\nThis early access to supplies allowed us to establish strong daily routines right from the start. Students quickly learned how to organize their materials, take responsibility for their learning tools, and transition efficiently between activities. These routines have helped build a sense of independence and confidence, and they've set the tone for a productive and positive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1752671512455,"projectUrl":"project/stocked-and-ready-equipping-our-classro/9329309/","projectTitle":"Stocked and Ready: Equipping Our Classroom for the Year Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765806_orig.jpg?crop=1872,1872,x0,y1154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723356709902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aria-irvin"},{"teacherId":2031732,"projectId":9710591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much donors for the fabulous headphones and incentives! My students are able to focus on their individual learning on Zearn for Math, Freckle for Reading, Maze and listening Readworks for comprehension. I have some students who are working with Project Read AI to supplement their reading and the headphones make it easier for them to hear what AI is telling them and for them to speak back to their iPads.\r\nMy students were so excited to not have to hear everyone else on their iPads and be able to focus on their individual lesson, and perfect their learning. All my students have been grateful for the opportunity to learn at their own pace and not hear each others iPads all going at once. The incentives have really been a game changer and now they are all striving for their best possible score each day on Readworks and Freckle. I can't wait to see what they will achieve. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students these wonderful gifts and the opportunity for them to see their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1758835285425,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-incentives/9710591/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2031732_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469623607287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/troop324"},{"teacherId":3765806,"projectId":9325682,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where learning and fun go hand in hand. The addition of strategy games has given my students opportunities to develop important 21st-century skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs they play these games, my students are learning to collaborate with their peers, share strategies, and celebrate each other's successes. They are practicing communication and working through challenges together while building strong critical thinking skills as they plan ahead, make thoughtful decisions, and reflect on outcomes. Students are approaching academic tasks with greater focus, perseverance, and confidence. They are more willing to take risks, try new strategies, and learn from mistakes, and those are habits that are strengthening their problem-solving skills in math, reading, and beyond.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped make our classroom a place where students are not only learning academic content but also practicing the skills they will need for future success. Thank you and may God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1746699618293,"projectUrl":"project/strategic-minds-at-play-games-that-buil/9325682/","projectTitle":"Strategic Minds at Play: Games That Build Thinking Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765806_orig.jpg?crop=1872,1872,x0,y1154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723356709902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aria-irvin"},{"teacherId":3765806,"projectId":9322675,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement, literally! The addition of the Eggspert buzzer system transformed the way my students approached learning this year. Assessments and reviews, which once felt routine, became fun and engaging game-show style experiences.\r\n\r\nStudents were eager to participate, collaborate, and show what they knew. This increased level of engagement made a real difference in helping them solidify key concepts and retain important skills. The excitement and energy created through Eggspert reviews gave students the confidence to actively practice their knowledge, preparing them not only for daily lessons but also for our end-of-year assessments.\r\n\r\nThe results spoke for themselves: our class exceeded growth expectations! The combination of laughter, teamwork, and active learning turned what could have been stressful test preparation into a joyful and memorable experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746553202265,"projectUrl":"project/from-learners-to-eggsperts-buzzers-for/9322675/","projectTitle":"From Learners to Eggsperts: Buzzers for Upping Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765806_orig.jpg?crop=1872,1872,x0,y1154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723356709902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aria-irvin"},{"teacherId":3765806,"projectId":9316454,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 3rd grade classroom has grown in ways that go beyond academics. When the materials first arrive they were excited to see cleaning supplies that were picked out just for them! With the vacuum, disinfectant wipes, dusters, and storage tote, my students have had the chance to take real ownership of their learning space. These supplies have given them the tools they need to be responsible for cleaning up after themselves and working together to keep our classroom welcoming and safe.\r\n\r\nStudents have learned that caring for their environment also means showing consideration for others. When they vacuum, wipe desks, or put supplies back in the storage tote, they're not just tidying up — they're making the classroom better for their classmates. This sense of teamwork and responsibility has helped them understand that their actions impact the people around them, which is such an important life skill.\r\n\r\nYour support has made it possible for my students to learn that responsibility and kindness go hand in hand. Thank you for believing in them and giving them the chance to grow into thoughtful, considerate leaders both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746482063501,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom-responsible-kids-help/9316454/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom, Responsible Kids: Help Us Care for Our Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765806_orig.jpg?crop=1872,1872,x0,y1154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723356709902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aria-irvin"},{"teacherId":2031732,"projectId":9327460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much of your generous donations to my students to engage in fun and joyful learning experiences. My students were so ecstatic to see Eggspert as they have used it in guidance class and knew how fun it would be to add to reading and math. The Eggspert was used in both reading and math classes to engage in fun learning for the EOG review of 3rd grade Common Core standards. Students worked in collaborative groups to answer jeopardy questions about math and reading topics to review standards that had been taught throughout the year. \r\n\r\nIn the upcoming year we will be using our Eggsperts to review standards before reading and math end of unit assessments. Reviewing class expectations and rules for both the classroom and classroom jobs that they will be applying for. Thank you again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1746823808061,"projectUrl":"project/egg-exellent-answer/9327460/","projectTitle":"Egg-exellent Answer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2031732_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469623607287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/troop324"},{"teacherId":3765806,"projectId":9313616,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 3rd grade students have had the incredible opportunity to learn through coding and robotics. The excitement on their faces when the robots arrived and as they programmed, tested, and refined them was matched by the growth we saw in their critical thinking skills. Students quickly learned that coding isn't just about giving commands to a robot; it's about problem-solving, persistence, and creativity.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the robots have also helped my students strengthen essential 21st century skills. Working in teams required communication, collaboration, and respect for diverse ideas. Students built resilience by learning that mistakes are part of the process, and they celebrated each other's breakthroughs along the way. These are the very skills that will prepare them not only for school, but for the future workforce and the ever-changing world around them.\r\n\r\nThis project has truly empowered my students to see themselves as thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators. Your support made this possible, and we are so grateful for the lasting impact it will have on their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746482756412,"projectUrl":"project/coding-our-way-to-critical-thinking/9313616/","projectTitle":"Coding Our Way to Critical Thinking!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765806_orig.jpg?crop=1872,1872,x0,y1154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723356709902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aria-irvin"},{"teacherId":3765806,"projectId":8624181,"letterContent":"Thank you again for all the support you showed to our classroom by donating to this project. Because of your donations the students have spent much time building relationships with one another as they collaborate on constructing all kinds of creations, whether for a STEM assignment, morning activity, or indoor recess. While they build I hear them working through problems that naturally arise and how they are continuing to strengthen their critical thinking skills. They have created unique domino runs that always erupt in mass excitement and cheers when all the dominoes have fallen. We've had races with lego cars built by teams continually considering ways to improve their design to capture first place. And many a time I have been met with a joyous face simply saying, \"look what I made!\" The growth students are making in their 21st century skills of collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, among others, is what this project was all about and I am so thankful for you making it a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1727455975620,"projectUrl":"project/building-creative-minds-stem-materials/8624181/","projectTitle":"Building Creative Minds: STEM Materials and Building Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765806_orig.jpg?crop=1872,1872,x0,y1154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723356709902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aria-irvin"},{"teacherId":3765806,"projectId":8623505,"letterContent":"It is with much gratitude that I thank you for bringing this project to life. As I said in the project description, having an organized classroom makes for a learning environment that produces maximized time on instruction and student focus. We have used these materials to keep our days running smoothly and with a little disruption as possible when it comes to transitions and lesson flow. I have had many compliments on how the classroom looks at the end of each day, because desks are always neat! And that is no easy feat when it comes to managing 40+ students each day. Materials are clearly placed so there is no question of where to find what is needed at any point. When the materials arrived to make this happen you would have thought they had opened boxes full of toys and gadgets rather than tools for organizing, but now that they are experiencing the benefits of what those tools brought, they know the excitement was well warranted. \r\nThank you all again for supporting our classes needs so that every child can have an opportunity to learn in an environment that helps them reach their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1726768063673,"projectUrl":"project/order-in-the-classroom-we-need-organiz/8623505/","projectTitle":"Order in the Classroom! (We Need Organization)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3765806_orig.jpg?crop=1872,1872,x0,y1154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723356709902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aria-irvin"},{"teacherId":3765806,"projectId":8634270,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the contributions you made to bring this project to fruition. From the moment boxes started to arrive the students' excitement for what was inside started to peak. When we opened them to reveal the incentives and rewards that were inside they shouted for joy and then \"oohed\" and \"aahed\" as each different thing was taken out. They helped get things set up and organized to put our new treasure chest on display as a constant reminder of the rewards they could earn for doing the right things throughout the day.\r\nThe first time our Dojo Store opened for students to be able to redeem points they earned that month, they had such big smiles on their faces as they rummaged through the many things they could choose from. 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