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The volleyball cart will allow us to organize drills efficiently, giving students more active time and minimizing transitions. With enough volleyballs for every group, students will participate in stations focused on serving, partner passing, setting techniques, movement patterns, and teamwork challenges. This approach will ensure every learner is fully engaged, working collaboratively, and building confidence without long wait times or limited resources.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will apply these skills in a culminating mini volleyball experience where they design simple game scenarios, rotate through team roles, and reflect on how physical activity supports their personal wellness and social development. Your generosity is making it possible for our students to have meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that strengthen teamwork, confidence, and physical literacy. We are deeply grateful for the positive impact this equipment will have on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1763496991476,"projectUrl":"project/set-pass-and-play-building-teamwork-t/9834214/","projectTitle":"Set, Pass, and Play: Building Teamwork Through Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1583534_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756679057177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1583534"},{"teacherId":1583534,"projectId":9669646,"letterContent":"When our students at Wainwright first saw the new disc golf sets and frisbees, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Many had never played disc golf before, so the equipment created a sense of curiosity and adventure right from the start. I will introduce the materials during a unit focused on cooperation and movement skills, and students will experiment with different throws, angles, and strategies. \r\n\r\nWe will integrate frisbee play into multiple PE lessons centered on teamwork, communication, and spatial awareness. The disc golf targets allow us to set up rotating stations across our outdoor space, giving every student meaningful, active time to participate. The new resources will create an inclusive environment where all learners can feel successful, and the level of engagement has been exceptional.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will use the frisbees and disc golf games in an upcoming \"community play\" project where they collaborate to design their own course layout, practice sportsmanship, and build confidence in outdoor physical activity. Your generosity has strengthened our commitment to active, joyful learning and has given our students a new way to build community through play. Thank you for supporting their growth and helping us create meaningful experiences that will stay with them throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1763496991190,"projectUrl":"project/flying-together-building-community-thro/9669646/","projectTitle":"Flying Together: Building Community Through Frisbee Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1583534_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756679057177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1583534"},{"teacherId":5904952,"projectId":9371347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our behavior encouragement project! These new prizes, mini skateboards, bracelet-making kits, art sets, LEGOs, sports balls, stickers, coloring books, and more, have already made a huge difference in motivating positive behavior in our classroom. We've started using them as rewards for meeting weekly goals, showing kindness, staying focused, and being leaders in our AVID routines. One of my favorite moments so far was watching a student proudly choose a LEGO kit after working all week to improve his self-management skills. His excitement and sense of accomplishment were priceless.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the prize box filled with new materials, the room buzzed with excitement. They immediately began talking about what they hoped to earn and how they planned to work toward their goals. The sense of ownership and motivation increased instantly, and students have been more intentional about their choices and behavior because they see that their efforts truly matter.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps involve continuing to build a strong, positive classroom culture where students feel recognized for their growth and effort. These tools will support us as we work on our current units by reinforcing focus, perseverance, and collaboration, skills that help students engage more deeply in every subject. Your support has helped create a classroom environment filled with joy, motivation, and meaningful celebration, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756387067389,"projectUrl":"project/behavior-encouragement-tools/9371347/","projectTitle":"Behavior Encouragement Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5904952_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696207872442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5904952"},{"teacherId":5904952,"projectId":9371272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our inquiry-based learning project! My students have already begun using the new materials, felt, construction paper, yarn, paint, and more, to explore their unit questions through hands-on creativity. One of our first projects was designing visual models to show what they've learned so far in our current inquiry unit, and the excitement in the room was incredible. These supplies allow students to express their thinking in ways that traditional paper-and-pencil tasks simply can't.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up. They immediately started brainstorming what they could create and how each material could help them bring their ideas to life. The energy in the classroom was filled with curiosity and eagerness to dive right into their projects.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include building more complex inquiry projects where students investigate big questions, create models, and present their understanding to their peers. Your support has made it possible for them to engage deeply, think creatively, and take ownership of their learning. We are so grateful for the impact you've made on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756387060712,"projectUrl":"project/inquiry-based-learning-tools/9371272/","projectTitle":"Inquiry-Based Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5904952_orig.jpg?crop=1490,1490,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696207872442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5904952"},{"teacherId":1088802,"projectId":9393492,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution has transformed our school library from a space with limited functionality into a truly connected learning space where every student can thrive. The charging cables, power strips, zip ties, and carpet covers you helped provide have been absolutely amazing in supporting students to stay prepared with fully charged laptops throughout their learning day. The stress and anxiety that once accompanied low battery warnings have been replaced with the freedom to explore, research, and collaborate without technological barriers, ensuring students are always ready for whatever academic challenge comes their way.\r\n\r\nBeyond solving the immediate power access problem for students, your support has created incredible benefits for our entire school community, including our teachers during professional development sessions held in the library space. Previously, educators attending trainings and meetings in the library faced the same power limitations as students, often having to interrupt learning or move locations when their devices needed charging. Now, every participant - whether student or teacher - can access the same reliable power infrastructure, making our library a truly functional professional learning environment. Your investment has ensured that technology enhances rather than hinders both student learning and professional growth. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755739040275,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-the-learning-in-our-library/9393492/","projectTitle":"Power Up the Learning in Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1088802_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635535721491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstoddardslibrary"},{"teacherId":1088802,"projectId":9396658,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a space where every student can succeed with confidence and independence. The mini staplers, rulers, hole punchers, and pencil sharpeners you helped provide have, in turn, helped students take ownership of their work by organizing their notebooks and binders with pride, measuring accurately for projects, and submitting neat, complete assignments. Your donation has given them something invaluable - the ability to focus entirely on learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate classroom benefits, your contribution has created lasting equity in our learning environment. By ensuring that every student has access to these essential tools, you've helped level the playing field and removed barriers that once prevented some students from fully participating. The organizational skills and academic habits our students are developing through consistent access to these supplies will serve them throughout their educational journey and into their future careers. Most importantly, you've helped create a classroom culture where students feel prepared, capable, and ready to tackle any challenge. The confidence and independence they're gaining today will continue to benefit them long after they leave our classroom, and that lasting impact is truly the greatest gift your generosity has provided.","fullyFundedDate":1754860613954,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-to-keep-students-organiz/9396658/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools to Keep Students Organized and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarah Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1088802_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635535721491","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsstoddardslibrary"},{"teacherId":9245182,"projectId":9576870,"letterContent":"Greetings! We are now full speed ahead in band at Wainwright this year. Your donations have allowed us purchase new books, reeds, mouthpieces, neckstraps, and two new trumpet cases. We are grateful for your contributions, and we are firing on all cylinders after our successful Costume Concert on Tuesday, October 28th. Tunes our bands performed include \"Quicksilver March\" by Gary Fagan, \"Variants on a Celtic Folk Tune\" by Douglas E. Wagner, \"The Tempest\" by Robert W. Smith, \"Prehistoric Suite\" by Paul & Teresa Jennings, and \"Creepy Crawlies\" by Michael Story. Our younger musicians performed a few creepy-sounding songs and duets as well. It was fun to share their growth from their first two months together.\r\n\r\nIn January, we will have our annual \"Donuts & Donations\" fundraiser. We look forward to purchasing additional beginner instruments and band literature with those funds this spring, and will continue to build on what you so generously provided for us this fall. Thank you again for helping our band students have a strong start to their school year!","fullyFundedDate":1755179995688,"projectUrl":"project/fall-2025-the-return-of-the-wainwright/9576870/","projectTitle":"Fall 2025: The Return of the Wainwright Bands","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9245182_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y181&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693583525446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9245182"},{"teacherId":4590784,"projectId":9445514,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your generosity and investment in our classroom community and learners. These whiteboards have already brought SO much engagement and learning and we are just getting started! Students have vertical spaces to share and show their thinking, share in discussion with peers, reflect and revise, and build their skills in academics, speaking and listening, and in social capacities as well. These boards will continue to be used across various content and are an invaluable resource. Thank you so much very much!","fullyFundedDate":1756387043214,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-visible-thinking/9445514/","projectTitle":"Vertical Visible Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorgenfrei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4590784_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025860695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sorgenfrei"},{"teacherId":4590784,"projectId":9445608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our classroom library and our amazing learners. These books are already so loved and have been appreciated greatly. They have filled gaps in our library when it comes to diversity, graphic novels, and new titles that engage learners. Thanks to you, students are more engaged in reading and excited about trying new books. We appreciate your donation and will cherish these texts for years to come. Thank you for being a part of our learner's academic journey - we are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756387057120,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rocks-and-so-do-awesome-librari/9445608/","projectTitle":"Reading Rocks! And So Do Awesome Libraries!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorgenfrei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4590784_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025860695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sorgenfrei"},{"teacherId":7019679,"projectId":9047922,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Your generous contribution has made a meaningful impact on my fifth graders. Because of you, my students now have access to a rich collection of engaging and diverse biographies. These books will help them dive into the lives of remarkable people from many different backgrounds—scientists, artists, inventors, activists, athletes, and leaders who have shaped our world.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, my students are not only reading more, but also thinking more deeply. They are learning how real people faced challenges, overcame obstacles, and found the courage to follow their dreams. These stories are giving my students powerful role models who show them that hard work, resilience, and kindness truly make a difference. More importantly, they are finding people they personally connect with—people who inspire them to dream big.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1744224608381,"projectUrl":"project/relevant-diverse-biographies/9047922/","projectTitle":"Relevant, Diverse Biographies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sayre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7019679_orig.png?crop=946,946,x133,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693498228309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7019679"},{"teacherId":4590784,"projectId":9690925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your investment in our learners, classroom, and school community. We are so grateful for the funding of this project that provides ink to our school building. Having access to printing is essential in providing quality resources that students can reference, use as learning tools, resources, and practice skills. In addition, communicating with families and our community in partnership is made possible with access to print as well. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and contribution to our community. You make us feel seen and valued!","fullyFundedDate":1757973610254,"projectUrl":"project/ink-and-print/9690925/","projectTitle":"Ink and Print","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sorgenfrei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4590784_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689025860695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sorgenfrei"},{"teacherId":4590784,"projectId":9319228,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your investment in our learners and classroom community. These essential supplies are used on the daily to enhance student learning. Sharpies + papermate pens support students across content when sharing their visible thinking through brochure creation, posters, team collaboration projects, and more! The staplers and pencil sharpeners are used daily in our learning space and we are so grateful to have basic supplies that help our learning space run smoothly and efficiently. We are so incredibly grateful to you. Thank you so much for your contributions. 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