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Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768696873515,"projectUrl":"project/same-classroom-new-tools/10030884/","projectTitle":"Same Classroom, New Tools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chavira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407593"},{"teacherId":7610197,"projectId":10576291,"letterContent":"This was such a wonderful experience to share with my kids. I opened the boxes of books and showed them to the kids. They were so excited to see each and every book! They are eager to read the books. This is so important. Kids today don't enjoy reading. It is not as stimulating as video games. These books made my students excited to read!! \r\n\r\nI will spend time reading some of these books aloud. These are the books the kids will choose to silently read again and again. They love to hold the books that we read together. \r\n\r\nThe novels will be eagerly read and enjoyed by my students. Thank you so much for this gift.","fullyFundedDate":1788564809442,"projectUrl":"project/inspiration-through-literature/10576291/","projectTitle":"Inspiration through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7610197_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788303057513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7610197"},{"teacherId":10399970,"projectId":9998665,"letterContent":"The Cricut has become such a valuable resource in our classroom! My students were so excited when they first saw it and even more excited when they realized it would be used to create things specifically for them. I have been able to use it to make customized materials, labels, decorations, and hands-on resources that make our classroom and learning activities feel extra special.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts has been using the Cricut to bring our classroom projects to life. Instead of students simply completing an assignment on paper, I can create materials that make their work feel like a real project worth displaying and celebrating. They absolutely love seeing their work transformed into something we can proudly showcase in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, I plan to use the Cricut for more hands-on projects connected to our reading, writing, math, and science learning. Thank you for giving me a tool that I can continue using year after year to make learning more creative, memorable, and exciting for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1769115104786,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-creativity-into-our-classroom/9998665/","projectTitle":"Cutting Creativity Into Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valle-Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399970"},{"teacherId":4460707,"projectId":10576947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and investing in my students! Your generosity means more than you know and will make a positive difference in our daily learning. The cleaning supplies and writing materials will help us keep our classroom organized and ready for learning, while the snacks will help students stay focused and energized throughout the school day. The treasure box prizes and Fun Friday building toys will reward their hard work and encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and positive behavior. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where my students feel supported, motivated, celebrated, and excited to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1788611564096,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-rewards-please/10576947/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Rewards Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4460707_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495753926495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmotaa"},{"teacherId":6340564,"projectId":10041146,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to have new books in our classroom! The beginning reader books give them opportunities to practice the phonics skills they are learning while experiencing the excitement of reading a book independently. \r\n\r\nThe variety of books has been especially meaningful for my curious kindergarteners. They enjoy choosing books about animals, nature, and other interesting topics, and the photographs and accessible text help keep them engaged while building their confidence as readers. \r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for helping us build a classroom library that encourages joyful reading and helps my students see themselves as capable, excited readers. Your support is making a difference every time a child picks up a book and says, \"I can read this!\"","fullyFundedDate":1769125581401,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-from-the-beginning/10041146/","projectTitle":"Building Readers From the Beginning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6340564_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x268,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553113784802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6340564"},{"teacherId":2325150,"projectId":10258718,"letterContent":"Our goal was to create an environment that feels comfortable and relaxing while still being a functional space where students can learn, receive support, and meet with staff.\r\n\r\nThis room is used in many different ways throughout the school day. Students may come in for additional support, to work with a staff member, participate in a meeting, or simply have a quieter environment when needed. Some students enter the room feeling frustrated or overwhelmed, and having a calm setting gives them an opportunity to regroup and refocus. The environment helps make those moments feel more positive and supportive.\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to turn an ordinary school room into a space designed with our students in mind. These supplies and decorations will continue to benefit students throughout the school year by providing a peaceful, organized, and inviting place where they can receive support, work toward their goals, and feel successful. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to create a room that our students can enjoy and feel comfortable using every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778043523637,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds/10258718/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Basile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2325150_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526402404172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-basile"},{"teacherId":4810915,"projectId":10532982,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to snacks when they are hungry, need a little extra energy, or need a moment to reset and regulate their emotions. These resources have quickly become an important part of our school community. I have seen students come into my office hungry or overwhelmed, and simply having a snack available can make a tremendous difference in helping them feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments has been seeing students realize that someone thought about their needs and wanted to help them. A small snack can seem like a simple thing, but for a child who is hungry, it can mean the difference between being able to focus and struggling through the day. We will continue using these snacks to support students during counseling lessons, small groups, and individual check-ins. Your support has helped us meet students where they are and remind them that they are important, valued, and cared for. Thank you for making such a positive difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1788411082154,"projectUrl":"project/a-snack-a-safe-space-a-chance-to-learn/10532982/","projectTitle":"A Snack, a Safe Space, a Chance to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4810915_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y563&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787692620239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4810915"},{"teacherId":1751585,"projectId":10033292,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, \r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of books that helped us to see ourselves reflected in the characters and stories. Your gift of literature , including titles like : \"Abdul's Story\", \"Alma\" , and \"Too Much\" have made such wonderful additions to our classroom bookshelves. These books have directly benefited both students in my classroom and in my after-school reading club. They will help spark a love for reading and learning in our school and to help students feel seen and heard .We truly appreciate your support of our mission. People like you make it possible for us to share the joy of reading with others. \r\nThank you again for your kindness","fullyFundedDate":1773884328056,"projectUrl":"project/under-represented-voices/10033292/","projectTitle":"Under Represented Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jauregui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1751585_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y249&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788476393032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1751585"},{"teacherId":4460707,"projectId":9998511,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! My students were so excited to see their new supplies and rewards. They are using the materials every day during reading, writing, and math to practice skills, stay organized, and become more independent learners. The treasure box and Fun Friday rewards motivate students to reach their weekly goals while building teamwork and perseverance. Your generosity is helping my third graders feel confident, prepared, and excited to learn every day in our community!","fullyFundedDate":1768175933443,"projectUrl":"project/learning-tools-please/9998511/","projectTitle":"Learning Tools Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mota","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4460707_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495753926495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmotaa"},{"teacherId":9365970,"projectId":10046505,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting My Students!\r\n\r\nI would like to sincerely thank my generous Donors Choose donors for supporting my students and helping me celebrate their hard work and dedication during SBAC testing.\r\n\r\nMy students worked incredibly hard, challenged themselves, and persevered throughout the testing process. Your generous donations allowed me to reward them for their efforts and remind them that their hard work truly matters.\r\n\r\nMy students were so grateful and excited to receive their rewards. They were proud to know that others believed in them and wanted to celebrate their accomplishments. These rewards were truly well deserved!\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, recognizing their hard work, and helping make this experience a memorable one for them. Your generosity means so much to both my students and me. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1769138437904,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-sbac/10046505/","projectTitle":"Spring Into SBAC","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9365970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788330597082","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9365970"},{"teacherId":6330113,"projectId":10048974,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in my students!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students opportunities to learn in ways that go far beyond a traditional classroom. The microscopes have opened the door to hands-on investigation and discovery. Students will use them as forensic scientists during The Case of the Kidnapped Cookies, carefully examining evidence and using observations to solve a mystery. They will also become \"micro-explorers\" during our Microcosm unit, using real scientific tools to investigate structures that are invisible to the naked eye. These experiences encourage curiosity, careful observation, evidence-based reasoning, and the kind of authentic problem-solving that gifted learners thrive on.\r\n\r\nThe biographies of Ada Lovelace, Hedy Lamarr, Albert Einstein, and Grace Hopper are equally meaningful. These books introduce students to remarkable people who used curiosity, creativity, persistence, and unconventional thinking to make lasting contributions to the world. My students will see that innovation doesn't come from simply knowing the answers, it comes from asking questions, thinking differently, taking risks, and persevering when the answer isn't obvious.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources send my students an important message that their curiosity and ideas have value. Your support helps me create a classroom where gifted students can investigate, question, experiment, and imagine what they might contribute to the world someday.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make those possibilities real!","fullyFundedDate":1778505058807,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-gifted-curiosity-through-stem-s/10048974/","projectTitle":"Fueling Gifted Curiosity Through STEM, Strategy, and Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shiver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6330113_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x371,y366&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552785049279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6330113"},{"teacherId":9558012,"projectId":9991488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! Because of your support, our classroom is now equipped with new headphones, electric pencil sharpeners, and essential daily learning supplies.\r\n\r\nIn school, technology and basic supplies go hand-in-hand to create a smooth, focused learning environment. Here is a look at the impact your gift is already making for my students every single day:\r\n\r\nHow Technology & Supplies Help Our Students Learn\r\nWhile many people use headphones at home for entertainment, in our classroom, headphones are a crucial educational tool for focus and personalized learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students work on adaptive reading and math programs (like educational apps, audiobooks, and interactive read-alouds), the headphones allow them to hear clear audio, pronunciation, and feedback without distraction. They also prevent classroom noise from overlapping, allowing every student to learn at their own pace—whether they are receiving speech support, practicing phonics, or listening to instructions read aloud.\r\n\r\nHaving essential daily supplies, like a reliable pencil sharpener, keeps our classroom momentum going. Instead of taking long breaks or disrupting lessons to search for working tools, students can sharpen their pencils quickly and get right back to learning.\r\n\r\nWhat Excites the Students Most\r\nTo adults, headphones and pencil sharpeners might seem simple, but to my students, they feel like brand-new high-tech gear reserved just for them.\r\n\r\nThe Headphones: They were thrilled to put on brand-new, comfortable headsets that don't slide off or cut out. It gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their independent work time.\r\n\r\nThe Essentials: Nothing generates excitement in an elementary/middle classroom quite like a fast, smooth electric pencil sharpener! The students love having crisp, sharp pencils ready for writing and drawing without the frustration of broken lead.\r\n\r\nStudents Who Have Warmed to the New Gear\r\nA few students, in particular, have experienced a dramatic shift since we integrated these new resources:\r\n\r\nOur English Language Learners & Struggling Readers: Having clear, crisp audio through their headphones has helped them lock in on phonics and comprehension programs. One student who usually felt self-conscious during reading time now eagerly puts on their headphones, completely absorbed in listening to stories read aloud while following along on screen.\r\n\r\nStudents Needing Sensory Focus: For students who easily get overwhelmed by background noise, the headphones double as a quiet zone. 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