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Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755713066016,"projectUrl":"project/let-us-choose-our-seating/9268447/","projectTitle":"Let Us Choose Our Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9903857_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741826818316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9903857"},{"teacherId":9901601,"projectId":9244796,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, which provided a classroom set of headphones for my first graders. Your donation has already made a wonderful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith these new headphones, my students can focus more easily during literacy and math centers, listen to reading independently, and engage with online learning tools without distractions. For many of them, having their own working headphones has made learning more personal and peaceful — and it's amazing to see how proud they are to take care of their own pair.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only enhanced our learning environment but also shown my students that there are people in the world who care about their education and success. Thank you for helping make our classroom a calmer, more focused, and more joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1752758446086,"projectUrl":"project/tech-loving-first-graders-in-need-of-hea/9244796/","projectTitle":"Tech Loving First Graders in Need of Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9901601_orig.jpg?crop=172,172,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744061078472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901601"},{"teacherId":10039696,"projectId":9367831,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to my classroom. The students love getting to choose their seating spaces. It has made spacing, when needed, very easy. I have already had one student say they wanted to sit away from others, and they were able to place their seat where they needed it to be. This has given my students ownership and more autonomy in the classroom. Which, in turn, gives them more responsibility for their choices. They love getting called to come get their desk, and are much more likely to sit quietly so they get the first choice of where to sit! What's even better is how involved in the cleanup they have become; they want to bring the desks back, unlike the old table and chairs, where pushing your chair in was a hassle. It has been so wonderful to see students at this age enjoying the ownership of where to sit. On top of that, we have so much more room for movement activities after our lessons!! \r\nThank you all for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1748124840073,"projectUrl":"project/lets-create-an-active-and-engaging-heal/9367831/","projectTitle":"Let's Create an Active and Engaging Health Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10039696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748010121872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039696"},{"teacherId":4635863,"projectId":9156152,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when we received our new supplies! We opened them immediately and they all grabbed a flashlight and chose a spot of their own to read a book. They had me close the blinds for a darker room, it was precious to see them so eager to read and create a quiet place for themselves! There isn't much more pleasing to a teacher than a smiling child eager to read 😊. \r\n\r\nThis opportunity to share and let them explore for their own learning while eager to read new books was amazing and I thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1742258403698,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun-in-the-classroom-library/9156152/","projectTitle":"STEM Fun in the Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ricci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4635863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575671717644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4635863"},{"teacherId":9901601,"projectId":9071976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom book project! Because of your support, my first graders now have access to a variety of engaging and developmentally appropriate books that spark their curiosity and strengthen their love for reading.\r\n\r\nThe new books have already made a meaningful difference. Students are excited to choose from the fresh collection, and I often hear them eagerly sharing stories with one another. Having a wider range of texts allows me to better meet the needs of different readers in the room—whether they are just beginning to decode words or are ready to dive into chapter books.\r\n\r\nYour gift is more than just books on a shelf; it is helping build confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning. Every time a child discovers a new favorite story or proudly reads aloud, your kindness is part of that moment.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making this possible. Your support truly impacts our classroom in powerful ways, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744290642773,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-classroom-library/9071976/","projectTitle":"Books for Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9901601_orig.jpg?crop=172,172,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744061078472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9901601"},{"teacherId":9903857,"projectId":9155431,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the flashlights and the rekenreks! First graders are always looking for new materials to use when solving their math problems. These quickly became a favorite for my students to grab when they needed help solving word problems and addition/subtraction problems. Before these, we had cardboard ones made and they were always breaking, these made my students want to do math more!! \r\n As for the flashlights, my coworker and I would turn the lights off and let both our classes use our flashlights to do some flashlight reading. Watching my students want to read really made my day! We also used these flashlights for our science unit on light. The students loved figuring out new ways to use light and using the flashlights to light up different areas of the room. \r\n Going forward, I plan on using both these materials to continue to enhance my students interest in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1743515822108,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun-in-the-classroom/9155431/","projectTitle":"STEM Fun in the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9903857_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741826818316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9903857"},{"teacherId":4635863,"projectId":9135844,"letterContent":"Technology is such an integrated part of our world today and that is the same for our young students in the classroom. Having these pieces to explore and open their minds to creativity gives endless opportunities!\r\n\r\nAs the students grow, learn, and explore with our new tools we appreciate the opportunity and kindness to have the choices as they discover. Who knows what scientist or engineers will come of it!\r\nThe excitement when the supplies came and appreciation was shown with their smiles, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1741375345677,"projectUrl":"project/techie-first-graders-in-need-of-headphon/9135844/","projectTitle":"Techie First Graders in Need of Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ricci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4635863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575671717644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4635863"},{"teacherId":4635863,"projectId":9009269,"letterContent":"My students were eager to open and excited to see their new math number racks! We were previously using diy ones and because of the frequent usage they kept falling apart.\r\n\r\nThey love their sturdy new ones! We placed them on the trays (I was also able to purchase!) for easy access. Now each table has their own set of number racks making counting, adding, and subtracting a little easier until mental math is mastered. Having a tangible manipulative is key for this process and it makes individual learning easy and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1735341639290,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-hands-on-learning/9009269/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for Hands-on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ricci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4635863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575671717644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4635863"},{"teacherId":4635863,"projectId":8938751,"letterContent":"The classroom for young children is where we spend a majority of our day together. Creating a welcoming, organized and inviting space gives a sense of comfort and sets them up for success to begin their day ready to learn. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support and generosity to help this vision become a reality. \r\n\r\nThe students are always excited to see new things and learn. It's one of the many things that makes my love for early childhood! Seeing these new additions causes excitement and appreciation and we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1733584886564,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-safe-place/8938751/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Safe Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ricci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4635863_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575671717644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4635863"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59622","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":203,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":15,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 1","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":59622,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wawaloam School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wawaloam School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/rhode-island/exeter-west-greenwich-regional-school-district/wawaloam-school/59622"}