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It has created a more structured and supportive learning environment, helping students feel motivated and confident while practicing important social and self-regulation skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real impact on both the academic and social growth of our students. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760637184288,"projectUrl":"project/snack-rewards-for-success-encouraging-p/9801009/","projectTitle":"Snack Rewards for Success: Encouraging Positive Behavior in ASD Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruth Tisdoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862002_orig.jpg?crop=893,893,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758124234584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6862002"},{"teacherId":6862002,"projectId":9782951,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity toward our project, Fueling Focus with Snacks When They're Hungry. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our classroom and our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the snacks, we've seen a noticeable improvement in student focus, energy, and participation. Many of our students struggle to concentrate when they are hungry, and having access to nutritious snacks has helped them stay engaged and ready to learn throughout the day. The students feel cared for and supported, and this simple resource has reduced anxiety, increased motivation, and created a calmer classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a real difference in our students' academic success and overall well-being. We are truly grateful for the support you've provided.","fullyFundedDate":1763498190777,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-with-snacks-when-their-hun/9782951/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus with Snacks when their Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruth Tisdoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862002_orig.jpg?crop=893,893,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758124234584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6862002"},{"teacherId":6862002,"projectId":9771168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Student-Led Snack Packs: Fighting Hunger with Heart. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom and has truly transformed the way our students learn and care for one another.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the supplies, our students have taken ownership of preparing snack packs each week. This project has not only helped meet the basic needs of students who come to school hungry, but it has also built a stronger sense of community, responsibility, and empathy. Students are more focused during lessons, have improved energy throughout the day, and feel supported knowing their classmates care about their well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping create a classroom where every child feels valued, nourished, and ready to learn. Your support is making a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759871064782,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-snack-packs-fighting-hunger/9771168/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Snack Packs: Fighting Hunger with Heart!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruth Tisdoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6862002_orig.jpg?crop=893,893,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758124234584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6862002"},{"teacherId":10034696,"projectId":9850832,"letterContent":"We are overjoyed to share how your incredibly thoughtful contributions have transformed the daily experience for our students. This project was about much more than just supplies—it was about creating a secure, organized, and focused learning environment where every student feels supported and ready to thrive. Thank you for making this possible!\r\n\r\nHow We're Using the New Resources\r\nThe supplies, snacks, and organizers have provided a powerful sense of stability and equity in our classroom. We no longer have the distraction of students worrying about a broken pencil, or feeling left out because they didn't have the \"right\" color folder. Thanks to the critical support from generous donors, including The Allstate Foundation, this project fundamentally impacted my students' learning by removing the stress of material scarcity and allowing them to focus entirely on the subject matter.","fullyFundedDate":1762894378042,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-kindness-student-led-snack-pack/9850832/","projectTitle":"Fueling Kindness: Student-Led Snack Packs for Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753108773990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034696"},{"teacherId":7459015,"projectId":9778887,"letterContent":"We are so excited and grateful for your generous support of our \"Picture This: Creative Leaders in Action\" project! Just knowing that these new technology tools are on their way has already sparked enthusiasm in our classroom. My students are eagerly imagining all the ways they will use them to create, collaborate, and lead projects that showcase their ideas and talents.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has already made a meaningful impact by showing my students that people believe in their potential and value their creativity. Once the materials arrive, they will be able to explore new ways to document projects, design presentations, and express their ideas with confidence. We can't wait to share the exciting ways your support helps our students learn, lead, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1761587971233,"projectUrl":"project/picture-this-creative-leaders-in-action/9778887/","projectTitle":"Picture This: Creative Leaders in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753150475839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tuya"},{"teacherId":7459015,"projectId":9810630,"letterContent":"My students and I are so excited and grateful for your generous support of our \"Sharp Minds and Bright Ideas\" project! Knowing that these resources are on their way has already sparked so much anticipation in our classroom. Each day, my students ask when the materials will arrive and share ideas about how they plan to use them to collaborate, problem-solve, and create together.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has already made an impact by showing my students that there are people who believe in their potential and care about their learning. Once the items arrive, we'll dive right into using them for hands-on activities that build teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking skills. We can't wait to share how your donation helps bring our bright ideas to life!\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' success and helping us make learning exciting and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1761516758082,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-minds-and-bright-ideas/9810630/","projectTitle":"Sharp Minds and Bright Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753150475839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tuya"},{"teacherId":10034696,"projectId":9352543,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are already enjoying the benefits of \"Fueling Focus.\" The new snacks have made a noticeable difference in their engagement and energy during our 1:1 learning sessions. Just last week, during a focused math intervention, one student who typically struggles to stay on task was able to complete three challenging problems in a row—and even asked to try a few more! Seeing their enthusiasm and sense of accomplishment reminded me how small boosts, like a healthy snack, can have a big impact on learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution also helped create moments of excitement and motivation in the classroom. When the students first saw the snacks available for them, their faces lit up with surprise and gratitude. It sparked conversations about healthy choices and taking care of their bodies while learning. Next, we'll be building on this energy by continuing our small-group projects in reading and science, using the focus snacks as a little extra support to keep students engaged and confident as they tackle new challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1750256104456,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-to-support-my-11/9352543/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks to Support my 1:1 Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753108773990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034696"},{"teacherId":7459015,"projectId":9312477,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting Comfort and Creativity: Creating a Cozy Corner for Learning! When the materials arrived, my students were thrilled—many immediately found their favorite spots and couldn't wait to explore the new books, pillows, and learning tools. Their excitement was contagious, and it was wonderful to see them so eager to settle in and dive into reading and creative activities.\r\n\r\nSince then, the cozy corner has become a hub of engagement in our classroom. Students are using it for independent reading, quiet reflection, and small group projects. One memorable moment was during a creative writing exercise: a student who usually struggles with focus spent the entire session fully engaged, inspired by the comfortable and inviting space. The corner has made learning feel both fun and personal, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to use the cozy corner to support upcoming projects, including book reports, art reflections, and collaborative story-building exercises. This space has already transformed how students interact with materials and each other, giving them confidence to explore, create, and imagine. Your generosity has truly made a difference in fostering both comfort and creativity in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785702512,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-creativity-creating-a-cozy/9312477/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Creativity: Creating a Cozy Corner for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753150475839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tuya"},{"teacherId":7459015,"projectId":9312216,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting Empowering Learning: Equipping Students with the Tools for Success! The new technology has already transformed the way my students approach learning. Tools that many use casually at home are now purposeful in the classroom—helping students research, collaborate, and create in ways that weren't possible before. Lessons that once felt abstract have become interactive and engaging, giving students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real time.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room when the technology arrived was unforgettable. Students immediately wanted to explore its features, and it quickly became a natural part of our daily routine. One student, who often struggles to stay engaged during traditional lessons, has completely lit up when using these tools—showing not only stronger participation but also more confidence in sharing ideas with classmates.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, this technology will continue to be a cornerstone of our learning environment. From group projects to independent research, it is giving students the skills and confidence they need to succeed beyond the classroom. Your generosity has provided more than just tools—you've opened doors to opportunities, creativity, and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1746785533574,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-equipping-students/9312216/","projectTitle":"\"Empowering Learning: Equipping Students with the Tools for Success\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753150475839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tuya"},{"teacherId":7459015,"projectId":9201549,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting Enhancing Focus and Comfort inside the Classroom! The moment the new resources arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. Several rushed to try out the flexible seating options, and it was clear right away how much more comfortable and focused they felt. What seemed like a small change in the environment made a huge difference in their ability to stay engaged and participate during lessons.\r\n\r\nSince then, these materials have become an everyday part of our classroom. Students now have the choice of where and how they learn best—whether that means working quietly in a calm corner or collaborating comfortably with a peer. One memorable moment came during group work: students who usually struggled to stay on task were fully engaged, thanks to the new seating options that helped them manage their energy and attention.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to use this improved learning environment to support upcoming projects, including collaborative research and presentations. By having a classroom that supports their focus and comfort, students can take on more challenging work with confidence. Your generosity has not only provided supplies, but also created a space where every student feels capable and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746785264046,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-focus-and-comfort-inside-the-c/9201549/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Focus and Comfort inside the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7459015_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753150475839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tuya"},{"teacherId":7459015,"projectId":9351931,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting Tools for Tomorrow: Equipping Young Minds! When the resources arrived, my students' excitement was undeniable—several couldn't wait to open the boxes and explore everything inside. One student said they felt the joy quickly turned into curiosity and eagerness to learn.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the new tools in a hands-on project where students worked in teams to design solutions for real-world challenges. Having the right resources allowed them to research, build, and present their ideas with confidence. The collaboration, creativity, and pride they showed during this project was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these tools will continue to help my students grow as problem-solvers and innovators. Our next step is a class showcase where students will share their work with families and peers, giving them the chance to celebrate their learning and hard work. 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