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Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping create an environment where students can learn and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1729608441838,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug-a-place-for-learning/8849620/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug- A Place for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6379362_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600799359006","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/firsteasel"},{"teacherId":8126525,"projectId":9424550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Celebrating Belonging and Brilliance. I teach an incredible group of first graders at a low-income school, and these new resources have already made a meaningful impact on our classroom community. We are using the photo frames to display student pictures as they walk in, which has helped create a strong sense of belonging. My students love seeing themselves represented in our classroom. It sends a powerful message that they are important, valued, and a vital part of our classroom family. The magnetic dry erase pockets are now proudly displaying student work, allowing children to showcase their learning and feel proud of their efforts.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were pure joy and excitement. They immediately noticed the \"You Are Amazing\" neon sign, and several students stopped to read it aloud, smiling as they did. That sign has already become a daily source of encouragement, especially for students who need reassurance and confidence. Seeing their work displayed and their faces on the walls has helped many students feel more comfortable, confident, and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support our social-emotional learning alongside academics. Having a classroom environment that reflects positivity, pride, and belonging helps my students feel safe taking academic risks and believing in themselves. Your generosity has helped create a space where my students can truly thrive, both emotionally and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1755731422334,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-belonging-and-brilliance/9424550/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Belonging and Brilliance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamboa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8126525_orig.png?crop=522,522,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698990029810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gamboa1"},{"teacherId":8126525,"projectId":9558356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Bringing Lessons to Life with Color. Because of your generosity, my first graders now have access to vibrant, high-quality printed learning materials that make a meaningful difference in how they learn each day. In our classroom, color ink isn't just for convenience — it allows me to create clear, engaging visuals for phonics, reading centers, math centers, and STEAM activities that help students better understand concepts and stay focused. Color-coded materials especially support visual learners and students who need extra structure.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who struggle with attention, confidence, or language development have responded especially well. Colorful visuals help them engage more quickly, participate more willingly, and feel successful. Thanks to you, our classroom is more inclusive, joyful, and inspiring. Your support truly impacts every child and helps give them the engaging education they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1754917496301,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lessons-to-life-with-color/9558356/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lessons to Life with Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamboa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8126525_orig.png?crop=522,522,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698990029810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gamboa1"},{"teacherId":5218541,"projectId":9735587,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support. The materials our classroom received have had a meaningful impact on our students' social and emotional development.\r\n\r\nDuring the first 15 minutes of each morning, students use the materials to build shapes, cars, flowers, numbers, and letters. As they work, they share materials, collaborate, and tell stories with one another. This time has become an important opportunity for students to practice communication, cooperation, and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe greatest impact these materials have had on our classroom is creating a calm and engaging start to the day. They have helped provide a smoother transition into whole-group instruction, and students are more focused, engaged, and active participants in our daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more relaxed and supportive morning environment where students can build both social and academic skills. Thank you very much for your support—we truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1759298483175,"projectUrl":"project/stem-adventures-for-kindergarten-build/9735587/","projectTitle":"\"STEM Adventures for Kindergarten: Building Future Innovators!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5218541_orig.jpg?crop=2607,2607,x1424,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753413000054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5218541"},{"teacherId":6832568,"projectId":9412421,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our Donors Choose project, \"Step Into Reading\". Your support helped us reach our funding goal and made it possible to purchase the new books we so desperately needed.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students have access to new and exciting library books that make reading fun and engaging. The \"Step Into Reading\" project is all about fostering a lifelong love of reading, and with these new books, we are already seeing a difference.\r\nYour contribution allowed us to buy a range of books that match different beginning reader levels and interests. These books are being enjoyed by so many of our students. It's amazing!\r\n\r\nYou have truly sparked joy and excitement for reading in our students, helping them develop crucial literacy skills that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude, thank you for trusting in us and for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758846774256,"projectUrl":"project/step-into-reading/9412421/","projectTitle":"Step Into Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scholer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6832568_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751922291060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6832568"},{"teacherId":5218541,"projectId":9567701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this project. Your contribution has provided our kindergarten students with valuable opportunities to build foundational reading skills. The books have become a vital tool in helping students practice letter recognition, letter sounds, beginning sounds, and proper letter formation. We're currently halfway through the book, and I'm thrilled to share that most of my students have already shown noticeable improvement in their understanding of letters and sounds. All students are engaged and very proud of their continued learning, and their growing confidence is a joy to witness. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity—it is truly making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1755705730990,"projectUrl":"project/learning-abcs/9567701/","projectTitle":"Learning ABC's","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5218541_orig.jpg?crop=2607,2607,x1424,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753413000054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5218541"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":9472562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom birthday project! Because of your generosity, I now have a collection of joyful birthday books, crowns, and small toys that help each student feel special and celebrated on their big day.\r\n\r\nYour gift has brought smiles, excitement, and a deeper sense of belonging to our classroom. These small moments of celebration mean the world to my first graders—and to me. When students feel valued and loved, it creates a positive environment where they are eager to learn and grow. I am deeply grateful for your kindness in helping make every child's birthday a memorable and joyful occasion.","fullyFundedDate":1753114661594,"projectUrl":"project/books-crowns-birthday-smiles/9472562/","projectTitle":"Books, Crowns & Birthday Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=2425,2425,x2092,y1944&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113621247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":9454223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your donation has had a meaningful impact on my first-grade students, and I'm excited to share the difference you've made in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nWith the TPT gift card, I was able to purchase a variety of engaging, high-quality resources that are now an integral part of our classroom. These materials—ranging from interactive literacy centers and differentiated math games to hands-on science activities and classroom management tools—have brought new energy and excitement to our lessons.\r\n\r\nWhile many of you may use technology at home, you might not realize how it can transform a classroom. In our case, these TPT resources often come in digital formats that we can project on our interactive whiteboard, use with tablets, or print and laminate for repeated use. This technology allows me to differentiate instruction easily, provide instant visual support, and make learning both interactive and student-centered.\r\n\r\nBecause these materials can be used throughout the year and reused for future classes, your gift keeps giving well beyond the initial purchase. You've helped me create a classroom environment that is not only more engaging but also better equipped to meet the diverse needs of all my learners.","fullyFundedDate":1752671515917,"projectUrl":"project/a-resource-for-teacher/9454223/","projectTitle":"A Resource for Teacher!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=2425,2425,x2092,y1944&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113621247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":9443528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our STEM bin project! Your generosity has brought so much excitement and curiosity into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith materials like magnetic blocks, snap cubes, Crayola dough, and more, my first graders are now exploring problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and creativity in hands-on, age-appropriate ways. The Elephant and Piggie plush toys have sparked storytelling and collaboration, while fidget tools help students stay calm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is full of joyful learning—one STEM bin at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1752671665073,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-busy-hands-stem-bins-for/9443528/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Busy Hands: STEM Bins for Tiny Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=2425,2425,x2092,y1944&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113621247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":9443368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The new headphones, beanbags, and scarves are already making a meaningful difference in our day.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are helping my first graders stay focused during reading, math, and listening activities, giving each child a clear, personal learning experience. The improved sound quality and comfort are helping them grow into more confident, independent learners.\r\n\r\nThe beanbags and scarves have brought joy and energy to our brain breaks—supporting movement, focus, and a healthy learning environment. Your kindness is helping my students learn with both their minds and bodies engaged.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1753114661152,"projectUrl":"project/ear-gear-to-learn-loud-and-clear/9443368/","projectTitle":"Ear Gear to Learn Loud and Clear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=2425,2425,x2092,y1944&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113621247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":9124166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom writing project! Your kindness is helping to create an inspiring space where my first graders can explore their ideas, build early literacy skills, and grow as confident, enthusiastic writers.\r\n\r\nThe materials you've helped provide—like story writing paper, crayons, pencils, and our new storage caddy—are already making a difference. The lined chart paper is also a wonderful tool for our guided writing lessons, helping solidify foundational skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our young writers!","fullyFundedDate":1746786901446,"projectUrl":"project/little-writers-lots-of-learning/9124166/","projectTitle":"Little Writers & Lots of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=2425,2425,x2092,y1944&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113621247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":9095756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom project! Your support helped provide essential supplies that allow my first-grade students to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Because of you, our classroom is a more creative, curious, and joyful place to learn.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our students are diving deeper into their learning journey. In science, they'll begin exploring animal defenses and conducting simple experiments to better understand the world around them. In reading, we're building fluency and comprehension skills through guided reading and storytelling activities. And in math, students are developing number sense and beginning to solve basic word problems using manipulatives and visual models.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746814428745,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9095756/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=2425,2425,x2092,y1944&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113621247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83001","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":713,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":24.8,"schoolId":83001,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Will Beckley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Will Beckley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/will-beckley-elementary-school/83001"}