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Thank you for supporting my classroom and making it a more enjoyable environment for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758207128561,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-high-in-science-20/9367410/","projectTitle":"Sitting High in Science (2.0)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pingsterhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935306_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575056561334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935306"},{"teacherId":6982306,"projectId":8940193,"letterContent":"I would once again like to thank you for the generous support you showed to my classroom. Before this project, I had students having to stand strong class, because our stools were broken and couldn't be replaced. \r\nWith the stools from this project, I was able to ensure that all of my students would be able to sit if they wanted to. These stools provided the needed seating for my students . My students were grateful to be able to sit and work, rather than have to take turns using the few stools that we had left. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1731541820592,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-makes-learning-more-enjoyable/8940193/","projectTitle":"Sitting Makes Learning More Enjoyable","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shuptrine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6982306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1577495020841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shuptrine"},{"teacherId":5935306,"projectId":9366898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of colored pencils to my classroom! Our science department LOVES to create interactive notebooks with our students and the 4 class sets of colored pencils you helped to purchase is allowing us to continue to do that! In fact, I was able to share the love with my three other department members and surprise them each with a box of the colored pencils so they could start out the year with a new set of colored pencils for their class. Thank you so much for helping us foster memorable learning in our classrooms!","fullyFundedDate":1754131154418,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-color/9366898/","projectTitle":"Science in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pingsterhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935306_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575056561334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935306"},{"teacherId":5935306,"projectId":9366841,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation! My students LOVE the new light covers we added to the classroom this year! The fluorescents are pretty harsh and cause some kids to feel anxious or develop headaches and these light covers not only solve those problems, but they make my room look cool and give a relaxing vibe. Students are constantly saying \"Miss! I love your room! The lights are so calming and I like looking at them.\" Thank you for helping me create a welcoming and calming classroom environment for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1752887607272,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-vibes/9366841/","projectTitle":"Classroom Vibes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pingsterhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935306_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575056561334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935306"},{"teacherId":5935306,"projectId":9132690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom! Unfortunately a lot of the items I originally requested were unavailable by the time the project was funded so I ended up using the funding to purchase a bunch of stickers for my students to use to decorate their journals on the first day of school. I love having students decorate their journals because I get to see a bit of their personality on the first day of school and it makes them take pride in their journals to keep them in good shape throughout the year. Thanks for providing this opportunity! You can see in the pictures how much fun they are having!","fullyFundedDate":1750893879930,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-in-the-modern-classroom/9132690/","projectTitle":"Engagement in the Modern Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pingsterhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935306_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575056561334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935306"},{"teacherId":5935306,"projectId":9313493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation! This year for our STEM Challenge, we added a robotics competition in which students will race against other teams to stack the most cubes in designated areas with the robot they built prior to the competition. Our STEM Challenge only had enough funds to purchase one cube kit per school and we need 2 cube kits in order to practice the same way the competition will be set up. Your additional cube kits now allow both of my teams to practice with a full competition cube set! This is going to be a huge advantage for our teams in (hopefully) securing 1st and 2nd place again this year!","fullyFundedDate":1747163979074,"projectUrl":"project/stack-it-like-its-hot/9313493/","projectTitle":"Stack It Like It's Hot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pingsterhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935306_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575056561334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935306"},{"teacherId":5935306,"projectId":9101832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation! My STEM club students have had so much fun practicing on coding mat! The task cards that come with the mat have been super helpful for me, too because now I don't have to come up with coding challenges and can just let the students choose which skills they want or need to practice. Our school had 1 of these mats that I was able to borrow but getting this second mat now allows both of my teams to practice at the same time. This extra practice is definitely going to help us secure 1st and 2nd place again this year!!!","fullyFundedDate":1749145210564,"projectUrl":"project/coding-in-space/9101832/","projectTitle":"Coding in Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pingsterhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935306_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575056561334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935306"},{"teacherId":5935306,"projectId":9243092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students have been OBSESSED with the fidget toys and using them when they are working and as entertainment when they have finished all of their work. Our school is really excited to incorporate the trophies into our campus competition this year! As I write this, we are in the process of decorating a themed trophy case where each team will have a designated shelf and the trophies will \"travel\" after each term to whichever team has the most points or any special designation awards like \"the busiest bees\" - the team that has the most volunteer points.","fullyFundedDate":1752437391458,"projectUrl":"project/winning-in-class/9243092/","projectTitle":"Winning in Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pingsterhaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5935306_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575056561334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5935306"},{"teacherId":5339152,"projectId":9163828,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donations we received this year, our Anime Club has experienced incredible growth in both creativity and community. The manga books provided by our donors have brought new stories, art styles, and cultural experiences into our club. Students who may not have had access to these materials at home are now able to explore and enjoy them together, fostering a shared love for storytelling and illustration.\r\nIn a school where many families face financial challenges, these donations have made a real difference. They have helped create a welcoming space where students feel inspired, valued, and empowered to share their passions. Every page read, every sketch drawn, and every conversation sparked by these resources is a direct result of the kindness and support of our donors.","fullyFundedDate":1752985208970,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-creativity-manga-art-suppli/9163828/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Creativity: Manga & Art Supplies for Our Anime Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5339152_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679593618298","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wamsart"},{"teacherId":8267651,"projectId":9230324,"letterContent":"Your generous contributions are greatly appreciated. Thanks to the \"Little Supplies, Big Smiles\" initiative, I was able to create an exceptional gift bag that made one student's birthday truly special. The combination of a goodie bag filled with various treats and a heartfelt birthday song nearly brought my students to tears, allowing them to celebrate their birthday joyfully with their classmates.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we immediately put our laminating machine to good use by laminating our dictionary skills flashcards, which we will be able to utilize and reuse for years to come. Thank you once again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785877987,"projectUrl":"project/little-supplies-big-smiles/9230324/","projectTitle":"Little Supplies, Big Smiles!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Merino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8267651"},{"teacherId":7858769,"projectId":8748163,"letterContent":"The resources we have obtained will be used with great care. I have confidence that my students will be able to succeed with these materials. We will treat these materials with care and always remember the special gift you have given them. My students will be able to go forth and not worry about not having enough to help them succeed. \r\nOnce again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everything you have done for my students will not be forgotten. Your kindness has truly touched their hearts in a very meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1731541820805,"projectUrl":"project/print-it-to-believe-it/8748163/","projectTitle":"Print it to Believe it","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858769_orig.jpg?crop=854,854,x54,y140&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626383670012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7858769"},{"teacherId":7858769,"projectId":8374334,"letterContent":"The resources we have obtained will be used with great care. I have confidence that my students will be able to succeed with these materials. We will treat these materials with care and always remember the special gift you have given them. My students will be able to go forth and not worry about not having enough to help them succeed. \r\nOnce again, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everything you have done for my students will not be forgotten. 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