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Thank you for helping to make them feel seen and comfortable.","fullyFundedDate":1754087603562,"projectUrl":"project/clean-and-comfortable-carpeting-in-the-l/9381846/","projectTitle":"Clean and Comfortable Carpeting in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3832821_orig.jpg?crop=721,721,x0,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567658339451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbhanson"},{"teacherId":8805073,"projectId":9282977,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Mountain View Elementary, we want to thank you for your generous support of our Battle of the Books team. Your donation has provided our 3rd to 5th graders with the books they need to participate in this exciting statewide competition. As a Title I school, we often face challenges with resources, but your contribution has made it possible for our students to be a part of this amazing experience. \r\n\r\nThe Battle of the Books is more than just a competition. It is a great opportunity for our students to improve their reading skills, broaden their interests, and build confidence. Your donation is helping them not only prepare for the competition but also become stronger readers and learners. It will also help foster a love of reading that will benefit them for years to come. We truly appreciate your support and the positive impact you're making on their education.","fullyFundedDate":1746622803622,"projectUrl":"project/helping-us-prepare-for-battle-of-the-bo/9282977/","projectTitle":"Helping Us Prepare for Battle (of the Books) in 2025-26","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kachulis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8805073_orig.jpg?crop=2292,2292,x429,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666222308709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nursechristina"},{"teacherId":3832821,"projectId":9231333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to bring chess and checkers to my students in an easy to use and portable fashion. Having carts that can be wheeled into classrooms or the lunchroom or some other instructional area allows students to be more engaged and continues to build necessary skills such as game strategy, forward thinking, good sportsmanship and so much more. The students delight in being able to challenge their classmates as well as other adults in the building helping to build confidence and better self esteem.","fullyFundedDate":1746546476992,"projectUrl":"project/portable-chess-checkers-for-all/9231333/","projectTitle":"Portable Chess & Checkers for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3832821_orig.jpg?crop=721,721,x0,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567658339451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbhanson"},{"teacherId":5436161,"projectId":9188180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of wonderful books to help start our class library.\r\n\r\nBooks are always valuable, no matter what; however, these new and beautiful books are catching the students' attention and sparking their curiosity. They naturally go to the library and spend more time exploring different books. It's so wonderful to see students sitting together, sharing their thoughts while looking at pictures, creating stories, and \"pretending\" to read, which is so important.\r\n\r\nAlthough they can't read the words in the books yet, they're highly motivated to draw pictures inspired by what they read. Sometimes, they ask me to write words to go along with their drawings. I'm thrilled that the books are encouraging and motivating them to write!\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for the amazing changes these beautiful books have brought to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1743517609603,"projectUrl":"project/class-library/9188180/","projectTitle":"Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsumoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5436161"},{"teacherId":9176108,"projectId":8355377,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, the students were thrilled — some couldn't believe the instruments were really for them! We began with a rhythm activity using percussion instruments, which turned into a fun and energetic lesson on listening, teamwork, and creativity. Even the shyest students were eager to participate. Now, we're exploring music from different cultures, learning how rhythm and melody connect people around the world. Students are preparing their own group performances using what they've learned. These resources have brought music to life in our classroom, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to build something joyful and lasting.","fullyFundedDate":1724083768907,"projectUrl":"project/fun-tastic-activities-kickin-in-music-c/8355377/","projectTitle":"Fun-tastic Activities Kickin' in Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dayl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176108_orig.jpg?crop=2526,2526,x0,y505&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714592822022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176108"},{"teacherId":3832821,"projectId":9191337,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to bring fun and inticing books to my students and school. In this digital age it takes high interest books to attract students away from those devices and in when budgets are continually shrinking to non-existance, without the support of community members such as yourselves this could not happen. \r\n\r\nMy students always revel in the appearance of new books and they carry them around the library to show them off to other students, then playfully banter as to who will get the privilege of checking them out first. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1743004281219,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-readers-into-a-love-of-reading/9191337/","projectTitle":"Drawing Readers into a Love of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3832821_orig.jpg?crop=721,721,x0,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567658339451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbhanson"},{"teacherId":3832821,"projectId":9039021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to bring exciting, engaging and desired books to our students. Many times the only access our students get to these titles is through our school library. The students were beyond excited to watch these new titles populate our \"new to us\" section often pointing and whispering to their fellow students about which title they wanted to check out first and what would be their next title after that. As always your support of our growing learners and help in feeding their appetite for reading is always greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1737737149554,"projectUrl":"project/a-recipe-for-reading/9039021/","projectTitle":"A Recipe for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3832821_orig.jpg?crop=721,721,x0,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567658339451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbhanson"},{"teacherId":3832821,"projectId":8869713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to \"charge\" up our academic day by ensuring that we have enough Chromebook chargers for our laptops. Technology and access to technology has become an integral part of our learning day and without the ability to give students access to a charger so that they are not always bringing them back and forth, many times that access is limited if not taken away entirely. It is through the kindness of donors, such as yourself, that we can make this happen and truly bring the power back into our students lives.","fullyFundedDate":1731557931347,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-our-access-to-knowledge/8869713/","projectTitle":"Charging Up Our Access to Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3832821_orig.jpg?crop=721,721,x0,y173&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567658339451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbhanson"},{"teacherId":8805073,"projectId":8764875,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Mountain View Elementary in Anchorage, Alaska, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous support in helping us purchase the books needed for our participation in the Battle of the Books program. Your contribution has made a significant and lasting impact, and we are truly thankful.\r\n\r\nAs you know, Battle of the Books is an academic competition that not only fosters a love of reading and sparks students' imaginations but also strengthens their comprehension skills. Beyond literacy, the program encourages teamwork, builds public speaking abilities, and helps our students develop a deeper sense of community.\r\n\r\nThe impact on our students has been profound. Participation in the competition has not only enhanced their reading skills but also encouraged collaboration and healthy competition with other schools. The excitement surrounding the event has created a strong sense of belonging, as students formed teams, supported one another, and celebrated their shared accomplishments.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making this opportunity possible. Your support has enriched our students' academic growth and inspired them to embrace reading as a lifelong passion. 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