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It is because of your support, I can provide them with durable, interactive tools that will last and can be used again and again with velcro pieces, hands-on activities, and engaging lessons. These resources make learning more accessible and meaningful for every child I work with. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping me give them the learning experiences they deserve. 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Since our class has the last lunch of the day and not all students bring a snack from home, and your donation has made a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\n The snacks you provided have helped keep students motivated, focused, and ready to learn as they work through the mid-morning. They absolutely loved having a variety to choose from—popcorn was a huge hit, and Goldfish quickly became a class favorite! Truly, they enjoyed every option.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had a real impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1758799663138,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food-boost/9565090/","projectTitle":"Brain Food Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kitchel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588430815177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kitchel"},{"teacherId":6387394,"projectId":9685738,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support in helping my Deaf and Hard of Hearing students access meaningful STEM learning. Because of your generosity, I was able to purchase visually supported, teacher-created STEM materials that make complex concepts clearer, more engaging, and more accessible for my students.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already made a noticeable difference! My students are participating more confidently, engaging in hands-on activities with greater independence, and showing excitement for STEM in ways I hadn't seen before. Your donation truly helps remove barriers and creates learning opportunities that allow my students to thrive. Your support means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1759164647408,"projectUrl":"project/stem-resources-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hear/9685738/","projectTitle":"Stem Resources for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nicole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6387394_orig.png?crop=606,606,x44,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764224167229","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6387394"},{"teacherId":4715861,"projectId":7341950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. My students and I have already begun using the new resources, and they have transformed our daily learning. One of our favorite activities so far has been a hands-on literacy station where students explore letters, sounds, and vocabulary using the new materials you helped fund. Watching them rotate through the stations with excitement and confidence has been such a bright spot in our day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces absolutely lit up. They rushed over with curiosity, eager to touch, explore, and dive in. For many of them, having high-quality, engaging tools is a brand-new experience—and their joyful reactions reminded me how meaningful your contribution truly is.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current unit, these resources will help us build stronger foundational skills, deepen comprehension, and support both English and Spanish learning in our dual-language classroom. Our next steps include small-group projects where students will use the materials to create stories, practice problem-solving, and extend their independent learning. Your generosity is directly shaping their growth, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1683643552296,"projectUrl":"project/lets-keep-3rd-grade-organized/7341950/","projectTitle":"Let's Keep 3rd-grade Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4715861_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503635066942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestramendez14"},{"teacherId":6387394,"projectId":9453287,"letterContent":"Since receiving the skill bags, deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their families have experienced meaningful benefits. The bags provide hands-on activities that reinforce communication, literacy, and social-emotional skills at home, helping students stay engaged and practice consistently outside the classroom. Families report enjoying the structured, interactive activities, which create opportunities for bonding and active involvement in their child's learning. I have been working hard to create new skill bags weekly for students and their families, and have currently made 12. Overall, the skill bags are fostering student confidence, independence, and stronger family support, bridging the gap between school and home learning. 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The iPad features a variety of free applications to build my students' skills in the expanded core curriculum, including touch typing and sensory efficiency- two skills essential for academic success inside and outside of the classroom. The stand allows for optimal positioning of the iPad to promote better posture and a typical working distance from materials. I am so very thankful for all of these materials to better aid my students' access to education.","fullyFundedDate":1754722423902,"projectUrl":"project/access-to-technology-for-blind-and-low-v/9491010/","projectTitle":"Access to Technology for Blind and Low Vision Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bentley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089010_orig.jpg?crop=1223,1223,x220,y286&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753217977639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/l-bentley"},{"teacherId":4501659,"projectId":8961355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Your support made a big difference in our classroom this year.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we received storage bins that have helped us keep supplies and student work organized and easy to access. The students loved having a place for their projects, and it's made our space much more efficient.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights was building solar ovens! The students were so excited to make s'mores using pizza boxes, chocolate, marshmallows, aluminum foil, and other materials. It was a fun and educational hands-on science activity that they won't forget.\r\n\r\nThe pencil toppers were an absolute favorite—students ask for them daily! They've brought so much joy and motivation to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe also received notebooks that will be used by my entire team next year to support note-taking and organization across our grade level.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have had a lasting impact. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping create such memorable learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1733031887113,"projectUrl":"project/project-materials-needed/8961355/","projectTitle":"Project Materials Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kitchel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588430815177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kitchel"},{"teacherId":4501659,"projectId":9082348,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of snacks for our students during their recent state tests. Your thoughtfulness truly made a difference in their experience.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely loved the variety of snacks they received! It was such a joy to see them excited and energized, knowing that they had something delicious and nourishing to enjoy during their test. The snacks not only kept them focused and fueled throughout the day, but they also helped create a positive and uplifting atmosphere during what can often be a stressful time.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has contributed to a memorable experience for all of us, and I can't thank you enough for helping to make this testing season a little brighter and a lot more enjoyable for the students.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my class, I send our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.","fullyFundedDate":1738800386309,"projectUrl":"project/testing-treats/9082348/","projectTitle":"Testing Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kitchel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588430815177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kitchel"},{"teacherId":4501659,"projectId":8983972,"letterContent":"First of all, THANK YOU for supporting my classroom and my students learning! The hands on science kits have been great as a supplemental resource when teaching topics such as landforms, erosion, force, and energy. I think these will also be a great tool to help review for test, but in a more engaging way as I can make stations for students to rotate in! Students have been loving reading the books that were added to my library. Early finisher can now still connect more as they read about science concepts! Next year it is my goal to make a science club and use the kits to support me to keep them engaged. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1733263428197,"projectUrl":"project/science-hands-on/8983972/","projectTitle":"Science Hands On","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kitchel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4501659_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588430815177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kitchel"},{"teacherId":4501659,"projectId":8949420,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of treasure box items. Your thoughtful contribution was truly a bright spot during the holiday season and helped keep my students motivated and excited as they wrapped up the semester.\r\n\r\nThe items were an absolute hit! The Rainbow Scratch Notebooks sparked creativity, and the Mini Fidget Spinners and Soccer Ball Toys became favorites for students to enjoy during breaks. The Skittles were a delicious treat, and the Stretchy Strings Fidget Toys were a perfect way for students to stay focused while having fun.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, the treasure box was a source of joy and excitement, and it played a big role in keeping the students engaged and motivated through the busy holiday season. 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