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They loved seeing the snacks and immediately wanted to share their excitement with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1789481386308,"projectUrl":"project/big-goals-big-rewards/10505784/","projectTitle":"Big Goals Big Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8442438_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651512813065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-villalva"},{"teacherId":8442438,"projectId":10284792,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive our new classroom resources! The headphones have already been a big help during independent work, allowing students to stay focused while using technology. The rolling cart has also helped us keep our classroom materials organized and easily accessible. When my students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious about everything we received. They especially loved seeing our new headphones and were so grateful to be able to use in the classroom. It was wonderful to see their excitement over resources that will support them throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1788473329981,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-connected-organiz/10284792/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Connected, Organized, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8442438_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651512813065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-villalva"},{"teacherId":8442438,"projectId":10337394,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited to receive our new soccer materials! With soccer balls, team pennies, cones, and air pumps, we now have everything we need to enjoy soccer during PE and recess. These resources allow our students to practice teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship while staying active. The students were especially excited to see the soccer balls and begin playing together.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to organize soccer activities where students can practice passing, dribbling, and scoring goals. We will also use the team pennies to create teams and encourage students to work together. These materials will help us create fun opportunities for students to develop their athletic skills and build confidence. Thank you for helping us bring more soccer and active play into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1781558895791,"projectUrl":"project/world-cup-soccer/10337394/","projectTitle":"World Cup Soccer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8442438_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651512813065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-villalva"},{"teacherId":8442438,"projectId":10437679,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have completely transformed the start of our school year by providing essential supplies that keep our classroom safe, clean, and fully prepared for learning. With the Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer, we have established a healthy daily routine where students eagerly help sanitize their desks before diving into their lessons. The impact was immediate on the very first day when the students saw the boxes of brand-new markers, pens, and back-to-school essentials waiting on their desks. \r\nNow that our classroom environment is organized and healthy, my students are using these new resources to take on exciting academic challenges. We are currently using the colorful markers and pens to design interactive science notebooks and build collaborative group posters. These supplies allow every child to express their creativity fully while mastering difficult concepts together. Thank you for giving my students the tools, confidence, and clean environment they need to get this school year off to an incredible start!","fullyFundedDate":1785896313793,"projectUrl":"project/setting-our-class-up-for-a-success/10437679/","projectTitle":"Setting Our Class Up for a Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8442438_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651512813065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-villalva"},{"teacherId":8442438,"projectId":10330274,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see our classroom stocked with the back-to-school essentials they need to feel prepared and ready to learn. The notebooks, tissues, and hand sanitizer may seem like simple supplies, but they make a big difference in helping our classroom run smoothly each day. My students were especially excited to have their own new notebooks to use for learning, writing, and keeping their work organized. \r\nHaving these materials available means my students can focus more on learning instead of worrying about whether they have the supplies they need. I am so grateful that your generosity has helped create a welcoming, organized, and well-stocked classroom for my students. Our next step is to begin the school year strong, using these materials every day as we learn, grow, and work together. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them feel ready and excited for another year of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1781387172754,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-with-the-best-materials/10330274/","projectTitle":"New Year With the Best Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8442438_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651512813065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-villalva"},{"teacherId":8442438,"projectId":9940638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing pens, highlighters, and white-out. My students were excited to receive new supplies that they could use every day during class. They have been using the highlighters to identify important information while reading, the pens for writing assignments, and the white-out to neatly correct their work. These simple supplies have helped my students feel more prepared and confident in the classroom.\r\nWe continue to use these materials during daily lessons, independent work, and small-group activities. My students are learning to take pride in their work by making thoughtful revisions and corrections instead of giving up. As we move into new reading and writing units, these supplies will continue to support their learning and help them stay organized. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1767228922265,"projectUrl":"project/mistakes-welcome-tools-to-help-students/9940638/","projectTitle":"Mistakes Welcome: Tools to Help Students Try Again","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8442438_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651512813065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-villalva"},{"teacherId":4902477,"projectId":10166561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Cheez-Its and chips for our classroom. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students.\r\n\r\nMany of my students work incredibly hard to meet behavioral and academic goals, and small rewards such as favorite snacks help motivate them to stay focused, make positive choices, and celebrate their successes. Being able to offer a special snack as a reward creates excitement, encourages positive behavior, and helps build a supportive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness allows me to recognize students' efforts and achievements in a way that is both meaningful and motivating. The students are always thrilled when they earn a favorite treat, and your donation helps make those moments possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and supporting our students. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact it has on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1777992161367,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom-finish-strong-this-ye/10166561/","projectTitle":"Help our Classroom Finish Strong this Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4902477_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508207741254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherpage"},{"teacherId":8442438,"projectId":9940541,"letterContent":"Reading in my classroom is an active and engaging experience where students are encouraged to think deeply about texts and share their ideas. The holiday-themed books have brought excitement and enthusiasm to our literacy block, making students eager to read and discuss stories. Using sticky notes, students annotate as they read by marking important details, asking questions, and making connections to their own experiences. This strategy helps strengthen comprehension and encourages critical thinking skills. The new books have provided meaningful opportunities for students to practice close reading while enjoying seasonal and relatable content.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited to read the new holiday-themed books and use the sticky notes to track their thinking. Students who were previously hesitant readers are showing greater engagement because the topics are interesting and relevant to them. I have noticed students eagerly sharing their annotations with classmates and participating more confidently in discussions. The combination of high-interest texts and interactive reading strategies has helped students become more thoughtful and independent readers. Thanks to this generous donation, my students are developing stronger literacy skills while building a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1769177355755,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers/9940541/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8442438_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651512813065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-villalva"},{"teacherId":8442438,"projectId":9145569,"letterContent":"The Chromebook chargers, power strips, and power towers have made a tremendous difference in our classroom by making technology more accessible and reliable for students every day. Technology is used across all subjects for research, writing, assessments, and interactive learning, so having dependable charging stations has helped eliminate interruptions caused by low batteries. These resources were especially helpful during state testing, as students no longer had to worry about their Chromebooks losing power. Instead, they were able to stay focused, calm, and confident while completing important assessments. Having organized charging options also helped create a smoother and less stressful testing environment.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for students is the peace of mind and independence these materials provide. Many students appreciated knowing they could charge their devices whenever needed without disrupting learning. Students who experience testing anxiety or rely on digital tools for reading and writing especially benefited because they had uninterrupted access to technology throughout the day. The power strips and towers have made classroom technology easier to manage and more efficient for everyone. Thank you for helping make learning and testing more seamless for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746785357895,"projectUrl":"project/testing-essentials/9145569/","projectTitle":"Testing Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8442438_orig.jpg?crop=1187,1188,x0,y578&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651512813065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-villalva"},{"teacherId":9079072,"projectId":10039985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your contributions, we have been able to use our new supplies in meaningful ways every single day. One of the most exciting moments was incorporating our incentive system, students earn rewards for positive behavior, effort, and academic growth, and they were thrilled to help fill and use our classroom \"candy machine.\" This has become a powerful tool for motivation. I've seen students stay more focused during lessons, encourage one another, and take greater pride in their work as they work toward earning a reward.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, especially the candy machine and incentives, their excitement was immediate and contagious. There were big smiles, lots of questions, and a noticeable boost in energy around learning. Even students who sometimes struggle with engagement became more eager to participate and follow expectations. It has helped create a positive classroom culture where students feel recognized and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this momentum. Students are currently working on academic and behavior goals, tracking their progress and celebrating their achievements along the way. As we move into our next units, I plan to continue integrating this incentive system to reinforce perseverance, collaboration, and growth. Your support has not only made our classroom more engaging, but it has also helped students build confidence and a stronger sense of responsibility for their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769177370924,"projectUrl":"project/help-fill-our-class-vending-machine/10039985/","projectTitle":"Help Fill Our Class Vending Machine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schmidt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079072_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778022872157","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9079072"},{"teacherId":8499244,"projectId":9316573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom! Because of you, our students now have a stronger love for reading and learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have truly transformed our classroom into a place where students feel excited to explore, discover new interests, and grow as learners. Having access to engaging and high-quality resources encourages them to spend more time reading, build their confidence, and develop a lifelong love of literature and math.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a lasting impact—not just on our classroom, but on each student who now has the opportunity to learn, imagine, and succeed through reading and math. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746786264397,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-fun/9316573/","projectTitle":"Classroom Fun!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maciel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499244_orig.jpg?crop=1016,1016,x108,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655361056554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8499244"},{"teacherId":8499244,"projectId":9116463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom library revamp! Because of you, our students now have a refreshed, inviting space that inspires a love for reading and learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have truly transformed our library into a place where students feel excited to explore books, discover new interests, and grow as readers. Having access to engaging and high-quality resources encourages them to spend more time reading, build their confidence, and develop a lifelong love of literature.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a lasting impact—not just on our classroom, but on each student who now has the opportunity to learn, imagine, and succeed through reading. 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