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These materials encourage students to learn about one another and connect as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a space where all children feel inspired to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1776294389034,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-imaginations-prete/10154218/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Imaginations: Pretend Play for TK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Helekar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-helekar"},{"teacherId":3165698,"projectId":10009512,"letterContent":"My classroom will be filled with joy to receive these materials!\r\n\r\nThese essential items are so important to my students; your assistance and generosity has helped them improve self esteem, sparked their creativity, instilled positive attitudes towards learning, helped with confident behavior, and helped build peer relationships.\r\n\r\nClassroom essentials, like these supplies, foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging among students.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will bring smiles to my students!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my kindergarten classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768416324485,"projectUrl":"project/new-pe-equipment-and-more/10009512/","projectTitle":"New PE Equipment and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fajardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3165698_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575841381470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fajardokindergarten"},{"teacherId":3165698,"projectId":9970341,"letterContent":"Happy New Year! Thanks to you all we were able to get this project funded-Happy Lunar New Year 2026! My students will be excited to read the new books about celebrating the New Year! Thank you for enabling my students to learn about celebrating the new year.\r\n\r\nWith the new books my students can learn about the Lunar New Year, including customs and traditions.\r\n\r\nThis classroom project was brought to life by Panda Express and 5 other donors.\r\n\r\nThanks to you all, we were able to get this project funded-Happy Lunar New Year 2026!","fullyFundedDate":1767356446970,"projectUrl":"project/happy-lunar-new-year-2026/9970341/","projectTitle":"Happy Lunar New Year 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fajardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3165698_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575841381470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fajardokindergarten"},{"teacherId":3165698,"projectId":9840700,"letterContent":"A big thank you for donating to my project \"Headphones and Books Please!\"\r\n\r\nThe working headphones help students concentrate on educational applications and tests provided by our school district. With the individual headphones, each student can clearly hear interactive instructions without outside noise or distraction. These headphones help all of my students to concentrate, collaborate, and reach their highest potential.\r\n\r\nWe will read the new classic fable books during story time. The classic fables engage my students and teach moral lessons that remain relevant today. The students love to hear these stories!","fullyFundedDate":1761962062713,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-books-please/9840700/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Books Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fajardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3165698_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575841381470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fajardokindergarten"},{"teacherId":3165698,"projectId":9757242,"letterContent":"My classroom was filled with joy to receive these materials! This classroom project was brought to life by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 8 other donors.\r\n\r\nThese items are so important to my students; your assistance and generosity has helped them improve grades, sparked their creativity, instilled positive attitudes towards learning, helped with confident behavior, helped build peer relationships and supported self-image.\r\n\r\nClassroom essentials, like these supplies, foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging among students.\r\n\r\nHaving these materials engage learning and bring smiles to our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758856446080,"projectUrl":"project/cotton-candy-fun/9757242/","projectTitle":"Cotton Candy Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fajardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3165698_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575841381470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fajardokindergarten"},{"teacherId":3165698,"projectId":9756726,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project \"Let's Learn in a Fresh Room!\" This classroom project was brought to life by The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 3 other donors.\r\n\r\nThe vacuum cleaner cleans our carpet daily. This keeps our classroom clean and safe for our students. No one wants to sit on a dirty carpet!\r\n\r\nThe diffuser creates a relaxing atmosphere, enhance well-being by affecting mood, focus, and help our immune system. The students notice a difference and say, \"The room smells fresh!\"\r\n\r\nThank you for donating to this project and keeping our room a safe and clean environment for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758816345112,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-in-a-fresh-room/9756726/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn in a Fresh Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fajardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3165698_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575841381470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fajardokindergarten"},{"teacherId":3165698,"projectId":9759193,"letterContent":"My students were so surprised to hear that my project- \"Let's Learn About Bugs!\" was funded. This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon and 4 other donors.\r\n\r\nWe love science in our class. We are so excited about learning about the ant life cycle and ant habitats.\r\n\r\nWhen the ants come in the mail we will put them in the ant farms. I read that the ants don't survive in cold weather, so they may be coming when the weather gets warmer.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and promoting the love of science in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760763360831,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-about-ants/9759193/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn About Ants!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fajardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3165698_orig.jpg?crop=975,975,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575841381470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fajardokindergarten"},{"teacherId":5506543,"projectId":9618348,"letterContent":"The chair pockets are in full use. Students are organized! Materials are right behind them on their chairs. No flipping through papers. No lost books. No fumbling. No waiting for their turn. Everything is in one place. The kindergarteners were excited to have something of their own. They have learned if they can't find something to take every thing out and sort it through. What ever they are looking for must be there. Scholars have preparation. 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This project, \"First Grade Here I Come,\" was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.\r\n\r\nMy students did a great job this school year and thanks to you, we were able to reward them with a gift bucket filled with fun items such as bubbles, toys, and treats!\r\n\r\nMy students are moving on to first grade, and giving them this small gift to let them know I appreciate all their hard work this year is rewarding. 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