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Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1788387098347,"projectUrl":"project/math-for-love-for-special-education-clas/10562049/","projectTitle":"Math for Love for Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":10164915,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so so much for supporting this project. These letters are already being used daily in instruction, and are making a positive impact on my classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to retired the old shared set that had many years of use, and had to be shared by two students in a lesson.\r\n\r\nWith our new sets, every child has their own magnet letters during phonics lessons, which helps them to achieve learning targets quicker, and keeps them more engaged. Students are also super excited that they can make their boxes into easels, and have magnetic elkonian boxes to use as well.\r\n\r\nI appreciate you all for the positive impact that this has had on my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784139999397,"projectUrl":"project/magnet-letter-phonics-tiles-class-set/10164915/","projectTitle":"Magnet Letter Phonics Tiles Class Set","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":10275855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my kinetic sand project! Our kinetic sand table is one of the most popular spaces in my special education classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents use it for a reward space, sensory space, and just for fun!\r\n\r\nThey love the three colors, and have all worked hard to not mix the different colors. This has an added bonus of watching them problem solve, come up with their own classroom rules and norms, and work hard to meet the expectations that they have set.\r\n\r\nThe new sand has revitalized the table and I have also purchased new sand toys, and we put new blue chairs around the table. The table is constantly crowded, and the students are doing an excellent job of sharing this space.\r\n\r\nI appreciate all of your support, and my students are appreciative as well. :)","fullyFundedDate":1784240810724,"projectUrl":"project/kinetic-sand-for-elementary-special-educ/10275855/","projectTitle":"Kinetic Sand for Elementary Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":10217095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have copies of \"The Chocolate Touch\" and \"The Wild Robot Escapes\" to use for our novel studies this year. These books will give students the opportunity to strengthen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and discussion skills while enjoying engaging stories together as a class. I am so grateful for your kindness and for helping provide meaningful learning experiences for my students. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make reading exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1785611311356,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-novel-sets-for/10217095/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life: Novel Sets for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":10250650,"projectId":10107790,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"Building Bright Readers: Books and Learning Tools,\" our students now have access to engaging books and hands-on learning materials that have made a meaningful difference in the classroom. These resources have helped strengthen reading confidence, encourage a love of learning, and create excitement around literacy each day. Students are more motivated to read independently, participate in discussions, and explore new topics with curiosity and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped provide opportunities for students to grow as readers while building important skills that will support them far beyond 3rd grade. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students feel inspired, supported, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1777482518219,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-readers-books-and-learn/10107790/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Readers: Books and Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757864708460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250650"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":10009217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new books for our classroom! The children were so excited to have new material to choose from for their independent reading time. These new books have already gotten a lot of use! \r\n\r\nOne of my students has started to get interested in reading due to the new books. This student is passing comprehension passages for the first time, and is now reading books with joy weekly! What a huge difference.\r\n\r\nIn addition, many of my other emergent readers are excited for their free reading time, and are gravitating towards the library more.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting literacy and a love of learning in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773948360186,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-read-books-for-resource-classroom/10009217/","projectTitle":"I Can Read Books for Resource Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"},{"teacherId":10179863,"projectId":10082165,"letterContent":"Updating the classroom library with new, grade-appropriate books improved both access and engagement for students. Previously, many of the available books were outdated donations that did not consistently reflect students' reading levels or interests. By providing texts that were more aligned with students' abilities and current topics of interest, students were better able to find books they could read successfully and enjoy. This shift encouraged greater participation in independent reading and supported the development of stronger reading habits.","fullyFundedDate":1773259919463,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-for-curious-third-graders/10082165/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books for Curious Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Speshyock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179863_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757909604316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179863"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":10045753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us upgrade our classroom sound system with a new Sonos speaker! We are so excited to use it in class and pair it with our new vinyl record player so students can enjoy listening to music together.\r\n\r\nMusic brings so much joy and energy into our classroom, and it helps create a warm and engaging learning environment for our students. We plan to use music during work time, for transitions, and as a way to help students relax and focus throughout the day. It's also a wonderful way to introduce students to different genres and artists.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity truly make a difference in our classroom. Because of you, our students have new opportunities to experience learning in creative and meaningful ways. Thank you again for supporting our class and helping make Room 11 such a special place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1773259919438,"projectUrl":"project/better-sound-better-focus-help-us-upgr/10045753/","projectTitle":"Better Sound, Better Focus: Help Us Upgrade Our Classroom Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":10250650,"projectId":10096468,"letterContent":"Our new books have made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping students build important reading skills while also developing a genuine love for books. Through these new texts, students are practicing skills such as making predictions, identifying the main idea, understanding characters and their feelings, and connecting what they read to their own experiences. These lessons help students grow not only as readers, but also as thoughtful thinkers who can discuss and reflect on stories.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is one of the most exciting parts of the day. Students gather together to listen to read alouds, share their thoughts about stories, and explore books independently or with partners. The new books have expanded the variety of topics and characters students can experience, which has sparked curiosity and many great classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring these books into our classroom. Your support is helping our students strengthen their literacy skills, build confidence, and discover the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1771350892197,"projectUrl":"project/novel-study-experience/10096468/","projectTitle":"Novel Study Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757864708460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250650"},{"teacherId":10250650,"projectId":9964540,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students were excited and eager to read The One and Only Ivan. They love using the novel study set and have been highly engaged in discussions, activities, and reflections. The story has captured their interest and is making reading time something they truly looked forward to each week.\r\n\r\nThese books help strengthen reading comprehension while encouraging empathy and thoughtful conversations. Your support made it possible for students to experience reading in a meaningful and enjoyable way, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1766955211317,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-novel-study-experience/9964540/","projectTitle":"Classroom Novel Study Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Darga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250650_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757864708460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250650"},{"teacherId":9523673,"projectId":9834965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! We are incredibly excited to receive our new headphones and noise-canceling headphones, and we cannot wait to put them to use in our 2nd/3rd grade combo classroom.\r\n\r\nOnce they arrive, these headphones will help our students focus during independent work, online learning, and small-group instruction. The noise-canceling headphones will be especially impactful for students who benefit from a quieter learning environment, allowing them to feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a calmer, more inclusive classroom where all learners have the tools they need to be successful. We are so grateful for your support and for investing in our students and their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768426970938,"projectUrl":"project/helping-young-learners-hear-and-focus-r/9834965/","projectTitle":"Helping Young Learners Hear and Focus: Replacing Our Classroom Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cazabat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523673_orig.png?crop=893,893,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714499209238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523673"},{"teacherId":9195657,"projectId":9973982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! These new timers have been extremely popular in my classroom, and are already getting so much love!\r\n\r\nThe students got very excited when they saw the boxes being delivered, and were even more excited when they saw the new timers. When we let them know that they could use them they were over the moon!\r\n\r\nThe most popular timers are the the stoplight timers, and they are especially loved by our primary students. We use them in their general education classrooms, during specials, and throughout the resource classroom. One of my students even loves it so much he likes coloring pictures of his new timer.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and my students. Your support means everything!","fullyFundedDate":1767206486502,"projectUrl":"project/visual-timers-for-special-education-reso/9973982/","projectTitle":"Visual Timers for Special Education Resource Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9195657_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692418744883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9195657"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_39964","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":419,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":45,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":91.6,"schoolId":39964,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hollister Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hollister Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/goleta-union-school-district/hollister-elementary-school/39964"}