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We are grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758172745546,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-financial-literacy/9717980/","projectTitle":"Books for Financial Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morikawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morikawa"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9819669,"letterContent":"Graphic novels are a big deal with the students at my school. They devour them! Our graphic novels barely stay on the shelves. Every time we go to library, I have students who are disappointed that their favorite graphic novel is already checked out. We have books that have holds with several people on them, and my students feel as if they are never making it to the top of the list!\r\n\r\nThis project change that! I wish you could have been in the library with me when my students realized how many Cat Wad books this project has! Not only that, but it has many more of their favorites. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us fill our library with books that our students want to read! These books lead to great conversations, and to our students bonding over books!","fullyFundedDate":1761841829422,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-compassion-2/9819669/","projectTitle":"Books and Compassion (2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9788617,"letterContent":"This project has been so great for our students! They have LOVED the titles we selected for Inchy. There was a little bit of something for everyone in this project. Our graphic novel fans love The Investigators and Baby Sitter's Club. These two series are some our students favorites! Our fantasy readers were excited about Wings of Fire and the Warriors. Cats and dragons are two very popular animals. \r\nMy favorite part of this project has been listening to the conversations our students are having. They are checking in with each other, and connecting with new friends through the language of books. There is nothing more exciting than seeing students connect through a love of reading. \r\nWe are so appreciative of the difference you are making for our students! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760463809088,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-compassion/9788617/","projectTitle":"Books and Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9721255,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible! I love to see my students express their personalities through our projects, and they like to have something tangible to feel proud of.\r\nMaking mugs is one of my favorite activities. My students are always so surprised to see the final product. These mugs become family favorites and my students often tell me that they use them throughout the day.\r\nI appreciate your support of our classroom and the difference you are making in for my students every day!","fullyFundedDate":1759078744711,"projectUrl":"project/mugs-and-stickers/9721255/","projectTitle":"Mugs and Stickers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9784824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Geemo compassion-building project. Your generosity is helping students learn how to connect, collaborate, and care for one another through hands-on play. These simple magnetic toys create powerful moments—students practice empathy, problem-solving, and teamwork as they build together.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom now has a tool that turns play into meaningful social-emotional learning. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for believing in the importance of helping children grow not just academically, but as compassionate human beings.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761156011658,"projectUrl":"project/gimme-geemo/9784824/","projectTitle":"Gimme Geemo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919091_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762734929522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicamuncy"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9770763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! It is so wonderful to have these resources for my students. Each day we read a picture book, and these books are so much fun! I love the book, It Started With a P, and my students did too! I love the butterfly books and am looking forward to using them during our butterfly unit. \r\nIn order to help make student birthdays special, the birthday cake plush are fun! Students can pick their plushie to have on their desk for the day. I am looking forward to making our ribbon ornaments for holiday season. They are such a great keepsake of the school year and the kids love picking out a ribbon to remember their height.\r\nWe appreciate your support and are looking forward to using these resources all through out the year!","fullyFundedDate":1760722351211,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-this/9770763/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of This","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9711682,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Guy's Stuff for Me! This is such an important night for our boys and their families. This is a night that reinforces that our students have a team of people who are working together to support them in every way that they can.\r\nAs you can see, our goodie bags were a. hit! The boys were thrilled to bring home soap, deodorant, body wash, and sunscreen. The small bag is the perfect size to hold their goodies, and a great place for them to store their supplies. \r\nWe appreciate you generosity and are excited our boys go to have this experience!","fullyFundedDate":1757896768366,"projectUrl":"project/guy-stuff-for-me/9711682/","projectTitle":"Guy Stuff for Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9399983,"letterContent":"This project is so much fun! Having sublimation blanks gives my students the opportunity to be creative and to see the their designs come to life. The paper clips make perfect book marks, and the pot holders will be family gifts. The brads help our puppets move, and the bright colors add extra personality to our designs. We have been using the dice for math games to practice our multiplication facts. it is much more fun to practice with dice than with flash cards!\r\nWe appreciate your generosity and the difference you are making in our learning this year!","fullyFundedDate":1758636434454,"projectUrl":"project/sublimation-supplies/9399983/","projectTitle":"Sublimation Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9768281,"letterContent":"This has been a great week for our library! Our books arrived and our students cheered! They were so excited to see titles they have talked about this year arrive for the library. It was an easy reminder to them that their opinions matter and that their voice is heard. \r\nOne of my favorite things is to see a student curled up with a good book. When we went to library on Friday, this is exactly what happened. Every where I looked, my students were happily reading a book and talking about the new books that had arrived.\r\nThank you for making this happen for our students! We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1759152708234,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-library/9768281/","projectTitle":"Books for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9680420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting A Tea Just For Me! Our girls are overjoyed with all of the goodies that were available for them to \"shop\" from. They enjoyed filling their goodie bags. The scrunchies ada lotion were definitely favorite! The conversations they had with their trusted adult were priceless. This evening is so special because it gives our girls a sense of security that is so important as they grow up. It lets them know that they have love and support surrounding them, and someone to turn to with their questions!\r\nWe truly appreciate of the difference you are making in their school year!","fullyFundedDate":1757218809636,"projectUrl":"project/a-tea-just-for-me/9680420/","projectTitle":"A Tea Just For Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9664412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has 3D printers that will allow students to design and create their own products for our school Maker Faire. Students will \"sell\" these items for school dollars, giving them a hands-on way to learn about financial literacy.\r\n\r\nWith these printers, students aren't just building objects—they're building skills. They're learning about budgeting, supply and demand, marketing, and the value of their work, all while tapping into their creativity and problem-solving. This project has given them an authentic experience that connects STEM, entrepreneurship, and real-world financial decision-making.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided tools that will inspire innovation and responsibility, helping students see how their ideas can become tangible products with real value. Thank you for making this opportunity possible!","fullyFundedDate":1756756965873,"projectUrl":"project/printing-our-future-economy/9664412/","projectTitle":"Printing Our Future Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muncy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4919091_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762734929522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicamuncy"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9625752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Because of you, our students now have sewing machines and supplies to create comfort pillows for those in need as part of our Compassion Project.\r\n\r\nThis project has given students more than just sewing skills—it has given them the chance to practice empathy, teamwork, and service. As they design and sew pillows, they are learning that their efforts can bring comfort and kindness to others in our community. The pride they feel in creating something meaningful is an invaluable lesson that will stay with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made it possible for my students to grow as both learners and compassionate citizens. 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