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The titles in this project, things like The Series Of Unfortunate Events Collection, The InvestiGators, and Baby-sitters Little Sister are all a big hit with our students. \r\nOur students love Mad Libs, and so having from The Last Kids on Earth, to Pokemon, to Pugs is so much fun!\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and are excited to see the joy our students have for these titles!","fullyFundedDate":1763564729323,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books-for-inspiring-our-st/9861536/","projectTitle":"Books, books, books for inspiring our students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. West-Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7582284"},{"teacherId":1593622,"projectId":9969481,"letterContent":"Our students love being able to pick a book out from Inchy! Students in all grades, TK-6th are able to earn Inchy tokens and pick a book from our vending machine\r\nPete the Cat is the best, and having this book in Inchy is amazing! This book is great for any age. On each page of the book, Pete takes a famous quote and changes into language that is kid friendly. We had to order a few replacement items, and the students were so excited to see books from the Scrapper series, which is a companion to Good Dog!\r\nThanks for helping me bring great books to Inchy! I appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766407676795,"projectUrl":"project/pete-the-cats-groovy-guide-to-life/9969481/","projectTitle":"Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1593622_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688848755807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jkovac"},{"teacherId":1593622,"projectId":9969015,"letterContent":"All students in all grades, TK-6th are able to earn Inchy tokens and pick a book from our vending machine. They love being able to pick out their own book, and enjoy talking about all of the books on display. \r\nSince we have many students who celebrate Lunar New Year, they are excited to see the book How to Catch a Dragon. This book gets their imaginations working as they read all the fun ways to try and catch a dragon. Mad Libs are a fun way for students to share traditions with classmates and to practice their grammar skills at the same time!\r\nPigeon is a favorite character of our younger readers, and they were so excited to see him in Inchy. Each student who picked one was so proud!\r\nThanks for helping me bring great books to Inchy! I appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766380047362,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-mad-libs-catching-dragon/9969015/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Mad Libs, Catching Dragons, and Pigeon Packs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1593622_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688848755807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jkovac"},{"teacherId":7824996,"projectId":9975243,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students. I am excited that this project will get my students outside and active. Having soccer balls and volleyballs for recess and PE is very helpful. This makes it so that we have enough equipment for everyone to be engaged and participating. Students are able to practice their teamwork skills and are learning the value of good sportsmanship. They are cheering each other on, and helping their classmates practice their skills. \r\nI hope you have a fantastic 2026 filled with fun!","fullyFundedDate":1767131218232,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-new-year-with-soccer-balls/9975243/","projectTitle":"Starting the New Year with Soccer Balls and Volleyballs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim-Nakaso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824996_orig.jpg?crop=2716,2716,x0,y570&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726694924128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjenniferkim"},{"teacherId":1593622,"projectId":10040948,"letterContent":"Thanks for supporting our PreK students! Learning to not only read, but to enjoy reading is so important. Having Elephant and Piggie in Inchy is perfect! These books will get them reading, and feeling confident. Elephant and Piggie are so much fun and their friendship makes the reader smile! I love hearing the giggles as these books are being shared together. \r\nOur students also love Pete the Cat! Having his Groovy Guide to Life is such a fun way for students to become familiar with popular quotes.","fullyFundedDate":1768775870916,"projectUrl":"project/inchy-books-for-our-prek-readers/10040948/","projectTitle":"Inchy Books for Our PreK Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1593622_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688848755807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jkovac"},{"teacherId":4919091,"projectId":9952204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our robotics project and helping bring Edison V3 robots into our classroom! Your generosity has renewed our students' excitement for coding and allowed our robotics program to continue growing in meaningful and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nWith the new Edison V3 rechargeable robots and charging cradles, students are building their programming skills in both Scratch and Python while exploring real-world connections through our Lunar New Year coding activities. From designing and printing festive decorations and robot costumes with PLA filament to preparing for our highly anticipated Sumo Bot competitions, students are learning collaboration, creativity, and perseverance every step of the way.\r\n\r\nThese durable, versatile robots give students tools that grow with them as their skills develop, while the rechargeable design makes our program more sustainable and classroom-friendly. Most importantly, your support provides hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and show students the joy and power of STEM learning.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for helping create unforgettable learning moments in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1766177070504,"projectUrl":"project/edison-lights-up-lunar-new-year/9952204/","projectTitle":"Edison Lights Up Lunar New Year","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":9926968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our pre-kindergarten classroom. Because of your kindness, our students—many of whom are experiencing school for the very first time—now have engaging, hands-on materials that help them learn, explore, and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nWith these new puzzles, Lite-Brite pegs, picture books, and boba straws, our students are strengthening fine-motor skills, building problem-solving abilities, and developing early literacy through joyful play. During centers and choice time, they work together to complete puzzles, create colorful designs, build structures, and dive into imaginative storytelling inspired by the books they love.\r\n\r\nYour support helps make our classroom a safe, welcoming space where play and learning happen side by side and where young learners build the skills they need to be ready for kindergarten. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students' earliest school experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1764784854847,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-through-play-puzz/9926968/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Through Play, Puzzles & Stories!","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":9926247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Little Ghost Quilts project! Because of your generosity, our students are able to explore creativity, storytelling, and hands-on learning through this meaningful and memorable experience.\r\n\r\nAs students design and create their own quilts, they practice patience, problem-solving, and self-expression. Each quilt becomes a symbol of comfort, kindness, and pride—showing students that their ideas and efforts matter. This project also encourages reflection and connection, helping students share their stories in a safe and supportive way.\r\n\r\nYour support brings warmth to our classroom in more ways than one. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for helping make this special project possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1764126407357,"projectUrl":"project/little-ghost-quilts/9926247/","projectTitle":"Little Ghost Quilts","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":1593622,"projectId":9969488,"letterContent":"Our students love being able to pick a book out from Inchy! Students in all grades, TK-6th are able to earn Inchy tokens and pick a book from our vending machine. \r\nPete the Cat is the best, and having this book in Inchy is amazing! This book is great for any age. On each page of the book, Pete takes a famous quote and changes into language that is kid friendly. \r\nI was surprised how many of my students had not done Shrinky Dinks before. After putting them in the oven, my students were amazed watching them shrink. Thank you for making this experience possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1766429489455,"projectUrl":"project/pete-the-cats-groovy-guide-to-life-and/9969488/","projectTitle":"Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life and Shrinky Dinks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1593622_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688848755807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jkovac"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9969530,"letterContent":"There is nothing better than watching a student's face light up when they have their very own book in their hands! That is what is happening when our students see these books inside Inchy!\r\nHow to Catch a Dragon is a fun book, and is a great way for students to celebrate Lunar New Year. \r\nWe can't keep Cat Wad in the library! The book series is constantly checked out, and there is always a waiting list. Having Cat Wad in Inchy allows our students to have their own copy, and their excitement at seeing it was electric. \r\nThank you for helping us get amazing books into the hands of our students. We want to build life long readers, and this is exactly how we do it! I appreciate the difference you are making for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766458540592,"projectUrl":"project/feed-inchy-with-dragons-and-cat-wad/9969530/","projectTitle":"Feed Inchy With Dragons and Cat Wad","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilhelm"},{"teacherId":1593622,"projectId":9967935,"letterContent":"The students at my school love Inchy! Students in all grades, TK-6th are able to earn Inchy tokens and pick a book from our vending machine. \r\nSince we have many students who celebrate Lunar New Year, they are excited to see the book How to Catch a Dragon. This book gets their imaginations working as they read all the fun ways to try and catch a dragon.\r\nStuart Gibbs is a favorite author of our upper graders. They were so excited to see his books in Inchy. There are several students who are holding onto their Inchy token while they wait for the Stuart Gibbs book to make its way to the front. It is fun to see them plan how to get the book they are hoping for!","fullyFundedDate":1766330947895,"projectUrl":"project/how-to-catch-a-dragon-and-stuart-gibbs/9967935/","projectTitle":"How to Catch a Dragon and Stuart Gibbs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kovac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1593622_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688848755807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jkovac"},{"teacherId":685355,"projectId":9970527,"letterContent":"There is nothing better than watching a student's face light up when they have their very own book in their hands! That is what is happening when our students see these books inside Inchy!\r\nThe Penelope Rex series is one of their favorites! It is so fun to follow the lives of the T-Rex Penelope and Walter the goldfish. When they read about how Penelope was afraid of Walter, it causes everyone to giggle. \r\nThe Day the Crayons Came Home is such a fun book in the series. The author recently spoke at a local library, and many of our students went to see him. When they saw the book in the Inchy, they were so excited. \r\nThe Lunar New Year Mad Libs are perfect for our upper grade students!\r\nThank you for helping us get amazing books into the hands of our students. We want to build life long readers, and this is exactly how we do it! 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