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Finally, the materials that supported our Japanese cultural dance helped students authentically connect with another culture, fostering respect, creativity, and global awareness. Together, these resources supported growth across STEM, music, and cultural learning, making school experiences more inclusive, meaningful, and memorable for our diverse learners.","fullyFundedDate":1766537830579,"projectUrl":"project/100th-day-fun-cultural-dance-music-and/9971158/","projectTitle":"100th Day Fun, Cultural Dance, Music and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390917"},{"teacherId":10390917,"projectId":9970652,"letterContent":"Our school community is full of diverse learners who love to perform and take on every task with their whole hearts. Our school will be putting on a multicultural dance festival, with each grade level representing a different culture and performing a traditional dance.\r\n\r\nThese costumes will bring authenticity to the performances and allow them to represent the countries with heart and soul. The photo printer will help us add these memories to our journals, and the tree will be used as part of the backdrop. Additionally, the snacks and drinks will be used for rehearsals and performances, and will keep the kids energized and ready to be their best selves on stage and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1766509145728,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-festival-attire-memories/9970652/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Festival Attire & Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Downey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10390917"},{"teacherId":1266603,"projectId":9990586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of a Mac computer for our classroom. Your kindness will make a meaningful impact on my students and our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThis new computer will allow us to create, research, design, and explore in ways that were not possible before. Students will be able to work on writing projects, digital art, presentations, and educational programs that bring learning to life. It also helps me prepare engaging lessons and provide better feedback to support every child's growth.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond technology—you have given my students new opportunities to build confidence, creativity, and important 21st-century skills. We are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1768102615671,"projectUrl":"project/tech-time/9990586/","projectTitle":"Tech Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elchyshyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1266603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565451018476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-elchyshyn"},{"teacherId":1266603,"projectId":9933741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art supplies. My fourth and fifth graders are thrilled to have new materials to use during our art-integrated learning time. These supplies will allow students to explore their creativity while expressing their ideas in meaningful and imaginative ways.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, students will use these art materials to enhance lessons across the curriculum, including visual storytelling, illustrating written work, and experimenting with different techniques and textures. Creating art helps students build confidence, strengthen fine motor skills, and develop problem-solving abilities, all while encouraging self-expression.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support make a lasting impact on our classroom. Because of you, my students have the opportunity to learn, create, and grow in ways that would not be possible otherwise. 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These books will play an important role in an upcoming unit focused on short stories, where students will explore engaging themes and meaningful life lessons.\r\n\r\nThrough this unit, students will learn how authors thoughtfully integrate key plot elements such as character development, conflict, and resolution, while also discovering how figurative language brings stories to life. The variety of voices and experiences in these books will help spark thoughtful discussions, deepen comprehension, and inspire young writers in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly appreciated, and your support helps foster a love of reading and learning that will stay with my students far beyond this unit. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760395901318,"projectUrl":"project/chicken-soup-stories/9792635/","projectTitle":"Chicken Soup Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elchyshyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1266603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565451018476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-elchyshyn"},{"teacherId":8565614,"projectId":9327984,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank our school's PTO so much for supporting my classroom technology project. Your generosity has ensured that I have an up-to-date laptop to create multi-modal lessons and activities for my students. \r\n\r\nMy classroom is made of up of many types of learners. I have been using it to add videos, songs, learning games, and visuals to our schoolwork. Being able to work in this way makes learning more accessible for all my students and helps them be more successful. Most important, it makes learning fun for all!\r\n\r\nWith your support I now have a faster laptop, with more storage and capability. Having this tool has made my lesson planning more efficient and allows me to expand what I can do for my class. Room 6 is so grateful to have your help and assistance! \r\n\r\nMany thanks again!!","fullyFundedDate":1746635028886,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-technology/9327984/","projectTitle":"1st grade Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leaper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8565614"},{"teacherId":1254861,"projectId":9319730,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the amazing iPad for our school Multicultural festival and winter show. Every year we put on wonderful performances where our entire student body gets to dance and sing in beautiful costumes.\r\n\r\nThe iPad allows me to play music for the performances, allowing our school to shine in programs for the parents and other community members. \r\n\r\nThe iPad will continue to be an important part of our school programs for years to come. I have been told over and over that our school performances are wonderful, and that they love coming to see them.","fullyFundedDate":1746473517073,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-the-festival/9319730/","projectTitle":"Music for the Festival","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1254861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535226839475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1254861"},{"teacherId":2908994,"projectId":9262561,"letterContent":"My class and I thank you for supporting this project. We love our new rug and learning space. The calming leaves help create our calm focused learning environment. Students are using this space for so many things. We meet for partner reading, story time, free reading, and math games. The new rug has been noticed by all that visit our room. It creates a peaceful welcoming environment to anyone who enters our room. We are very grateful for the continued support of our classroom and students. Many thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1746473516968,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time/9262561/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2908994_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467757408716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2908994"},{"teacherId":1254861,"projectId":9279693,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the color printer and photo paper. They are helping me make my classroom inviting! They also allow me to print photos, student brochures, and other student work in color.\r\n\r\nStudents really love learning how to use Canva, Google slides etc. Now I can print their work. \r\n\r\nI can also make colorful titles, criteria charts, and rubrics for my bulletin boards. \r\n\r\nThe printer is something we use every day in my classroom. It has made learning much more fun and exciting! Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746473516863,"projectUrl":"project/a-colorful-classroom/9279693/","projectTitle":"A Colorful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rains","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1254861_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535226839475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1254861"},{"teacherId":1266603,"projectId":9179633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my scholars receive the novel studies we needed for our literature units. The students are absolutely loving the opportunity to reflect on their reading, deepen their comprehension, and strengthen important literacy skills. They are truly engaged and excited each time they open their books.\r\nThis opportunity would not have been possible without the kindness and generosity of supporters like you. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in my classroom, and I am deeply grateful for your support in providing these valuable resources for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746473517173,"projectUrl":"project/novel-studies-please/9179633/","projectTitle":"Novel Studies Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elchyshyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1266603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565451018476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-elchyshyn"},{"teacherId":1266603,"projectId":9179647,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my scholars receive the new books for our literature unit. The students are absolutely loving the opportunity to read and discuss Harry Potter while exploring plot elements, characters, and how they grow and change over time. They are truly engaged and excited to strengthen their reading skills through this story.\r\nThis opportunity would not have been possible without the kindness and generosity of supporters like you. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in my classroom, and I am deeply grateful for your support in providing these valuable resources for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742914771407,"projectUrl":"project/love-to-read/9179647/","projectTitle":"Love to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elchyshyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1266603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565451018476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-elchyshyn"},{"teacherId":1266603,"projectId":9288553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my scholars receive the basic materials we need in our fifth-grade classroom. The students are absolutely loving their new pencil pouches and supplies, and they are especially excited to use the Model Magic and art frames for upcoming projects.\r\nThis opportunity would not have been possible without the kindness and generosity of supporters like you. 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