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I love that my students feel excited when we are able to printout colorful title texts or pictures to show vocabulary word meaning. Since I have received this generous donation, I have been able to use this color printer each day to print exciting news to send out to parents or flyers with color popping text. I even was able to add sticker paper into the printer to print name tags with color which the students loved!","fullyFundedDate":1744162864865,"projectUrl":"project/printer-classroom-color/9240572/","projectTitle":"Printer Classroom Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9842039"},{"teacherId":503576,"projectId":9272025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Wonder\" project. Because of your generosity, each of my students will have their own copy of the novel, along with a workbook I can create using the new binding machine. This project has already made a strong impact on my students' learning. They are gaining confidence as readers and are excited to complete an entire chapter book. The themes in Wonder help us have meaningful discussions that build empathy, encourage social-emotional growth, and support grade-level ELA skills.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful to you and to The DonorsChoose Community for believing in my students and helping make this experience possible. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746674785219,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-wonder/9272025/","projectTitle":"Learning with Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp503576_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670123507204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monperez"},{"teacherId":503576,"projectId":9064137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project. Your support truly makes a meaningful difference. The new teacher laptop will allow me to better plan lessons, access instructional tools, track student progress, and create engaging materials that directly benefit every child in our room. Having reliable technology will make our learning time more efficient, more creative, and more connected. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and for believing in the work we do each day. 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The immediate impact your donation has made is invaluable and truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nThis new device is a gateway to countless learning opportunities and a significant investment in my students' futures. Because of your support, students will be able to enhance their digital literacy and engage with curriculum in dynamic new ways. We are inspired by your generosity and commitment to education. Thank you for empowering our classroom and making a tangible difference in the lives of these students.","fullyFundedDate":1757638665614,"projectUrl":"project/my-lazy-laptop/9411356/","projectTitle":"My Lazy Laptop!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Millenbaugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp814626_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478276024577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/millenbaugh"},{"teacherId":815072,"projectId":9884551,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donations to my classroom. I am so grateful to be given the resources needed to provide weekly engineering challenges for my students. When I first started planning these lessons, I was so excited until I realized just how expensive the supplies were. I began to feel that weekly lessons might not be possible. These donations to my project allow me to provided these weekly lessons without fail. Not only do my students begin to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, they also begin to develop perseverance as learners. Thank you for your part in this development!\r\n\r\nI know that effective public schools are crucial to our society. I am grateful for the community support in this worthwhile endeavor to not only be effective but truly amazing. Thank you for your investment in my students and my classroom. We thank you sincerely!","fullyFundedDate":1763317922783,"projectUrl":"project/stem-challenges-for-first-grade/9884551/","projectTitle":"Stem Challenges for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrichardsonroom10"},{"teacherId":1244441,"projectId":9745302,"letterContent":"We would like to say a big and heartfelt thank you for the wonderful children's books. Your kindness and generosity have brought so much excitement and happiness to our classroom, and we want you to know how truly grateful we are. Sometimes a small act of generosity can make a huge difference, and your gift has done just that for our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the books, they were so excited! They were so eager to explore and read the new books. The children use them during morning reading time, independent reading, and when they have free tine.\r\n\r\nYou have helped put the joy in reading for ALL of the students in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much! You have made a huge difference in the lives of children.","fullyFundedDate":1762046535238,"projectUrl":"project/reading-time/9745302/","projectTitle":"Reading Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Voss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1244441_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683609216912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/voss6"},{"teacherId":1005846,"projectId":9623381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous support. The laptop you donated to our classroom has been used every single day since we got it. We learn about the author of our precept, watch educational videos, share our work and get feedback, work on our mindfulness, get lots of movement in, get background information that help us with our STEAM projects, and so much more. It is so nice to have technology that works seamlessly with the other pieces. It truly is an invaluable resource for our class. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1755730484031,"projectUrl":"project/from-lagging-to-learning-laptop-lifeli/9623381/","projectTitle":"From Lagging to Learning: Laptop Lifeline Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-baba"},{"teacherId":1384782,"projectId":9613468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our \"Lights, Camera, Learning: One Story at a Time\" project and your support for our Kester Cougar Kids News. Your generosity helped us purchase a much-needed video camera, and the return on that investment is already paying dividends in student voice, confidence, and creativity. With this updated camera, our student reporters can now record sharper, more professional news segments. The improved audio and visual quality allow them to focus less on equipment frustration and more on strong communication, helping with planning stories, rehearsing scripts, and delivering on-camera with poise. Students who were once hesitant to speak publicly are now stepping forward, testing their leadership skills, and building the confidence that will carry them well beyond elementary school. The camera also lets us film multiple takes quickly, empowering students to reflect, revise, and truly own their growth. Because of you, our news program feels more real each Monday morning. Our students feel seen, and their voices are amplified in all the right ways. Thank you again for supporting public education and for believing in the potential of our young journalists. Your contribution creates real, measurable impact, and we're profoundly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1755719353081,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-learning-one-story-at-a/9613468/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Learning: One Story at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1384782_orig.jpg?crop=1203,1203,x0,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668371460360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1384782"},{"teacherId":57310,"projectId":9522149,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our office feels more organized and welcoming, giving students a space that supports their learning and independence. When the supplies arrived, we were thrilled. 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