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The students will continue to grow the flowers to make bouquets when they are ready. \r\nThank you in investing in our future students.","fullyFundedDate":1772550298367,"projectUrl":"project/flowers-for-the-community/10087815/","projectTitle":"Flowers for the Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1154994_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672344902056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1154994"},{"teacherId":1261405,"projectId":9815115,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. We are so grateful that you choose our classroom to support. With so many choices to choose from, thank you for choosing us. We are so happy to have access to much needed materials to meet the needs of our community. Our community is amazing and deserve to have access to much needed materials to support and assist in self-regulating. We need to support more programs like these.\r\n\r\nWe are so lucky and grateful to obtain these materials to include in the classroom. They have been as asset to the class. The students are so happy and enjoy utilizing the materials. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1768517904547,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-for-all/9815115/","projectTitle":"Sensory For All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1261405_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x0,y882&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722966354391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1261405"},{"teacherId":4641392,"projectId":9962220,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students are able to fully engage with 1984 through reading, discussion, and thought journals that capture their thinking and reflections throughout the unit.\r\n\r\nAs they explore the novel, students are analyzing complex themes such as control, truth, and leadership while strengthening their vocabulary and analytical writing skills. This experience is especially meaningful for our gifted learners, who will use their understanding of 1984 to examine and compare dystopian societies across texts, deepening their critical thinking and insight.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping students engage deeply with literature and develop their voices as thoughtful, analytical thinkers. We are truly grateful for the opportunities you have made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766170035089,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-classics-a-challenge-for/9962220/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Classics: A Challenge for Our Brightest Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4641392_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1560568576788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4641392"},{"teacherId":1261405,"projectId":8687859,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support. We are so touched that you suported our project. This means so much to us. We needed interactive materials to enhance our lessons, support, and make them interactive. We needed these materials. \r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, it is important for me to reached and support all abilities. I am able with your support. This is amazing what you have done. All your support is appreciated. We are so humbled and grateful that you choose our project.\r\n\r\nIt takes a village to raise a child. That is so true. Thank you so much and may you continue contributing to other projects.","fullyFundedDate":1730395064984,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-break/8687859/","projectTitle":"Sensory Break","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1261405_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x0,y882&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722966354391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1261405"},{"teacherId":10175164,"projectId":9589909,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincerest gratitude for your donations. As a 7th grade English teacher, my goal was to build a library with diverse titles and genres. I have embedded daily independent reading into my curriculum. 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It was such a joy watching her dive into book five!\r\nThank you again for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1758587574051,"projectUrl":"project/ms-hightowers-classroom-library/9589909/","projectTitle":"Ms. Hightower's Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caitlin Hightower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175164"},{"teacherId":1261405,"projectId":9560498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. You have helped keep our room magical. Our students enjoy all the items that have been contributed. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. You have given our students a sense of belonging and acceptance. The sensory items have made them realize they can have breaks and regulate themselves. You have given them the opportunity to self regulate.\r\nThey are able to choose their break and work to earn it. First/then strategies have help our room. The students are enjoying them so much. They are interested in choosing their breaks. Thank you so much for your contribution and consideration in choosing our project.\r\nWe are so proud of you for choosing us. The small contribution you provided has made a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758834578612,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-materials-for-all/9560498/","projectTitle":"Hands on Materials For All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1261405_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x0,y882&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722966354391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1261405"},{"teacherId":1182465,"projectId":9678011,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for your donations that have made building our roller coasters possible. Each year our 8th grade science classes do a project about energy and friction. This unit addresses science standards in the NGSS curriculum and our students learn from it and are tested on it and the end of the school year on state standardized tests.\r\n\r\nNot only do they learn curriculum but they engage with each other in a fun hands on project. Project based learning is a scientifically proven strategy that increases student engagement and build positive self esteem. Our students work in teams and they all get to do different jobs within that team for the common goal of producing a project that meets the requirements of the build of a roller coaster but also to demonstrate their learning by calculating the speed of a marble to complete the course. The marbles are glass, metal, and wood so they can compare which marble is best suited for speed in the course.\r\n\r\nAlong with this the students learn through engagement what teamwork is through cooperative learning. Each team member must engage in the project for the project to be successful and show that learning has occurred and to achieve a high grade. Without your kind donations none of this would be possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757531116447,"projectUrl":"project/scientific-inquiry-of-energy-and-frictio/9678011/","projectTitle":"Scientific Inquiry of Energy and Friction","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Finestone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1182465_orig.png?crop=299,299,x44,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708218336816","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-finestone"},{"teacherId":1154994,"projectId":9835596,"letterContent":"Thank you for you partnering with me in providing the materials for my classroom,.\r\nThese manipulatives are so helpful in math for the kids to see the nets and able to identify faces/ sides, and vertices. We did lessons on area and volume. \r\nWhen students can place thee object in their hand and see how it unfolds, there is an eye awakening in the process. \r\nStudents are excited to learn and when they understand the concept, you just get a sense of YES. This is what teaching is all about. \r\nI am so happy being an educator of over 30 years and having these supplies really help the learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1761927188014,"projectUrl":"project/math-area-and-volume/9835596/","projectTitle":"Math Area and Volume","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1154994_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672344902056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1154994"},{"teacherId":7948367,"projectId":9352680,"letterContent":"The new sports equipment has quickly become an essential part of our daily routine. We now use it during lunchtime and for organized sports tournaments that promote teamwork, leadership, and positive social interactions. These activities give students the chance to stay active while practicing good sportsmanship and building important social-emotional skills such as cooperation, self-control, and empathy. The equipment has helped create a fun, structured environment where students can connect, stay engaged, and grow in confidence.\r\n \r\nOne of my favorite moments was during a recent lunchtime tournament when students worked together to form teams, assign roles, and support one another throughout the games. It was incredible to see how they celebrated each other's efforts—whether they won or lost. Watching them encourage classmates, resolve disagreements respectfully, and take pride in their teamwork truly captured the heart of social-emotional learning in action.","fullyFundedDate":1749695398186,"projectUrl":"project/sports-equipment-for-active-students/9352680/","projectTitle":"Sports Equipment for Active Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628389310351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mtgleasonbeauty"},{"teacherId":7948367,"projectId":9077934,"letterContent":"The new tables have become a wonderful addition to our lunchtime social-emotional learning activities. They've created a welcoming space where students can gather, connect, and participate in meaningful conversations and hands-on SEL projects. These tables have made it possible for students from different grade levels to engage in positive, structured activities during lunch, promoting inclusivity and a stronger sense of community.\r\n \r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing a group of students use the new tables for our \"Kindness Station.\" They created friendship bracelets and wrote uplifting notes to classmates. It was heartwarming to watch them interact, laugh, and show genuine care for one another. The tables gave them a comfortable, inviting space to express themselves and build friendships.\r\n \r\nSince introducing these tables, I've noticed a positive shift in how students spend their lunchtime. Many look forward to joining the SEL activities and often invite others to participate. The tables have truly become a gathering point for creativity, connection, and kindness. It's inspiring to see students take ownership of this space, showing leadership and compassion as they collaborate and support each other.\r\n \r\nThese simple additions have made a lasting impact on our school community by fostering belonging and emotional growth. We're so grateful for this opportunity to create a space where students feel seen, valued, and encouraged to be their best selves.","fullyFundedDate":1746786479018,"projectUrl":"project/tables-for-active-participants/9077934/","projectTitle":"Tables for Active Participants","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7948367_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628389310351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mtgleasonbeauty"},{"teacherId":10274623,"projectId":9747733,"letterContent":"The students are now more respectful of the doorway and do not leave their backpacks \r\n\r\nand personal items there, which at one time was blocked by all of their school gear. 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