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The sturdy cardstock has helped them create special projects they are proud to display and share, while the watercolor pencils have allowed them to experiment with blending colors and adding details to their work. The clay has been especially exciting because students can use their hands to shape, build, and create. These materials support creativity while also strengthening fine motor skills and encouraging students to express their ideas in unique ways.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, my new students will use these resources to create projects connected to literacy, science, social studies, and seasonal classroom activities. They will have opportunities to illustrate stories, create models, and use art to demonstrate what they have learned. Your generosity has provided more than classroom supplies. It has given my students engaging ways to learn, create, and feel proud of their accomplishments. 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These supplies are used every single day, from morning activities to hands-on lessons, allowing students to fully engage in their learning and express their creativity in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, these materials are not just extras, they are essential tools that support learning across all subjects. Whether students are building projects with sturdy card stock, illustrating their ideas with crayons and markers, or assembling their work with glue sticks, these resources help bring lessons to life. Your donation ensures that every child has access to the materials they need to participate, create, and succeed throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, our school does not have the funds to provide extra supplies, which makes your generosity even more impactful. Because of you, my students can continue learning without interruption and with the tools they need right at their fingertips. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of these young learners, it truly means so much to all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1777252751770,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-supplies/10225090/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagenbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp114901_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689026872927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwagenbach"},{"teacherId":1266599,"projectId":10187331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your kindness brought so much excitement, joy, and motivation to my first grade students. Watching the students unwrap and discover all of the new materials together was such a special moment for our class. They were smiling, cheering, and eager to begin using everything right away.\r\n\r\nThe cardstock paper has helped us create colorful projects, classroom displays, and hands-on learning activities that make our classroom feel bright, welcoming, and full of student pride. The art supplies have allowed students to express their creativity while helping us make our classroom beautiful and engaging for everyone who walks through the door.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles have become a favorite during collaborative learning times. Students are building teamwork, problem-solving skills, and patience while having fun learning together. The pencils and sharpeners have been incredibly helpful in keeping students prepared and ready to do their best work each day. Even the stress balls have made a positive impact by helping students stay calm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these new materials have motivated my students to succeed. They feel excited to come to school, proud of their classroom, and eager to learn each day. Your support has helped create an environment where students feel valued, inspired, and ready to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students and for helping create joyful learning experiences they will always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1776093000158,"projectUrl":"project/unstoppable-learning-through-art-and-pla/10187331/","projectTitle":"Unstoppable Learning Through Art and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abdalian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1266599_orig.jpg?crop=2576,2576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748720429754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1266599"},{"teacherId":1266599,"projectId":10170453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity made such a meaningful impact on my first grade students this year. The printer ink and books you donated have been used every day and have truly helped create a joyful and engaging learning environment for our class.\r\n\r\nThe printer ink allowed me to print learning materials, reading activities, writing pages, and colorful resources that supported our lessons and kept students excited about learning. Having access to these materials made a huge difference in helping students practice important first grade skills.\r\n\r\nThe books quickly became some of the most loved items in our classroom library. My students were especially drawn to The Girl Who Made a Million Mistakes. The story sparked wonderful conversations about perseverance, learning from mistakes, and having confidence to keep trying even when things feel difficult. Many students connected deeply with the message, and it helped encourage a positive mindset in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students had access to meaningful resources that supported both their academic growth and social-emotional learning. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and helping make learning special for our students each day.","fullyFundedDate":1775591130943,"projectUrl":"project/ink-imagination-and-adventure-bringin/10170453/","projectTitle":"Ink, Imagination, and Adventure: Bringing Stories to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abdalian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1266599_orig.jpg?crop=2576,2576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748720429754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1266599"},{"teacherId":114901,"projectId":9686569,"letterContent":"If we want children to succeed in the 21st century, they need to learn how to think, not what to think. Elementary children often have a wonderful sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness that naturally leads them into exploring and learning. It is during these elementary years that this is often lost. That is why STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) for young children are so important.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation of the Push and Pull and the Foat and Sink Kits for our classroom. The kits worked out well for small groups. The students enjoyed discovering different ways to use the materials during our group centers. One group decided to use other materials to explore the sink and float and discovered that what they thought could float didn't. It was a great group experiment and discussion that followed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous gift to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758237977771,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-todays-learning/9686569/","projectTitle":"STEM for Today's Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagenbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp114901_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689026872927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwagenbach"},{"teacherId":114901,"projectId":9531520,"letterContent":"Although bullying is often dismissed as \"just a part of growing up\" or \"kids being kids,\" we now understand how deeply harmful it can be—especially for young children. Imagine a child who is picked on every day—physically, verbally, or even through cyberbullying. This kind of constant, chronic victimization can lead to hopelessness and diminished self-worth that may take years to heal.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation to my project is very helping when I am teaching SEL lessons to my students. Even though they are only 6 and 7 they still need this information. They don't realize sometimes that their behavior can turn into more than kids playing around. The books have given them food for thought. They are asking many questions about bullying. \r\n \r\nI've had students come to me in tears, saying another child made fun of them or teased them. While it may seem small, these moments are the foundation of both bullying behavior and victimization. If I can help prevent these patterns from taking root, I absolutely will.\r\n\r\nWith a deep passion for my students' well-being. I thank you again for your help in making this possible—not just for this year's class, but for many more to come. I hope you see the importance of this mission of creating a safe environment for our youth. You have given children the skills and support they need to create a more understanding and compassionate world through the games, books, wristbands you have provided.","fullyFundedDate":1757021712320,"projectUrl":"project/anti-bullying-for-our-youth/9531520/","projectTitle":"Anti-Bullying for Our Youth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagenbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp114901_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689026872927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwagenbach"},{"teacherId":1266599,"projectId":9635216,"letterContent":"My students are so excited and grateful for the new headphones and color printer. These resources have made a big difference in our classroom. The headphones have helped students stay focused during independent reading, online lessons, and small group activities. They are able to concentrate without distractions, which has improved their listening comprehension, reading fluency, and overall engagement in learning.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has brought our lessons to life. I can now print vibrant visuals, anchor charts, student projects, and learning materials that make concepts more meaningful and accessible. Students love seeing their own work printed in color, which gives them a sense of pride and motivates them to do their best.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I can create a more personalized and interactive learning environment. These tools help me meet the needs of all learners and make each day in the classroom more engaging and productive.\r\n\r\nThank you to The DonorsChoose Community for your kindness and generosity. You have helped create a learning space where my students can focus, create, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1756179566595,"projectUrl":"project/color-makes-learning-magical/9635216/","projectTitle":"Color Makes Learning Magical!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abdalian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1266599_orig.jpg?crop=2576,2576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748720429754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1266599"},{"teacherId":1266599,"projectId":9388982,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved watching our new classroom materials arrive. The bean bag chairs and cozy carpets have created a welcoming and comfortable space where they can read, collaborate, and create. The markers, cardstock, and craft supplies have inspired a burst of creativity as students proudly design colorful artwork and hands-on projects.\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite activities has been using the cardstock and vibrant new markers to bring their ideas to life through drawings, paintings, and posters. They have also been working with clay to build animal habitats, combining science and art in a way that is both fun and engaging. It has been amazing to watch their excitement, teamwork, and confidence grow as they create.\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom a more inspiring and creative place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755735456657,"projectUrl":"project/home-sweet-classroom/9388982/","projectTitle":"Home Sweet Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abdalian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1266599_orig.jpg?crop=2576,2576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748720429754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1266599"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103498","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1381,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":37,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":19,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"30.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.3,"schoolId":103498,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Porter Ranch Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Porter Ranch Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/porter-ranch-school/103498"}