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This event brings our school community together and helps students celebrate Earth Day while learning about how to care for our planet. It is a joyful way to connect through books, even when we are not all in the same place. Your support helps bring excitement, comfort, and a sense of community into our students' homes. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping make this celebration possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770784643399,"projectUrl":"project/whole-school-virtual-read-aloud/10074454/","projectTitle":"Whole School Virtual Read Aloud","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":9980069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom writing project. Because of your generosity, my students will be able to publish their own writing and illustrations in special books they create themselves. Using high-quality paper and real book covers helps students feel proud of their work and see themselves as real authors. These materials allow us to turn their stories and ideas into keepsakes they can cherish for years to come. Publishing their work builds confidence and helps create meaningful classroom memories. Your support makes experiences like this possible for my students. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in our young writers.","fullyFundedDate":1768331608370,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-covers-to-create-our-own-books/9980069/","projectTitle":"Paper and Covers to Create Our Own Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":4754836,"projectId":9978084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our Lunar New Year Project! It was so fun and the kids loved having a special lunch and learning about Lunar New Year. Some of our students also shared their own traditions and language. They also practiced using chopsticks and loved getting a red envelope with some candy! It was so fun and we really appreciate your generosity and kindness.\r\n\r\nIt was a wonderful way to end the New Year Celebrations and I am looking forward to sharing pictures with you! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768591859699,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-celebration/9978084/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754836_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596668835980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniellelei"},{"teacherId":119872,"projectId":9926536,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom. It has made a great difference in our classroom. \r\nMy students have been able to use the headphones daily to do their computer work and using the bags to keep the headphones organized. \r\nThe pencil boxes also have been great! Students can keep their items organized so they can access it easily. All these tools have helped the classroom and the students. \r\nThank you so much for the generosity and the care for my classroom and my students! You have made a difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1766423884807,"projectUrl":"project/organize-the-chaos/9926536/","projectTitle":"Organize the Chaos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Okajima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119872_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657577176462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/119872"},{"teacherId":4754836,"projectId":9912660,"letterContent":"WOW! Thank you for donating to this project! It was so great to be able to change the filters in our classroom air filters, get some stains out of the floor, and be able to disinfect areas after the winter break and while everyone is coming back to school. I just tried out the Steam mop and it was amazing how it was able to just get the sticky old spots of dirt and grim out. I had been trying forever with a scrapper and some clorox wipes! I really appreciate you helping me to make sure I can have a clean classroom for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1766440245698,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-supplies-for-the-classroom/9912660/","projectTitle":"Cleaning Supplies for the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754836_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596668835980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniellelei"},{"teacherId":4754836,"projectId":9680753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating so we could have snacks during the day! Some of our students definitely rely on the district and us to provide them with food and it is so wonderful to be able to just hand them a snack without any type of regulation or requirement! They are very grateful and after they have something to eat, they are happier and can focus and get along with each other better. It is amazing what a snack can do for our attitude! We really appreciate you! Thank you again and happy new year.","fullyFundedDate":1762049004241,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-learners/9680753/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754836_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596668835980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniellelei"},{"teacherId":5570494,"projectId":9715455,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our winter cookie decorating party. Because of your kindness, our students were able to enjoy a fun, festive activity filled with creativity and smiles. The beautifully decorated cookies made the celebration extra special and memorable for everyone involved. Your support helped create a warm and joyful experience during the winter season. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for helping make this event a success. Your thoughtfulness brought excitement and happiness to our classroom. It meant so much to our students to feel supported by such a caring community.","fullyFundedDate":1764734127756,"projectUrl":"project/winter-celebration-fun/9715455/","projectTitle":"Winter Celebration Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5570494_orig.jpg?crop=2437,2437,x10,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605912738613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5570494"},{"teacherId":4754836,"projectId":9617770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! One of my students did not even know what a magazine was and when I showed her she was so excited. The especially loved the issue about the best inventions of 2025. I cannot wait to continue to use these with students not only to strengthen their non fiction reading skills, but to also help the read with a critical eye, understand the importance of an editor (and how the internet often does not have editors), and just help them understand the wider world around us. thank you for donating to our project and I hope you have a wonderful holiday and new year!","fullyFundedDate":1756319163570,"projectUrl":"project/current-events-for-kids/9617770/","projectTitle":"Current Events for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4754836_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596668835980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daniellelei"},{"teacherId":9524334,"projectId":9537422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our art class. Your contribution has truly helped fine tune our space and has already made a meaningful impact on our students daily. From the moment these materials arrived, the energy in our art room shifted in a positive and exciting way.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the digital clock, popsicle sticks, social-emotional learning toys, and snacks has supported both creativity and structure in ways that reach far beyond materials alone. Together, these items have helped create a welcoming environment where students feel motivated, emotionally supported, and proud of their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most immediate changes we have seen is student motivation. Our \"Star Student of the Day\" recognition has become even more meaningful now that students can earn a small snack or a pop-it as a reward. The excitement on their faces when they realized snacks were an option was unforgettable. More importantly, this system has encouraged positive behavior, focus, and kindness. Students are working hard to support one another, follow expectations, and take pride in their efforts, knowing their choices matter.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are especially excited to use the popsicle sticks during our upcoming clay unit. Our TK–2nd grade students will be using them as safe \"cutting\" tools as they explore clay for the first time. Meanwhile, our 3rd–5th grade students will also be working with clay, using the popsicle sticks to experiment with texture, detail, and form as they create pinch pots. I am eager to see how each grade level uses these simple tools in unique and imaginative ways.\r\n\r\nThe digital clock has been an absolute game changer. With a clear view of the time, students feel empowered to manage their work independently. They can better pace themselves, clean up responsibly, and reflect on how they use their time. This sense of independence has boosted their confidence and strengthened their responsibility as artists.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and for supporting a classroom where every child feels encouraged to grow, create, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764701744071,"projectUrl":"project/fine-tuning-our-art-studio/9537422/","projectTitle":"Fine Tuning Our Art Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Godinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9524334_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y632&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729290825421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9524334"},{"teacherId":9524334,"projectId":9462874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of fabric and fabric glue to our classroom. Your support has helped foster a celebratory school culture, bringing vibrant color to our campus and making our assemblies even more memorable.\r\n\r\nSo far, students have used the donated materials to create ponchos and folklórico style shirts and skirts for our Día de los Muertos celebration. These projects allowed students to connect art, culture, and self-expression in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nOne especially inspiring classroom moment occurred during a fourth-grade work session, when a group of students shared their interest in textile design and expressed dreams of working in the field one day, perhaps even for a major sports brand like Nike! Seeing students make connections between classroom experiences and future possibilities was incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nWhen the students were first introduced to the materials, they were immediately inquisitive. Through group discussions, teamwork, and imagination, they began to see the creative process come to life. The donated supplies sparked curiosity and encouraged collaboration, allowing students to explore new ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, our class project will begin learning about graffiti artists and different styles of lettering used in graffiti, graphic design, and beyond. Students will also experiment with creating texture using fabric techniques such as fringe, crumpling, and cutting strips.\r\n\r\nWithout donors like you, these projects would remain ideas. Because of your generosity, our classroom vision has become a reality. 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