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Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our special needs students and community.","fullyFundedDate":1746472040906,"projectUrl":"project/weighted-animals-for-our-calming-corner/9038849/","projectTitle":"Weighted Animals for Our Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4372332_orig.jpg?crop=630,630,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612307481401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4372332"},{"teacherId":7882284,"projectId":9145127,"letterContent":"I'm writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our Immersive Reading Library. Your support helps bring stories to life for my first-grade students in ways that inspire curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThanks to contributions like yours, I have been able to create a space where books are more than just pages—they're experiences. Students gather on the carpet, pop in an audiobook, have the book in their hands (so they can follow along), and read with the narrator. This makes books accessible, engaging, and inclusive for all of my first-grade learners.\r\n\r\nOur students are already showing increased enthusiasm for reading, and we're seeing the early impact of your kindness in their growing excitement, discussions, and literacy skills development. This would not be possible without your support in getting these books into the hands of students. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my first-grade class, thank you again for being part of this journey. Your support means the world to my students—and even more to the young readers whose worlds are expanding because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1744247114283,"projectUrl":"project/immersive-reading-project-for-my-firstie/9145127/","projectTitle":"Immersive Reading Project for My Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stratton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7882284"},{"teacherId":7252876,"projectId":9199862,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our 2nd-grade classroom project. Your kindness has made a significant impact on our learning environment, and I wanted to share with you the wonderful changes we've experienced.\r\n\r\nWhen the chair pockets and pencil holders arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled! Their eyes lit up with excitement as we unpacked the items together. It was heartwarming to see their enthusiasm for organization and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe transformation in our classroom has been remarkable:\r\n\r\n1. Chair Pockets: These have been a game-changer for us. Students can now easily access their books and folders without cluttering their desks. It's amazing to see how quickly they can transition between activities, saving us valuable learning time.\r\n\r\n2. Pencil Holders: These have put an end to the constant search for rolling pencils! Our desks are tidier, and students are spending more time focused on their work rather than hunting for supplies.\r\n\r\nJust yesterday, during our transition from our number corner warm-up to our math lesson, I noticed how smoothly the class operated. Students effortlessly retrieved their notebooks from their chair pockets and had their pencils ready in seconds. This efficiency allowed us to spend more time on hands-on activities, resulting in deeper engagement and understanding.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond just organization. I've observed increased confidence in my students as they take pride in their neat workspaces. They're developing important life skills in responsibility and organization that will serve them well beyond our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our learning environment, making it more conducive to focus, creativity, and growth. On behalf of myself and my wonderful 2nd graders, thank you for investing in their education and future.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1743006244841,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-rollie-pollie-pencils/9199862/","projectTitle":"No More Rollie-Pollie Pencils!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prescenzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7252876_orig.png?crop=317,317,x72,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590714836649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-prescenzi"},{"teacherId":28104,"projectId":9035272,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for the generous donation of the voice projection system for our classroom. This thoughtful gift already makes a significant difference in our daily teaching environment.\r\n\r\nWith the new system, I can communicate more effectively with my students, ensuring that every lesson is clear and engaging, even on the busiest of days. It has truly enhanced the learning experience, and I can already see its positive impact on the students' focus and participation.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your support and helping create a better, more accessible classroom for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1737482605374,"projectUrl":"project/project-to-project-voices/9035272/","projectTitle":"Project to Project Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arguello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp28104_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x298,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598975313569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/28104"},{"teacherId":609262,"projectId":9121463,"letterContent":"My TK students are thoroughly enjoying having new instruments and a regular music class. They love the variety of instruments they get to learn about and choose from. We have loved playing/singing \"pass the instrument\" so everyone gets a turn to explore our new musical instruments. \r\n\r\nSeeing the joy on their faces when I showed the kids the new instruments and how excited they were to play was amazing. Now that we have had time to explore, I can't wait to start doing some new lessons. Thank you for giving us the gift of music.","fullyFundedDate":1740192000355,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-the-littles/9121463/","projectTitle":"Music for the Littles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/609262"},{"teacherId":3568338,"projectId":8962899,"letterContent":"Mrs. Fare's Fabulous Firsties, would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of scholastic news resources and desk organizers (caddies). Your support has made a positive and meaningful impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe scholastic news materials has enriched our educational experience and provides us with up-to-date and relevant knowledge. Additionally, the caddies have brought much-needed organization to our classrooms, making it easier for us to keep our workspaces tidy and efficient.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to supporting our growth and success. Your generosity is inspiring and appreciated by both students and teachers alike.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making a difference in our educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1733723220258,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read-and-learn-with-scholastic-new/8962899/","projectTitle":"Let’s Read and Learn With Scholastic News!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3568338_orig.png?crop=396,396,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597117069579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3568338"},{"teacherId":3568338,"projectId":8616428,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well! On behalf of the entire class, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of phonics and math manipulatives. Your support has truly made a significant impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe phonics manipulatives have sparked joy in our reading sessions, engaging students in interactive and hands-on learning as they develop their literacy skills. Similarly, the math manipulatives have not only made math concepts more tangible but have also fostered a sense of confidence among our students as they explore and experiment with numbers.\r\n\r\nI am excited to see the positive effects these resources will have on our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1727969117418,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-learning-fun-in-first-grade/8616428/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Learning Fun in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3568338_orig.png?crop=396,396,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597117069579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3568338"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7843","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":15,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.4,"schoolId":7843,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ortega Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ortega Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pacifica-school-district/ortega-elementary-school/7843"}