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Thank you for making it possible for me to have such highly desired items in my classroom store that not only supports our classroom economy system, but brings a sense of dedication and fun to activities that would otherwise just be mundane. Thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1755521925134,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-store/9469204/","projectTitle":"Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":6077637,"projectId":9410157,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to our classroom and to my children. I am so excited to have this collection of books to share with my children. We are not yet on these units, but I am reading them now so that I can prepare wonderful lessons for my children.\r\nEach month, we incorporate a new theme so that we can teach reading, writing, and math with a fun approach. These books cover two themes/months for us. I am looking forward to teaching my children about the ocean and water. There is so much to learn and so much that we still don't know. Maybe one of my children will discover a new creature in the depths of the ocean someday. And in the spring, they will learn about plants and what they need to grow. I am excited to teach them with these resources.\r\nThank you for choosing my class for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1757793709942,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-tk-exploring-oceans-water/9410157/","projectTitle":"Books for TK - Exploring Oceans & Water and Plants","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gauci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6077637_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542770171532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gauci"},{"teacherId":6077637,"projectId":9472384,"letterContent":"Thank you for this incredible gift. My students and I are so lucky to have caring people like you in our lives. With these soaps, soap dispensers, and oils, my students will stay clean and healthy throughout the school year. Now that I have these larger containers for the foaming hand soap, I will not have to make the soap as often. The larger container holds more soap. With so many students washing their hands every day, all day, these larger containers are a time saver.\r\nThank you for caring about my children so that they can remain germ free and healthy. \r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755748932130,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-and-healthy-classroom/9472384/","projectTitle":"A Clean and Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gauci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6077637_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542770171532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gauci"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":9468602,"letterContent":"The students thoroughly enjoyed their snacks midway through the day that held them over until lunch. Often times, the snack was the only thing they had eaten that day seeing as no breakfast had been had. They enjoyed the variety of snacks you provided them and were just extremely grateful to have a teacher that thinks about their hunger and provides them with a snack. I am grateful myself because of you. This is made possible because of your kindness and generosity. The students thank you for making having a snack closet possible. Thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754096473910,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-hungry-5th-graders/9468602/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Hungry 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":9311492,"letterContent":"Time is one of the biggest challenges teachers face, and your gift card to Teachers Pay Teachers is such a huge help. It allows me to purchase high-quality resources created by other educators, saving time, supporting fellow teachers, and bringing fresh, engaging materials into the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can better support my students during our unit lessons and state testing reviews without worrying about the cost.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and belief in teachers and students. Your support makes a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746785442191,"projectUrl":"project/cards-for-success/9311492/","projectTitle":"Cards for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143129_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760485692835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143129"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":9474575,"letterContent":"\"It's time for SNOTS! Small Notes On The Side.\" That's what my students call the jots they are able to make in the books we read as a class: our shared reading experience with \"Small Notes on the Side\". The students are able to read along in their own books and make jots using the transparent post-its you have so generously provided. As they read, they thoughtfully think about what they are thinking, then make jots using the pens and transparent post-its, being able to circle words or underline whole sentences, only made possible by the transparent post-it. They then are able to share their thinking with their classmates as they converse about the reading. I tell them that they look like college students marking up their books. They love that. It's absolutely fabulous!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1754065799918,"projectUrl":"project/read-and-jot-on-any-page/9474575/","projectTitle":"Read and Jot on Any Page!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":9305961,"letterContent":"These headphones have been game-changers! Strong and sturdy, they will bring year-long use of academic differentiation through the use of their chrome books and headphones. My students are able to log onto our class platforms for review, intervention, and/or enrichment-whatever is needed, personalizing their learning experiences. \r\n\r\nThey are also able to engage in computer games and free-time when earned, without distracting the learning of their classmates. These headphones have not only been useful but much needed, a necessary component of our dat to day learning. Thank you for making it possible for my students to have these strong and sturdy headphones that will definitely last all school year long.","fullyFundedDate":1746590005792,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-differentiation/9305961/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Differentiation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":9305862,"letterContent":"Every time we open our book to read, the students are immersed in the story of a young boy their age, enduring and just barely surviving one of our nation's worst moments in history: September 11. Though it is a historical fiction novel, they understand the implications of that tragic day as they walk in the shoes of of the main characters. \r\n\r\nThe students are making notes along the side, recording their thoughts using \"think marks\" that we call \"small notes on the side\" using post-it notes that would not have been able to done so well had we not had a copy for each student. They have so much to think about as they build empathy not only from the perspective of the Americans, but also the Afghanistan people. \r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible for my students to experience this event that is important to not forget through the reading of this novel. It has been such an eye-opening experience. This class set of novels will be used year after year. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1751772703596,"projectUrl":"project/growing-empathy-for-historical-events/9305862/","projectTitle":"Growing Empathy for Historical Events","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":1997458,"projectId":9305796,"letterContent":"It is with great joy that I write you this note. The canvas bags have truly helped my students to organize their switch materials and be able to move smoothly and neatly from homeroom class to switch class. These bags have been a game-changer for my students. The best part: the canvas bags are customizable! The students decorated and personalized their switch bags. They proudly walk from class to class with their essentials in their personally decorated bags. It's a win-win situation. The students really enjoy their bags while at the same time, they maintain their learning materials needed for each class neat and organized. \r\n\r\nThe bags will definitely last all school year long. The canvas is strong, sturdy and durable. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1751772702842,"projectUrl":"project/smooth-classroom-transitions/9305796/","projectTitle":"Smooth Classroom Transitions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1997458_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574918341150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jes-rivera"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":9374990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of the rolling desk! This addition to our classroom has truly been a game changer for both my teaching practice and my students' learning experiences. One of the greatest benefits of the rolling desk is how it supports small group instruction. Having a mobile desk allows me to keep everything I need close by as I move from group to group.\r\n\r\nMy students also enjoy using it as a flexible standing desk when they need a different learning space. Your support has provided us with a resource that is both practical and versatile, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1751772702380,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-engagement-flexible-standi/9374990/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Engagement: Flexible Standing Desk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143129_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760485692835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143129"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":9302731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Headphones are an essential tool in our classroom, used daily for assessments, read-alouds, and independent work. With frequent use, headphones naturally wear out or break, so having a backup supply is always greatly appreciated.\r\n\r\nBecause headphones can be costly, not all families are able to provide them for at-home learning. I make sure to lend headphones to students who need them, ensuring every child has the tools to succeed.I believe every student deserves access to the tools they need to succeed, both at school and at home. Learning never stops!","fullyFundedDate":1746635158188,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-success/9302731/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Success?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143129_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760485692835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143129"},{"teacherId":8143129,"projectId":9039592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new year supplies! Classroom supplies are like candy—they disappear quickly! Pencils and erasers are essential tools that students use every day to succeed. Having these materials readily available helps my students stay organized and engaged in their work. Thanks to your generosity, each of my students received a set of fresh school supplies. Every student got new folders for each subject and a pencil pouch to keep their writing and coloring tools organized.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for your generosity! 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