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Thank you for helping create a supportive learning environment for every student!","fullyFundedDate":1778383782714,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-help-every-learner-shine/10276607/","projectTitle":"Tools to Help Every Learner Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoniles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691459582676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9166464"},{"teacherId":9166464,"projectId":10193082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for supporting our classroom! The cardstock will allow my students to create quality crafts, paintings, and projects, while also helping me make bright, large posters to display around our room. The adhesive name plates will keep our classroom organized and give each student a large, easy-to-read name label. These simple supplies will make a big difference in creating a classroom that feels organized, welcoming, and special. Thank you for helping make our learning environment even better!","fullyFundedDate":1778038970290,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-classroom-organizatio/10193082/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn: Classroom Organization Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoniles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691459582676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9166464"},{"teacherId":9166464,"projectId":10175243,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with BOB Books! These books will be a wonderful resource for small-group reading instruction, giving my first graders the opportunity to practice phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension with books at their level. I also love being able to send these books home with students over the summer so they can continue practicing their reading skills and build confidence. The kids love reading , especially with something right at their level, and can challenge them over time. Your support helps keep students reading and growing all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1778038972183,"projectUrl":"project/a-gift-of-reading-to-grow-with-me/10175243/","projectTitle":"A Gift of Reading to Grow With Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoniles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691459582676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9166464"},{"teacherId":9166464,"projectId":10142846,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom LEGO project! My students absolutely love building with LEGO and using their imaginations to create make-believe worlds. They especially enjoy collaborating, sharing ideas, and working together to bring their creations to life. Our students have also been having so much fun with our moving LEGO train, so they are thrilled to have an expansion pack to add even more possibilities to their play! The Bluey sets will be another favorite. Thank you for supporting creativity, teamwork, and joyful learning!","fullyFundedDate":1778383785874,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10142846/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoniles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691459582676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9166464"},{"teacherId":9166464,"projectId":10121702,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to our generous donors for funding my classroom project! Your support provided my students with art boxes, crayons, Flair pens, paint sets, Play-Doh, glue, tissues, paper, and so much more. These supplies will give my students the opportunity to create, explore, practice important skills, and express their creativity in meaningful ways throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, having access to these materials makes such a difference in our classroom. From hands-on learning activities to art projects and everyday classroom needs, these resources help make our learning environment more engaging, organized, and welcoming. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me provide them with the tools they need to learn, create, and grow. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778383783613,"projectUrl":"project/super-supplies/10121702/","projectTitle":"Super Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoniles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691459582676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9166464"},{"teacherId":2537448,"projectId":9239014,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to beautiful art mentor texts that help connect art and literacy in meaningful ways. Students were excited to explore the colorful illustrations, learn about artists, and discover new sources of inspiration for their own creative work.\r\n\r\nWe use these books to introduce artists, techniques, and artistic styles before beginning classroom projects. Students enjoy discussing the stories and artwork, building their vocabulary, and making connections between what they read and what they create. The books have encouraged greater engagement, creativity, and confidence in the art room. They are especially great as wind down activities after students have finished their project for he day. \r\n\r\nYour support has provided resources that will inspire young artists for years to come. Thank you for helping my students develop a love of both art and reading while expanding their creative thinking and self-expression.","fullyFundedDate":1746722930299,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-artists-through-beautifu/9239014/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Artists Through Beautiful Art Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ligon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2537448_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661818879674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ezeh"},{"teacherId":6608633,"projectId":10122571,"letterContent":"I would like to give my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity with funding this project. \"From Reluctant to Unstoppable:Powering Up 5th Grade Literacy!\" was a HUGE success with my students. They were devouring these graphic novels and having conversations with each other about their favorites in each of the series. \r\nThese graphic novels made higher level books accessible to below grade level readers. It also empowered them to develop a deeper love for literature. \r\nMy students wanted me to share with you their appreciation for choosing to spend your hard-earned money on them.","fullyFundedDate":1773856449125,"projectUrl":"project/from-reluctant-to-unstoppable-powering/10122571/","projectTitle":"From Reluctant to Unstoppable: Powering Up 5th Grade Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teupel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6608633_orig.jpg?crop=2597,2597,x144,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594246591835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsteupelroom21"},{"teacherId":61811,"projectId":9919244,"letterContent":"Your donatiosns have helped udpate our class prize shop. Students were excited when our boxes started arriving and I told them the items in the boxes were for our prize shop. The current trend right now is all slime and puddy related items so the fruity scented slimes caused some excitement. Students were also very thrilled to see the scented higlighters, and the multicolored colored pencils. When the time came to trade in points earned from the week many students could not decide on what to trade their points for. Trinkets, fidgets and office supplies do not cause excitement for all students but sugary treats do! Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom. We appreciate the support to our classroom. Thank you for helping me reward my students for their good behavior and hard work.","fullyFundedDate":1769038283463,"projectUrl":"project/little-rewards-big-motivation/9919244/","projectTitle":"Little Rewards, Big Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Covacha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp61811_orig.jpg?crop=1861,1861,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632194931478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/61811"},{"teacherId":16027,"projectId":9839670,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the Wooden puzzles. Our students really enjoyed the farm puzzles and increased their vocabulary of farm animals. Other students really loved the ocean puzzles . The puzzles were great because of its rich variety helped students to build on their strength.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited about this different themed puzzles and they loved the bright visuals. We are so thankful for the puzzles. Students increased their problem solving skills and they worked together to solve puzzles, increasing their cooperation skills.","fullyFundedDate":1765311226608,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-bright-minds-with-puzzle-games/9839670/","projectTitle":"Shaping Bright Minds with Puzzle Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/16027"},{"teacherId":9166464,"projectId":9464498,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful to the donors who gifted our classroom a giant rolling whiteboard. It has already made such a difference in how we practice sentences, writing, and phonics each day. The large space allows everyone to clearly see as we build sentences together, underline sight words, and model proper letter formation. Because it rolls, I can easily move it to the carpet or small group table to meet students where they are.\r\n\r\nThe hangers at the top for pocket charts make lessons even more interactive. We can quickly switch out word cards and sentence strips, which keeps students engaged and excited to participate. The built in storage is also such a blessing because everything we need is right there and ready to use.\r\n\r\nThis generous gift is more than just a whiteboard. It is a tool that builds confidence, encourages collaboration, and helps my students grow as writers every single day. We are so thankful for this amazing support.","fullyFundedDate":1764740166137,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-learning-whiteboard-writ/9464498/","projectTitle":"Rolling into Learning: Whiteboard & Writing Easel for Young Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoniles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166464_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691459582676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9166464"},{"teacherId":3220606,"projectId":9941330,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Thanks to your support of our project, \"Bringing Learning to Life,\" our literacy block has been transformed from \"looking and listening\" to \"touching and doing.\"\r\n\r\nIn early childhood education, we often say that \"the hands are the instruments of man's intelligence.\" Your gift of alphabet realia and ABC tubs has proven this true every single day.\r\n\r\nMultisensory Literacy: Instead of just seeing the letter \"A\" on a screen, my students are digging through colorful rice to find a miniature apple or an astronaut. This sensory engagement is helping them form much stronger neural connections to letter sounds.\r\n\r\nFine Motor & Focus: Using the magnetic letters and letter wheels requires precision and coordination. I've watched students who used to struggle with focus become completely absorbed in a game of Pop It Bingo, building their phonics skills while having the time of their lives.\r\n\r\nCritical Thinking: Sorting the real items into their correct tubs requires my students to categorize, compare, and contrast—essential cognitive skills that go far beyond simple memorization.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, I can finally move away from worksheets and toward active, play-based learning. I can now set up \"Literacy Lab\" stations where students rotate through different mediums—from tactile rice bins to interactive wheels. It allows me to meet every student where they are, whether they are a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner.\r\n\r\nYou have given my students the gift of confidence. When a child can hold a physical object that represents a sound, the abstract becomes concrete, and the \"lightbulb moment\" happens so much faster.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these little learners and for making our classroom a place of wonder and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1768456444874,"projectUrl":"project/bring-learning-to-life/9941330/","projectTitle":"Bring Learning to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3220606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695245048419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3220606"},{"teacherId":3220606,"projectId":9979768,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible generosity. Because of you, our Kindergarten enrichment hour has been transformed into a vibrant, 3D art studio.\r\n\r\nIn a world that is increasingly digital, providing five and six-year-olds with tactile, \"hands-on\" experiences is a gift that keeps on giving. Your support has brought a level of excitement to our after-school program that is truly infectious.\r\n\r\nThe variety of materials you provided—from sand art to beading—has allowed my students to explore texture and dimension in ways they never could with just paper and crayons.\r\n\r\nFine Motor Mastery: Using small beads and manipulated foil isn't just \"crafting\"—it's essential therapy for developing the grip and coordination needed for writing.\r\n\r\nCritical Thinking & Focus: Watching a student solve a complex puzzle or carefully layer colored sand requires a level of patience and spatial awareness that is vital at this age.\r\n\r\nThe \"Joy\" Factor: The bouncy balls and colorful kits have turned our classroom into a place of pure \"fun,\" fostering a genuine love of arts and crafts that many students now look forward to all day.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I have been able to move beyond \"follow-the-leader\" crafts and into true open-ended creativity. I can now set up \"Exploration Stations\" where students choose their medium.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just sent us \"supplies\"; you've sent us the tools to build confidence and imagination. Seeing a child proudly hold up a 3D creation they made themselves is a memory they will carry home with them.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the \"art patrons\" our little creators needed!","fullyFundedDate":1768456444863,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-architects-3d-art-adventures/9979768/","projectTitle":"Tiny Architects: 3D Art Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Figaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3220606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695245048419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3220606"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_4583","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":461,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"32.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":87.1,"schoolId":4583,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Henry Ford Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Henry Ford Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/redwood-city-school-district/henry-ford-elementary-school/4583"}