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We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789651097229,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-pe-to-life-indoors-and-outdoors/10329233/","projectTitle":"Bringing PE to Life Indoors and Outdoors","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356545_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699377911993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356545"},{"teacherId":2771085,"projectId":10426290,"letterContent":"I absolutely love my students' energy, curiosity, and resilience. Each one brings a unique perspective to the classroom, and they inspire me every day.\r\n\r\nHowever, many of them struggle with staying focused due to anxiety or restlessness.\r\nFidget tools, like tactile mazes, kettle bells and magnetic tools have helped provide an effective outlet to manage their energy and stay engaged. These resources will help reduce distractions, allowing students to concentrate better and actively participate in lessons. By providing these tools, we have created a more supportive, inclusive, and productive learning environment for everyone. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1789651092923,"projectUrl":"project/friends-need-fidgets/10426290/","projectTitle":"Friends Need Fidgets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697083873538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771085"},{"teacherId":2771085,"projectId":10488844,"letterContent":"I recently came across a new type of fidget called the NeeDoh Nice Cube. These are fantastic fidgets for elementary-age kids because not only are they wonderfully firm and durable stress balls, but their square shape is also perfect, as they don't roll off desks or become projectiles like typical stress balls. These tools can also help with grip strength for growing writers. I bought a few for my students to share, and it was immediately clear we need a lot more!\r\n\r\nNeeDoh Nice Cubes have already helped my students focus better in class, and I am excited by the possibility of adding other NeeDoh squeeze fidgets!","fullyFundedDate":1789651091489,"projectUrl":"project/nee-doh/10488844/","projectTitle":"Nee Doh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697083873538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771085"},{"teacherId":8500693,"projectId":10322316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Dog Man, Mercy Watson, Pete the Cat, and more, to our 2nd grade classroom. Your kindness has made a real difference for my students and for our classroom library.\r\n\r\nSeries books are especially powerful for young readers. When a child falls in love with a character or a world, they want to keep reading to find out what happens next. That excitement builds fluency, confidence, and stamina, and it turns reluctant readers into kids who ask for \"just one more chapter.\" Your gift gives them the chance to follow characters across multiple books and to see themselves as real readers.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom now has a wider, richer collection of books to explore, share, and treasure. We are so grateful for your support and for your investment in these young readers.","fullyFundedDate":1782269283033,"projectUrl":"project/spark-a-love-for-reading/10322316/","projectTitle":"Spark a Love for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8500693_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729444816137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8500693"},{"teacherId":2771085,"projectId":10472546,"letterContent":"Mesh zip pouches are used to keep books protected, visible, and easy to access throughout the day. Each pouch can hold specific books for each student, making it easier to separate and quickly locate what is needed without disrupting the entire set of materials. Unlike Ziploc bags, which tend to rip, split, or lose their seal with frequent handling, mesh pouches are designed for long-term, repeated use and hold up much better over time.\r\n\r\nThe mesh design also allows staff to easily see the contents at a glance, reducing time spent searching for books and helping maintain efficiency during instruction or support sessions.","fullyFundedDate":1789651089950,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-students/10472546/","projectTitle":"Storage for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697083873538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771085"},{"teacherId":2771085,"projectId":10298518,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my creative and smart readers receive Instax Mini film for our classroom. Our school loves to celebrate special events such as Growth Celebrations, 100th Day of School, Dojo Celebrations, and other projects throughout the school year. The students love all of these events! It would be wonderful if the students could see themselves more in pictures throughout the school.\r\n\r\nFujifilm Instax film have been wonderful because this would allow instant pictures for the students to see themselves immediately, versus waiting for the film to be developed.\r\nThe students will be able to look back on these memories for years to come, as well as, to see their growth made throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1789651091975,"projectUrl":"project/film-for-learners/10298518/","projectTitle":"Film for Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697083873538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771085"},{"teacherId":2771085,"projectId":10483950,"letterContent":"A magnetic board will become one of the most-used learning tools in our reading recovery classroom! Every day, my students gather together for hands-on, interactive lessons that encourage them to explore, create, and learn through play.\r\n\r\nUsing magnetic characters, animals, letters, shapes, and scenery, students now create their own stories by moving pieces across the board to act out events and ideas.\r\n\r\nAs they build stories, students practice sequencing (beginning, middle, and end), expand their vocabulary, strengthen oral language, and learn to express their thoughts with confidence. They will retell familiar stories, invent new adventures, and collaborate with classmates to create shared narratives, all while developing creativity and imagination.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped an interactive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, discover, and grow through meaningful, hands on experiences. Thank you for supporting our little learners and helping make learning come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1789651092461,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-learning-stations/10483950/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Learning Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697083873538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771085"},{"teacherId":2771085,"projectId":10426279,"letterContent":"Flexible seating will help motivate my students by providing choices in where they learn. One way to motivate them is by creating a classroom that is comfortable and inviting. Additionally, allowing them the power to make decisions about what works most effectively for them gives them the best opportunity to be successful.\r\n\r\nThe half balance balls I have selected have provided options for them to choose from to make more productive learning choices.\r\nThe balance balls have been extremely beneficial for students who need to wiggle. Providing students with opportunities to work comfortably around the room. Starting each day with choice means starting each day with a positive attitude, which has been essential to success.","fullyFundedDate":1789651088346,"projectUrl":"project/balancing-act/10426279/","projectTitle":"Balancing Act","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771085_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697083873538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771085"},{"teacherId":9356545,"projectId":10095962,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting \"Beyond the Court: Building Skills Through Sports & Strategy Games\"! Because of your generosity, our PE classes now have new Wilson NCAA Evo NXT basketballs, along with PaddleSmash, Popdarts Board Edition, and Wooden Ring Toss sets. My students come to PE every day full of energy and curiosity, and when they first saw the new equipment, they were thrilled and couldn't wait to try everything.\r\n\r\nThe new basketballs give students game-level equipment, which helps with grip, control, and confidence during drills, shooting practice, and scrimmages. The new games expand our curriculum beyond traditional sports. They are easy to set up and help students build hand-eye coordination, strategy, and teamwork, and they let students of all ability levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, experience success and have fun together.\r\n\r\nWhat I love most is seeing my students try new skills, support their teammates, and celebrate each other's progress. Thanks to you, they are building fitness, resilience, and social skills while discovering that physical activity can be both challenging and fun. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777479778902,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-court-building-skills-throug/10095962/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Court: Building Skills Through Sports & Strategy Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356545_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699377911993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356545"},{"teacherId":9933061,"projectId":10117199,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom library! The books you helped purchase delighted my students last school year and have already piqued the interest of my new students this year. \r\n\r\nBooks like the \"I Can Read\" series reach my struggling or unenthusiastic readers. They are able to recognize familiar characters and stories and while they may not win any children's literature awards they are vital for grabbing the interest of those readers in my class who may feel frustrated with reading. \r\n\r\nThe Princess in Black book series were special requests from my first graders last year and they were thrilled when they came in. They flew off the shelves of my classroom library last year. And we were excited to try the InvestiGator series which was new for many of my students. \r\n\r\nThank you for building up a new generation of voracious readers!","fullyFundedDate":1773861489201,"projectUrl":"project/enthusiastic-readers-need-more-books/10117199/","projectTitle":"Enthusiastic Readers Need More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phreaner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9933061_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740758733247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-phreaner"},{"teacherId":7747027,"projectId":10185718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our fifth-grade graduation celebration! Your generous donation provided the decorations and materials we needed to create a special and memorable experience for our students as they celebrated an important milestone.\r\n\r\nFor my fifth graders, graduation was more than just a ceremony—it was a celebration of their hard work, growth, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout the school year. The decorations and materials helped transform our celebration into an event that felt meaningful and exciting for our students and their families.\r\n\r\nSeeing the students dressed up, celebrating with their classmates, and proudly recognizing how far they had come was truly special. Your support helped make their graduation day feel like the important achievement it was.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students were able to celebrate their accomplishments in a joyful and welcoming environment. Thank you for helping us give our fifth graders a graduation experience they will remember for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1777467781904,"projectUrl":"project/goodbye-5th-grade-hello-6th/10185718/","projectTitle":"Goodbye 5th Grade, Hello 6th","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Epstein-Norris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7747027_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715105219794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7747027"},{"teacherId":8272723,"projectId":10075375,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw our new classroom rewards! Their faces immediately lit up, and they could not wait to learn how they could earn them. It was wonderful to see how something so simple could create so much excitement and motivation in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources as part of our positive behavior and responsibility system. Students can earn rewards by following classroom expectations, completing their work, taking care of classroom materials, helping others, and making responsible choices throughout the day. One of my favorite moments has been watching students proudly recognize their own progress and encourage their classmates to make positive choices, too.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these special moments possible and for investing in our first graders. 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