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You've helped ensure that every shelf in our classroom reflects the curiosity and passion of the students who read from it.","fullyFundedDate":1773848133512,"projectUrl":"project/fill-every-shelf-novel-studies/10144465/","projectTitle":"Fill Every Shelf Novel Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650219303942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-butlers-learners"},{"teacherId":8336261,"projectId":10114020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our *Knee Pads for Volleyball* project. The impact of your gift extends far beyond equipment. With reliable knee pads, students are showing greater perseverance, teamwork, and pride in their growth as athletes. They're taking more risks, encouraging one another, and stepping into leadership roles because they feel protected and supported.\r\n\r\n These moments—of courage, collaboration, and resilience—are shaping them not only as volleyball players but as young people learning to trust themselves and each other. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them play, learn, and grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771864908927,"projectUrl":"project/knee-pads-for-volleyball/10114020/","projectTitle":"Knee Pads For Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650219303942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-butlers-learners"},{"teacherId":8336261,"projectId":10078049,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our *Coaching for Life: Volleyball* project. Your generosity means that every student on our 5th–6th grade volleyball team now has access to quality equipment that allows them to practice with confidence and consistency. \r\n\r\nWith enough volleyballs for small‑group drills and daily skill work, students no longer have to wait their turn or rely on worn‑out equipment. Instead, they're able to stay active, engaged, and focused as they build foundational skills like serving, passing, and setting. 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Because of you, they'll have access to hands‑on materials and meaningful learning experiences that help them feel capable, valued, and excited to learn. \r\n\r\nYour kindness doesn't just fund a project—it creates opportunities, opens doors, and reminds my students that there are people who believe in their potential. We are deeply grateful for your support and the positive impact you've made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769393466588,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-for-all/10057504/","projectTitle":"Life Skills for ALL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650219303942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-butlers-learners"},{"teacherId":8336261,"projectId":9999211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our *Mid‑Year Essentials Restock* project. Your support arrived at the perfect time—right when our supplies were running low and students were beginning to feel the strain of not having the materials they need to learn comfortably and confidently. Because of your kindness, my fifth graders now have fresh notebooks, pencils, markers, and organizational tools that help them stay focused and engaged. These simple but essential items make a tremendous difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than refill shelves—it restores momentum, dignity, and excitement in our classroom. Many of my students rely entirely on school for their supplies, and having access to new materials helps them feel prepared, capable, and proud of their work. This restock ensures that every child can participate fully in lessons, collaborate with classmates, and finish the year strong. Thank you for believing in them and for investing in a classroom where every student has what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768496475500,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-essentials-restock/9999211/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Essentials Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650219303942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-butlers-learners"},{"teacherId":8336261,"projectId":9870299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our *Real Learning is Messy!* project. Your support means the world to my fifth graders, who thrive when they can dive into hands‑on, creative, and exploratory learning. These messy, joyful experiences—painting, building, engineering, crafting, planting—are where their curiosity and confidence truly shine. Because of your kindness, we now have the tools we need to keep our classroom clean, healthy, and ready for the next day of discovery.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than provide a vacuum and carpet cleaner—it empowers students to take ownership of their learning environment. My class has been eager to take responsibility for cleaning up after their projects, and now they can do so safely and effectively. This sense of pride and stewardship strengthens our classroom community and helps students develop real‑world skills that extend far beyond academics. Thank you for believing in them, supporting a historically underfunded school, and making a meaningful impact on young learners who are excited to learn, create, and care for their space every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768496243830,"projectUrl":"project/real-learning-is-messy/9870299/","projectTitle":"Real Learning is Messy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650219303942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-butlers-learners"},{"teacherId":8336261,"projectId":9952573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our *Black Stallion* novel study project. Your generosity brings an exciting and meaningful learning experience directly into our classroom. My students are always eager for opportunities to dive into rich literature, and having a class set of this novel allows every child to engage deeply with the story, its themes, and its characters. Your support shows them that their learning matters and that there are people beyond our school who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students will be able to participate in thoughtful discussions, build comprehension skills, and experience the joy of reading a novel together as a community. Many of my students do not have access to high‑interest chapter books at home, so this project opens doors for them—doors to imagination, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading. Your donation will have a lasting impact on their academic growth and their belief in themselves as readers. Thank you for making this possible for them.","fullyFundedDate":1768329213329,"projectUrl":"project/the-black-stallion-novel-study/9952573/","projectTitle":"The Black Stallion Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650219303942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-butlers-learners"},{"teacherId":8336261,"projectId":9999121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donation towards our project: scales for science! The students were immediately elated when they saw these materials come in. The scales provided by our science curriculum do not work affectively and this impacts all of our learning! \r\n\r\nWith these sturdy scales, students have measured ingredients for cooking in order to observe chemical reactions. Most recently, students used the scales to track data as they grew plants. 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Students always have the shapeners out and ready, along with their new erasers and pencils, during our timed multiplication tests. \r\n\r\nYour support helps create a classroom where my students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1763596570803,"projectUrl":"project/the-basics-classroom-essentials-for-lea/9889440/","projectTitle":"The Basics: Classroom Essentials for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benitez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9458427_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707124247673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/battlesbenitez"},{"teacherId":8336261,"projectId":9938547,"letterContent":"This project and your donation has made a huge impact on our learning. Our district provided curriculum tends to be more of a \"one size fits all\" approach, and as anyone who has ever been around a child knows, they all need different supports to succeed! Your donation towards this project has allowed us to purchase digital resources towards this goal. \r\n\r\nFor example, we are studying food chains and webs in our science sessions. Some students simply weren't connecting with the material from the book. I used some of the funds from this project to purchase a digital, interactive puzzle game so that students could practice this learning in an engaging way. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764789270162,"projectUrl":"project/personalized-learning-resources/9938547/","projectTitle":"Personalized Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Sant (Butler)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336261_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650219303942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-butlers-learners"},{"teacherId":7771328,"projectId":9501836,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely loving the Secret Stories posters, book, and cards. Thank you so much for providing such engaging and effective tools to help them learn the \"secrets\" to reading well. Today we took a spelling test, and most students were able to successfully spell the oi and oy words from this week's unit—an exciting accomplishment for them.\r\n\r\nThe Secret Stories cards have given students a much stronger understanding of vowel patterns, consonant blends, digraphs, diphthongs, and vowel sounds. They truly enjoy listening to the stories, hearing the clues and reasoning behind spelling rules, and applying what they learn to their reading and writing each day.\r\n\r\nAll of my students have benefited greatly from these materials. One of the best things about this program is that it supports both beginning readers and more advanced students—everyone gains something meaningful from it. It has been a joy to watch my students build skills and confidence as they learn.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful that you selected our class and generously donated these materials to our project. You are truly making an impact and inspiring successful, confident readers.","fullyFundedDate":1761163536320,"projectUrl":"project/the-secret-to-learning-phonics/9501836/","projectTitle":"The Secret to Learning Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lazaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7771328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628363976943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7771328"},{"teacherId":8336261,"projectId":9831735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Compassion, Food, and Service project! Our students were genuinely excited to plan, collect, sort, and share food with neighbors in need! They took great pride in leading every step, from organizing pantry shelves to greeting families and talking about why kindness and service matter. \r\n\r\nWatching them embrace compassion in action was inspiring; they learned not just about hunger but about empathy, responsibility, and the power of community. 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