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Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1756325798469,"projectUrl":"project/dazzling-departmentalized-third-grade/9521632/","projectTitle":"Dazzling Departmentalized Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Posca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6969971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574558877660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6969971"},{"teacherId":6969971,"projectId":8639093,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donation will directly provide meaningful resources that enhance learning for my elementary students. These materials will help create more engaging, hands-on lessons that support different learning styles and build excitement in the classroom. Your kindness helps strengthen student confidence, participation, and achievement. I am truly grateful for your support of our school community and for making a lasting difference. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1723754697943,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-essentials/8639093/","projectTitle":"Back to School Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Posca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6969971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574558877660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6969971"},{"teacherId":6969971,"projectId":8189666,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Your donation will directly provide meaningful resources that enhance learning for my elementary students. These materials will help create more engaging, hands-on lessons that support different learning styles and build excitement in the classroom. Your kindness helps strengthen student confidence, participation, and achievement. I am truly grateful for your support of our school community and for making a lasting difference. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1707077369793,"projectUrl":"project/1st-year-in-3rd-grade-halfway-through-t/8189666/","projectTitle":"1st Year in 3rd Grade- Halfway Through the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Posca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6969971_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574558877660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6969971"},{"teacherId":5746722,"projectId":9970364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Creating a Cozy, Language-Rich Classroom for Multilingual Learners.\" The arrival of these new materials has completely transformed our classroom environment. By combining comfortable, welcoming seating with vibrant, accessible language resources, you have helped create a space where my multilingual students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn every single day.\r\n\r\nThe impact on their learning has been immediate. Many donors use technology or traditional desks at home, but in a modern language-learning classroom, comfort and community are key. The cozy new setup has given my students a dedicated space to lower their affective filters—meaning they feel relaxed enough to take risks with their new language. They are absolutely thrilled to gather in our new cozy area, and it has quickly become the most popular spot in the room for collaborative speaking activities and independent reading.\r\n\r\nWe have a few quiet, introverted multilingual learners who initially struggled to engage or speak up during lessons. Since introducing these inviting new materials, I have seen a beautiful shift. They have completely warmed up to the space, often being the first to settle into the cozy seating with a book or partnering up with a peer to practice their English vocabulary. Thank you for investing in our classroom and giving these amazing students the comfortable, resource-rich environment they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1772550429291,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-language-rich-classroom/9970364/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy, Language-Rich Classroom for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bugnacki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5746722_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550170060335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-bugnacki"},{"teacherId":5746722,"projectId":9970321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"When I Grow Up: Exploring Community Careers Through Research.\" These new texts have completely transformed the way reading and learning look in our classroom. Through these books, my students are not only strengthening their core literacy skills—such as identifying main ideas, comparing texts, and vocabulary building—but they are also developing critical research and inquiry skills as they dive deep into the diverse world of community careers.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading has become an active, collaborative experience. Students are no longer just decoding words; they are engaging in meaningful discussions about the roles different workers play in making our community thrive. This project has sparked immense curiosity, particularly among a few of my reluctant readers who used to struggle to stay focused. Seeing real-world professions beautifully illustrated and explained has completely captivated them, and they are now the first to eagerly grab these books during independent reading time.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students a window into their own futures, allowing them to dream big about who they want to become. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our community's future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1767098764260,"projectUrl":"project/when-i-grow-up-exploring-community-care/9970321/","projectTitle":"When I Grow Up: Exploring Community Careers Through Research","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bugnacki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5746722_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550170060335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-bugnacki"},{"teacherId":5746722,"projectId":9908629,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding \"Bugging Out: A Library of Little Wonders.\" These new books have brought a wave of excitement and curiosity into our classroom. Reading in our room is a vibrant, hands-on experience, and having a dedicated library of beautifully illustrated, high-interest texts has completely transformed our daily reading routine.\r\n\r\nThese texts do so much more than just entertain; they are powerful tools for teaching critical literacy skills. Through these stories, my students are learning how to ask inquisitive questions, identify main ideas, and expand their scientific vocabulary. Several of my reluctant readers, who previously struggled to stay engaged during independent reading time, are now completely captivated by the bug and nature themes. They proudly rush to the library shelves each morning, eager to discover a new \"little wonder.\" Your support has not only provided books but has truly sparked a lifelong love for reading and discovery in these young minds.","fullyFundedDate":1765914105771,"projectUrl":"project/bugging-out-a-library-of-little-wonders/9908629/","projectTitle":"Bugging Out: A Library of Little Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bugnacki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5746722_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550170060335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emily-bugnacki"},{"teacherId":8494788,"projectId":9677977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these wonderful materials—they've already made a big difference in our classroom! The stickers and keychains have been a great motivator for independent reading, encouraging students to meet their goals and feel proud of their progress. Even reluctant readers are getting more excited about picking up books.\r\n\r\nThe cushions have helped create a cozy, flexible reading space, allowing students to get comfortable and stay focused longer. They absolutely loved them right away!\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue building strong reading habits by setting goals, tracking progress, and sharing book recommendations. We truly appreciate your support in helping us create a positive reading environment!","fullyFundedDate":1765914104570,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-hive-reading/9677977/","projectTitle":"Cozy Hive Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazzarella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494788_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755750437978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494788"},{"teacherId":9335776,"projectId":9927765,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first grade multilingual classroom! Because of your generosity, our students will have access to creative craft supplies, organizational materials, and classroom tools that help make learning engaging and supportive for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe folders will help students keep their work organized and take pride in their learning, while the dry erase markers and power strips will help us use our classroom tools and technology more effectively throughout the day. The craft materials—like pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and paint markers—will allow students to express their creativity during hands-on projects that build language, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nSmall rewards like keychains help celebrate student effort and encourage positive classroom habits, while cleaning supplies help us maintain a healthy learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom where multilingual learners feel supported, inspired, and excited to come to school each day. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a joyful place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1765914104739,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-to-support-multilingual-l/9927765/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools to Support Multilingual Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cipolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9335776_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705076616374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9335776"},{"teacherId":9335776,"projectId":9922208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first grade multilingual classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging science decodable books, nonfiction readers about animals and life cycles, and hands-on word-building magnets that will help them grow as confident readers and scientists.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are learning English while also building foundational reading skills. The decodable books and phonics magnets will give them meaningful opportunities to practice blending sounds and reading real texts connected to our science learning. The animal-themed nonfiction books will spark curiosity while helping students build vocabulary and background knowledge.\r\n\r\nThe cardstock, pencils, and classroom tools will also help us create projects, organize our learning, and give students focused spaces to work independently with the privacy boards. These materials will support both collaboration and concentration in our busy classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom where multilingual learners feel supported, capable, and excited to learn every day. Thank you for investing in my students and believing in their potential!","fullyFundedDate":1767098764594,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-helping-first-graders/9922208/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Helping First Graders Grow as Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cipolla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9335776_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705076616374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9335776"},{"teacherId":3226088,"projectId":9588691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our classroom project! My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nI teach English language learners in grades 2–5. Many of my students are new to the country and are working hard to learn English. Because of your support, they now have new tools that make learning more engaging and fun.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards and markers allow students to practice writing and vocabulary every day. The visuals help them better understand new words and concepts. The small incentives keep them excited and motivated to do their best. These resources are already helping my students feel more confident and successful.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping my students grow, learn, and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1763577695826,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-english-language-learne/9588691/","projectTitle":"Empowering young English Language Learners through voice, visuals and motivation.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3226088_orig.png?crop=578,578,x1,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755171141035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3226088"},{"teacherId":9731686,"projectId":9577732,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new math resources are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students are using base ten blocks, math cubes, and whiteboards daily to build, break apart, and explain numbers in a hands-on way. One of our favorite moments was during a place value lesson when students used the base ten blocks to model multi-digit numbers and then recorded their thinking on whiteboards—students who are usually hesitant to speak up were confidently explaining their strategies to classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to explore the tools and couldn't wait to use them during math time. Having access to manipulatives made learning feel more engaging and less intimidating, especially for students who benefit from visual and tactile supports. The whiteboards and markers quickly became a favorite, giving students a low-pressure way to try, revise, and share their thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1756325800366,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-math-science-to/9577732/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Math & Science Tools for Tomorrow’s Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rocamora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9731686_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727997596029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9731686"},{"teacherId":7155813,"projectId":9664149,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are benefiting from new privacy screens, laminating sheets, and colorful paper that are making a meaningful difference in our classroom. The privacy screens allow me to assess students individually without distractions, helping me better understand each child's strengths and needs. During small-group lessons and assessments, students are able to focus more confidently, which leads to more accurate results and more targeted instruction. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited to use the colorful, customized resources made just for them. Many students feel more comfortable and confident using the privacy screens, especially during assessments, because they know they can focus without pressure. They also enjoy using the bright, engaging materials, which makes learning feel more inviting and fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of these resources, we can continue building skills with confidence and support. Our next steps include using the laminated materials during upcoming assessments and small-group instruction, while continuing to personalize learning for each student. 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