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Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764011134520,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-kindergarten/9886006/","projectTitle":"Creativity in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661473884558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2423701"},{"teacherId":2423701,"projectId":9862794,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your very generous gift to my classroom. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in helping my students learn their math facts. The children have been struggling with their math facts. Your generous donation will enable the students to have a set of flashcards at home to practice their math facts and a set of flashcards at school to practice their math facts. The children are very excited to be getting such a wonderful gift that will help them increase their \r\nknowledge of addition, and subtraction. The children were so excited when they found out they were getting the cards . Thank you once again. Because of donors like you students can have the tools they need to help them be successful in school.","fullyFundedDate":1763414671644,"projectUrl":"project/students-struggling-with-math-operations/9862794/","projectTitle":"Students Struggling With Math Operations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661473884558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2423701"},{"teacherId":2423701,"projectId":9633508,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for my very generous gift to my classroom. We do a lot of projects in kindergarten and we are always using construction paper to create our projects. We go through so much construction paper and are always in need of more. Because of you we my kindergarten students will be able to be more creative when they are learning their subject material. The children love to create projects and with your help the children will be able to do more. I greatly appreciate all your help in making learning fun and exciting for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1761849960605,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-needs-construction-paper/9633508/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Needs Construction Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661473884558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2423701"},{"teacherId":9787150,"projectId":9649025,"letterContent":"Our students were thrilled to see the first few Gaga pit panels arrive — you should have seen their excitement! Even with just part of the pit, they were eager to start playing and learning the rules. The new panels are already helping students stay active, practice teamwork, and have fun during PE. Once we have the full pit, we'll be able to include even more students at once and create small games and tournaments that encourage collaboration, strategy, and friendly competition.\r\n\r\nEven with just a few panels in place, the students' excitement is contagious! They are already finding creative ways to play and adapt, cheering each other on and learning how to take turns. This small start has shown how much potential the full Gaga pit will have for increasing participation and keeping every student active. We can't wait to complete the pit so even more students can join in the fun, build teamwork skills, and enjoy this engaging activity together.","fullyFundedDate":1758224170558,"projectUrl":"project/gaga-ball-pit/9649025/","projectTitle":"Gaga Ball Pit!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serricchio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787150"},{"teacherId":3507971,"projectId":9275645,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project to get picnic tables in the courtyard. The Stillmeadow Community has been enjoying the space! I have seen teacher groups enjoying their lunch outside, mentor and mentee meetings, and most importanly students reading in the sunshine! The students are so excited when we have the time to go outside for a DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) session. Over the summer, the PFO added umbrellas with stands to our tables for a perfect finishing touch. 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The new seating arrangement creates a more comfortable and inclusive learning environment, empowering my students to be more successful throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBeyond the seating, your contribution also allowed me to stock our classroom with various snack options. This seemingly small detail has a big impact, as it helps to keep our students nourished and ready to learn. Your kindness has directly improved the daily lives and educational experience of every student in my classroom. Thank you again for your incredible generosity and for investing in our students' well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1746658123198,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-resource-room/9290193/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Resource Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Billings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007511_orig.jpg?crop=491,491,x235,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745851012289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lvbillings"},{"teacherId":2423701,"projectId":9591805,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your very generous donation to our classroom. Because of donors like you the children are able to do many more projects in school. In Kindergarten especially hands on projects are so important in helping the students learn their curriculum materials. The card stock and glue sticks will definitely be used to create projects that enhance the students learning of the curriculum. The children are so excited to begin learning their curriculum. Once they finish their unit , the children will be using their cardstock and glue sticks to create extension projects to show their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755716856938,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-love-to-be-creative/9591805/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners Love to be Creative!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661473884558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2423701"},{"teacherId":2423701,"projectId":9347533,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your very generous donation to my classroom. The sharper will come in handy because in kindergarten we are constantly in need of sharpening pencils. The sharpener makes it do way for us to sharpen pencils. Thank you also for the storage cart. It will the children move various art supplies throughout the classroom. Thank you for being so generous and helping out my kindergarten classroom. We are so very grateful to donors like you who care about the education of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755122254564,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed-for-kindergarten/9347533/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661473884558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2423701"},{"teacherId":9787150,"projectId":8848692,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the new equipment, the excitement was instant. Their eyes lit up, and they couldn't wait to grab the equipment and get moving. For many of them, this was their first time playing with real, high-quality sports gear — and it made them feel like true athletes. From kindergarten through 5th grade, students of all skill levels have been jumping in to play, learn, and grow together. The energy on the playground and in PE class has never been higher.\r\n\r\nWe're using the equipment not just for fun, but to teach important skills like teamwork, communication, and perseverance. During a recent PE unit, students worked in teams to practice passing drills, set up friendly scrimmages, and even created their own team names and cheers. 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By knowing they are able to read the children will feel good about themselves and feel very successful. The skills in these books go step by step and introduce a whole new way of reading for these children. Because of donors like you all, students are successful in school. Thank you for all you did to make my students successf","fullyFundedDate":1745597002636,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-learn-to-read-who-ar/9115831/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Learn To Read Who Are Dyslexic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661473884558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2423701"},{"teacherId":2423701,"projectId":9036712,"letterContent":"These materials will be so helpful in aiding me teach my children to read. The children have dyslexia and the school district does not have many supplies for children with dyslexia. These materials will help me help my students to be successful in reading. The children are so excited that they will be getting these supplies. The children have been struggling with their reading and by using these supplies the children will be successful in reading. I am so excited to be able to share these supplies with the children and I can not wait to start teaching them how to read with these new supplies. Thank you very much again!","fullyFundedDate":1738783681930,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-learn-to-read/9036712/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Learn to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661473884558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2423701"},{"teacherId":2423701,"projectId":8974646,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to get all the construction paper. They are busy being very creative making various extension projects to their lessons. It was so very thoughtful of you to donate to our classroom. The children are so lucky to benefit from all these wonderful donations. Thank you very much for bringing the children's creative side out. They love the colors of the construction paper and hey are busy everyday creating new projects. We are displaying all the projects in class. Thank you once again for your kind gesture.","fullyFundedDate":1734099461842,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-students-love-to-learn-thro/8974646/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Students Love to Learn Through Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2423701_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661473884558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2423701"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43566","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":587,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":43566,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Stillmeadow Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Stillmeadow Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/stamford-public-schools/stillmeadow-elementary-school/43566"}