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Seeing the immediate, positive impact these tools have on their confidence and well-being is truly inspiring. Your belief in our classroom and investment in our students' emotional growth make a world of difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1787248249458,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-calm-corner/10524585/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494902_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777850561320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494902"},{"teacherId":10443385,"projectId":10495083,"letterContent":"Thank you to the DonorsChoose community for helping provide the everyday supplies our classroom needs! Having these essentials available makes our days run more smoothly and allows my students to spend more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nThe treasure box items and small rewards have also been a wonderful addition! My students love being recognized for their hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments. Sometimes a little encouragement makes a big difference, especially for students who are working hard to overcome challenges.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped keep our classroom stocked, organized, and ready for learning. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1787163015973,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-smiles-success/10495083/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Smiles & Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caples","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10443385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777023068476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10443385"},{"teacherId":10443385,"projectId":10474309,"letterContent":"This project has made such a wonderful difference in my classroom! My students are already enjoying their new flexible seating options, and I love seeing them find a comfortable space where they can focus and learn. For my students, having the opportunity to move, make choices, and sit in a way that meets their individual needs is so important. These seats are helping create a classroom environment where they feel comfortable, supported, and ready to do their best.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and small rewards have also been a blessing! Many of my students come from low-income families, and having snacks available means they have one less thing to worry about during the school day. The rewards also give us opportunities to celebrate their hard work, positive choices, and personal growth.\r\n\r\nAs you can see in the photos, my students are putting their new seating to good use! What may seem like a simple classroom addition has made a meaningful difference in their day. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where every student has what they need to feel successful, comfortable, and encouraged!","fullyFundedDate":1787163018350,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seats-sweet-rewards/10474309/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seats & Sweet Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caples","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10443385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777023068476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10443385"},{"teacherId":10443385,"projectId":10636819,"letterContent":"Books open up a world of possibilities for my students. Many of my students struggle with reading and need extra support to build their confidence, fluency, and comprehension skills. Having access to a variety of engaging books allows them to explore their interests, practice important reading skills, and discover the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nFor some of my students, reading can feel frustrating and overwhelming. These books will help make reading something they look forward to rather than something they struggle through. As they find books they enjoy and experience success, they begin to believe in themselves as readers. My goal is not only to help my students become stronger readers, but also to develop a lifelong love of reading. Every book gives them another opportunity to learn, grow, and feel proud of their accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1790376077591,"projectUrl":"project/our-love-for-reading-keeps-growing/10636819/","projectTitle":"Our Love for Reading Keeps Growing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caples","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10443385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777023068476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10443385"},{"teacherId":10443385,"projectId":10636835,"letterContent":"This project has made such a meaningful difference in my classroom! Many of my students come from low-income families and are not always able to bring snacks from home. Thanks to your generosity, my students no longer have to worry about whether they will have a snack during the school day. They know that when they are hungry, there is something available for them. Having snacks and juice helps them stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn. The sweet treats also provide a fun way to celebrate their hard work, positive behavior, and accomplishments. More importantly, this project has helped create a classroom where every student feels cared for and supported, regardless of their circumstances. Thank you for helping me meet my students' needs and giving them one less thing to worry about each day!","fullyFundedDate":1789562845099,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-panthers-and-learning-one-snack/10636835/","projectTitle":"Fueling Panthers and Learning, One Snack at a Time!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caples","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10443385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777023068476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10443385"},{"teacherId":9587045,"projectId":10512914,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is completely stocked with fresh paper, glue, and project supplies. These simple materials make a huge difference in a kindergarten classroom. Crafting is how our students do some of their most important learning. Every time they cut, paste, build, and create, they are strengthening their fine motor skills, practicing hand-eye coordination, and learning how to follow multi-step directions.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable supply of materials means our students can experiment and create without worrying about running out or having to hold back. Seeing their faces light up when they complete a project all on their own and proudly show it off is the best part of our week!\r\n\r\nYour gift brought so much joy and creative energy to our room, and we appreciate your support more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1787248249183,"projectUrl":"project/building-early-learning-skills-through-h/10512914/","projectTitle":"Building Early Learning Skills Through Hands-On Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Helfritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587045_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720543672293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587045"},{"teacherId":9587045,"projectId":10371535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom store project! Because of your kindness, our students now have hands-on, everyday experience learning how money works. Our new store system gives students the opportunity to earn \"classroom currency\" for positive behavior, accountability, and active participation. Seeing their faces light up when they save up their earnings to \"buy\" a special reward or privilege has been incredible. Beyond tracking their behavior, they are practicing real-world skills like counting money, making choices, budgeting, and learning the value of saving versus spending.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought so much excitement, structure, and joy to our classroom community. Thank you for investing in our students and making a direct impact on their learning every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1786366942849,"projectUrl":"project/pennies-for-progress-kindergarten-finan/10371535/","projectTitle":"Pennies for Progress: Kindergarten Financial Literacy & Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Helfritz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9587045_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720543672293","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9587045"},{"teacherId":10443385,"projectId":10636801,"letterContent":"The impact these books have had on my students has been so exciting to see. My students are truly beginning to enjoy reading and are discovering books that interest them. They even get excited when it is time for flashlight reading, which has become something they look forward to! We have also started setting individual reading goals, and my students are motivated to work toward reaching them. Having a variety of books available in our classroom has helped make reading something they want to do, rather than something they have to do. Watching them grow into readers has been one of my favorite parts of our classroom this year.","fullyFundedDate":1789562846986,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-are-becoming-readers/10636801/","projectTitle":"My Students Are Becoming Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caples","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10443385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777023068476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10443385"},{"teacherId":8494902,"projectId":10255644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderfully generous gift of headphones, Expo markers, and pencils to our kindergarten classroom! The Expo markers have been an absolute game-changer for our daily UFLI phonics lessons and handwriting practice, allowing the students to write, erase, and refine their letters on wipe-clean boards with so much excitement. The headphones have transformed our independent learning time, giving every child the quiet focus they need to engage with educational activities, while the fresh supply of pencils ensures they are always ready to write and learn. Your thoughtful contribution directly supports our daily routines and gives my young learners the exact tools they need to build early literacy confidence. We are so deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777980474425,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-necessities/10255644/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494902_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777850561320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494902"},{"teacherId":8494902,"projectId":10266832,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of supplies to our classroom. Community partnerships like yours make an immediate, meaningful difference in our school day. Your support provides our learners with the essential tools they need to thrive, stay organized, and feel supported in their daily learning environment.\r\nThe academic impact of your gift is visible from the moment our morning routines begin. The pocket folders have been instrumental in keeping our curriculum materials organized and accessible, making our lessons significantly more effective throughout the year. Additionally, the supply of pencils has provided an essential foundation for daily work, ensuring every student is always prepared to write and create. During our math block, the LCD writing boards have become an indispensable resource that the students use every single day to practice problem-solving in an engaging, interactive way.\r\nBeyond instructional materials, your contribution has greatly enhanced our physical learning space and daily management. The beanbag has found a permanent spot in our calm down corner, offering students a comforting, safe space to self-regulate and reset each day. Up on the wall, the new clock serves as a vital anchor for our classroom schedule, helping us maintain smooth transitions and teaching our students valuable time management skills.\r\nThank you once again for investing in our classroom and demonstrating to our students that their broader community believes in their potential. Your generosity has touched every corner of our room and made a lasting impression on our school year.","fullyFundedDate":1778032630506,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-supplies/10266832/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494902_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1199&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777850561320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8494902"},{"teacherId":10263632,"projectId":10142137,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made it possible for me to have a full-time iPad devoted to being a communication device. I have several students that are non-verbal and one who is completely deaf. Having this communication device allows me to work with these students, teaching them how to use the device to tell me what they want and need. The program you helped to provide for us is very user friendly. The students tap on a visual picture and the program turns the visual into audio, giving them a voice that they would not have otherwise. I have provided photos of some of the students using it to say \"thank you\".","fullyFundedDate":1773327897875,"projectUrl":"project/a-voice-to-talk-back-to-me/10142137/","projectTitle":"A voice to talk back to me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10263632"},{"teacherId":3625785,"projectId":10251031,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for the new resources in our classroom. The folders are headed home each day and helping parents receive the information they need. We use our whiteboard and markers all throughout the day. This are basic items we need every single day. Students are also wearing their headphones for the many programs we use on the iPad. \r\n\r\nThese supplies are needed for daily instruction, for keeping our parents informed and of course, keeping studies individual on the iPads. Your help has been so much appreciated and is helping us start this school year on the right foot. Equipped and ready for a great year!","fullyFundedDate":1777997875809,"projectUrl":"project/back-with-basics/10251031/","projectTitle":"Back with Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stoufer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3625785_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1464619415003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/terry-stoufer"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47185","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":762,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":77,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"schoolId":47185,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lecanto Primary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lecanto Primary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/citrus-county-school-district/lecanto-primary-school/47185"}