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For many of them, having fresh, organized materials made them feel important and prepared.","fullyFundedDate":1757064436785,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-smiles-for-second-grade/9436156/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Smiles for Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strangwayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8619110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680248066358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8619110"},{"teacherId":8619110,"projectId":9712078,"letterContent":"Because of you, my entire school's second graders are growing into more confident and fluent readers every single day!\r\n\r\nWe are using our new whisper phones during independent reading time, small group instruction, and whole group choral reading. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the whisper phones, they were beyond excited. They thought they looked like \"reading microphones\" and couldn't wait to try them. What started as excitement quickly turned into focused engagement. The room was filled with quiet whispers as students leaned into their reading with smiles on their faces. Even some of my more reluctant readers were eager to participate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom. You didn't just provide a tool — you provided confidence, independence, and growth for my young readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1762266422246,"projectUrl":"project/hear-second-grade-read/9712078/","projectTitle":"Hear Second Grade Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strangwayes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8619110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680248066358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8619110"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9505610,"letterContent":"This project has made my students feel like true musicians. They are able to store their assigned stands in an orderly manner, which helps prepare themselves for the secondary level when they join a larger group. They have taken pride in their materials and a sense of ownership for their stand since it is organized and can be accessed easily and efficiently. What may be a small piece of organization to some is a huge piece of musician responsibility for our groups, good habits are part of the foundation to learning an instrument. Students love when their stand holder is out for others to see, because it belongs to them and it's special to be part of the group that uses it.","fullyFundedDate":1760693775770,"projectUrl":"project/rack-and-roll-rolling-storage-rack-for/9505610/","projectTitle":"Rack and Roll: Rolling Storage Rack for Our Violin Ensemble","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2957769_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597022351483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cali"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9450419,"letterContent":"The tuners have been an incredible resource this concert season. They allow students to tune their violins in the holding area while waiting for their performance to begin, eliminating the need to wait for me to finish with the group before them. Students also use the tuners before entering my room to practice, and they are steadily gaining confidence in identifying correct pitch and making quick adjustments. Additionally, students have begun using the tuners while playing to ensure they are performing the correct notes, further promoting independence. This small device has played an important role in helping my ensemble develop into confident, self-sufficient musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1752586350676,"projectUrl":"project/stay-tuned-violin-tuners-to-help-grow-m/9450419/","projectTitle":"Stay Tuned: Violin Tuners to Help Grow Musicians (Part Three)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2957769_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597022351483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cali"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9450409,"letterContent":"The tuners have truly been invaluable this concert season. They allow my students to tune their violins in the holding area while waiting for their concert to begin so they don't have to wait for me to finish the group before them. The group uses the tuners before coming into my room to practice, and they are becoming more confident in recognizing correct pitch and adjusting their instruments. Students have also begun using the tuners while playing to ensure they are hitting the correct notes, further reinforcing independence. This small device has played a significant role in helping my ensemble grow into confident, self-sufficient musicians.","fullyFundedDate":1752586351473,"projectUrl":"project/stay-tuned-violin-tuners-to-help-grow-m/9450409/","projectTitle":"Stay Tuned: Violin Tuners to Help Grow Musicians (Part Two)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2957769_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597022351483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cali"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9422539,"letterContent":"Now that it is concert season the tuners were worth their weight in gold! They allowed my students to tune their violins while waiting for their concert to start without having to waste time waiting for me to finish setting up the performance space. 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My growing musicians were so excited to put their new grip on their bow and show their families how they correctly hold their bow.","fullyFundedDate":1760693773168,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-bow-enhancing-performances-w/9826510/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Bow: Enhancing Performances with Violin Accessories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2957769_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597022351483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cali"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9505400,"letterContent":"My students were in awe when they received their office boxes with their new supplies. They finally had a dry erase marker that worked and crayons that were easy to use. All 850+ students used these supplies for a Veteran's Day activity and they were so happy to have these new supplies. I cannot wait to pull out these supplies again when we start learning how to read and write rhythms and when I teach my composing unit. These new supplies have also helped with time management. Students no longer have to search for markers that work or the crayon color they want, which is helpful when my time with them is so limited.","fullyFundedDate":1760693580215,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-classroom-supplies-for-m/9505400/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics: Classroom Supplies for Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2957769_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597022351483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cali"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9361574,"letterContent":"You have given my students a necessity for our violin ensemble in the form of music stands. Your support has allowed my students to properly learn how to read music while performing on their instrument, which is a huge beginning step when learning an instrument. Your generosity has given my students a sense of pride while learning how to play the violin. This tool has elevated their learning and helped to build their confidence because they can envision themselves as performers. You have truly helped to unlock the musical potential of my students and I will always be grateful for that.","fullyFundedDate":1752586424113,"projectUrl":"project/stand-by-me-music-stands-needed-part-3/9361574/","projectTitle":"Stand by Me: Music Stands Needed (Part 3)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2957769_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597022351483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cali"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9345604,"letterContent":"You have given my students a necessity for our violin ensemble in the form of music stands. Your support has allowed my students to properly learn how to read music while performing on their instrument, which is a huge beginning step when learning an instrument. Your generosity has given my students a sense of pride while learning how to play the violin. This tool has elevated their learning and helped to build their confidence because they can envision themselves as performers. You have truly helped to unlock the musical potential of my students and I will always be grateful for that.","fullyFundedDate":1752586436930,"projectUrl":"project/stand-by-me-music-stands-needed-part-1/9345604/","projectTitle":"Stand by Me: Music Stands Needed (Part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2957769_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597022351483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cali"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9450424,"letterContent":"Your generosity has helped us perform an award winning show this season. Our theme required a large amount of black poles that were not in our inventory, but you helped make the show concept come to life with your funding. We have had a great season and adjudicators have remarked how they like the look of our silks on the black flag poles. I also like to utilize black poles for our parades, so this addition will be used beyond the football field and for many years to come. You have helped to elevate our performances.","fullyFundedDate":1753983949974,"projectUrl":"project/pole-power-new-performance-poles-for-co/9450424/","projectTitle":"Pole Power: New Performance Poles for Color Guard (Part 1)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2957769_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597022351483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cali"},{"teacherId":2957769,"projectId":9261952,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity I was able to add five more violins to my inventory, which allowed me to start the first strings program in my county. 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