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Students can actively participate, practice skills, and show their thinking in a way that is engaging. These tools support a wide range of learning styles and abilities, making instruction more inclusive for all of my learners.\r\n\r\nYour support of basic yet essential supplies, from pencils and tissues to binder clips, ensures that no student goes without what they need. And the new vacuum has helped us maintain a clean, healthy classroom environment, especially with our new flooring.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends a powerful message to my students that they are valued, supported, and worthy of a well equipped learning space. 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After two hurricanes impacted our area, especially Hurricane Milton, many of our families experienced flooding, extended power outages, and significant disruptions to daily life. Our students missed 10 days of school, and one of our newest students joined us after being forced to relocate due to storm damage.\r\n\r\nHaving a complete set of iPads brought a sense of stability and normalcy back into our classroom. With every student able to use their own device, we all fully engaged in interactive lessons, build digital literacy skills, conduct research, participate in virtual learning opportunities, and created meaningful projects without anyone feeling left out. For our new student especially, having the same tools as his classmates has helped him transition more smoothly and feel like a valued member of our community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has done more than provide technology - it has restored routine, equity, and opportunity during a time when our students truly needed it most. 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The portable PA system has allowed us to communicate clearly outdoors, calling student names when their parents are here to pick them up, giving directions, sharing safety instructions, and quickly addressing any changes when weather conditions shift.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps make a safe, smooth, and orderly dismissal process for every child in our care. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and continued commitment to me, our students, and our school. 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The root viewer specifically was a great addition to our classroom because we are learning about roots and they can really see the depth that they go to without pulling up a plant. They have also been able to see how quickly and how deep they grow. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762297497147,"projectUrl":"project/super-supplies/9822957/","projectTitle":"Super Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3729716_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715780059669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3729716"},{"teacherId":8797754,"projectId":9514473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for transforming our classroom! The rocking chair with its cozy pillow has become our \"Author's Chair,\" where students proudly share their writing. 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Your kindness makes a real difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764624482582,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/9514473/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hussein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8797754_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x45,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753832588393","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8797754"},{"teacherId":1610513,"projectId":9839734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Learning That Shines: Neon STEM for ESE Students. Because of you, our classroom has become a more engaging and inviting place to learn. We've been using the neon paper, paint, and art supplies during hands-on lessons, and the black light has made learning feel exciting and accessible. 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Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we're truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761921407010,"projectUrl":"project/learning-that-shines-neon-stem-for-ese/9839734/","projectTitle":"Learning That Shines: Neon STEM for ESE Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aviles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1610513_orig.png?crop=1181,1181,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760656252630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1610513"},{"teacherId":3054889,"projectId":9622206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping our classroom receive essential supplies! 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This helps minimize downtime, keeps lessons running smoothly, and allows students to stay focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nYour support truly helps create a more effective and inspiring learning environment. Thank you for believing in my classroom and in the potential of every student you help empower.","fullyFundedDate":1757511347974,"projectUrl":"project/charging-stations-needed/9620195/","projectTitle":"Charging Stations Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Trujillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3054889_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485964915409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrtrujillo"},{"teacherId":1041404,"projectId":9693220,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students absolutely love the magnetic stations! 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Your impact truly will reach hundreds of little brains and help students have opportunities to learn and grow. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1759090622411,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-needs/9721855/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Piche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3729716_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715780059669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3729716"},{"teacherId":3729716,"projectId":9444321,"letterContent":"You have changed the entire school year for these kiddos. These incentives will be used as a new awards system in our elementary school. As soon as I was unpacking them in my room the kids interest peaked, and they started asking \"what are those?\" and \"How do I earn one?\". Our first awards ceremony is only a few weeks away and these arrived in perfect timing. 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Alexander Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Tampa, Florida that is part of Hillsborough County Public School District.
It serves 579 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
Its teachers have had 420 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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94%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Alexander Elementary School
$194,346
raised using DonorsChoose
420
projects
funded
50
teachers
funded
701
donors
51
projects
for
basic supplies
107
projects for
technology
56
projects for
books
15
projects
for
art supplies
Alexander Elementary School has received support from
457 individuals from Florida and
244 individuals out-of-state.