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Thank you again for supporting this project and for helping to bring engaging STEM text into my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1745506435001,"projectUrl":"project/stemtastic-reading/9260881/","projectTitle":"STEMtastic Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp788923_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531881437083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-berge"},{"teacherId":523779,"projectId":9512383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students are so excited to see the amazing variety of desk pets available at our desk pet station this school year.\r\nMy students have been working hard and earning desk pet dollars to redeem for these adorable little pets. It's amazing to see all of the smiles and happiness that these little earned animals provide my students. This little reward on the corner of their desk means so much to them and encourages them to not only work hard, but to be kind!\r\nThank you again for this amazing donation!","fullyFundedDate":1755733435390,"projectUrl":"project/it-is-fun-to-have-a-desk-pet/9512383/","projectTitle":"It Is Fun To Have a Desk Pet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palmerton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/523779"},{"teacherId":9800456,"projectId":9373858,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generosity in helping us secure a much-needed equipment storage unit! This addition has already made a world of difference for our students, keeping our sport equipment organized, accessible, and protected.\r\n\r\nSince the unit arrived, my students have been able to easily grab the supplies they need for hands-on activities without wasting time searching for materials. Because of the new unit, everything is neatly stored and ready to go making our learning experience smoother and more productive!\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when they first saw the storage unit and realized how much easier it would be to access their equipment was priceless. \r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed our classroom experience, and we are so grateful. Thank you for believing in our students and making hands-on learning more engaging than ever!","fullyFundedDate":1758296064120,"projectUrl":"project/equipment-storage/9373858/","projectTitle":"Equipment Storage!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9800456_orig.png?crop=682,682,x170,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753382071359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800456"},{"teacherId":9841789,"projectId":9140540,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the chance to take home a book that is far more than just a story — it's a lifelong memory in the making. Oh, the Places You'll Go! has become a powerful tool for connection, celebration, and motivation in my kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is not just a routine — it's an adventure. We explore stories with excitement, act them out, make predictions, talk about characters, and connect books to our own lives. With this book, students begin to understand abstract themes like perseverance, resilience, and self-belief — all in a kid-friendly, engaging way.\r\n\r\nThis particular book introduces key literacy skills like sequencing, rhyming, and comprehension, but more importantly, it opens the door to deep conversations about setting goals, overcoming challenges, and imagining their future.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they received their book was unforgettable. Some held it like a treasure, others flipped through the pages and immediately began reading aloud to their classmates. One of my students, who's usually shy during group time, proudly said, \"This book is going to have all my teachers in it — forever!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of you, each student will now carry a growing record of their learning journey, filled with encouraging messages from the people who helped shape them. Thank you for being part of this tradition and making a lasting impact on their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1744217917313,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-youll-go/9140540/","projectTitle":"Oh, The Places You’ll Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hiba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9841789_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746800733037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9841789"},{"teacherId":523779,"projectId":8363749,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations to help spruce up our comfy zone!\r\nThe mini carpets are a favorite during our reading sessions and book talks. They allow us to spread out and get comfortable, creating the perfect reading atmosphere.\r\nWe would also like to thank you for the small table and table decor. This area is the perfect spot to work alone or with a small group. \r\nThese additions have created that little extra piece of comfort in our classroom. We truly love these pieces and will cherish them for years to come. \r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1724307226037,"projectUrl":"project/our-comfy-zone/8363749/","projectTitle":"Our Comfy Zone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palmerton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/523779"},{"teacherId":9841789,"projectId":8951273,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the new books about holidays around the world, including Christmas, have had a significant impact on our students. 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Now that we've been able to get started, the kids are excited to see the outcome of tumbling the rocks for a month or so.\r\n We studied weathering and erosion at the beginning of January and had an on-site field trip where the students were able to simulate mining for gemstones. They were highly invested in both the lessons and the field trip and loved learning about the different types of rocks. As we are discussing the changes we see in the rocks over time, we are able to review the concepts of weathering and erosion while the students see the effects of them first-hand. My students and I are so grateful to have these materials in our classroom! Thank you so much for supporting and encouraging the love my students have for learning about Science.","fullyFundedDate":1728589044521,"projectUrl":"project/science-rocks/8868890/","projectTitle":"Science Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp788923_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531881437083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sara-berge"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59456","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":755,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":33,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.1,"schoolId":59456,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lowry Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lowry Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/hillsborough-county-public-school-district/lowry-elementary-school/59456"}