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Some of my students who are easily distracted or become anxious in busy environments have especially benefited from these changes, as the calmer atmosphere helps them feel more relaxed, focused, and ready to learn. The dehumidifier has also improved comfort during Florida's humid weather, helping create an environment where students can concentrate on learning rather than distractions. Thanks to your generosity, my students are learning in a space that supports both their academic success and overall well-being, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789520221163,"projectUrl":"project/relax-and-learn/10533766/","projectTitle":"Relax and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597616516447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6502432"},{"teacherId":6502432,"projectId":10360358,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible! My students were beyond excited when they first saw the sublimation water bottles and learned they would be able to personalize them. One of our favorite classroom moments was designing and creating unique bottles that reflected each student's personality, interests, and creativity. Students took great pride in making something that was truly their own, and they immediately began using their bottles throughout the school day. The personalized bottles have encouraged students to stay hydrated, take ownership of their belongings, and feel a stronger sense of belonging in our classroom community. As we move forward with the school year, students will continue building responsibility and independence while engaging in collaborative learning activities and classroom projects. Thanks to your generosity, my students have a practical tool that supports their health, creativity, and confidence every day. We are so grateful for your support and the positive impact you have made on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787312349104,"projectUrl":"project/stay-hydrated/10360358/","projectTitle":"Stay Hydrated!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597616516447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6502432"},{"teacherId":6502432,"projectId":10360335,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through this project! My students have been using the new headphones, drawing tablets, storage baskets, and decorative erasers every day as we build routines and engage in meaningful learning activities. One exciting moment was watching students use the drawing tablets to illustrate and share their ideas during a lesson, giving them a creative and interactive way to demonstrate their understanding. When the materials arrived, students were eager to explore them and immediately expressed excitement about having tools that made learning feel both fun and organized. The decorative erasers were an instant favorite, while the headphones helped students feel focused and independent during digital learning activities. As we continue through the school year, students will use these resources to support reading, writing, math, and creative projects that encourage collaboration and critical thinking. Thanks to your generosity, my classroom is a more engaging, organized, and positive learning environment where students are excited to learn and prepared to succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787181207023,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start/10360335/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597616516447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6502432"},{"teacherId":6502432,"projectId":10291165,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Teachers Pay Teachers project! The resources purchased through TPT are helping my students learn by providing engaging, standards-aligned activities that meet a variety of learning needs. These materials allow me to differentiate instruction, offer extra support where needed, and challenge students who are ready to go further. My students are especially excited about the interactive and creative activities that make learning feel fun while reinforcing important skills. Some of my struggling learners have particularly benefited from these resources because they can access lessons tailored to their individual needs, helping them build confidence and experience success in the classroom. As a result, students are more engaged, motivated, and eager to participate in daily lessons. Your generosity is giving my students access to high-quality learning experiences that support their academic growth and help them reach their full potential. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787186785956,"projectUrl":"project/get-resources/10291165/","projectTitle":"Get Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597616516447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6502432"},{"teacherId":6502432,"projectId":10184462,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our \"Peace Out, Fourth Grade\" Glow Party possible! My students were thrilled when they learned about the glow shirts, balloons, wands, and lights, and their excitement has continued to grow as we prepare for this special celebration. We are using these resources to recognize the hard work, growth, and achievements they have accomplished throughout the year, creating a fun and memorable experience that will help them feel proud of all they have achieved. As we wrap up fourth grade, students are reflecting on their learning, celebrating their successes, and setting goals for fifth grade. Thanks to your generosity, they will leave our classroom with positive memories, greater confidence, and excitement for the next chapter of their educational journey. We are so grateful for your support and for helping our students shine!","fullyFundedDate":1778202783222,"projectUrl":"project/glow-day/10184462/","projectTitle":"Glow Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597616516447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6502432"},{"teacherId":10009837,"projectId":9703518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our RPE-Palooza celebrations possible! Your generosity gave us the opportunity to recognize students for making positive choices, demonstrating outstanding behavior, and showing up ready to learn. The freezer pops and sidewalk chalk helped transform our PBIS celebration into something fun and memorable that students could genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nOur students loved having a chance to celebrate their success with their friends. The sidewalk chalk gave them an opportunity to be creative, socialize, and enjoy themselves together, while the freezer pops made the celebration feel like a special reward. More importantly, these materials helped us reinforce the message that their everyday choices matter. Positive behavior and good attendance do not always bring an immediate reward, so having a monthly celebration gives students a tangible reminder that their effort is noticed and appreciated.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using PBIS celebrations to recognize students, build a positive school culture, and encourage more children to make choices that help themselves and their classmates succeed. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us celebrate them. Your support brought a lot of joy to our school!","fullyFundedDate":1757955129272,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-monthly-celebration-rpe-palooza/9703518/","projectTitle":"PBIS Monthly Celebration RPE-Palooza","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bigby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009837_orig.jpg?crop=2365,2365,x0,y729&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754310008994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009837"},{"teacherId":9780563,"projectId":10177250,"letterContent":"My students were engaged with activities and a lot of practice. Your support pushed them to perform their best during the final exams. They enjoy the rewards and prizes. Their effort was celebrated thanks to your contribution.\r\nEveryone was excited to participate and share their knowledge through paper work. Our work had plenty of color and flavor. Smiles and candy fragrance was evolving our classroom. The stress and anxiety that testing may cause was forgotten with the happiness and sweet environment that your donation provided. \r\nThey are ready for 5th grade","fullyFundedDate":1777085764292,"projectUrl":"project/final-push/10177250/","projectTitle":"Final Push","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9780563_orig.png?crop=539,539,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727367170572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9780563"},{"teacherId":6502432,"projectId":9964036,"letterContent":"This project gave my fourth graders an engaging, hands‑on way to explore heat transfer and phase changes in science. Using IR thermometers and thermal cameras, students tested materials for insulation and heat conduction and excitedly compared temperature changes using real data. The dry ice sublimation stations were a student favorite—watching balloons inflate and soap domes form sparked curiosity and deep discussions about matter changing states.\r\n\r\nStudents were thrilled when they first saw the materials, especially the dye‑sublimation supplies. Designing science‑themed graphics and using heat presses to transfer them onto polyester bags helped students connect heat, energy, and real‑world applications. Taking home a bag they created made the learning even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nNext, students will analyze their results, explain their observations using scientific vocabulary, and connect these concepts to everyday uses of heat and energy. This project turned complex science standards into unforgettable learning experiences that students will remember long after the lesson ended.","fullyFundedDate":1775410072151,"projectUrl":"project/heat-and-science-experiment/9964036/","projectTitle":"Heat and Science Experiment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597616516447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6502432"},{"teacherId":6502432,"projectId":10091486,"letterContent":"Thanks to this generous donation, our students were able to take the lead in a school‑wide Kindness Ambassador initiative that positively impacted our entire community. Students eagerly used the erasable pens and Post‑its to plan, draft, and share encouraging messages, gratitude notes, and kindness challenges throughout the building. Creating kindness walls and leaving surprise notes on doors and lockers sparked joy and meaningful conversations about empathy and appreciation.\r\n\r\nThe reusable tumblers quickly became a powerful symbol of gratitude. Students filled them with uplifting messages and personally delivered them to teachers, staff, custodians, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers. Watching students practice what they wanted to say and confidently express appreciation was a memorable moment that showed real growth in leadership and communication skills.\r\n\r\nWhen students wore their Kindness Ambassador shirts, they felt proud and empowered to serve as role models. The project has strengthened our school culture and inspired students to continue spreading kindness through new challenges, displays, and reflection activities. This donation gave students the tools—and the confidence—to make a lasting, positive impact far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771363805488,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-makes-a-difference/10091486/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness Makes a Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597616516447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6502432"},{"teacherId":9780563,"projectId":9467242,"letterContent":"My class and I are very excited and amazed with all of the colorful charts and pictures that are being used because of your donation. It had been a big difference in the amount of fun worksheets we are now able to print and use in class. Students are also involved in making their own reusable manipulatives with the laminator. It improves their sense of ownership and responsibility with classroom materials.\r\nNow they have the benefit of more practice to accomplish the goals by having more printable resources which they can also take home and work without the need of a computer. They are also learning how to use different equipment such as the printer and the laminator.\r\nThank you for being part of history in the making. As a new school we are starting strong by the contributions of generous people like you.","fullyFundedDate":1764366855201,"projectUrl":"project/the-fun-is-in-the-color/9467242/","projectTitle":"The Fun Is in the Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9780563_orig.png?crop=539,539,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727367170572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9780563"},{"teacherId":6502432,"projectId":9910300,"letterContent":"These resources will help create a warm, joyful classroom environment where every student feels recognized and excited to learn. The Santa hats will bring festive spirit to our holiday activities, allowing students to celebrate together and feel included in meaningful classroom traditions. The candy items—Dum Dums, Ring Pops, Sour Patch Kids, and Swedish Fish—will be used as positive incentives that encourage good behavior, academic growth, and perseverance.\r\nBy offering fun, motivating rewards, students will feel proud of their achievements and more engaged in their learning. These small celebrations build confidence, strengthen classroom relationships, and help students stay focused and enthusiastic. Together, these resources will support a supportive, energetic classroom culture where students feel valued, encouraged, and eager to do their best every day. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765143546424,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-time/9910300/","projectTitle":"Christmas Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6502432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597616516447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6502432"},{"teacherId":6031056,"projectId":9512166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom! Our new school is already over capacity and the instruments help allow for every student to participate and play music. The students were excited to play them and enjoyed the hands-on learning.\r\n\r\n The copier, paper and folders have been a welcome addition to helping me stay organized with my after school performing group. I am able to help the students keep music and announcements organized in their folders and using colored paper helps draw attention to announcements sent home to parents. Thank you again for helping me get our first year in music off to a great start!","fullyFundedDate":1760693756595,"projectUrl":"project/music-for-all/9512166/","projectTitle":"Music for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6031056_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594338328795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6031056"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_134280","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":401,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":74.3,"schoolId":134280,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ross Prairie Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ross Prairie Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/marion-county-public-schools/ross-prairie-elementary-school/134280"}