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It also gives me real-time data, so I can quickly see which skills need reinforcement and provide more \r\nWithout a doubt, the interactive features are their favorite part.","fullyFundedDate":1764643782120,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-letters-building/9580488/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Letters: “Building ABC Skills on Our Whiteboard”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. VILLALTA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10171639_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755417178547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171639"},{"teacherId":145135,"projectId":9151591,"letterContent":"Thank you tremendously for your outpour of love, generosity, and support of my \"Gearing Up for Super Nationals!\" project! We came away with 5 individual medals and a team trophy for Supernationals! The students were so proud, and they looked as good as they performed in their chess attire. Thank you for supporting this project, as we needed to get uniform team clothing for this once every 5 years super chess event. Over 1500 children were competing, and it was a relief to have the students in team uniforms as we were able to easily identify them.","fullyFundedDate":1742916947733,"projectUrl":"project/gearing-up-for-super-nationals/9151591/","projectTitle":"Gearing Up for Super Nationals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp145135_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516402423753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gracenotes"},{"teacherId":145135,"projectId":8897949,"letterContent":"Thank you from my students and me for supporting our \"Shirts for Our Taki Chess Team!\" project request. Apart from my students loving the Takis snacks you donated to them, they were very proud to have new chess shirts for the Districts tournament. My students really did their best and placed in the top five for team as well as individual categories in the K-3 and K-5 sections. Because of their excellent performance, they will qualify to be sponsored by our district and compete again in the next school year.","fullyFundedDate":1740153820487,"projectUrl":"project/shirts-for-our-taki-chess-team/8897949/","projectTitle":"Shirts for Our Taki Chess Team!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp145135_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516402423753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gracenotes"},{"teacherId":4306362,"projectId":9293833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Ninja Slushy project! Your contribution helped bring refreshing fun and cool relief to our students during the hottest days of the season. The Machines are more than just a fun treat. They've become a source of joy, motivation, and encouragement for children who often face challenges outside of school. Having this simple reward gives them an extra reason to come to class, stay focused, and work hard toward their goals.Our classroom has been filled with joy and anticipation as students look forward to creating healthy, delicious Slushy together. \r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1746729966069,"projectUrl":"project/ninja-slushy-cooling-edition/9293833/","projectTitle":"Ninja Slushy: Cooling Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. 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There can be a constant line of students waiting for their turn to sharpen a few colored pencils.\r\n\r\nHence, dear donor, we really appreciate your help in funding these much needed items for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746698834286,"projectUrl":"project/graduation-gifts/9263542/","projectTitle":"Graduation Gifts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1563570_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473364666584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wawa"},{"teacherId":4306362,"projectId":9285211,"letterContent":"We're incredibly grateful for your generous support of our tie-dye project! Thanks to your contribution, we were able to provide materials, create a fun and creative space, and bring vibrant color and joy to everyone involved.\r\n\r\nThe project was a huge success children had a blast experimenting with colors and techniques, and the finished pieces were as unique and bright as the smiles and enjoy their shirts during spirit day and field day..\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped make this experience possible, and we can't thank you enough for being part of it.","fullyFundedDate":1746786288535,"projectUrl":"project/wearable-art-tie-dye-edition/9285211/","projectTitle":"Wearable Art: Tie-Dye Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. 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There can be a constant line of students waiting for their turn to sharpen a few colored pencils.\r\n\r\nHence, dear donor, we really appreciate your help in funding these much needed items for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746698819301,"projectUrl":"project/art-class-essentials/9201938/","projectTitle":"Art Class Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1563570_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473364666584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wawa"},{"teacherId":1563570,"projectId":9037108,"letterContent":"My students and I are grateful to you for providing our art classroom with chocolate coins, money mints, and sharpeners. On day one, all of these items were joyfully used.\r\n\r\nFor instance, whenever a student went above and beyond by answering a challenging question or volunteering to help in the classroom, I gave them as a reward a choice of getting either a chocolate coin or \"money\" mints.\r\n\r\nAs for the electric sharpeners, you can only imagine how an art room cannot properly function without at least a couple of them. There can be a constant line of students waiting for their turn to sharpen a few colored pencils.\r\n\r\nHence, dear donor, we really appreciate your help in funding these much needed items for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746649466356,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards/9037108/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1563570_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473364666584","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wawa"},{"teacherId":7494895,"projectId":9295227,"letterContent":"We want to say thank you for the ninja slushy machine , this machine has made the students very happy. The students have something to look forward to at the end of the week. Ill attendance has went up and the students has been completing there Waterford .\r\n Our first year with the ninja slushy machine on field day was a great success. The students were so excited to have something cool and tasty on field day. We are looking forward to using the ninja slushy machine for many years to come. Once again Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1746713782286,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-slushy-it-up-edition/9295227/","projectTitle":"Field Day: Slushy It Up Edition!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goolsby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7494895_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y303&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685822051479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7494895"},{"teacherId":7494895,"projectId":9183142,"letterContent":"Thank you for the ninja slushy machines. This product has brought so much joy and excitement in our classroom. The students look forward to their slushy on Fridays and special occasion. \r\nOh our attendance rate has went up and they are completing waterfront they are also excited to attend school because they have something to look forward to. We have certain kids that wasn't attending school on a regular basic but now they are exceeding and telling the parents you have to bring me to school.(so I can get a slushy) so this has been a great incentive for the kids and we are looking forward to using the slushy machines for years to come. Once again, thank you for making this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1746454798622,"projectUrl":"project/let-slushy-it-up-/9183142/","projectTitle":"Let Slushy It Up !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goolsby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7494895_orig.png?crop=828,827,x0,y303&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685822051479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7494895"},{"teacherId":4306362,"projectId":8895133,"letterContent":"We couldn't believe it when we received the materials—our students were beyond excited! The classroom atmosphere immediately felt more peaceful and engaging. Knowing they'll be rewarded with goodies at the end of the week has motivated them even more.\r\nMany students especially enjoyed the hands-on materials, which brought learning to life in a fun and meaningful way.\r\nWe are forever grateful to all the donors who helped fund this project. Because of your generosity, teachers can foster a more effective classroom environment, and students can enjoy a safe, pleasant, and enriching place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1739372625076,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-place-for-the-tiny-tigers/8895133/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Place For The Tiny Tigers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4306362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663900323399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hsms-pierre"},{"teacherId":1563570,"projectId":8883356,"letterContent":"The students are excited to receive chocolate coins as a token of appreciation when they go above and beyond in creating their assignments.\r\n\r\nMaking them feel they are participating in a minuscule economy works. 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