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We are truly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you've made on our students' day-to-day experience.","fullyFundedDate":1757529071512,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-us-organized/9416565/","projectTitle":"Keeping Us Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinoza-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689019949125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsespinozainfirstgrade"},{"teacherId":7236436,"projectId":9294567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Because of your kindness, each of my students will now have their own set of headphones to use daily during small group instruction. This resource will help create a focused and personalized learning environment where students can concentrate, stay engaged, and truly benefit from the lessons designed just for them.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is making a real and immediate impact. With these headphones, my students can build stronger academic skills, grow more confident, and enjoy a smoother learning experience each day. I am deeply grateful for your willingness to invest in their success and for believing in the importance of providing them with the tools they need to thrive. Thank you for helping make our classroom a better place for every learner.","fullyFundedDate":1756431320255,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-keep-us-working/9294567/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Keep us Working","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinoza-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689019949125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsespinozainfirstgrade"},{"teacherId":7999770,"projectId":9413798,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You\r\n\r\nI want to sincerely thank everyone who supported my classroom with your generous donations. Because of your kindness, I was able to start the school year with the supplies and materials needed to create a warm, engaging, and well-organized space for my first graders.\r\n\r\nThe pencils, folders, dry erase markers, headphones, sanitizer wipes, cardstock, labels, décor, and treasure box prizes you provided made such a difference. Each item helped my students stay focused, take pride in their classroom, and enjoy learning in a hands-on, creative way.\r\n\r\nTeaching at a Title I school means that many of my students face challenges outside the classroom, yet your generosity helped make this room a safe and joyful place—a true second home. Your support allowed me to give my students the tools and encouragement they deserve, and for that, I am deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and in the power of education. Your kindness has left a lasting impact on our classroom and in my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1753121286683,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-scholars-for-a-bright-an/9413798/","projectTitle":"Equipping Young Scholars for a Bright and Successful Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7999770_orig.jpg?crop=1785,1785,x0,y410&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629501918221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmelendez"},{"teacherId":9567060,"projectId":9298984,"letterContent":"My students have greatly benefitted from the mesh zipper pouches! Having a safe place for all their headphones have helped with keeping their headphones organized as well as their login cards. The labels have also helped with giving each student a name tag on their desk and feeling as though they have a spot in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBetween the pencils and eraser heads, it has been very comforting knowing my students have the resources they need to succeed in my class. No student goes without the basic necessities in my room and I've even been able to send some pencils home with students in need so they can complete their homework at home.","fullyFundedDate":1746489271129,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-necessities/9298984/","projectTitle":"Classroom Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baksh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567060_orig.jpg?crop=1732,1732,x2380,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745984200063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567060"},{"teacherId":9567060,"projectId":9284458,"letterContent":"My students are beyond grateful to have headphones to use in class! Many of our students come from homes that cannot provide supplies beyond the basics i.e. pencils and paper. Each student having their own pair has helped plenty in the classroom with minimizing disruptions and distractions. Students can work on their independent lessons without causing others to lose focus on their own tasks.\r\n\r\nThe kickbands have been AWESOME for my bouncy students. I truly did not realize how helpful they could be until I saw it in action. 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Thank you for giving them tools that make learning meaningful and exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1754296498110,"projectUrl":"project/mustangs-thrive-when-classroom-shines/9473469/","projectTitle":"Mustangs Thrive When Classroom Shines!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9525641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738438567319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vu"},{"teacherId":7999770,"projectId":9093881,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! As we near the end of the school year, your gift couldn't have come at a better time.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping us restock much-needed supplies like dry erase markers, highlighters, Band-Aids, card stock, and disinfecting wipes—items we rely on daily but were running low on. You've also brought joy to my students through fun treasure box incentives that help keep them motivated and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nThese seemingly simple items go a long way in making our classroom a warm, organized, and engaging space where students can thrive. With your support, I can continue creating hands-on, interactive lessons that help my students finish the year strong.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart—thank you for believing in us!\r\n\r\n\r\n1st Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1739889618305,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-finish-the-school-year-strong/9093881/","projectTitle":"Help Us Finish the School Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7999770_orig.jpg?crop=1785,1785,x0,y410&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629501918221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmelendez"},{"teacherId":7236436,"projectId":9264764,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution in helping us finish the year strong. The digital clock has helped us stay on schedule everyday! The headphones allow my students to be able to hear their laptops and keep the learning going; while I am working with a small group at teacher table. The pencils have motivated my students; especially when they are testing. The adhesive pockets are used to put their name tags in them, so students can easily find their desks and belongings. All the items in this project are already in use and will continue to be used next year! \r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747230832721,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-off-strong/9264764/","projectTitle":"Finishing off Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinoza-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689019949125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsespinozainfirstgrade"},{"teacherId":7236436,"projectId":9067268,"letterContent":"My students were ecstatic to see all the wonderful items of this project. Students love to place their headphones in their mesh zipper bags. The Valentine's Day theme items helped motivate students with a cute pencil or trinket. The candy was used for those outstanding students who showed all their work and persevered through those challenging questions.\r\nEvery item put a smile on my student's face and that I'm thankful for. I've seen a decline in absences because students want to come to school to see what the next prize they can win.","fullyFundedDate":1739889616363,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-february/9067268/","projectTitle":"Essentials for February","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinoza-Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7236436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689019949125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsespinozainfirstgrade"},{"teacherId":9567060,"projectId":8459918,"letterContent":"The resources we received have helped our scholars in the classroom and we are very appreciative! The binders are being used to keep all anchor charts neatly organized so students may reference them throughout the year for support. Students have also used them as mini privacy boards during our whole group lesson for an extra bit of privacy.\r\n\r\nThe pouches inside their binders have helped greatly for keeping their supplies in one place. Students are not constantly getting up and moving round the room because their supplies are right there in their binder.","fullyFundedDate":1718749105121,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-essentials-cont/8459918/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Essentials, Cont.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baksh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567060_orig.jpg?crop=1732,1732,x2380,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745984200063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567060"},{"teacherId":9567060,"projectId":8450371,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution in getting the essentials needed for my classroom.\r\nThanks to your contribution I have seen an increase in student achievement. The testing privacy boards are put to use every time we have a unit or state assessments.\r\nThese boards keep my students focused and with minimal disruptions. \r\nThank you for your help on getting each student a basket for their desks to keep our room tidy and organized.\r\nGetting this project funded has allowed my classroom to be well managed and in order.","fullyFundedDate":1718334426736,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-essentials/8450371/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baksh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567060_orig.jpg?crop=1732,1732,x2380,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745984200063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567060"},{"teacherId":9525641,"projectId":9050710,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to truly thank you for your generous donation to my fourth-grade classroom at Lake Weston Elementary. Your support has made a real difference in the lives of my students!\r\n\r\nThe excitement on their faces when we opened the materials was unforgettable. The items you donated have helped create a more engaging, hands-on learning environment. My students are more motivated and focused during lessons, and I've seen a noticeable shift in their participation and energy.\r\n\r\nMany of the donated items were added to our class store. Students earn tickets throughout the week for showing positive behavior, meeting goals, or going above and beyond expectations. They can cash in those tickets for rewards—or sometimes I hand out items randomly as a surprise when I see someone really shining. These moments of recognition have encouraged my students to push themselves and take more ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nFor some, the chance to earn a reward has been a powerful motivator. I have students who used to struggle with staying on task who are now setting personal goals and sticking with them. The shift has been inspiring to watch!\r\n\r\nBeyond the rewards, your donation has helped my students feel valued. Many of them do not have access to these kinds of resources at home, so having them in our classroom means more than you can imagine!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and belief in our students. 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