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Thank you again for investing in my students and helping us create a classroom where focused learning can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758202676860,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-focused-learning/9657307/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9490428_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x1832,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714420040809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9490428"},{"teacherId":9490428,"projectId":9219422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"3rd Grade End of the Year Cultivating Project.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has given my students a hands-on learning experience they truly enjoyed. With these new resources, students have been able to actively participate in cultivating and caring for their project materials while making real-world connections to what we are learning in class. This project has helped bring learning to life in a way that is exciting, engaging, and memorable for my students.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were full of excitement and curiosity. They could not wait to get started, and they immediately began asking questions, making observations, and sharing their ideas with one another. It was so rewarding to watch them take ownership of the experience and work together with enthusiasm. The resources you provided helped create a classroom moment that was both joyful and educational.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are continuing to build important skills such as responsibility, teamwork, observation, and critical thinking. As we move forward, they will use what they have learned from this project to deepen class discussions, reflect on their growth, and make connections to future science and end-of-year learning activities. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping create such a special experience for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746247692851,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-end-of-the-year-cultivating-pr/9219422/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade End of the Year Cultivating Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9490428_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x1832,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714420040809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9490428"},{"teacherId":6539058,"projectId":9964836,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and donations! Having meta glasses in the classroom has made learning so inclusive and fun for the students. They are constantly reminding me to make sure I capture learning and activities with our Meta glasses. Technology is here to stay and the best thing to do is include technology in the classroom and with the students. We are thankful for your donations and helping this project come to life. Without your help and support, none of this would be possible. Meta has more than met our expectations.","fullyFundedDate":1767881576051,"projectUrl":"project/were-not-cheating-its-smart-glasses/9964836/","projectTitle":"We’re Not Cheating…. It’s Smart Glasses!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6539058_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563221288854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/simonegrier"},{"teacherId":4801884,"projectId":9407213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in donating the Ninja Slushie Machine to our classroom. 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We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758750979821,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-slushie-for-sweet-students/9407213/","projectTitle":"Sweet Slushie for Sweet Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4801884_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722555875607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4801884"},{"teacherId":7614473,"projectId":9811963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Panther Pearls Mentorship Group. Because of you, our students now have access to a JBL speaker that has become an important part of our meetings and special events. While many people use speakers at home for entertainment, in our school setting this technology helps create an engaging, welcoming environment where students feel motivated and connected. 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In the future, I want to find more ways to minimize clutter in our classroom and provide for learning space on their desks. Again, thank you for all the donations!","fullyFundedDate":1749819883124,"projectUrl":"project/the-organized-educator-empowering-educa/9220691/","projectTitle":"The Organized Educator: Empowering Education Through Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6539058_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563221288854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/simonegrier"},{"teacherId":10177121,"projectId":9595561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the Continental Colony Elementary School Photography/Video Club. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our students, our school community, and the opportunities we can now offer.\r\nThis year, we officially launched both our Photography Club and our brand-new Videography Club.\r\n\r\nThese programs run together with different sets of students and give our scholars the chance to learn real skills in visual storytelling, creative expression, and media production. \r\n\r\nStudents have practiced taking still photos around the school, capturing action during events, and learning concepts such as leading lines, framing, and identifying the main subject in a shot. Our Videography Club has begun exploring movement, angles, and how video can be used to teach, inspire, and tell powerful stories.\r\n\r\nThe student excitement has been incredible. Parents, teachers, and administrators have shared how engaged and motivated the students have become since the clubs launched. One administrator even mentioned that she has never seen students so energized, focused, and eager to participate in a program.\r\n\r\nThese clubs have quickly become a major source of pride in our building, giving students a creative outlet and helping them build confidence in their talents.\r\nTo view one of our student-created videos, please click the link below:\r\n\r\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/16n5BV0bPdlRSU7_0g_K-N2XN-P42a2mR/view","fullyFundedDate":1762117317921,"projectUrl":"project/through-their-eyes-a-photography-club-f/9595561/","projectTitle":"Through Their Eyes: a Photography Club for Young Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10177121_orig.jpg?crop=1344,1344,x375,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756225270417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177121"},{"teacherId":8053933,"projectId":8330804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support with this project! It has taken nearly a full year to gather the extra materials and bring everything together, but we are thrilled to share that our students are now fully engaged in hands-on science investigations using the tools you helped provide.\r\n\r\nIt has been such a joy to watch students collaborate, explore, and apply scientific thinking, especially while creating their own water filtration systems using the materials funded through your company. Your contribution has truly made these meaningful, real-world learning experiences possible, and we are deeply grateful for all you've helped us accomplish.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting their curiosity, discovery, and love for science!","fullyFundedDate":1714760407583,"projectUrl":"project/steam-and-beyond/8330804/","projectTitle":"S.T.E.A.M and Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phipps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8053933_orig.png?crop=1276,1276,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710553141759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deeperntheclassrm"},{"teacherId":6539058,"projectId":9856761,"letterContent":"It was important when starting this mentor group for girls that they feel empowered, confident and have positive attitudes about themselves. Making these shirts with our girls with affirming support and compassion was a big impact for the girls. Your donations made it possible for every girl to receive 2 affirmation tees. Thank you donating to our project so that every girl can feel special with their own affirmations and tees to wear around the school to empower other little panthers. None of this would be possible without your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1762267550855,"projectUrl":"project/pearls-of-positivity-affirmation-tees-f/9856761/","projectTitle":"Pearls of Positivity: Affirmation Tees for Panther Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6539058_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563221288854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/simonegrier"},{"teacherId":6539058,"projectId":9460016,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. Incentives have been a driving force in my classroom to motivate my students. They enjoy all the incentive options in our classroom. We are super thankful for your kind donations and help making learning fun in the classroom. It's always the little things that matter the most. Without your donations, this wouldn't be possible. I have former students returning to my class to partake in the incentives because they are so unique. Thank you again, for thinking about my students:","fullyFundedDate":1758203004078,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-station-where-effort-earns-e/9460016/","projectTitle":"Motivation Station: Where Effort Earns Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6539058_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563221288854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/simonegrier"},{"teacherId":6539058,"projectId":9661088,"letterContent":"Thank you for thinking of my students. You've helped make a simple science project into something fun and inspiring. The students have enjoyed making their recipes and solutions. Students have started to make their recipes at home. So thank you for your kind donations and helping to provide new incentives to motivate my students. The simple things always make the biggest impact and leave a lasting impression on our kids. Without your donations, none of this would be possible. Thank you again from all of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1758202818599,"projectUrl":"project/sip-stem-the-science-of-flavored-wate/9661088/","projectTitle":"Sip & Stem: The Science of Flavored Water","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6539058_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563221288854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/simonegrier"},{"teacherId":8522153,"projectId":9303024,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of From Chaos to Calm: Organizing for Learning Success. Your contribution is helping create organized, structured, and inspiring learning environments for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to provide materials and tools that help students focus, engage, and thrive in the classroom. 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