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We are so grateful for you!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Penland and her Goal-Setting Go Getters 💜","fullyFundedDate":1782816199601,"projectUrl":"project/goal-setting-go-getters/10357462/","projectTitle":"Goal Setting Go Getters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910188_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648468199459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farrensin1st"},{"teacherId":2910188,"projectId":10199215,"letterContent":"What an amazing impact this project has made! Before entering, glade plug ins made the room smell nice and inviting. Students have enjoyed being able to use spray and paper towels to wipe desks. I am grateful to keep my classroom clean! \r\nMy students were amazing at the huge tub of Lysol\r\nWipes!! We made predictions of when they'll run out, ha! \r\nStudents are using these items to keep our classrooms clean and inviting. 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It's crazy how something like this makes all the difference. \r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to impact our classroom! We are forever grateful and will have headphones for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1778227195654,"projectUrl":"project/lets-hear-it-for-headphones/10238283/","projectTitle":"Let's Hear it for Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910188_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648468199459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farrensin1st"},{"teacherId":2910188,"projectId":10195500,"letterContent":"What an amazing end of the year surprise! We are so grateful for something fun and new to learn and utilize: our first venture was fruity lemonade and it was delish. I can't wait to practice over the summer and implement slushie Fridays! \r\n\r\nStudents answered a scavenger hunt to unscramble the word slushie. 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I have a boy heavy classroom, actually, third grade has more boys than girls in general, so this project has made all the difference! \r\nOne thing I love about this project is getting to bond with my students and talk things out through coaching. I now have been able to step away and see them take over instead of me ruling the roost. It has been a wonderful experience! \r\n\r\nThank you so much! We are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1772136120119,"projectUrl":"project/put-me-in-coach-im-ready-to-play/10086363/","projectTitle":"Put Me in Coach, I’m Ready to Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910188_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648468199459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farrensin1st"},{"teacherId":2910188,"projectId":10071784,"letterContent":"You have no idea what an amazing project this was!!!!! Students were elated to get special surprises before, during, and after testing. When we said ta-ta to testing worries, we meant it! One of my favorite things we did with this project was give it to one of our students parents who teach in the same city but different district. \r\n\r\nIn the future, we are looking for books for students to take home and love to read over the summer. We are also thinking ahead for next year and how we can prepare for a jam up school year! Thank you for thinking of us and our awesome students!","fullyFundedDate":1770415335864,"projectUrl":"project/ta-ta-to-testing-worries-a-child-led-se/10071784/","projectTitle":"Ta-Ta to Testing Worries, a Child Led Service Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910188_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648468199459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/farrensin1st"},{"teacherId":6599747,"projectId":10036855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom trampoline project. Because of your kindness, my special education pre-kindergarten students now have a meaningful way to support their bodies and minds as they learn and grow each day.\r\n\r\nMany of my students work incredibly hard to communicate, manage big emotions, and stay engaged in learning. 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The students have enjoyed this mystery book where they listen and decide what figurative language they hear! \r\n\r\nI have a student named Brandon who especially loves to find figurative language wherever we are and these books have given him a challenge! I know when we do our state testing he will excel in figurative language! \r\n\r\nThank you for making a huge and impactful difference in my classroom with my third graders. 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Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping our young learners thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1754841099607,"projectUrl":"project/learning-toys/9337240/","projectTitle":"Learning Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reneski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6599747_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x292,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582652893957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6599747"},{"teacherId":6599747,"projectId":9631117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help with this project! Having a well functioning laminator in the classroom has been life changing. Learning materials are easily created, and students are thriving thanks to your donations! \r\n\r\nThe items funded by this project will continue to give towards my classroom over the years. 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