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The new materials didn't just help him learn the concept; they empowered him to create a physical representation of abstract ideas, which was truly powerful.When the students first saw the materials, the reaction was pure excitement! The Play-Doh immediately sparked creativity—they couldn't wait to mold and create textures. The new headphones were a big hit, giving them a sense of personal, focused learning, especially for the students who chose \"Sound.\"\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students these incredible tools. You are making a real difference in how they learn and create!","fullyFundedDate":1746699650256,"projectUrl":"project/my-sensory-world-exploring-the-senses-w/9121766/","projectTitle":"My Sensory World: Exploring the Senses with Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9927543_orig.jpg?crop=647,647,x50,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747859078434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927543"},{"teacherId":9927543,"projectId":9372489,"letterContent":"thank you so much for the incredible support on our project! The materials, including the posters, books, and paper, have already transformed our classroom. Most importantly, your generosity allowed my students—many of whom are African American and had not had this exposure—to dive into the vital topics of Civil Rights. We used the resources to understand timelines and the project successfully invoked an emotion in them that I don't think they'd ever felt before, making history deeply personal.\r\n\r\nThis project also became a powerful lesson in teamwork. Many students did not know how to effectively collaborate before, but they learned the necessary tools and ideas to work together and make their final presentations truly great. We are so grateful for the tools and exposure you provided; you truly expanded their world and empowered them to understand the long-lasting effects of these historical movements. Thank you again for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1754862297507,"projectUrl":"project/little-heroes-big-dreams-exploring-civ/9372489/","projectTitle":"Little Heroes, Big Dreams: Exploring Civil Rights","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9927543_orig.jpg?crop=647,647,x50,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747859078434","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927543"},{"teacherId":3110167,"projectId":9038394,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation to our classroom. Without your support, we could not have reached our goal. You've made a tremendous impact on my students' learning journey. The books and pencils you provided will be used daily to help my students excel and thrive in the classroom. Your kindness truly makes a difference!\r\n\r\n\r\nWith your donations my students will be able to learn and reach their potentials. Students are able to learn and achieve goals when they have the tools needed to do so, and you made that happen for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746787370471,"projectUrl":"project/lets-reach-our-goals-by-reaching-for-t/9038394/","projectTitle":"Let's Reach Our Goals, by Reaching for the Sky!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lassiter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3110167_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547070732552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3110167"},{"teacherId":3710364,"projectId":9345779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom project! When my students walked in and saw boxes filled with colorful markers, new colored pencils, glue sticks, construction paper, modeling clay, and even a brand-new electric pencil sharpener, they were in awe. One student exclaimed, \"This feels like an art studio!\" Your donations have transformed our creative writing lessons into immersive experiences, where students can bring their ideas to life through both words and art.\r\n\r\nWe recently completed a project called \"My Identity in Color\", where students wrote descriptive poems about themselves and illustrated them using the Crayola Colors of the World pencils. The addition of wiggle eyes, cardstock, and pre-cut mat frames allowed students to add personality and polish to their work. We are looking forward to molding characters out of air-dry clay for our narrative writing unit, giving them a 3D connection to their stories. These resources have helped me integrate visual arts into writing lessons in ways that support engagement, confidence, and expression.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will be using these materials to publish their own classroom magazine and curate a gallery-style display of illustrated short stories and poems. 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Our older students quickly took ownership of their roles as mentors, carefully selecting books to read with their younger buddies. One special moment that stood out was watching a fifth grader help her first-grade buddy sound out a tricky word and then celebrate together when they got it right. That joyful \"We did it!\" moment reminded us all why this project matters.\r\n\r\nWe're using the materials weekly in our buddy sessions, where each pair shares a book, discusses characters and themes using question prompts, and records their responses in their reading journals. The students are now planning their first service project: designing take-home reading kits to share with other families in our school. Next, they'll help host a Family Literacy Night, where buddy pairs will present read-alouds and encourage other families to build reading habits at home. 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The new blank storybooks from Lakeshore have become instant favorites—students beam with pride as they fill the pages with their own illustrated stories. The heavy-duty hole puncher might seem like a small thing, but it's been a game changer for keeping our growing portfolios organized and display-ready!\r\n\r\nThe books you helped us add to our classroom library have opened powerful conversations about identity, justice, and dreams. Titles like Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice, It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime, Big, and An American Story have given my students mirrors and windows—mirrors to see themselves reflected, and windows to understand the experiences of others. They've laughed, questioned, and written heartfelt reflections in response. Even our graphic novels like Class Act and School Trip are sparking reluctant readers to engage joyfully with literature.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are not just creating art—they're building confidence, empathy, and voice. The colors on their pages represent more than supplies; they represent opportunity and belief. Thank you for investing in their stories, their creativity, and their sense of belonging. You've reminded them—and me—that when a community believes in its young people, the results are nothing short of extraordinary.","fullyFundedDate":1746786880261,"projectUrl":"project/authors-in-training/9105623/","projectTitle":"Authors in Training","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3710364_orig.jpg?crop=748,748,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689795110746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schoolhouserap"},{"teacherId":9848950,"projectId":9326263,"letterContent":"Please accept my deepest and most sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to my new fourth grade classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a first year fourth grade teacher, transitioning from second grade has been a massive undertaking. 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I pray that you are blessed sevenfold for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1746785823688,"projectUrl":"project/math-adventures-interactive-learning-fo/9326263/","projectTitle":"Math Adventures: Interactive Learning for Long Multiplication and Division","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Briggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848950_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748363576338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848950"},{"teacherId":8568201,"projectId":8705947,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful impact on my students by helping them stay focused, feel supported, and succeed in the classroom. The snacks provided the energy many students needed to stay engaged throughout the day, especially those who often come to school without food. The laminated materials were used to create reusable, hands-on learning activities that made small group instruction more effective and interactive. These resources helped create a more inclusive, organized, and supportive learning environment where every student had a better chance to grow academically and feel confident in their abilities. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1726695159265,"projectUrl":"project/what-our-class-needs-to-be-successful/8705947/","projectTitle":"What Our Class Needs to Be Successful.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Darrough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8568201_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724683648102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8568201"},{"teacherId":9848950,"projectId":8971286,"letterContent":"Your generous book donation has profoundly enriched our classroom. These new texts have become invaluable teaching tools, fostering essential skills like enhanced comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and critical thinking. We've also witnessed a surge in our students' love for reading, with daily read-aloud, independent reading time, and lively book discussions now being integral to our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe've seen remarkable transformations in several students. Several of my students who previously struggled, now eagerly engages with books, showing significant improvement in reading comprehension. Another student, who enjoys the visually rich books, which has significantly boosted their engagement. Many students have started writing their own stories, inspired by these new books. Your kindness has not just provided books; it's ignited a passion for reading and learning that will benefit our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1739733707349,"projectUrl":"project/a-first-year-elementary-teacher/8971286/","projectTitle":"A First Year Elementary Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Briggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9848950_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748363576338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9848950"},{"teacherId":8026306,"projectId":8971521,"letterContent":"On the behalf of my students at Richmond Hill Elementary School room 217, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity. Thanks to you, my students now have their own headphones, allowing them to tune into learning with confidence. They are ecstatic to have their own pair, which will support them during testing and personal learning. \r\n \r\nDonors you have truly been a blessing to my students this school year! I couldn't be more grateful. Their engagement in learning has increased! Your support has made a lasting impact and we couldn't be more grateful. Continue to be a blessing to the children of our future.","fullyFundedDate":1734703728067,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-tune-in-to-learning-with-headpho/8971521/","projectTitle":"Help Us Tune In to Learning with Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mills","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8026306_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x67,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732659217251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8026306"},{"teacherId":3710364,"projectId":8827953,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping me provide books that inspire critical literacy in my students. Because of your donation, I was able to curate a diverse and engaging collection of texts that encourage my students to think deeply, ask questions, and see the world from multiple perspectives. \r\n\r\nThese books have sparked meaningful discussions and empowered my students to analyze complex ideas, challenge assumptions, and develop their voices. Watching them connect with these stories and engage with important issues is a testament to the impact of your generosity. \r\n\r\nYour support is shaping thoughtful, informed, and compassionate future leaders. Thank you for investing in their growth and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1728006245066,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-critical-literacy/8827953/","projectTitle":"Books for Critical Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3710364_orig.jpg?crop=748,748,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689795110746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schoolhouserap"},{"teacherId":3710364,"projectId":8443845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. With your donation, we were able to have the necessary items to help with learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources have transformed our classroom, giving my students the opportunity to complete assignments. The joy and excitement on their faces as they use these materials remind me just how impactful your gift is. \r\n\r\nDonorsChoose has always supported my class and I will be eternally grateful. I'm also thankful for the anonymous partner who gave so generously!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for investing in their future and for helping make our classroom a space where learning truly comes to","fullyFundedDate":1726675314226,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-supplies/8443845/","projectTitle":"Back to School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3710364_orig.jpg?crop=748,748,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689795110746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/schoolhouserap"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_132105","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":765,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":74,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":30.8,"schoolId":132105,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richmond Hill Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richmond Hill Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/richmond-county-school-system/richmond-hill-elementary-school/132105"}