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Because of your donation, they will now be able to print their own data charts, tackle engaging math problems, and complete scaffolded STEM projects that build both skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts their learning every single day, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764598848814,"projectUrl":"project/printed-possibilities-powering-stem-mat/9788925/","projectTitle":"Printed Possibilities: Powering STEM Math With Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marassa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2045760_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450326515341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cmarassa"},{"teacherId":3109378,"projectId":9850582,"letterContent":"Wow- we are at a loss for words! Another amazing delivery of books arrived at our classroom! My students now have even more quality books in our library to choose from! The books have many different genres and will reach a variety of interests. My students also now will have more books to choose from to have at home to read! This is so wonderful. Your generous donation will continue to instill the love of reading to my students. We are so incredibly grateful for you and truly appreciate all you do!","fullyFundedDate":1763591422281,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9850582/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3109378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539616574607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3109378"},{"teacherId":7356111,"projectId":9084991,"letterContent":"In our classroom, we believe learning should feel like an adventure—and because of you, it will. The materials and tools you fund will help transform our lessons into moments of excitement and creativity. Each student will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on discovery, whether it was through building, experimenting, or observing nature. For many of our students, this is their very first experience seeing how science connects to their everyday world.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming outcomes will be watching their confidence grow. Students who were once hesitant to share ideas are now eager to participate, explain their thinking, and even teach their classmates what they've learned. They feel proud of their work and accomplishments, and they now see themselves as capable, curious learners. You didn't just give supplies—you gave our children the gift of confidence and curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour kindness also reminded our class what it means to be part of a caring community. When we explained that kind people—people they've never even met—helped make their science adventures possible, their faces lit up with appreciation and joy. 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Through role-playing, dialogue, and teamwork, my students will strengthen their reading comprehension, build confidence speaking aloud, and develop empathy as they explore characters' emotions and experiences.\r\n\r\nWith your help, our classroom will become a place where stories leap off the pages and imagination knows no bounds. 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Thank you for helping us create a positive and rewarding experience! My students were so excited for the prizes we will be using soon. They were excited when the packages arrived last week. Have a wonderful day!","fullyFundedDate":1760791100767,"projectUrl":"project/make-everyday-count/9786372/","projectTitle":"Make Everyday Count","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193176"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":9412953,"letterContent":"How do I even begin to find the right words to say thank you? I am always searching for ways to make STEAM learning exciting and meaningful in my classroom. That's when I discovered the LEGO Education SPIKE Kits. After watching videos and learning about all the possibilities, I knew I had to bring this incredible resource to my students.\r\n\r\nI truly believe every child deserves the opportunity to be successful in the classroom. I want my students to experience hands-on STEAM learning because these skills will be essential for their futures in our ever-changing world. Most importantly, I want them to know that there are people who believe in them, support their dreams, and want to see them thrive.\r\n\r\nWhen I reached out to you for support, you were so kind, genuine, and quick to help make this opportunity possible. Over the past month, my 6th and 8th graders have been using the kits in our STEAM class, and they are absolutely thrilled! They work together in groups to select a design, build it, and code it to move using their Chromebooks. It has been such a joy watching their excitement and pride as they bring their creations to life. They have even taught me new things about the kits along the way!\r\n\r\nI see the same group of students for one hour a day for one week at a time, and in that short period, their growth has been incredible. Their collaboration, problem-solving skills, and confidence have grown right before my eyes. I can honestly say this has been one of the best learning experiences I've had the privilege of teaching in years. They love it — and I see pure joy in their eyes every time they open the kits.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping them discover what they are capable of. Your generosity has made a real difference, and we are so grateful.Thank you, for believing in our students and for continuing to make learning hands-on, fun, and inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1755696240539,"projectUrl":"project/strike-a-pose/9412953/","projectTitle":"Strike a Pose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":9600629,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. Your generous donation has ignited a newfound passion for science in my students, and for that, I'm truly thankful.\r\n\r\nMy ultimate goal is to provide my students with the tools they need to thrive and excel in this fast-paced world. To do so, I strive to make science education hands-on, but I require more resources to make it possible. As an educator, I aim to empower my students for future success by immersing them in educational experiences that foster lifelong learning, critical thinking, and personal growth. I firmly believe that by instilling a love for science in my students, they are more likely to pursue careers in this remarkable field, knowing that opportunities in STEM can open countless doors for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nI take my responsibility as an educator seriously, and I am dedicated to offering my students every exciting opportunity to explore the world of STEM. My ongoing quest for materials and resources is driven by my commitment to their growth and success. I wholeheartedly credit wonderful donors like you for helping me become the teacher I am today. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1757533568444,"projectUrl":"project/spike-it-up/9600629/","projectTitle":"Spike It Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":9677242,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. 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I wholeheartedly credit wonderful donors like you for helping me become the teacher I am today. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1760716989614,"projectUrl":"project/lego-it-around/9677242/","projectTitle":"Lego It Around","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":11879,"projectId":9413019,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude. It's because of individuals like you that my students have the opportunity to fully embrace the wonders of science. I'm deeply committed to ensuring my students genuinely grasp the topics presented to them, and the most effective way to achieve this is through hands-on science lessons. 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I wholeheartedly credit wonderful donors like you for helping me become the teacher I am today. Thank you for your invaluable support.","fullyFundedDate":1760705524015,"projectUrl":"project/smart-house/9413019/","projectTitle":"Smart House","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abuhabsah-Ghusein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp11879_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510528974050","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-abuhabsah"},{"teacherId":3256304,"projectId":9193054,"letterContent":"I apologizr for the delay in thanking you all for your generosity. As you can imagine and have seen in the news, Chicago has been a political hot spot. \r\nI would like to thank you all for the teachers pay teachers $100 gift card. I was able to purchase the math mats, vocabulary, and some other item for math. It made a big differne not only with mys diverse learners and bilingual students, but also students in the general education classroom. They made learning fun and exciting. Everyone was equal. \r\nAgain, thank you and can't wait to build the war chest some more.","fullyFundedDate":1743456955405,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-strong-in-3rd/9193054/","projectTitle":"Finishing Strong in 3rd!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3256304_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449239042303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3256304"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5480","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":945,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.4,"schoolId":5480,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dawes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dawes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/dawes-elementary-school/5480"}