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The kids have been working hard to maintain the front garden they established in 2024, and were able to begin our expansion to have native plant beds on our playground. We are excited to see the progress, and having enough tools for everyone who wants to help has been a game changer. \r\n\r\nI was gratified that, during some reflection on their favorite parts of the school year this spring, every garden club member mentioned that they appreciate the opportunity to participate in this club and how much they learn. It is nice to know that they are developing a hobby that I hope will continue to bring them joy throughout their lives, as it has for me.","fullyFundedDate":1777907620823,"projectUrl":"project/gardeners-help-us-grow/10152749/","projectTitle":"Gardeners Help Us Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Agostinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20327_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738255474582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anne-agostinelli"},{"teacherId":20327,"projectId":9899723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in bringing these supplies to my students! We came back ready to rock the new calendar year, and your generosity replenished needed supplies to do that successfully. Students have enjoyed making art, having access to materials they need to be creative in how they show their learning, and access to printing again with our new toner.\r\n\r\nThe costs really add up throughout the school year, so this mid-year refresh was a game changer for us to continue doing what we love - learning together!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766867821500,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-needs/9899723/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Agostinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20327_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738255474582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anne-agostinelli"},{"teacherId":20327,"projectId":9635404,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these awesome supplies! We have been able to print easily and students are thoughtfully producing work to publish. Knowing it will be published on paper inspires them to take extra care in adding details and formatting in ways that make their words easy to read. I have seen so much growth in these areas! \r\n\r\nIt is so humbling to know that we are supported by people who have never even stepped foot inside our classroom. Your care and encouragement mean the world to me and my students. Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755987379952,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-in-print/9635404/","projectTitle":"See It in Print","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Agostinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20327_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738255474582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anne-agostinelli"},{"teacherId":9615155,"projectId":9545779,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new phonics workbooks have made a big difference for my students. We've been using them to strengthen foundational skills—like decoding, blending, and recognizing long- and short-vowel patterns—which will set my readers up for success as we move into more complex texts. These skills are essential building blocks, and the workbooks have given my students the structured, consistent practice they need to grow.\r\n\r\nWhile we haven't fully jumped into our new chapter books yet, the excitement in the room is real. Students keep asking when we'll start The One and Only Ivan, and they love getting a sneak peek at the cover and wondering what the story will be about. Knowing we'll soon be able to take the strong phonics skills they're building and apply them to a shared novel has created such positive anticipation.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials—it created momentum. My students feel more confident decoding words, they're participating more during small-group lessons, and they're genuinely excited for the reading adventures ahead. 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We hope that this will enable us to start our herb garden in the spring. \r\n\r\nYour support means so much to me and my students, who work so hard to beautify our classroom and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1755736993436,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-published/9450517/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Published!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Agostinelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp20327_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738255474582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anne-agostinelli"},{"teacherId":20327,"projectId":9375434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create a vibrant learning environment! We are, indeed, shining bright, and with 34 students in our homeroom, we need all the light we can squeeze in! \r\n\r\nThe classroom is exactly how I had hoped; bright and full of student touches. 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