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My Students Need Uniform Shirts!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3244635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448417103866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdebragarner"},{"teacherId":3244635,"projectId":9421275,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project. My studentz needed uniform shirts and you can through. I could not have completed this project without your help. My students proudly wear the uniform shirts every day. Thank you again for giving your donations. I have students that are from low income families and cannot afford to buy uniforms. You really helped my students in a major way. Thank you for your generosity.. Please feel free to help my students get uniforms anytime. Thank you again for your support","fullyFundedDate":1755707081990,"projectUrl":"project/school-uniforms-needed/9421275/","projectTitle":"School Uniforms Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3244635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448417103866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdebragarner"},{"teacherId":3244635,"projectId":8966345,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to my project. I could not have completed this project without you. You helped my students get the beads they needed to make bracelets and necklaces. My student have the to materials friendship bracelets . Thank you helping me with this project.\r\n\r\nMy student have gathered to make bracelets for family and friends. They really enjoy that they can give something to another person that will make the other person feel appreciated. My student use bracelet making as a time to talk and bond with other studenrs. Thank you again for helping my students.","fullyFundedDate":1739369085474,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-need-beads-and-elastic-to-ma/8966345/","projectTitle":"My Students Need Beads and Elastic to Make Friendship Bracelets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3244635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448417103866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdebragarner"},{"teacherId":5643547,"projectId":8962476,"letterContent":"Words can hardly express the profound gratitude we feel for your incredible support of our project. Your thoughtful contributions towards flexible seating, organizational supplies, and resources for small group instruction will have a transformative impact on our middle school ELA classrooms.\r\n\r\nIn our classrooms, we aspire to cultivate not just readers and writers, but also critical thinkers who confidently navigate their learning journey. We believe that by fostering agency and providing the right environment, we empower these young scholars to develop the vision and confidence necessary for success, both within and beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is directly helping us create a dynamic and well-organized, student-centered space. This space includes collaborative learning environments where students can learn cooperatively, monitor their progress together, and build essential communication and teamwork skills as they delve into texts and explore complex ideas. The organizational supplies will be instrumental in structuring our classroom to facilitate these small groups seamlessly. These structured small groups will enable me to provide more personalized instruction, directly address individual needs, and cultivate greater independence in each student's learning.\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to see the positive changes these resources will bring to our students' engagement and growth. Your belief in our vision and your commitment to their education are deeply appreciated. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for investing in the future of our young scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1739369098672,"projectUrl":"project/operation-ela-engage-help-us-organize-f/8962476/","projectTitle":"Operation ELA Engage: Help us Organize for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kiruci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5643547_orig.jpg?crop=4528,4528,x975,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635872637484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kiruci"},{"teacherId":5693718,"projectId":8688387,"letterContent":"This has had a significant impact on our students. We now have a wide variety of activities we can do to enhance their experience in Physical Education. This Donation will be felt for years by our students and future students at Mount Vernon School. \r\nI can not thank you enough for all the equipment we received from this Donation. \r\nThe new resources have introduced our students to new things and activities. \r\nThe students' reaction at first was in shock, but after we started badminton, and they had never played this game before, they were excited to learn something new. Some students went out and had their parents buy badminton sets so they could practice at home. \r\nI also had students ask if they played badminton in high school.? And there are their teams. \r\nAfter the donations, I started with badminton, and since then, I have added pickleball, whiffle ball, and kickball to our program. I have students interested in baseball and other sports. \r\nI now have students asking, \" What's next, Coach K? What will we learn next. \r\nThat should tell everyone what this grant has impacted our school and students.","fullyFundedDate":1738083468697,"projectUrl":"project/our-school-needed-equipment/8688387/","projectTitle":"Our School Needed Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5693718"},{"teacherId":3244635,"projectId":8983455,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students warm coats. I really appreciate your support. Your wonderful donations. My students really needed those coats and they were so thankful to put them on. If it had not been for your contributions my students would not have gotten warm coat. When my students put on the coats one of said thank several times. You ate a blessing. Thank you. The winter came colder. The students were still wearing coats in April. Thank you so much for your thoughtful generosity. You have really helped my students stay warm during this winter as they walked to school. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1737577312241,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-need-coats-for-the-winter/8983455/","projectTitle":"Help Students Need Coats for the Winter!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3244635_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448417103866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdebragarner"},{"teacherId":9144196,"projectId":8548567,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our classroom has been filled with excitement and motivation! The snacks and treats you contributed have become a cornerstone of our weekly reward system, celebrating students' dedication to completing their work and demonstrating positive behavior. Seeing their faces light up as they proudly choose their reward has been truly heartwarming. For instance, just last week, one student who had been struggling with focus worked extra hard to stay on task, and the joy on their face when they earned their favorite snack was priceless. These moments have created a buzz of enthusiasm, and our students are now more motivated than ever to strive for success.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they couldn't contain their excitement. The room was filled with cheers, and some even jumped out of their seats! One student exclaimed, \"This is the best day ever!\" while others immediately started brainstorming what they could accomplish to earn their treats. The snacks have not only been an incentive but also a way to foster a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to integrate this reward system into a collaborative classroom project where students work in teams to achieve weekly goals. This will encourage teamwork, accountability, and mutual support. These next steps are about more than just earning treats—they're about building a strong, motivated, and connected classroom community. 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