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I have been able to purchase materials that are at my students reading level as well as for math materials. \r\nHaving the gift cards accessible to purchase teacher paid teacher materials at my own reach has been great. \r\nFinding bilingual materials has always been such a struggle to find but with this TPT site it has really helped out in using supplemental materials that are student friendly and at the students levels.\r\nTeachers all across the world have come to use this amazing site and I am so grateful that I was able to have this grant funded through amazing donors such as you!!\r\n\r\nThank You so much for everything !","fullyFundedDate":1755741841969,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers/9517952/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rico-Fabish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/481370"},{"teacherId":7107659,"projectId":9620850,"letterContent":"With the gracious donation from Power Home Remodeling, our school was able to stock our Mustang Moolah store, a store in which students can shop for prizes using faux money that they earned for their positive behavior, with a variety of items that we received from our Donors Choose project, including the volleyballs, soccer balls, Squishmallows, and fidget tools. Our students were thrilled to see all the new additions of prizes in our Mustang Moolah Store! It was priceless to see their eyes light up with excitement while they were shopping at the Mustang Moolah store. Thanks to our gracious donor, Power Home Remodeling, our students were able to receive well-deserved prizes for their positive behavior. \r\n\r\nMoreover, because of Power Home Remodeling's donation, our school was able to keep the store stocked with prizes for our student for another couple of months while we fundraise money to continue stocking our Mustang Moolah prizes. We are so thankful that we are able to keep the store open for our students in the next coming months. These are very uncertain times for our students and school community, and any bit of joy that we can bring to our students' lives has a huge impact on them.","fullyFundedDate":1758222447485,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-joy-in-the-new-school-year/9620850/","projectTitle":"Sparking Joy in the New School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7107659_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711047292787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7107659"},{"teacherId":9931249,"projectId":9130276,"letterContent":"I sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding my project \"Printing Students Essential for Growth and Success.\" Your kindness has truly made a difference not only by providing the needed printer, but also by opening greater opportunities for my students to learn and succeed.\r\n\r\nThis project is already creating a positive impact in their lives. With accessible and essential learning materials, my students are more engaged, better prepared, and motivated to achieve their goals. Your support has turned this vision into reality, and we are deeply grateful for your belief in their future.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their growth and success. Your generosity will continue to inspire and benefit them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1749909270821,"projectUrl":"project/printing-students-essential-for-growth-a/9130276/","projectTitle":"Printing Students Essential for Growth and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montañez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9931249_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x220,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757637077038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931249"},{"teacherId":8275234,"projectId":9126059,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, my students and I have been able to use the new resources in meaningful and exciting ways. One of the most memorable moments was when we first introduced the materials during our lesson. The students' faces lit up with curiosity and joy as they explored the tools, and they immediately began brainstorming creative ways to use them in their projects. It was inspiring to see how quickly they took ownership of their learning with the new resources in hand.\r\nThe materials have already made a noticeable difference in the classroom. For example, during a recent activity, students were able to work more collaboratively, dive deeper into problem-solving, and stay more engaged throughout the lesson. These resources have not only supported academic growth but also built confidence and teamwork among my students.\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue incorporating these materials into upcoming lessons and projects. My students are eager to expand their learning, and I know the tools you provided will continue to spark their curiosity and creativity. Your support has truly opened new doors for my classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for investing in their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1742355026067,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-needed/9126059/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tagbak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8275234"},{"teacherId":9400138,"projectId":9280386,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been filled with excitement, creativity, and meaningful cultural learning! The new materials—including the HP ink, Korean gonggi game sets, Baby Shark finger puppets, family hand puppets, and shark fidget toys—have completely transformed the way my students engage with our lessons. When the packages arrived, students were thrilled! The puppets immediately became a favorite tool for practicing Korean greetings and simple conversations, such as \"This is mom\" in Korean. At the same time, the gonggi games introduced them to traditional Korean play. The HP ink has allowed me to print colorful Korean vocabulary cards, certificates, and worksheets that enhance our daily lessons and bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now an essential part of our interactive learning activities, helping students to not only learn Korean language and culture but also to build confidence through play and performance. The Kimchi Kids Choir students especially loved receiving these items as prizes—they've been using the song books and puppets during storytelling and singing activities, making every class session more engaging. As we prepare for our upcoming Korean culture sharing event, these materials will continue to support students in showcasing their skills, introducing Korean games, and sharing cultural traditions with their peers and families. Thank you for making this possible and for inspiring such joyful learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1746787033085,"projectUrl":"project/mission-prize-possible/9280386/","projectTitle":"\"Mission: Prize Possible\"","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cademcian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400138_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y465&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704222787985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400138"},{"teacherId":9893211,"projectId":9053334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. \r\n\r\nHaving a printer in our classroom would make a big difference for my students. It would allow us to print worksheets, visuals, and adapted materials right when needed. This is very helpful, especially to my students who benefit from immediate, customized support. A classroom that has a printer, I can say that , I can provide these materials instantly, helping them stay engaged, focused, and confident.\r\n\r\nIt also allows students to print their own work, which gives them a sense of pride and ownership in what they create. Your kindness is helping build a more inclusive and supportive learning space where every child has the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1739282342273,"projectUrl":"project/printing-the-future-investing-in-our-st/9053334/","projectTitle":"Printing the Future: Investing in Our Students' Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9893211_orig.jpg?crop=809,809,x67,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740233210694","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9893211"},{"teacherId":9400138,"projectId":9184892,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been filled with excitement, curiosity, and joy through the arrival of our new Korean books and learning materials! The books have become a powerful tool for introducing Korean culture in fun and meaningful ways—through food, music, history, and stories that connect with their experiences.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is now a multi-sensory adventure. Students don't just sit quietly—they sing along to Korean songs, ask questions about kimchi and bibimbap, and enthusiastically mimic Taekwondo moves. These new texts have helped develop key skills like cultural comparison, vocabulary building, and comprehension, especially through stories that explore traditions, daily life, and family in Korea.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming moments was seeing how thrilled students were to receive the books—some even hugged them! They loved their prizes and were especially drawn to the books with bright illustrations of Korean food and daily life. Several students have taken an interest in learning to read Hangul (the Korean alphabet) just so they can understand the books on their own!\r\n\r\nI was truly impressed by their excitement and eagerness to learn. Your contribution didn't just provide books—it created a spark of curiosity and pride that I believe will stay with them for a long time.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1744425204547,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-the-voices-of-the-kimchi-kids/9184892/","projectTitle":"Celebrate the Voices of the Kimchi Kids Choir!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cademcian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9400138_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y465&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704222787985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400138"},{"teacherId":7107659,"projectId":9048276,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donations, which allowed me to purchase engaging and targeted rewards for my students in recognition of their positive behavior. The students who these donations are intended for are students who I currently work that are on a behavior incentive program. Each student has a targeted behavior goal and when they meet their goal they are able to receive rewards. Thanks to your support, I was able to provide fun and engaging items like fidget spinners and putty—simple yet exciting rewards that brought huge smiles to their faces! What I also love about the rewards that I was able to purchase is that they also provide coping tools for my students to use when they are experiencing big or difficult feelings that might detract them from meeting their behavior goals, such as using a fidget spinner to calm down or stay focused. My students were thrilled to receive these incentives, and it was truly rewarding to see how motivated they were to reach their behavior goals.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only encouraged my students to stay on track with their behavior plans, but it has also eased a financial burden for me personally. Being able to consistently offer rewards without worry has made a big difference in the success of the incentivized behavior plan that my students are on, most importantly, in my students' motivation and self-esteem.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your kindness is truly appreciated, and the positive impact you've made on my students is immeasurable.","fullyFundedDate":1739553940704,"projectUrl":"project/help-reward-positive-behavior/9048276/","projectTitle":"Help Reward Positive Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7107659_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711047292787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7107659"},{"teacherId":7107659,"projectId":9047685,"letterContent":"Our pk-2nd grade students had their first Mustang Moolah classroom raffle in March using the fun prizes that gracious donors, like you, helped provide for our students! Each pk-2nd grade class received one of the \"Jumbo Coloring Books\" and students who won the classroom raffle were able to choose that prize! Our students were elated, evident in their ear-to-ear smile and bright eyes, to receive the coloring books! Our teachers were also so grateful to have these prizes for their students as it helps them incentivize positive behavior in their classrooms. I must also mention that our pk-2nd grade teachers were also so grateful to have these prizes for their students, with many of our teachers commenting how amazing it is that we were able to receive these donations. Your donation has not only brought joy to our students but our teachers as well. \r\n\r\n\r\nOur teachers and students are so excited to see the prizes that are to come in the following monthly raffles of April and May, where they will find fun and engaging prizes, such as the LCD tablets and Pop-It Bracelets. Your impact has been immeasurable! Thanks to wonderful and kind donors, like you, our financial strain of being able to provide well-deserved rewards to our students has been lifted. You have made our school-wide initiative of rewarding our pk-2nd students for their positive behavior a reality, and our whole school community is truly grateful for it!","fullyFundedDate":1738859332035,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-our-littles/9047685/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Our Littles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7107659_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711047292787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7107659"},{"teacherId":4682546,"projectId":5617034,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions towards supporting e-learning initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your timely support played a crucial role in ensuring that our students could continue their education despite the unprecedented challenges posed by remote learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources not only bridged the digital divide but also empowered our students to engage in meaningful learning experiences from the safety of their homes. Your commitment to education has made a profound and lasting impact on our students' lives, and we are immensely grateful for your partnership.\r\n\r\nThank you for standing with us during this challenging time and for investing in the future of our students. 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