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Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757535295653,"projectUrl":"project/explore-dream-discover/9684556/","projectTitle":"Explore, Dream, Discover","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp193678_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565724586856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193678"},{"teacherId":1537753,"projectId":9579981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project, \"A Cozy Carpet for Learning and Reading Together.\" My students and I are incredibly grateful. Your kindness has truly made a meaningful difference in our learning space, and I'm excited to share how much this project has already impacted our daily routines and classroom community.\r\n\r\nMy students come to our K–2 resource classroom each day full of curiosity, energy, and a strong desire to grow. They all have unique learning needs, and it's important to me to create an environment where every child feels safe, welcome, and ready to learn. Thanks to your donation, we now have a beautiful classroom carpet that helps make that possible.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest changes has been during our reading time. Independent reading is such an important part of our day, and the carpet has quickly become the favorite place to sit with a book. Students who were once restless or uncertain about where to go during reading time now settle in much more easily. Many of them treat the carpet as their own quiet corner where they can relax, explore stories, and enjoy books in a comfortable space. It has encouraged more positive reading habits and helped build confidence in students who are still developing their literacy skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the carpet has also become a place where friendships grow naturally. Students choose to sit together, talk about what they're reading, or simply enjoy sharing the space. I've seen them help each other with tasks, celebrate small successes, and support one another in ways that feel genuine and kind. Having this shared area has strengthened our classroom community in ways that are noticeable every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided more than just a classroom item you've given my students a space where they feel valued and included. You've helped create an environment that supports collaboration, comfort, and joy in learning. Thank you again for believing in our classroom and for supporting my students in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1755826652842,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-carpet-for-learning-and-reading-t/9579981/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Carpet for Learning and Reading Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1537753_orig.png?crop=297,297,x109,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626972801030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rivera87"},{"teacherId":6744207,"projectId":9736769,"letterContent":"\"Carpet Ride to Learning!\" -- has taken off in our kindergarten classroom. Students are comfortably working on center work while sitting and relaxing with peers on their new rugs ordered from Lakeshore Learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the rugs arrived, students were so excited and eager to use them during center time. Our classroom looks more relaxing and welcoming and ready for learning activities such as a math block center and an alphabet center. Learning is happening and we are grateful to the donors and Ripple who made it possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758493931190,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-ride-to-learning/9736769/","projectTitle":"Carpet Ride to Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6744207_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714436807436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nelcy-santana"},{"teacherId":6744207,"projectId":9535643,"letterContent":"Thank you! Kindergarteners are \"Paddling Write On!\" We couldn't have these skill building, practice providing, and foundational skill reinforcing resources without your support.\r\n\r\nKindergarteners are using the Epic Creations dryerase boards and the CUTEFA magnetic mini white board erasers to practice math and phonics skills. As they are learning, that while learning, we make errors, the Expo White Board cleaner and the Paper Mate pink pear erasers are coming in handy.\r\n\r\nThank you -- learning is much more hands on and engaging with all of these resources in use.","fullyFundedDate":1754592121203,"projectUrl":"project/paddling-write-on/9535643/","projectTitle":"Paddling Write On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6744207_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714436807436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-nelcy-santana"},{"teacherId":193678,"projectId":9307032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. We really appreciate your interest in our education! We are always working hard in 4th grade and what makes it so much easier is having the supplies that we need to do this incredibly hard work. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card and card stock helped us make so many cool craft-ivities! We were able to make a lot of different writing projects and the quality of the paper made such a difference because we were able to hang them up on the bulletin boards and they lasted! We were even able to use our last writing project, Advice for Future Fourth Graders to welcome our new fourth grade class. It was so fun to see all the new students taking in advice from former students. Thank you for helping me to bring this to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746809457049,"projectUrl":"project/reading-math-craftivities/9307032/","projectTitle":"Reading & Math Craftivities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp193678_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565724586856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193678"},{"teacherId":9992277,"projectId":9517306,"letterContent":"Our students love the sense of empowerment this technology gives them. They love how crisp and clear everything sounds, and many have commented that it feels like the teacher is speaking \"right next to them,\" even from across the room. Whole group activities, read alouds, and presentations have become class favorites because everyone feels involved and confident that they won't miss important moments.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially connected with this new system. One of our quieter learners, who often hesitated to participate, has begun raising their hand more often because they feel less overwhelmed during lessons. Another student who receives language learning support told us that hearing every word so clearly makes English feel \"less scary.\" These small moments of confidence add up and you made them possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us bring this transformative resource into our classroom. Your generosity didn't just fund equipment you amplified student voices, strengthened their confidence, and made learning more accessible for everyone. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754294862190,"projectUrl":"project/turning-up-the-volume-on-education/9517306/","projectTitle":"\"Turning Up the Volume on Education!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cardona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9992277_orig.jpg?crop=943,943,x2200,y165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753898566759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9992277"},{"teacherId":193678,"projectId":9278293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support on this project. My students are loving Storyworks Magazine! These magazines are colorful, current and full of amazing articles. I love the lessons that are prepared for each article almost as much as I love the variety of articles in each magazine.\r\n My students absolutely LOVE reading the debate of the month. I enjoy getting the opportunity to teach how to get your point across in a respectful manner. It is amazing to see their progression each month when it comes to participating in the debate discussions. Thank you again for helping me bring this type of learning to my students each and every month!","fullyFundedDate":1746787211132,"projectUrl":"project/working-hard-with-storyworks/9278293/","projectTitle":"Working Hard with Storyworks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp193678_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565724586856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193678"},{"teacherId":193678,"projectId":9242156,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom and my students. You have helped me restock my library in a way that is engaging and exciting for my students. They absolutely loved getting to shop for new books for their independent reading! I think their favorites were all the new graphic novels that were added to our library! \r\n My students love reading graphic novels, but they tend to read those very quickly and are often asking for more. It means the world to me to be able to point them in the direction of the new additions. Thank you again for all your support! It has made such an impact!","fullyFundedDate":1744240576626,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-spring-restock/9242156/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Spring Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp193678_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565724586856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193678"},{"teacherId":193678,"projectId":9229571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students absolutely loved getting their very own copy of the Wild Robot 2! I'm pretty sure it was the highlight of our year together!\r\n On the day we finished the first Wild Robot, my students were feeling a little blue. They truly loved Roz and her gosling. They characters became part of our classroom family and my students really connected with them. When they came to school the next day and found their very own copy of the next book on their desks, the excitement was uncontainable! Students were hiding their books in their desks just to devour another chapter. Parents reached out to me letting me know that their child was avidly reading the books at home and some had even finished it within a week! This book is well over 200 pages and was an accomplishment for a lot of my readers. \r\n This book has had such an impact on my students. They loved the story and getting to keep their very own copy of the second book made their 4th grade year beyond memorable! Thank you for your help in creating these memories!","fullyFundedDate":1744240576839,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-reading/9229571/","projectTitle":"Wild About Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp193678_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565724586856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/193678"},{"teacherId":1537753,"projectId":9387240,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the paints, rocks, and noodles! The students were so excited when they saw all the materials, and they had a blast using them.\r\n\r\nWe used the paints to decorate rocks, suncatchers, and bird feeders for our school's sensory garden. The kids loved adding their own creative touch and seeing their work become part of something special for everyone to enjoy.\r\n\r\nOn days we weren't working in the garden, we used the spaghetti noodles for fun and creative STEAM projects in the classroom. It was a great way to keep their minds and hands busy with learning and exploring.\r\n\r\nYour generous support made all of this possible. Thank you for giving our students such fun and meaningful learning experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1748955741655,"projectUrl":"project/summer-school-sensory-garden/9387240/","projectTitle":"Summer School Sensory Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1537753_orig.png?crop=297,297,x109,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626972801030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rivera87"},{"teacherId":1221969,"projectId":3641059,"letterContent":"Having headphones for every student made a huge difference in my students' ability to pay attention to and stay focused on digital platforms. The impact for individual students included greater independence in accessing and using online resources for research. Many students use videos and online books with the 'listen to' option. Headphones allowed students to work without the interruptions and distractions of other students working. The use of headphones during small group rotations allowed me and the special education teacher to work with small groups of students with minimal distractions from students using our digital reading or math programs or from others using audiobooks. Overall, headphones increased focus which increased students' time on task which impacted academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1538795811359,"projectUrl":"project/finding-focus/3641059/","projectTitle":"Finding Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1221969_orig.jpg?crop=122,122,x4,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754423861383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1221969"},{"teacherId":9346325,"projectId":9067790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our preschool classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have scratch paper, Crayons, stickers, coloring sheets, and more — all the things that spark creativity and joy in little learners.\r\nWith these materials, our children are not just having fun — they're practicing fine motor skills, building early writing confidence, and expressing their unique imaginations. Whether they're scribbling stories, decorating with stickers, or proudly showing off their colorful creations, your donation is making each day brighter and more meaningful.\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity — you've given our students the tools to learn, create, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1741558474044,"projectUrl":"project/writing-area-where-creativity-has-no-li/9067790/","projectTitle":"Writing Area, Where Creativity Has No Limits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuprewicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346325_orig.jpg?crop=393,393,x182,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698708827704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskuprewicz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5582","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":564,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":5582,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McAuliffe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McAuliffe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/mcauliffe-elementary-school/5582"}