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They get so excited to hear their names on the announcements and the candy is the cherry on top! :)","fullyFundedDate":1763847521321,"projectUrl":"project/student-store-and-monthly-rewards/9903954/","projectTitle":"Student Store and Monthly Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rees","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821459"},{"teacherId":9821459,"projectId":9151176,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for funding this project! This project has allowed for supplies to be accessible for students in need, easily available books with the new bookshelf, and new calm down tools to help students express themselves.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely love all of these new tools, especially the new air tubes. They are able to be creative and use their energy for fun in a safe environment. Students of all ages have enjoyed putting together different variations of the air tubes to see how the balls flow through depending on the air speed. \r\n\r\nThis project would not have been possible without the generosity of your donations. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1742924218498,"projectUrl":"project/new-tools-and-supplies-for-success/9151176/","projectTitle":"New Tools and Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rees","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821459"},{"teacherId":3374735,"projectId":9180786,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. The students love the new furniture! The tables and chairs are so much more comfortable than the old desks. They give the kids a lot more room to spread out the work they need to do. It also allows them to sit by their friends and work on projects without having to rearrange the room. \r\n The impact this will have on my classes will be awesome. Without the donations this would have never been possible. Our district does not have the funding for things like this.","fullyFundedDate":1742486558957,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-for-increased-intera/9180786/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating for Increased Interaction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3374735"},{"teacherId":3813039,"projectId":8957832,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donation to our classroom. The puzzles, magnetic letters, and teaching supplies were a wonderful addition to our classroom. Having the opportunity to introduce new materials and hands on activities is essential in keeping the Kindergartners engaged in learning. \r\nThis is my 19th year teaching Kindergarten and having the opportunity to add new lessons and new materials into my curriculum is greatly appreciated. I am constantly thinking about new ways to teach my students basic skills but also new ways to expand their knowledge beyond the basics as well. All of the materials donated have made positive contributions to my teaching and the learning process of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1732582155695,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-tools-and-toys/8957832/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Tools and Toys","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flesner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3813039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732674884235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3813039"},{"teacherId":3813039,"projectId":8957726,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating to our classroom. The students had a wonderful time learning during our glow day. We completed several activities and the kids were sooo excited about the classroom that they were glowing. The students created sight words with the light brites, wrote words and sentences with the expo markers, completed addition and subtraction problems with the highlighters and glowing dice, built several projects with the glowing manipulatives, and did it all while wearing some awesome glowing hats, bracelets, and necklaces.\r\nYour generosity is greatly appreciated. My mission as a kindergarten teacher has always been to foster a love of learning in all of my kids. Learning in new and fun ways like this helps greatly!","fullyFundedDate":1732503122222,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-engagement-in-kindergarte/8957726/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Engagement in Kindergarten - A Glowing Classroom Transformation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flesner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3813039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732674884235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3813039"},{"teacherId":6911168,"projectId":9066387,"letterContent":"I am writing with immense gratitude to share the impact your thoughtful contributions have already begun to make in my classroom. Thanks to your support, I was able to acquire engaging and comprehensive math notes and resources from Teachers Pay Teachers. These materials have breathed new life into our math lessons. Students are actively participating in note-taking, referencing the clear explanations during independent practice, and demonstrating a deeper understanding of concepts that previously felt abstract. The organized format of the notes has reduced student anxiety around complex topics, allowing them to approach problem-solving with greater confidence and clarity.\r\n\r\nThe difference these resources have made is truly remarkable. I've observed a significant increase in student engagement during math instruction. They are more willing to ask questions, collaborate with peers using their notes as a guide, and take ownership of their learning. The high-quality visuals and varied activities within the Teachers Pay Teachers resources cater to different learning styles, ensuring that more students can access and master the material. Your generosity has directly empowered my students to become more active and successful learners in mathematics.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible kindness. Your belief in my project and my students has provided us with invaluable tools that will continue to benefit their mathematical journey throughout the year and beyond. We are so grateful for your partnership in fostering a positive and effective learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1744032852168,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-meaningful-for-every-student/9066387/","projectTitle":"Making Math Meaningful for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hummel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6911168_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571948865080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6911168"},{"teacherId":3813039,"projectId":8972648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The moment the students entered the classroom they started jabbering about how it felt like they were really going to school in dinosaur land. Their excitement was amazing! We have been able to complete several reading and math centers using the materials that were purchased and have definitely made learning fun! The students have practiced sight words, CVC words, sentence writing, addition, subtraction, and informational reading all while imagining they are paleontologist and adventurers searching for fossils and information. It's amazing how much interest and focus the alternate environment and pretend play costumes has provided the class. \r\nAs a Kindergarten teacher of 20+ years I am continuously looking for ways to improve my teaching and ensure that I am meeting the needs of all my students. I feel that my mission is to prepare my students with basic skills but even more importantly to provide a love for learning. This project has provided a wonderful opportunity to do both!\r\nFrom my students and myself, we thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1733329279363,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-transformations-/8972648/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Transformations - Imagination Zones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flesner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3813039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732674884235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3813039"},{"teacherId":9821459,"projectId":8940547,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your donation that went towards new counseling tools! I am so thankful for your generosity and the students were so excited when they saw the new materials! They had huge smiles on their faces and couldn't wait to play with the new items. My older students were very excited for the new puzzles and sensory bins. I can't wait to create the sensory bottles with the students and let them personalize their own.\r\n\r\nAll of these sweet moments would not be possible without your donations! My students and I are so thankful for your contributions. Thank you for making these new experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1732999261958,"projectUrl":"project/new-counseling-tools/8940547/","projectTitle":"New Counseling Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rees","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9821459"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29657","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":245,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":88,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":37.0,"schoolId":29657,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Seymour Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Seymour Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/payson-community-unit-school-district-1/seymour-elementary-school/29657"}