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Thank you so much for this!","fullyFundedDate":1759868054223,"projectUrl":"project/creative-writing/9626541/","projectTitle":"Creative Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1524509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658061311175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1524509"},{"teacherId":326848,"projectId":9793497,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to this project for my classroom! The clock is a huge hit. Not only is it colorful and fun, but kids can easily see it from anywhere in the room. They no longer ask me, \"What time is it?\"\r\n\r\nMy students are brilliant, but keeping track of their pencils is a challenge. I love having these pastel colored pencils, so I can easily identify who borrowed a pencil from the class bin. While this might seem like trivial things, every pencil adds up. The less we have to stress about trivial things, the more we can focus on the things that really count. Like learning!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your contribution to our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1760467330332,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-pencils-sharp-minds/9793497/","projectTitle":"Sharp Pencils, Sharp Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp326848_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746610269315","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-crone"},{"teacherId":8952973,"projectId":9576508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the study snacks you donated to my classroom. The students were so excited to see the snacks when I passed them out during the Ilearn achievement tests. My students were able to focus on the test instead of being hungry. They worked harder and longer on the tests then in the past. I'm sure their scores will be higher as well. \r\n\r\nOftentimes students will go without eating breakfast because they came in late, or they skip lunch, then they are hungry all day. So, the students said they felt relieved to know that they could come in my room and get a snack and not go hungry all day. \r\n\r\nThe students were truly greatful. Your tremendous generosity, kindness, and support has made a great impact on my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1766067660504,"projectUrl":"project/study-snacks-to-focus-on-learning/9576508/","projectTitle":"Study Snacks to Focus on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Throop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8952973_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692886909433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8952973"},{"teacherId":1016751,"projectId":9743558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our project. It's meant the world for students to be able to print out their work themselves for storage in their student portfolios. It's helped make teachers live easier and it has also increased responsibility for students and helped even the playing field. We have students who have never had the opportunity to print before. Even in a tech filled world students didn't have this skill if their families didn't have a printer at home. I love that your donation helps make that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759023014371,"projectUrl":"project/student-printing-helps-archive-work/9743558/","projectTitle":"Student Printing Helps Archive Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hereth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1016751_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490621261111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hereth"},{"teacherId":9240615,"projectId":9704002,"letterContent":"We are already using the new supplies every day. The paper cutter and hole puncher have helped me quickly prepare organized student packets, which means more time for learning and less time waiting. Students are using the pencils for daily independent practice and written reflections, while the dry erase markers are a favorite during math and problem-solving lessons. One standout moment was during a math workshop when students worked at the board to model their thinking—being able to erase and revise their work encouraged them to take risks and explain their reasoning with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited when the materials arrived. They immediately noticed how sharp the pencils were and how smoothly the dry erase markers wrote. Several students commented on how \"official\" our classroom felt with neatly cut papers and organized notebooks. The excitement showed in how carefully they treated the supplies and how eager they were to start using them.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building their math and writing skills through collaborative lessons and independent practice. The dry erase markers will be used for small-group problem solving and quick checks for understanding, while the pencils support longer writing assignments and assessments. With the paper cutter and hole puncher, I'll be creating interactive notebooks and learning tools that help students stay organized and engaged. These resources will continue to support hands-on learning as students deepen their understanding and grow more confident in their skills.","fullyFundedDate":1759265416938,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-more-organization-cowbell/9704002/","projectTitle":"We Need More Organization (*cowbell*)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cusic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9240615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723500922768","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9240615"},{"teacherId":1016751,"projectId":9662918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students have loved having pencils waiting for them as well as a fully functional pencil sharpener. We definitely burn through some basics pretty quickly and I really appreciate not having to stress about restocking them. \r\n\r\nStudents are using pencils ever day to take notes to solve math problems, and to learn vocabulary. It's great to allow them to get pencils when they need them and not have to worry about having enough for my class. And the pencil sharpener works very well too.","fullyFundedDate":1758469470516,"projectUrl":"project/school-supply-basics/9662918/","projectTitle":"School Supply Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hereth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1016751_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490621261111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hereth"},{"teacherId":1785894,"projectId":9657573,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our students and staff. The Kindness Coffee Cart is up and running the week before Winter Break! The timing of this project being funded is impeccable. My students have been so passionate about service learning projects, and this one was no different.\r\n\r\nMonday morning, my students kicked off the week by delivering coffees, teas, and hot chocolates to different 8th grade Advisory teachers along with a special treat. Your donations empowered my students to give back to their teachers in such a meaningful way. Students worked together to create a list of necessary items, gather orders, make orders, deliver orders, and share their gratitude with their teachers., \r\n\r\nOne student went out of their way to make school visitors feel welcome by giving them the full Kindness Coffee Cart treatment. Thank you for helping create this core teacher memory for me while watching my students start their week in space of gratuitude and giving","fullyFundedDate":1765319106646,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-coffee-cart-update/9657573/","projectTitle":"Kindness Coffee Cart Update","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Townsend","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1785894_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537188872415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1785894"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":9932407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing an Eggspert for our Spanish Language Arts class. I wish you could have been a fly on the wall the first time we played a trivia review game with the Eggspert! Students were 100% engaged and excited while laughter abounded. I was thrilled to see the results on the quiz that followed, with some of the best results I had seen all year. Thanks to your contribution, my students have access to a new learning tool that is fun, engaging, and effective for them. Thank you for your contribution to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764704440275,"projectUrl":"project/gamified-learning-in-spanish-class/9932407/","projectTitle":"Gamified Learning in Spanish Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":9885722,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing a stapler to replace our broken one, a paper tray so that students can stay organized with their papers, a hole punch for students' binders, and additional copies of the novel we are reading. Each contribution goes a long way to ensure that the semester concludes with a focus on student learning.\r\nThis semester, we are finishing our novel study of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, in which we explore theme, comparisons, and sensory imagery while examining a great work of Chicano literature. When we return for the New Year, we will begin our unit on Mesoamerican cultures as we practice our comprehension skills through works of fiction and nonfiction.\r\nMuchas gracias for your contribution to Spanish class!","fullyFundedDate":1763611903415,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-competitive-dual-language-pro/9885722/","projectTitle":"Building a Competitive Dual-Language Program for IPS","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":10090319,"projectId":9493453,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you so much for your generosity! Although the majority of the items I had requested were unavailable, I was still able to purchase several items that my students and I needed. I purchased pre-sharpened pencils, glue sticks, storage containers, a large bulletin board, a book case, and covers for my fluorescent lights. My students go through pencils and glue sticks like nobody's business so those items are especially appreciated. Buying them 2-3 times a year really adds up! \r\n\r\nMy students are enjoying the fluorescent light covers. Some of them used to complain about how the harsh lighting made it hard for them to focus when reading on their computers and that it gave them headaches. Now the lighting is much softer. Additionally, the pattern on the covers is of a forest and night, which some students have said makes them feel more calm and like the classroom is more welcoming. \r\n\r\nLastly, in the coming weeks I will be sharing my classroom with another teacher. Having more organization materials available will be useful when this teacher begins moving their things into the room. Without your generous donation, they would not have much space for their teaching materials, as the room lacks a lot of storage space. \r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1757961885742,"projectUrl":"project/organized-classroom-organized-students/9493453/","projectTitle":"Organized Classroom = Organized Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10090319_orig.jpg?crop=346,346,x21,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753288524967","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10090319"},{"teacherId":3335091,"projectId":9476269,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us build a classroom library for our dual-language 7th graders. We are proud to be able to offer a research-based program in which students can gain academic literacy skills in both English and Spanish. A key component to this endeavor is encouraging free and voluntary reading for pleasure. We are immensely grateful for your contribution so that our students have access to the books they need in order to be able to read in Spanish for pleasure. Without you, our classroom would not be so vibrant!","fullyFundedDate":1757163130486,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-library-for-7th-grade-spanish/9476269/","projectTitle":"A Reading Library for 7th Grade Spanish Language Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. TeKolste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3335091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651711718979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstekolste"},{"teacherId":1785894,"projectId":9681980,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in such a small project that has already made such a big difference. After personalizing our clipboards for our guest teachers, we put them to work.\r\n\r\nThese clipboards have provided our guest teachers with all of the essentials they need to spend a day in our building. They are given our green Harshman hall passes, writing utensils, a bell schedule, the sub letters from the teachers, and any other essentials they might need all in one spot. \r\n\r\nProviding the materials for our guest teachers to be organized allows everyone to have a smoother day. 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