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This has made it easier for them to go grab items that they need throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe want to thank you again for your generosity and donating to my classroom. It has made this school year go smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1768509296373,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-everything/9756389/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of Everything!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9711744"},{"teacherId":8261266,"projectId":10140226,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new snacks and supplies—they immediately felt cared for and supported. We use the snacks daily to keep energy up during learning, and students loved using the candy during our sight word and math egg hunt. The peanut butter has helped students prepare simple meals to take home. Next, we will continue building strong reading and math skills while ensuring students' basic needs are met so they can stay focused and confident. Thank you for making my classroom a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1774891092240,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-snacks/10140226/","projectTitle":"Engagement Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jamie Robinett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8261266_orig.jpg?crop=1602,1602,x493,y796&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641318405305","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamierobinett"},{"teacherId":7349606,"projectId":10008275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to the essential supplies they need to stay organized, prepared, and ready to learn each day. These everyday materials—like pencils, organizers, and classroom tools—may seem simple, but they play a powerful role in helping students fully engage in their learning across math, science, and all subject areas.\r\nYour support is making a meaningful difference for my 6th grade students. By ensuring that every student has what they need, you are helping create a more equitable and supportive learning environment where students can focus, build confidence, and take pride in their work. 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One standout moment came during a recent Social Studies project where students created timelines and visual displays of historical events. With the proper materials in hand, every student was able to fully participate, and the pride they took in their work was clear. Instead of worrying about not having supplies, they were able to focus on their thinking, creativity, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students noticed right away that they each had access to what they needed, and it created a sense of equity and belonging. Something as simple as having their own pencil or being able to use colorful pens made them feel more prepared and confident. The classroom also became more organized and interactive with the help of the dry erase materials and storage tools, which has made daily lessons run more smoothly and kept students more engaged.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on these skills through writing projects, group discussions, and hands-on Social Studies activities. We are currently working toward deeper analysis and project-based learning, where students will create presentations and visual representations of their learning. Thanks to your support, they now have the tools to take ownership of their work and push themselves further. 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Thank you for your generosity in getting the supplies so my students were able to spread kindness throughout. When my students saw all the supplies to make cards they were so excited. Then they saw the sticky notes to spread kindness and they were ready to go stick on students lockers throughout the school. Thank you so much for your support to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1769810863079,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-for-all/10060295/","projectTitle":"Kindness For All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. York","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7349606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769353749367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-myers"},{"teacherId":7349606,"projectId":10086318,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of your support to our class and our Math March Madness activities. My students love walking in class every day having the class decorated. Each student was able to make their own jersey and hang it on the wall. My students have been having an amazing time playing against each other during reviews. This has been a fun and exciting experience for all my students. Thank you so much for your help in getting these items in our class! We cant wait for the end of March to play the different games after our months long review.","fullyFundedDate":1771001590069,"projectUrl":"project/coaching-life-skills-through-basketball/10086318/","projectTitle":"Coaching Life Skills Through Basketball and March Madness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. York","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7349606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769353749367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-myers"},{"teacherId":7349606,"projectId":10097725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to our March Madness project. My student have LOVED participating in March Madness in class. I fully believe it has been a huge help in getting review time in before state assessments. My students love all the decorations in class and are fully looking forward to receiving medals. At the end of this month students will get to play all the games that this project has provided as a day of relief from all their hard work through May. 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I would like to say thank you for your generosity! \r\nMy students ate noodles with the chopsticks, they each got a fortune cookies. With your generous donation for the cricuit students made letters. Cards have been made and more decor! Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767194088232,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-creations/9948903/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. York","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7349606_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769353749367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephanie-myers"},{"teacherId":7349606,"projectId":10017910,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for the classroom basics. Pencils ALWAYS come in handy. I am thankful to have community scissors for those who have lost their scissors. 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Community Elementary School is
a town public school
in Coffeyville, Kansas that is part of Coffeyville Unified School District 445.
It serves 995 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
Its teachers have had 489 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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38%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Community Elementary School
$130,214
raised using DonorsChoose
489
projects
funded
55
teachers
funded
480
donors
35
projects
for
basic supplies
35
projects for
technology
61
projects for
books
24
projects
for
art supplies
Community Elementary School has received support from
191 individuals from Kansas and
289 individuals out-of-state.