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Your generosity reminds them that there are people who believe in them and care about their education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where reading can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766886932477,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-books/9758557/","projectTitle":"We Love Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/131401"},{"teacherId":3034017,"projectId":9960626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! I truly appreciate it. Your generosity contributed to our students being able to fully experience the excitement and pride that comes with participating in both our National History Day school-wide fair and our Science and Engineering Fair. \r\n\r\nThe awards and ribbons we received thanks to this Donors Choose project helped us celebrate student effort, creativity, and critical thinking in a meaningful way. It was great watching students stand proudly next to their projects. The materials helped us create a professional, authentic experience that made students feel like real historians and scientists.\r\n\r\nMany of our National History Day participants went on to the district competition, and a groups of students are off to the Morgan Science and Engineering competition. These next steps are helping students understand that learning is an ongoing process, and your support has made that journey even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nHave a good one. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1766540235137,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-students-nhd-and-science-an/9960626/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Students' NHD and Science and Engineering Fair Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3034017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507081320358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thatteachersid"},{"teacherId":6597807,"projectId":9960214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Catch a Dream!\" Because of your kindness, our classrooms were transformed into a studio of creativity and cultural discovery. We also invited families into the classroom to share this experience with our students, creating a core memory for life!\r\n\r\nStudents engaged in creating tactile art while learning about Native American history and culture. Before making their dreamcatcher, students learned about the origins of the dreamcatcher within the Ojibwe (Chippewa) nation and how the tradition spread across various Indigenous cultures.\r\n\r\nWe also discussed the symbolism of the dreamcatcher—filtering out the bad and letting the good thoughts through—which sparked a beautiful conversation about mental well-being and positivity.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for my students and for helping them see the world through a more colorful, culturally aware lens.","fullyFundedDate":1767208604390,"projectUrl":"project/catch-a-dream/9960214/","projectTitle":"Catch a Dream!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randazzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6597807_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565229408901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6597807"},{"teacherId":9650050,"projectId":9955876,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students have had the opportunity to use light trace boards in the art studio, and they have quickly become one of the most requested tools in the room.\r\n\r\nStudents ask to use them the moment they walk in. 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I work with an amazing group of students and it has been so wonderful to be able to offer them snacks when they need them. \r\n\r\nAfter receiving the snacks, I had a student come to me before a weekend and let me know that she was hungry and her mom was going to be working late, I was able to give her some snacks to take home and she was so appreciative! \r\n\r\nRight now my students are working on important midyear testing while also learning important skills like dividing decimals and adding and subtracting fractions. Your support of my classroom has made it easier to make sure my students are able to do these things with a full stomach. 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We cannot wait to see the seeds sprout and flowers bloom in the spring. It will be rewarding to watch everything grow in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1750255558589,"projectUrl":"project/planting-love-for-the-environment/9369527/","projectTitle":"Planting Love for the Environment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chisholm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp435107_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589159674703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/435107"},{"teacherId":6597807,"projectId":9406040,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our multilingual learners are proudly wearing their new T-shirts as symbols of belonging, strength, and celebration. Students wear them during ELD classes, school-wide events, and while preparing for the MCAP WIDA ACCESS assessment. One especially meaningful moment was when students asked to wear their shirts during practice ACCESS activities. It was amazing to see their collective spirits raised and affirmed.\r\n\r\nSeveral classrooms across the school read aloud the message on the shirt, and this sparked a powerful conversation among multilingual scholars and their monolingual peers. Students and teachers reinforced that being multilingual IS a superpower, and that we should lift up and celebrate our multilingual peers.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to build on this sense of pride as students prepare for ACCESS by setting language goals, practicing test strategies, and reflecting on their growth as English learners. These shirts have helped create a supportive environment where students feel empowered to take risks, use academic language, and believe in themselves. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom community, and our students feel it every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758856145820,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-multilingual-learners/9406040/","projectTitle":"Empowering Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Randazzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6597807_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565229408901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6597807"},{"teacherId":131401,"projectId":9400172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and investing in our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have stickers and footballs that bring joy, motivation, and positive energy into our school day. These items are more than just rewards or recess fun—they help build confidence, encourage teamwork, and reinforce positive behavior in a meaningful way. Students are excited to earn stickers for their hard work and to play together, practicing cooperation and sportsmanship. Your kindness has helped create a welcoming and engaging environment where students feel valued and encouraged to do their best. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in my students. Thank you for making a real difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758820390103,"projectUrl":"project/stickers-for-growing/9400172/","projectTitle":"Stickers for Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hartman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/131401"},{"teacherId":7910889,"projectId":9594556,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. I wanted to take a moment to share just how much your donations have meant to our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has been transformed into a beautiful, welcoming learning space. The students talk daily about how much they love our classroom and how special it feels to learn here. They truly take pride in their environment. Every time a visitor walks in, they compliment the room—and it's all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour donations didn't just provide materials; they made a lasting difference in how our students feel at school. They feel valued, excited, and inspired every single day. We are so grateful to have such nice things that support learning and create a positive space for our students to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your kindness continues to make an impact far beyond what words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1758202681966,"projectUrl":"project/bright-tools-for-bright-minds-in-baltimo/9594556/","projectTitle":"Bright Tools for Bright Minds in Baltimore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simms","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910889_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626874158112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7910889"},{"teacherId":7910889,"projectId":9438214,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. I wanted to take a moment to share just how much your donations have meant to our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has been transformed into a beautiful, welcoming learning space. The students talk daily about how much they love our classroom and how special it feels to learn here. They truly take pride in their environment. 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