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Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760881956208,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-classroom/9611991/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7254672_orig.png?crop=1805,1805,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690733284372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7254672"},{"teacherId":7254672,"projectId":9692142,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough, this was incredible! The days were ticking down and I began to doubt if my project would receive enough support to earn full-funding. Being able to provide an appropriate inclusive learning space for our youngest students is extremely important to me. Watching them play with the dress-up clothing was fun so fun and seeing them recognize items from their culture made it extra special. They were so appreciative when I told them that someone donated the items for our classroom. Thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760809883549,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-dramatic-play/9692142/","projectTitle":"Diverse Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7254672_orig.png?crop=1805,1805,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690733284372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7254672"},{"teacherId":7254672,"projectId":10267781,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to help fund my project. I had so much fun making the shirts for my kids. And the canvas bags turned out amazing. Their faces were beaming when they saw their bags with the first letter of their name. They had the most amazing graduation and post-celebration. They had so much fun playing with their bubbles and showing each other their bags. I never thought I could get this project funding in time for our closing, but you came through for my class. I am forever grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Becker","fullyFundedDate":1778095833795,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-here-we-come/10267781/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Here We Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Becker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7254672_orig.png?crop=1805,1805,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690733284372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7254672"},{"teacherId":9988722,"projectId":10192119,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our Pre-K classroom has been transformed into an even more engaging and exciting place for learning. The funds you donated have given my students new opportunities to explore, create, and learn through hands-on play. At this age, play is how children develop essential skills such as problem-solving, communication, creativity, and teamwork. Your support has helped create meaningful learning experiences that will have a lasting impact on each child in our classroom.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your kindness has brought smiles, excitement, and endless opportunities for discovery to our classroom. Every time my students use these materials, they are reminded that there are people who care about their education and want them to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and the difference you have made in the lives of our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1777657029266,"projectUrl":"project/play-grow-thrive-outdoor-adventures-f/10192119/","projectTitle":"Play, Grow, Thrive: Outdoor Adventures for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9988722_orig.jpg?crop=1610,1610,x76,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743688279224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashley-gilley"},{"teacherId":1111794,"projectId":9943890,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to my classroom. My students were so excited to see the new learning resources available in my classroom for them. We had time to explore each new activity and the students were so thrilled! Many of these new resources will allow students to engage in learning with hands-on activities. My students are in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten and need opportunities to keep their hands busy! We are all so thankful for these resources in my classroom.\r\n\r\nI plan to use these resources as ongoing practice in my classroom. My students are learning English as a second language and need repeated practice to engage with learning. These resources will be used during our centers and students will be able to choose which activity they would like to do. Students love being about to have a choice in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765824558158,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-for-multilingual-learn/9943890/","projectTitle":"Hands on Literacy for Multilingual Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1111794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454014276392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kordonski"},{"teacherId":6483591,"projectId":9496118,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card could not have come at a better time! I was able to print so many new colored activities for my speech students this fall. They loved having hands on and engaging materials to work with. It's been amazing to be able to find resources to individualize for each of my students needs. I loved being able to get a resource for my articulation students who are struggling with /r/. My students loved the new materials and the strategies were so helpful to some that had been struggling previously.\r\n\r\nI was also able to print many new book companions to help build narrative language and vocabulary. My students enjoyed learning about spatial concepts with fall vocabulary and formulating sentences using their new targets. With support like yours this is possible. We are so lucky to have donors like you support our school!","fullyFundedDate":1755032776261,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-communicates-differently/9496118/","projectTitle":"Everyone Communicates Differently!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6483591_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629915890959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6483591"},{"teacherId":1111794,"projectId":9212656,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing new phonics curriculum materials to my school. I am the department lead of English Language Development (ELD) at my school. I am one of two ELD teachers at my school and we do not have access to new curriculum materials to teach our students. We saw a need for phonics instruction in our classrooms and needed materials to teach. We are so appreciative for the updated phonics curriculum to help us instruct our students.\r\n\r\nMany of our students have been in the country for a few years and still struggle with phonics. These materials greatly help those students struggling. The teacher materials also help the teachers effectively teach the phonics content. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support for english language learners. We appreciate your help!","fullyFundedDate":1746491447489,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-for-english-language-l/9212656/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy for English Language Learners With UFLI Phonics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1111794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454014276392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kordonski"},{"teacherId":1111794,"projectId":9203970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying my classroom with printer ink. The color printer is an essential part of my teaching tools in my classroom. My students need color resources to learn English as a second language. With the color printer, I am able to create new resources for my classroom. I have printed new classroom materials, games, and posters for my classroom. Color ink makes all of these materials more engaging for young english language learners. My students need interactive and fun materials to learn in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThis year I also received a new curriculum for teaching English Language Development for my students. With a new curriculum comes new materials, so I have printed many of the new resources I need for this curriculum. I am so thankful to have printer ink to keep printing new materials I need to teach this curriculum.","fullyFundedDate":1746787409719,"projectUrl":"project/printer-ink-to-give-resources-to-english/9203970/","projectTitle":"Printer Ink to Give Resources to English Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1111794_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454014276392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kordonski"},{"teacherId":6483591,"projectId":9178105,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heart felt gratitude for your generous donation to my project \"Talking Time\" to purchase a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. As a Speech-Language Pathologist working with special education students, I cannot overstate how valuable your support has been to both my students and me. Your contribution has directly impacted the quality of the speech therapy services I provide, allowing me to acquire essential materials that have enhanced learning, engagement, and progress in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nWith the gift card, I was able to purchase a wide range of resources tailored to meet the diverse and unique needs of my students. These included carefully designed visuals for daily schedules, which have been instrumental in helping students understand and anticipate their therapy sessions and daily routines. Many of the children I work with benefit greatly from visual supports to manage transitions and reduce anxiety, and having clear, colorful schedules has made a tremendous difference in their ability to participate independently and confidently.\r\n\r\nI also invested in adapted books that are customized to support language development and comprehension. These books use simplified text, repetition, and engaging pictures to encourage interaction and vocabulary growth. For many of my students, traditional books can be overwhelming or inaccessible, so having these adapted materials has opened up a new world of literacy and learning that feels approachable and exciting for them.\r\n\r\nIn addition to books and visuals, I purchased several new games designed specifically for speech therapy goals. These games have been a huge hit! They make practicing articulation, language skills, and social communication fun and motivating for my students. When therapy feels like play, students are more willing to participate, try new sounds, and use new words. Their excitement and enthusiasm during sessions have soared, making therapy more effective and rewarding.\r\n\r\nI was also able to purchase manuals for various interventions that offer evidence-based strategies. These resources have been incredibly helpful in guiding my therapy sessions and ensuring that I am delivering the best possible interventions based on the latest research and best practices.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity extends far beyond the materials themselves. These resources have made my job easier and more effective, allowing me to focus more on individual student needs and less on creating materials from scratch. They have saved me countless hours of preparation and enabled me to deliver therapy that is both engaging and impactful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the students have responded with joy and enthusiasm. They eagerly look forward to therapy sessions, and I see them making strides in communication skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Your gift has truly transformed our speech therapy environment and created opportunities for growth and success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in the lives of my students, and I am deeply grateful for your investment in their education and communication development.","fullyFundedDate":1743024100582,"projectUrl":"project/talking-time/9178105/","projectTitle":"Talking Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6483591_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629915890959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6483591"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64414","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":512,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":38,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"24.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.9,"schoolId":64414,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Medfield Heights Elementary School 249 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Medfield Heights Elementary School 249","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/baltimore-city-public-school-district/medfield-heights-elementary-school-249/64414"}