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Thank you again for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1749312715214,"projectUrl":"project/pop-new-learning-games-and-more/9295315/","projectTitle":"Pop! New Learning Games and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8897465_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671319383066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8897465"},{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":9860659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! I feel incredibly lucky to have students who are so passionate about reading and eager to explore new stories. Lately, my second graders have truly fallen in love with books especially the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. Their excitement is contagious, and it means the world to me to be able to nurture that enthusiasm. Because of your kindness, our classroom and school library will now have a wider selection of the books my students can't get enough of. These titles by Dav Pilkey are not only hilarious and engaging, but they also play a huge role in motivating even the most reluctant readers. Your donation ensures that every student no matter their reading level has access to books that make them WANT to read.\r\nYou also helped provide special prize items that we will use to celebrate reading achievements.","fullyFundedDate":1763635289025,"projectUrl":"project/can-we-have-more-books/9860659/","projectTitle":"Can We Have More Books?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pereira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580328133067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mpereira"},{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":9859373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. My second graders are full of energy, curiosity, and creativity, and because of you, they will have a learning environment that supports all of those wonderful qualities. Your kindness is helping us stay organized, inspired, and ready to learn every single day. The materials you funded, such as the pen holder, paper clips, desk-side storage, binders, and label maker tape may seem simple, but they make a tremendous difference in keeping our classroom running smoothly. With an organized space, students can quickly access what they need, stay focused, and spend more time learning instead of searching for supplies.\r\nYour donation is also helping us build creativity and confidence. Thank you for believing in my students and for supporting the little things that make a big impact on their daily learning experience. 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In our bilingual classroom, these interactive notebooks will become a special place where students collect vocabulary, respond to literature, analyze texts, and practice writing in creative and engaging ways. Instead of loose papers or scattered assignments, my students will now have an organized, personalized record of their growth as readers and writers something they can truly be proud of.","fullyFundedDate":1759858383508,"projectUrl":"project/creating-long-lasting-materials/9768770/","projectTitle":"Creating Long Lasting Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pereira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580328133067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mpereira"},{"teacherId":9610022,"projectId":9375811,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project on DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to supplies and classroom tools, and the impact has already been remarkable. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrive, I was thankful and excited to prepare each student their own personal pencil case box that will allow then to be ready for school everyday.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies - it provided my students opportunities to take pride in caring for their materials and to have something that is their own.","fullyFundedDate":1754412839026,"projectUrl":"project/2026-ready/9375811/","projectTitle":"2026 Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goodwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610022"},{"teacherId":10046191,"projectId":9564351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! My students have absolutely loved having new classroom furniture in our room. The new teacher chair is amazing, I love having a comfortable and supportive chair in my classroom. My students love using it as well. They are encouraged to use the teachers chair during instruction when they \"play teacher\" and teach the class. It has encouraged shy students to participate more in class and share their work in front of the class. The flexible seating that also came has been a great addition to my classroom and my students love it! Thank you for making such a positive impact!","fullyFundedDate":1760730751689,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-chair/9564351/","projectTitle":"Classroom Chair","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046191_orig.jpg?crop=2341,2341,x928,y1385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748542715552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046191"},{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":9835424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! My students were thrilled to see the new Spanish and English books, book stands, and reading chart arrive. Their faces lit up as they explored the new titles, especially the Elephant and Piggie books in Spanish! These resources are already making a huge difference. My Spanish-speaking students are growing more confident as they read in their native language, and my advanced readers are excited to dive into their new chapter books. The display stands have made our library more inviting, and the reading chart has sparked friendly motivation to see how many books we can read each month!\r\nYour support goes far beyond materials, it's helping every student feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow as readers. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1761279031299,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-read-with-elephant-piggie/9835424/","projectTitle":"We Love to Read with Elephant & Piggie...in Spanish!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pereira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580328133067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mpereira"},{"teacherId":10046191,"projectId":9440775,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating new books to our class room! My students were thrilled to see all the new books and were so excited to read them. Your gift has turned reading time into a favorite part of our day and helped even reluctant readers discover new stories they love. You have inspired students to want to learn how to read more fluently and other students learn how to write with more expression. The donations of these classic books are one of the greatest gifts my students have received. You've truly made a difference and inspired a love of learning in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758228734613,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-books/9440775/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046191_orig.jpg?crop=2341,2341,x928,y1385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748542715552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046191"},{"teacherId":10046191,"projectId":9400586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. This project has allowed me to build a large classroom library with new books for my students. Books that include diversity, inclusion, kindness, and respect. These books have made a huge impact on my students already and have sparked a classroom of unity for my students. We have spent all month reading different books and describing the importance of unity, respect, and kindness. With these reading materials my students have access to amazing stories. My students are also spreading kindness as they read to the kindergarten students in my building on Fridays to build community in our school. Thank you again for this amazing donation and for the impact you have made on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758072500222,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-and-diverse-classroom-books/9400586/","projectTitle":"Inclusive and Diverse Classroom Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiovanni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046191_orig.jpg?crop=2341,2341,x928,y1385&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748542715552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046191"},{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":9798358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support to our project! Because of your kindness, my second graders now have access to more Dog Man and Elephant and Piggie books titles that truly bring joy and excitement to their reading time. These stories have already started sparking laughter, curiosity, and confidence in even my most reluctant readers.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see students eagerly reaching for these books, sharing their favorite parts with friends, and celebrating each time they finish a story. The stickers and prize box items you helped provide have also made reading feel fun and rewarding, helping to build positive reading habits that will last long after second grade.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than just add books to our shelves it has helped nurture a community of enthusiastic readers. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping create a classroom where reading is something every child looks forward to.","fullyFundedDate":1760375846862,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-love-for-literacy/9798358/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Love for Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pereira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580328133067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mpereira"},{"teacherId":7099302,"projectId":9701485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! My second graders are beyond excited to explore their new math games and dive into their fresh stack of books. These resources have already made our classroom a more joyful and engaging place.\r\nThe math games help students practice important skills while working together, solving problems, and building confidence. The books have sparked new curiosity. Students are eager to read, share stories, and discover new adventures every day. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where learning feels fun, meaningful, and full of possibility. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping them develop a lifelong love for reading and math.","fullyFundedDate":1758997202175,"projectUrl":"project/book-in-our-hands-and-numbers-with-our-f/9701485/","projectTitle":"Book in Our Hands and Numbers With Our Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pereira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7099302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580328133067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mpereira"},{"teacherId":8581578,"projectId":9486318,"letterContent":"In our classroom, grabbing a book to read brings joy to students! They share summaries and laughs about what they read. They their assignments and run to the bookshelf. 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