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Your generosity shows our students that their well-being matters, and we appreciate your partnership in keeping our school healthy.","fullyFundedDate":1769625462565,"projectUrl":"project/spread-love-not-germs/10022778/","projectTitle":"Spread Love, Not Germs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":6507985,"projectId":10019426,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Where Ideas Come Together. Because of your contributions, we were able to purchase a table and chairs that have transformed a dedicated space into a welcoming and functional area for collaboration and group work.\r\nThis new space allows students to gather comfortably for small-group instruction, discussions, projects, and problem-solving activities. It has already become a hub for teamwork, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. Having a designated area designed specifically for collaboration helps foster communication skills, peer connections, and active engagement in learning.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and school community. 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Because of your contributions, we were able to purchase chairs that have helped create a dedicated, welcoming space for collaboration with colleagues and student groups.\r\nThis updated space allows us to meet comfortably for small-group instruction, team planning, problem-solving discussions, and meaningful conversations with students. Having flexible seating designed specifically for collaboration has made the area more functional, inviting, and conducive to productive work. It has already strengthened both professional collaboration and student engagement.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our school community. 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Because of your contributions, we were able to purchase the supplies needed to organize, refresh, and reinvigorate our library space for our students.\r\nWith these new organizational materials and updated supplies, our library is now more welcoming, accessible, and student-friendly. Books are easier to find, displays are more engaging, and the overall space feels renewed and inviting. This fresh start has helped spark excitement around reading and created an environment where students feel proud to browse, explore, and discover new books.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our school community. Your generosity has helped transform our library into a space that truly supports learning, curiosity, and a love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1769064257369,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-for-our-library/10019263/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":6507985,"projectId":10014209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Wonder and Rules – Books to Connect. Because of your contributions, we were able to purchase multiple copies of Wonder and Rules, allowing our students to participate in meaningful book studies and collaborative group discussions.\r\nHaving class sets of these powerful novels has given our students the opportunity to read together, share perspectives, and engage in thoughtful conversations about empathy, kindness, inclusion, and understanding differences. These shared reading experiences have strengthened not only literacy skills, but also social connections and classroom community.\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' learning and growth. Your generosity has helped create rich opportunities for discussion, reflection, and connection that will have a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768842822670,"projectUrl":"project/wonder-and-rules-books-to-connect/10014209/","projectTitle":"Wonder and Rules- Books to Connect","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":6507985,"projectId":9798220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our project, Printed Resources to Support Learning. Because of your support, we were able to purchase a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card and select high-quality instructional materials that directly supplement and enhance our classroom lessons.\r\nThese resources allow us to better meet the diverse learning needs of our students by providing engaging, differentiated activities that reinforce key skills. The materials we've purchased support small-group instruction, independent practice, and targeted intervention, helping students build confidence and strengthen their understanding across content areas.\r\nYour investment in our classroom makes a meaningful difference each and every day. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for partnering with us to create engaging, supportive learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765725964136,"projectUrl":"project/printed-resources-to-support-learning/9798220/","projectTitle":"Printed Resources to Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Beyer-Hamel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6507985_orig.png?crop=1169,1170,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690236759666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbeyerhamel"},{"teacherId":8688009,"projectId":9698800,"letterContent":"Your donation helped us facilitate another beautiful, memorable Shine- On day! We did beautiful kindness rocks and displayed them in front of our school. We painted and wrote positive words or messages. Children ages 4-11 and school staff participated. \r\n\r\nOur community gets to enjoy these beautiful rocks and messages during community games and family playground play time. We are deeply grateful for your generosity. Giving to a community you may or may not know and impacting, one child at a time, one rock at a time is truly admirable. We see your heart and hands of giving- may it be multiplied to you ten-fold.","fullyFundedDate":1762128993458,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-we-have-in-our-words/9698800/","projectTitle":"The Power We Have in Our Words!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8688009_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663131355313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bilingually-equipped"},{"teacherId":9350621,"projectId":9855064,"letterContent":"In our homeroom, we are using the new resources to build daily routines that support organization, collaboration, and positive classroom habits. One special moment was during morning work when students used the materials to problem-solve together and help one another stay focused and prepared for the day. When the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to explore how they would be used, asking thoughtful questions and showing pride in our classroom space. Because of our donors' support, students now have tools that help them feel more confident and responsible. Our next steps include using these resources during goal-setting activities and ongoing homeroom lessons that focus on teamwork, responsibility, and academic readiness.","fullyFundedDate":1763581519886,"projectUrl":"project/mr-cestero-play-time/9855064/","projectTitle":"Mr. Cestero Play Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cestero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698956655696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350621"},{"teacherId":8607542,"projectId":9209751,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have access to individual headphones that have made an immediate difference in our classroom. Students are able to focus during digital lessons, listen to audiobooks, and complete reading and math activities independently without distractions.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have created a calmer, more productive learning environment. Students who were previously overwhelmed by noise are now more engaged and confident, and instructional time is being used more efficiently. These headphones have also supported diverse learners by allowing students to hear directions clearly and work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped ensure equitable access to learning tools and has positively impacted our students' daily learning experiences. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1753030196741,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-classroom/9209751/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8607542_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690920867912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8607542"},{"teacherId":9358681,"projectId":9409122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Smiles to Go: End-of-Year Gifts for Amazing Kids! Your generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom. The new resources you helped provide—especially the hands-on learning kits and creative materials—have transformed how my students engage with our curriculum. Just this week, we used the new supplies during a science unit on simple machines. I watched with pride as students worked together to build and test their own pulley systems, laughing and problem-solving with such enthusiasm. One student, who typically hesitates to share ideas, beamed as she explained her design to a classmate. Moments like that remind me how powerful it is when students are equipped with tools that inspire confidence and curiosity.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the children were thrilled! They crowded around the unpacked boxes, eager to explore every item. Their eyes lit up as they discovered new resources, and many began imagining projects before we had even finished sorting everything. Your support didn't just give us materials—it gave my students a reason to be excited about learning each day.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these resources as a springboard for ongoing projects, including our upcoming interdisciplinary unit that blends art, literacy, and science. Because of your contributions, we're able to dive deeper into creative exploration and sustain student excitement long after the holiday season. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the smiles, growth, and learning of these amazing kids. We are truly grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1757683148491,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-to-go-end-of-year-gifts-for-amaz/9409122/","projectTitle":"Smiles to Go: End-of-Year Gifts for Amazing Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9358681_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734965770115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9358681"},{"teacherId":9350621,"projectId":9886361,"letterContent":"You may wonder, how is the technology helping our students learn? Since introducing this new technology into our classroom, we have seen a remarkable increase in engagement, focus, and participation. \r\n\r\nEven tough these technology is too complex it will allow more technical learning experiences that make ideas more meaningful and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nWhat about the new product is most exciting to our students is its ability to be able to understand its Features such as real-time feedback, interactive displays, and creative tools that it has.","fullyFundedDate":1763579306707,"projectUrl":"project/technology-with-mr-c/9886361/","projectTitle":"Technology with Mr. C","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cestero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350621_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698956655696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350621"},{"teacherId":9350621,"projectId":9213413,"letterContent":"The resources donated to my classroom have given a huge impact in my classroom. The students were very surprised when they saw that there are people who truly care about their learning and success. Your generosity brought excitement, pride, and motivation into our room, and it reminded the students that their ideas and hard work matter. Seeing their faces light up as they used the new materials was a moment I will never forget.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our science fair was ready, and the students have done amazing things. They were able to explore real experiments, build creative projects, and present with confidence. Their accomplishments were made possible because someone believed in them. Thank you for investing in our learners and helping them reach their potential. 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