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All the best to you during this holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1756341951645,"projectUrl":"project/super-second-grade-supplies/9634968/","projectTitle":"Super Second Grade Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5264300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522271881001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-conklin"},{"teacherId":5264300,"projectId":9505006,"letterContent":"We can not thank you enough for your kind donations to our classroom of lucky second-graders. They were thrilled to open the many boxes that arrived and equally excited to see all the treats inside. We had a great time reading and making our classroom bracelets. We matched bead colors to our expectations, and they looked so cool! \r\n\r\nOur birthday pencils and bracelets are a huge hit! We even have third graders coming in for one on their birthdays! Also, the squishy toys and fidget trinkets that motivate our learners and help them decompress on busy days. \r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your kindness. We can't thank you enough for being a role model and teaching our children to do great things for others.","fullyFundedDate":1755732196190,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-community-in-second/9505006/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Community in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5264300_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522271881001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-conklin"},{"teacherId":9224056,"projectId":7735856,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous support in helping us create a classroom family space filled with furniture and dolls that reflect the diversity and beauty of our students and their families. Your gift has transformed our classroom into a place where every child can see themselves represented and valued. Through play, our students are learning empathy, communication, and a sense of belonging—all made possible by your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of play and for helping us build a more inclusive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive and feel at home.","fullyFundedDate":1701705731810,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-family/7735856/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Family","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jeni Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9224056_orig.png?crop=612,612,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762628842224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/johnson-khuy"},{"teacherId":8696287,"projectId":9700035,"letterContent":"My students are now using the new stools during small group learning time. Having sturdy, comfortable seating has made such a difference! 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The first week, everyone couldn't wait to trade in their points and see what they could earn. Their faces lit up as they looked through the new options. It made the reward system feel extra special and fun.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building a strong, positive classroom community. 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These resources will help create a positive classroom environment where students can focus, grow, and celebrate their successes.\r\n\r\nThe added motivation and encouragement will go a long way in helping them build confidence and pride in their work. Your kindness reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and their potential. Thank you for making a difference in their learning and in their smiles every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1742156232304,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-success-essential-supplies-a/9066258/","projectTitle":"Supporting Success: Essential Supplies and Fun Rewards for 2nd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brekalis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4666952_orig.png?crop=898,898,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730862330918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-brekalis"},{"teacherId":3357064,"projectId":9089897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of STEM materials for our classroom! The magnet tiles, multiplication board games, Legos, fraction tower cubes, and magnetic balls with rods are going to be used daily during our math centers and STEM block. These resources will allow my students to explore hands-on learning, problem-solving, and teamwork while making math and science concepts more exciting and meaningful.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately wanted to start building with the magnet tiles and experimenting with the magnet balls and rods. Many of them asked if they could use the games and materials right away, and it was clear how eager they were to dive in. Their energy and curiosity were priceless, and it was such a joy to see how much they valued having these new resources in our classroom.\r\nThe next steps for my students will be to integrate these materials into small group learning and project-based activities. They will be using the multiplication board games during math centers, the fraction cubes for hands-on fraction practice, and the Legos and magnet tiles during STEM projects to build and design together. These resources will not only support their learning but also inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students can learn and grow in such engaging and meaningful ways!","fullyFundedDate":1746751699330,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun/9089897/","projectTitle":"STEM FUN!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3357064_orig.jpg?crop=1389,1389,x918,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657987574637","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3357064"},{"teacherId":9568173,"projectId":9432985,"letterContent":"The new binder racks have already made a huge difference in our classroom. Instead of wasting time digging through piles, students head straight to their slot and get started right away. A few have even mentioned how much cleaner and less stressful the room feels now that everything has a place. The room feels less cluttered, and the flow of our lessons has been much smoother.\r\n\r\nWe're using the racks daily during note-taking, labs, and group work. What seems like a small change has given us back minutes of class time each day, and that adds up fast. We've also added a simple classroom job where students take turns making sure the racks stay neat at the end of each period. It gives them ownership and responsibility, and they've taken pride in keeping the system running smoothly. As we move into more complex science projects this year, having an organized, low-stress system will make it easier for students to stay focused on learning. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a more efficient and calm place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755787493030,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-clean-binder-storage-solu/9432985/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Clean: Binder Storage Solution","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568173"},{"teacherId":5095577,"projectId":9099546,"letterContent":"The new stools have been such a great addition to our learning space! They are beautiful colors, which is always extra exciting for our students, and very sturdy. They really brighten up our small group learning area in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe students have been so excited to have access to a new place for learning. These stools are being used almost all day every day for small group learning, including both teacher-led reading and math groups. It is also almost always the first spot to fill up when students are looking for a place to work independently. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students and I. These stools are such a great tool to have in the classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1748110594392,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success/9099546/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Therrien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5095577_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533906857289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5095577"},{"teacherId":8081227,"projectId":9154153,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation for third grade Scholastic Magazine subscriptions. We will get a new magazine every other week!\r\nThe first magazine focused on a bear cub that was being rehabilitated to then be reintroduced to its natural habitat. The students were enthralled!\r\nYour donation included the online resources so we were able to watch a quick video that built background about bears. The third grade loved the colorful pictures, and high interest articles but also they get to keep the magazine and share it with their family!","fullyFundedDate":1743030651000,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-magazine-delivery-to-eng/9154153/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News Magazine Delivery to Engage and Excite Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brugel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8081227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723898597628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8081227"},{"teacherId":2508451,"projectId":9648944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. With the materials that you helped purchase, the 7th graders at the STEM Academy can access an unlimited amount of materials that they previously couldn't. We can now use technology and the internet to increase our learning and research skills. Over 100 students now have a reliable device to work with during their math classes. \r\n\r\nDonors like you are a huge source of materials for students like mine who attend Title 1 schools. Most of my students would not have the opportunities that they now have without your help. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1757101394974,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-for-math/9648944/","projectTitle":"Charging Up for Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maguire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2508451_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469036033729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2508451"},{"teacherId":8386669,"projectId":9102017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, my third-grade students were able to hatch real chicks right in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe incubator and supplies you helped fund allowed us to watch the life cycle in action (from egg to chick). The students were so excited each day to check the eggs, and when the first chick hatched, they were amazed! It was a moment of joy, curiosity, and learning all in one.\r\n\r\nThis project helped my students understand science in a real, hands-on way. It also taught them patience, responsibility, and compassion. They still talk about their favorite chick and ask when we can do it again!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness. You made a big impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746785893052,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-hatch-a-new-beginning/9102017/","projectTitle":"Help Us Hatch a New Beginning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Todt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8386669_orig.jpg?crop=2111,2111,x108,y286&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738861683960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8386669"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105427","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":892,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.6,"schoolId":105427,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about STEM Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"STEM Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/lowell-public-schools/rogers-early-learning-center/105427"}