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We have a full team this year and cant wait for the competition in December. \r\n\r\nWe are working on getting our team T-shirts made up with all the logos and cant wait to send pictures of the team with everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1748872137623,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-first-lego-league-team/9374934/","projectTitle":"Expanding our FIRST LEGO League Team","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Segroves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042092"},{"teacherId":5303116,"projectId":9274167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second graders! Your donation provided us with seat back pocket organizers and pencil boxes, giving our enthusiastic learners the tools they need to succeed in one crucial area: organization.\r\n\r\nWhile our students are full of curiosity and energy, managing their materials can be a major challenge. 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They honed critical skills by organizing their arguments, providing strong reasons, and backing up their claims.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allowed us to purchase the supplies needed to bring their chosen activity to life. Now, the students will see the direct result of their effective writing by engaging in a hands-on experience that requires critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThis project has accomplished two major goals:\r\n\r\nStrengthened Persuasive Writing: Students learned that clear, strong writing can truly influence real-world decisions.\r\n\r\nApplied STEM Skills: They will now apply mathematical and scientific concepts as they build, mix, or create, seeing the \"why\" behind their chosen activity.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students are celebrating not just science, but the power of their own voices to make a difference in their classroom! We are so excited to dive into these activities and celebrate their hard work.","fullyFundedDate":1742908665984,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-opinion-writing-celebration/9196021/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Opinion Writing Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reibling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5303116_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523392398871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-reibling"},{"teacherId":5303116,"projectId":8354977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation helped us purchase washable privacy dividers, which have had a wonderful impact on our students' work habits and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe ability to set up their \"special office desk\" has reenergized their focus, especially during independent tasks like writing. These new, sturdy dividers replaced our worn and ripped cardboard ones, eliminating a source of frustration and allowing every student to easily and successfully create their own private, distraction-free workspace.\r\n\r\nBy giving students a physical boundary, the dividers help promote concentration and a sense of ownership over their work. 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These materials have already made such a positive impact in our daily routines, and I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives and games are being used during our center time and in small groups, and the students absolutely love them. They are having fun while building the fine motor strength they need for writing, cutting, and other important skills. I can see the excitement in their faces as they explore the different activities, and it is incredible to watch them learn and grow through play.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided my students with hands-on learning tools but has also created a joyful and engaging classroom environment. Thank you for making a lasting difference for my students and for supporting their learning journey in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1746740010514,"projectUrl":"project/strengthening-bodies-and-minds/9317477/","projectTitle":"Strengthening Bodies and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koroleski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4376351_orig.png?crop=446,446,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593470018240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4376351"},{"teacherId":8150559,"projectId":8979285,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a vibrant and interactive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore, experiment, and express their ideas. The addition of high-quality art supplies and STEM/STEAM-related books has sparked curiosity and excitement, providing my students with hands-on experiences that enhance both their creativity and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThe art materials have allowed my students to engage in interdisciplinary projects that connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math in meaningful ways. From painting detailed watercolor illustrations of plant life cycles to designing and constructing bridge models, these activities have deepened their understanding of core concepts while fostering collaboration and critical thinking. The creative freedom provided by these materials has encouraged my students to take risks, ask questions, and approach challenges with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe STEM/STEAM books have also played a crucial role in inspiring my students. 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I am incredibly grateful for the impact this project has had and for the opportunities it continues to provide for my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1733275488994,"projectUrl":"project/making-friday-fun-through-stemsteam/8979285/","projectTitle":"Making Friday Fun Through STEM/STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8150559_orig.jpg?crop=1081,1081,x551,y1126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733010730617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150559"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67982","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":418,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":90,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"20.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":81.6,"schoolId":67982,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laker Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laker Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/elkton-pigeon-bay-prt-laker-sd/laker-elementary-school/67982"}