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I love being able to get my students excited about reading, and it wouldn't be possible to have such a great classroom library with books my students can't wait to read without donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1759674923973,"projectUrl":"project/recovering-lost-books/9609685/","projectTitle":"Recovering Lost Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7840483_orig.jpg?crop=718,718,x126,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627776700848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7840483"},{"teacherId":7840483,"projectId":9751713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project! My students were so surprised that I was dressed up, and it definitely piqued their interest for our lesson that day. When they first saw me they had so many questions about what I was wearing and why. When I started the lesson and showed them a picture of Christopher Columbus, they said \"oh my gosh, are you him?!\" It really livened up our lesson. I also threw the costume on the next day, walked into their art class with a flag, and claimed it for myself. It really drove the point home! Thank you for livening up history for my students! I can't wait to pull out the soldier costume for our next unit!","fullyFundedDate":1758825089758,"projectUrl":"project/making-history-come-alive/9751713/","projectTitle":"Making History Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7840483_orig.jpg?crop=718,718,x126,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627776700848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7840483"},{"teacherId":7840483,"projectId":9759324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project! My students were so thankful to have another ab chair in our classroom, as it is definitely a favorite. I appreciate the way the students are able to spin and wiggle without distracting other students, and the students appreciate being able to get their wiggles out! Students have shorter attention spans these days, and I so appreciate donors like you helping me purchase resources that will allow my students to get their wiggles out in a productive way so they can focus on learning. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1761139745941,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-fabulous-fifth-grad/9759324/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Fabulous Fifth Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7840483_orig.jpg?crop=718,718,x126,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627776700848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7840483"},{"teacherId":7840483,"projectId":9679354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project! My students were so thankful to have another kneel chair in our classroom, as it is definitely a favorite. I appreciate the way the students are able to rock without distracting other students, and the students appreciate being able to get their wiggles out! Students have shorter attention spans these days, and I so appreciate donors like you helping me purchase resources that will allow my students to get their wiggles out in a productive way so they can focus on learning. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1758636612426,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-fabulous-fifth-grad/9679354/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Fabulous Fifth-graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7840483_orig.jpg?crop=718,718,x126,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627776700848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7840483"},{"teacherId":7840483,"projectId":9636554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of this project! It has been so fun and exciting to watch my students learn how to use these robots. Of course they enjoyed just driving them around, but I have loved watching them learn the basics of coding. Some have learned quicker than others, but it has been so good for them to productively struggle as they use them.\r\n\r\nWhile I am currently using them just to teach students the basics, I will so be integrating them into content areas - having students code their way through a food web, or code their way along the route of a map.\r\n\r\nWe so appreciate your generosity in helping us acquire these resources!","fullyFundedDate":1757542038253,"projectUrl":"project/spheros-for-scientists/9636554/","projectTitle":"Spheros for Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7840483_orig.jpg?crop=718,718,x126,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627776700848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7840483"},{"teacherId":10244625,"projectId":9689970,"letterContent":"This flexible seating has brought so much joy to our classroom! When my students first saw the fun blue chair they cheered in excitement! We now have a safely way to wiggle when necessary! We are sharing the wiggles across my three different sections and it has only brough joy to my students and myself! I thought about implementing a way for us to share it, but students have very kindly taken the flexible seating option when necessary and have kindly shared it amongst themselves! Thank you for making such a positive impact on my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759361912971,"projectUrl":"project/safe-wiggles/9689970/","projectTitle":"Safe Wiggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Umaña","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244625_orig.jpg?crop=675,675,x0,y326&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757113193108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10244625"},{"teacherId":1413510,"projectId":9873573,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love learning and playing with the new magnetic STEM toys! They are colorful and fun to create and build with. Many students enjoy combining the magnetic toys with plastic animals to create a farm environment or sometimes they even make a zoo!\r\nMagnetic play boosts creativity and problem-solving, fostering essential skills like spatial reasoning, coordination, and resilience as kids construct. It also promotes social skills, communication and emotional regulation. \r\nWe are so blessed that you chose to donate to our class! Muchas Gracias!☺️","fullyFundedDate":1764790792354,"projectUrl":"project/stem-explorers-2/9873573/","projectTitle":"STEM Explorers 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wayman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1413510_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711456423853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wayman"},{"teacherId":1413510,"projectId":9849270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. My students love the new markers, line up spots and nametag protectors. They are using them daily in our classroom! We are using the laminating sheets to make art projects and classroom books! It means a lot to me that you chose to give to my students and we are so appreciative of you! \r\nDaily we come to school excited to learn together and now that we have new learning tools, it's even more exciting and fun! We couldn't do this without your support and want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Muchas gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1764737537267,"projectUrl":"project/curious-and-creative-in-kindergarten/9849270/","projectTitle":"Curious and Creative in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wayman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1413510_orig.jpg?crop=1114,1114,x0,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1711456423853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-wayman"},{"teacherId":10239010,"projectId":9676506,"letterContent":"Thank you again for making Brightening Our Windowless Classroom possible. When the new light covers, daylight lamps, and timers were installed, my students immediately noticed the difference. Several students commented that the room felt \"softer\" and \"brighter,\" and one student shared that their head felt better during work time. The calmer lighting has already helped students settle more quickly and stay engaged for longer periods.\r\nBecause of you, our windowless classroom is now a space that better supports learning, regulation, and student confidence. Thank you for giving my students an environment that helps them do their very best.","fullyFundedDate":1758268117273,"projectUrl":"project/brightening-our-windowless-classroom/9676506/","projectTitle":"Brightening Our Windowless Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239010"},{"teacherId":8418791,"projectId":9622505,"letterContent":"This project allowed our classroom to start the year off with cheerful and organized spaces. In particular, students were welcomes with colorful name plates which helped them feel welcome from day one. \r\nLaminating sheets and card stock allow for durability. Particularly with young learners, hands on activities are important for engaging students in lessons and having card stock and lamination helps make the prep work last longer. \r\nThank you for your support and generosity in helping me create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755713507855,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-and-bright/9622505/","projectTitle":"Bilingual and Bright","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8418791_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659552712285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8418791"},{"teacherId":9574997,"projectId":9406216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We just finished \"Robot Salvaje\" and the students loved the ability to interact with the reading materials. In addition, many them had seen \"The Wild Robot\" and were absolutely ecstatic to start reading \"Robot Salvaje\".\r\n\r\nWe just started reading \"Amari and the Night Brothers\" and the students are so engaged. They are actually disappointed to stop reading at each chapter and consistently ask to read the next one. \r\n\r\nIt is so great, as a teacher, to see my students find so much love and passion for reading. That is all because of you. I thank you and we thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1750193053461,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-we-want-to-read/9406216/","projectTitle":"Books that we want to read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gavin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9574997_orig.jpg?crop=2501,2501,x0,y208&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719168435532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9574997"},{"teacherId":1891271,"projectId":8978499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my students and classroom. My \"Warm Winter Wishes\" projects are some of my favorites I have ever had funded because I can see the immediate impact they have on my students. Here in Michigan, it is cold for a good portion of the school year, so I love being able to have gloves on hand to keep my students warm during recess time. They love being able to play in the snow, while keeping their hands protected. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for helping to keep my sweet students warm!","fullyFundedDate":1734113806667,"projectUrl":"project/warm-winter-wishes-phase-4/8978499/","projectTitle":"Warm Winter Wishes-Phase 4","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gibson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1891271_orig.jpg?crop=2134,2134,x0,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628811060224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sragibson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69896","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":661,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":58.4,"schoolId":69896,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southwest Elementary School Academia Bilingue on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southwest Elementary School Academia Bilingue","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/grand-rapids-public-school-district/southwest-community-campus/69896"}