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You provided us with materials that we would not have otherwise been able to have in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761153795921,"projectUrl":"project/us-social-studies-books/9840543/","projectTitle":"US Social Studies Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635645376568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffany-stano"},{"teacherId":6955189,"projectId":9636709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. They were so excited to have snacks available in the classroom. They make a world of difference when that afternoon lol happens for students need a little energy boost. Your donation really impacted their ability to focus and complete their work in class. Their stomachs are full, and that is so important in today's day and age when many students are facing food insecurity. 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Get over it.\" The students were thrilled with this hands, unexperienced, and it was a moment that they will never forget. You have helped make a science experience come to life. Every single student was able to dissect their very own owl pellet. At first, they were very nervous and afraid to try it. Then pretty soon, they were very excited to figure out if they found a skull, a foot, or an arm.","fullyFundedDate":1758736621923,"projectUrl":"project/owl-pellets-part-2/9734829/","projectTitle":"Owl Pellets: Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635645376568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffany-stano"},{"teacherId":6955189,"projectId":9678894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Because of you, we made science come alive today in fifth grade. The students were initially so grossed out by the idea of the owl pellets. As soon as we started dissecting them, they were intrigued with finding skulls, Teeth, and other bones. As one student put it, \"This is science. It is messy. Get over it.\" The students were thrilled with his hands, unexperienced, and it was a moment that they will never forget. You have helped make a science experience come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1757514609793,"projectUrl":"project/stem-owl-pellets/9678894/","projectTitle":"STEM: Owl Pellets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635645376568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffany-stano"},{"teacherId":8929363,"projectId":9359125,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the opportunity to share exciting STEM projects with my students. Having hands on lessons that provide them with the opportunity to think through the scientific method process has brought excitement to our STEM block. My students are very engaged during our time and refer back to the experience several days later. Materials such as the ones in this project are not available to buy with school funds. It is only with the support of the generous donors that are part of this community that we can offer these amazing experiences. Thank you for taking the time to review and support this project.","fullyFundedDate":1756321189254,"projectUrl":"project/future-stem-genius/9359125/","projectTitle":"Future Stem Genius","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Telly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8929363_orig.jpg?crop=2730,2730,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691537677860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-telly"},{"teacherId":6955189,"projectId":9406352,"letterContent":"Holes is always a fun book to read with my students. I am so excited to have the opportunity to give each student their own copy of this wonderful engaging book. Thank you so much for your support of education. Getting hand books into the hands of young students is pivotal in ensuring that they become lifelong readers. Holes is the kind of book that students beg to read again and again. They're on the edge of their seats waiting to hear the next portion and to hear what happens next. You are a very important part of my student academic achievement, and I appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755768725186,"projectUrl":"project/digging-holes-read-aloud/9406352/","projectTitle":"Digging \"Holes\" Read Aloud","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635645376568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffany-stano"},{"teacherId":8929363,"projectId":9484093,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for taking the time to review and support this project. Having color coded materials for the students to use helps make for easy transition, and better overall organization. \r\nThank you also for realizing the positive impact quality art supplies have on a project. Every time I put the watercolors out on the the table, the students can't wait for their turn to paint. (The watercolor paper makes all the difference in the world)\r\nIt never ceases to amaze how giving the Donors Choose community is. We are so very blessed to be a part of such a wonderful opportunity. Wishing you all the best in the days to come.","fullyFundedDate":1753973143020,"projectUrl":"project/a-great-start/9484093/","projectTitle":"A Great Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Telly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8929363_orig.jpg?crop=2730,2730,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691537677860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-telly"},{"teacherId":8929363,"projectId":9243831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking an interest in this project. The students and I were super excited that this received full funding. \r\n For the last little while I have been looking to switch up the stories I read aloud to my class. We did some work together and made some great decisions. We are super excited to try it out our new chapter books and picture books. \r\n Though one may think that a classroom would receive new books on a regular basis, sadly that is not the case. Donors such as yourself have provided us with a new and excellent resource and we are very grateful. Wishing you all the best.","fullyFundedDate":1746786924400,"projectUrl":"project/lost-in-a-story/9243831/","projectTitle":"Lost in a Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Telly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8929363_orig.jpg?crop=2730,2730,x81,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691537677860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-telly"},{"teacherId":6955189,"projectId":9356006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! My students and I greatly appreciate you helping our classroom! Your donation directly impacts student achievement. We are definitely more prepared because of you. The number of times students needs a replacement paper and I was able to quickly print it for them has been astronomical this year. Because we have classroom printer ink, we have been able to print the students' work quickly and efficiently without skipping a beat. I'm so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1753899953946,"projectUrl":"project/printing-like-pros/9356006/","projectTitle":"Printing Like Pros","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635645376568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffany-stano"},{"teacherId":6955189,"projectId":9348181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. This project has allowed me to revamp our classroom library. My goal is to make books more accessible to students, to make reading groups, more organized for students, and to foster love for reading. I am currently setting up My Classroom for school to start on Tuesday. I have assembled the book cart and bookshelf to feature Text that the students will enjoy. I cannot wait to share these items with my new class. This project will directly impact student achievement, and I am looking forward to demonstrating students, growth and literacy because of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1750025334152,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-revamp-part-2/9348181/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Revamp (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635645376568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffany-stano"},{"teacherId":6955189,"projectId":9406110,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for providing water bottles for my students. It is my belief that properly hydrated minds engage better with learning. It is important for students to be hydrated throughout the school day. Well, it is simple to send them to the drinking fountain, sometimes that Stops them from Learning because they are missing instruction. Because of your generous donation, I am able to provide each student with a water bottle. They will be able to fill it throughout the day, stay hydrated, and not miss valuable Learning time. Your donations to this project directly impact student achievement. I am looking forward to seeing how much my scholars grow the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1753909816904,"projectUrl":"project/water-for-everyone/9406110/","projectTitle":"Water for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6955189_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635645376568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffany-stano"},{"teacherId":6955189,"projectId":9300087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. This project has allowed me to revamp our classroom library. 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