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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. 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":1746786969606,"projectUrl":"project/library-revamp/9300087/","projectTitle":"Library Revamp","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":9355971,"letterContent":"School starts on Tuesday! I am excited to meet my new scholars and for all the Learning we will do together. Because of your generosity, we are starting the school year ready to learn with a wide variety of supplies that are consumed each day. I could not have prepared my space for my students without you. Thank you so much for donating to this project. I work with a group of students that don't often have the money to gather the supplies needed to have a successful school year. Because of you, students will have these things, and you have directly impacted student achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1753980082181,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-2025-2026/9355971/","projectTitle":"Back to School 2025-2026","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":9067566,"letterContent":"I have seen the difference it makes in my students' attitudes when they take a short break and refuel with a morning snack. Many kids are unable to bring a snack on their own and I hate to have them be left out. This project supplied our class with much needed snacks so that each student was able to re-energize and have the energy needed to complete their morning work. \r\nYour support of these materials is appreciated more that you know. It is only because of generous donors such as yourself that my classroom is able to run more productively.","fullyFundedDate":1742921128591,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel/9067566/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel","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":9114949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! Because of generous people like you, we have been able to provide my student snacks when they need them. We have lunch at 10:30 in the morning, so the afternoon slump is real. It has been so nice to have snacks readily available for students when they need them so that they are able to concentrate during class. Your generous donation, directly impact student achievement. Full stomach lead to greater concentration and focus in class this allows, our students to be focused on the task at hand and to be prepared learners.","fullyFundedDate":1741361909889,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9114949/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","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":9147701,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Your support directly impacts student achievement. As we begin to prepare for the end of the school year, one of our last activities will be our pancake party. The students are thrilled and excited for this fun morning next week. Their teacher will be the pancake chef and we will enjoy a team bonding experience as we reflect on our 5th grade year. Your support made a great difference in bringing this project to life and I greatly appreciate your support of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746214909634,"projectUrl":"project/pancake-party/9147701/","projectTitle":"Pancake Party","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55406","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":422,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":26,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":39.8,"schoolId":55406,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dickinson West Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dickinson West Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/hamtramck-public-school-district/dickinson-west-elementary-school/55406"}