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Your help has created this confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1723642882596,"projectUrl":"project/writing-for-all/8358301/","projectTitle":"Writing for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lambdin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5567305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669740388261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lambdin"},{"teacherId":8929363,"projectId":9870825,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for believing in the project. I am not able to get art supplies from the school and these items have made a world of difference in my classroom. \r\nSometimes a student just needs a small break to decompress and destress. Being able to do something creative really helps with this situation. \r\n\r\nDoing class projects with these supplies has been a lot of fun. We plan to use the canvas for making Mother's Day presents this year. Their favorite activity is being able to paint a picture so the watercolor paints and paper have been put to great use. Thank you so very much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762479946897,"projectUrl":"project/artful-expression/9870825/","projectTitle":"Artful Expression","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":9999225,"letterContent":"Today my students got to have their noodle celebration. The classrooms smelled like noodle seasoning. The hot water was flowing. Students eagerly topped their noodles with green onions, hard-boiled eggs, and mushrooms. Smiles abounded as we celebrated the students success on their district midyear assessments. Out of 26 students in my class, 25 of them grew academically in math and or reading out of the 26 students in my class, four of them hit their stretch goals, which means that they are on track for ensuring they are on grade level. That is all something to be very proud of! Because of you, I have been able to give my kids a party that they will remember. They thoroughly enjoyed their noodles and all the accoutrement thank you so much for helping our class!","fullyFundedDate":1768412396566,"projectUrl":"project/noodle-celebration/9999225/","projectTitle":"Noodle Celebration","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":9742581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Having the capability to provide my students with a quick snack in the afternoon has really boosted their energy and stamina as they're learning. In fifth grade we work very hard. Sometimes that makes their bellies hungry. You have eliminated this hunger. This allows my students to continue to work hard and to focus on their academics without worrying about feeling hunger. We greatly appreciate you choosing our project. you have directly impacted student achievement. Almost all of my students grew on their district assessments for the winter. 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They look forward to the days when we can use the machine to help ourselves and other others.","fullyFundedDate":1763559191192,"projectUrl":"project/slushie-stem/9806886/","projectTitle":"Slushie Stem","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":9658162,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to review and support this project. Most of my students are unable to bring a snack from home and by mid-morning their bellies get very hungry. We have a late lunch this year and it is difficult for them to make it from breakfast until lunch.\r\n\r\nThis project provided these beautiful children with a snack that helped them fuel their brains and fill their stomach – just what they needed to make it through the long morning. Many students approach me during snack time and ask if I have anything. I am so grateful that I am able to provide them with something now. I always let them know that we are lucky to have giving people in the Donors Choose community that help us out.","fullyFundedDate":1761512186259,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel/9658162/","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":8929363,"projectId":9521578,"letterContent":"I cannot truly explain the joy that these outdoor soccer materials have brought to my students. Prior to this project, they would play soccer with an empty water bottle. Occasionally a student would bring in a ball from home, but it would always end up going into the road two or three times every recess. When I showed them the new balls and the net, they were over the moon excited; the girls were super excited that I ordered one pink one.\r\n\r\nThis equipment has brought the students together to play a friendly game with the materials they deserve, and the safety they need. Thank you so very much for sponsoring this project and allowing us the opportunity to have actual soccer balls and a soccer net.","fullyFundedDate":1758636577579,"projectUrl":"project/goal-getter/9521578/","projectTitle":"Goal Getter","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":9840543,"letterContent":"My students and I were thrilled to receive a shipment of social studies, books and activities. This is a subject area that is sometimes very difficult for students. Because of your generosity, I was able to get engaging materials for my students to bring social stay alive. This is a core concept and subject that is covered on our state testing. Any extra work we can do in social studies, specifically with talking about our government, directly impact student achievement. 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. My students and I cannot thank you enough for your support. We appreciate you and thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1758399431901,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9636709/","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":9734829,"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 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"}],"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"}