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Your generosity helps create a smoother, more supportive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and commitment to our students' success. Thank you for making such an important impact on their learning and for helping us provide the resources they need to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1761169147069,"projectUrl":"project/paper-restock/9637567/","projectTitle":"Paper Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210267_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704720601825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210267"},{"teacherId":9210267,"projectId":9671609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our students. Your kindness ensures that every child has access to something nourishing during the school day, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For many students, having a reliable snack makes a big difference in their ability to participate and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom feels more caring and supported. Students look forward to these moments of comfort, and it truly helps create a positive learning environment. Your contribution shows them that their community believes in their well-being and success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity. Thank you for helping us meet our students' needs and for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom each day.","fullyFundedDate":1761133540637,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/9671609/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210267_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704720601825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210267"},{"teacherId":9210267,"projectId":9671600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our Scholastic News subscription. Because of your support, our students are able to engage with high-interest, grade-level nonfiction texts each week. These newspapers help build background knowledge, strengthen reading comprehension, and spark meaningful discussions in our classroom. Your contribution ensures that all students—regardless of background—have access to high-quality learning materials.\r\n\r\nOur class has already enjoyed exploring current events, science discoveries, and stories that connect directly to our curriculum. The students look forward to each new issue and often take what they learn into their writing, conversations, and critical-thinking activities. Your kindness is making a real and lasting impact on their education.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and belief in our learners. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping create a classroom where curiosity and learning thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1761096963485,"projectUrl":"project/hot-off-the-press-scholastic-news/9671600/","projectTitle":"Hot Off the Press! Scholastic News!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9210267_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704720601825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9210267"},{"teacherId":7575157,"projectId":9521280,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our young writers are off to an inspiring start! Because of your donations to \"Building Strong Writers One Sentence at a Time,\" my second graders now have the resources to strengthen their sentence-writing skills, express their ideas clearly, and gain confidence as authors.\r\n\r\nEach day, we use these materials to make writing engaging and meaningful. The students light up when they get to practice forming complete, descriptive sentences and share their writing proudly with classmates. These small moments of growth are possible because of you!\r\n\r\nYour kindness shows my students that people care about their learning and their future. Thank you for believing in them, and in the power of writing.","fullyFundedDate":1756865790595,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-writers-one-sentence-at/9521280/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Writers One Sentence at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hussain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hussain"},{"teacherId":9248013,"projectId":9330116,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you once again for the chair packs, as well as the much-needed lamination and cardstock. The chair packs are color coded and allows the children to quickly view and understand what table color s/he sits at for organization. The chair packs are extremely useful in that it also allows the children to keep their everyday utensils and supplies at their desk for quick access in completing activities.\r\n\r\nI have used the cardstock and lamination to create quick finisher activities and to also label the room for emergent literacy exposure; these materials are a necessity to create an engaging classroom for stability. Thank you for your generosity to allow the children to be independent in individual storage access and to provide learning exercises with stability.","fullyFundedDate":1755727993992,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-organization-in-learning/9330116/","projectTitle":"Colorful Organization in Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luthe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9248013_orig.jpg?crop=420,420,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743727662009","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msluthe"},{"teacherId":9704196,"projectId":9306670,"letterContent":"Heartfelt Thanks for Fueling Our Learning Journey 💖\r\n\r\nI hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting the \"Nourishing Knowledge, Snacks, and Success\" project. Thanks to your kindness, we have experienced remarkable changes in our classroom dynamics and my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have provided my students with nutritious snacks, giving them the energy they need to focus and engage fully in their studies. Every day, I witness the joy and excitement on their faces when we share these delicious and healthy treats. It's more than just satisfying hunger; it's about nourishing young minds and bodies so they can reach their fullest potential.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support has been profound. With your help, we've been able to introduce brain breaks that reinvigorate and refresh our students, allowing them to return to their tasks with renewed concentration and enthusiasm. It's amazing how a simple snack can turn a sluggish afternoon into a vibrant and productive learning session.\r\n\r\nMoreover, I've seen firsthand how a full belly can lead to fuller understanding. The hunger barrier is removed, making space for curiosity and creativity to flourish. Students who were once distracted by the rumble of their stomachs can now focus on the rumble of new ideas, concepts, and things to explore.\r\n\r\nI, too, feel deeply appreciated as an educator. Your investment in our classroom confirms the importance of our work together, reminding me that we are surrounded by a community that values and supports our dedication to learning. This fuels my passion and commitment to providing the best for my students day in and day out.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your selflessness and the transformative gift you've given us. Our classroom is brighter, more energetic, and filled with even greater potential because of your compassion and belief in our project. We are truly grateful and inspired by your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746444241664,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-knowledge-snacks-for-success/9306670/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Knowledge: Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elcoate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9704196_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763585053211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9704196"},{"teacherId":2547867,"projectId":9389567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in our snack project. The students are so excited that they can each pick a snack out of our classroom bin now. Many of our students to are not able to bring in their own daily snack. With this donation I am able to offer all of the students who need one a snack. \r\n\r\nThe students were so happy when they saw the snacks that we received for the start of the year. These snacks really help the kids keep their focus in the late afternoon. They get hungry and these snacks provide the pick me up they need to power through the rest of the day.","fullyFundedDate":1748802481904,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-start-the-year-off/9389567/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Start the Year Off","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Driscoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547867_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465444756295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547867"},{"teacherId":5625927,"projectId":9057428,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous snack donations to my classroom. Your kindness helps ensure that my students have the energy and focus they need to stay engaged and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I can provide healthy snacks that keep my kids fueled and happy, especially during those busy mornings and afternoons when they need a little extra boost. Your contributions make a big difference in helping my students thrive both academically and personally, and I am so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742823895492,"projectUrl":"project/energy-boost/9057428/","projectTitle":"Energy Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Makowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5625927_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533521862606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5625927"},{"teacherId":7575157,"projectId":9247648,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Help Us Create Calm and Organized Learning Spaces!\" project has been fully funded, and the transformation in our classroom is already underway. With the Lakeshore Extra-Large At-Your-Seat Storage Sacks, each student now has a personal, organized space for their materials—reducing clutter and helping them stay focused during lessons. The Lakeshore Listening Center Headphones are making small-group listening activities and independent learning more engaging and distraction-free.\r\n\r\nThese additions are fostering a calmer atmosphere, improving transitions, and giving my students tools that help them take ownership of their learning space. I've noticed more focus, smoother routines, and a stronger sense of responsibility in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has created an environment where my second graders can learn, collaborate, and thrive. Thank you for helping make this vision a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1746444242829,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-calm-and-organized-learni/9247648/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create Calm and Organized Learning Spaces!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hussain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hussain"},{"teacherId":7575157,"projectId":9247652,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our \"Supplies for Success: Help Us Kick Off a Great Year!\" project was fully funded.\r\n\r\nFrom primary journals and communication folders to dry erase markers, carpet markers, and a new classroom pencil sharpener, every item you helped provide will directly benefit my second-grade students. These supplies ensure that we begin the year well-prepared, organized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does more than just provide materials, it shows my students that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their success. You have given them the tools, confidence, and excitement to start the year strong.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746444242394,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-help-us-kick-off-a/9247652/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Help Us Kick Off a Great Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hussain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hussain"},{"teacherId":2547867,"projectId":9389506,"letterContent":"As we start our school year it brings great comfort knowing we have our basic materials already purchased. Thank you so much for the pencil sharpeners, copy paper, and dry erase markers. I was able to share with my first grade teaching partner as well. \r\n\r\nThe colored copy paper is beautiful and will make keeping our homework packs organized so much easier. Many of our headphones were broken from daily use. The incoming students will have a new headphone to use this year. \r\nWe can't thank you enough for the snacks as well. It takes a while for the first graders to adjust to their back to school schedule after the long summer. The snacks will really help to keep us going. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1748801535471,"projectUrl":"project/all-of-the-basics/9389506/","projectTitle":"All of the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Driscoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2547867_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465444756295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547867"},{"teacherId":2547867,"projectId":9317329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our end of the year celebration supplies. The students had so much fun playing with their first-grade classmates. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we were able to celebrate the end of the first-grade year with all three first-grade classes. The students loved the bubbles and having a snack after playing. We were also able to send home a small metallic \"slime\" with each student. The cute little suckers were also a hit. There were lots of laughs, smiles, and joy that day thanks to your generosity. We truly are blessed to have donors who make events like this possible. 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