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Furthermore, the folders and classroom storage solutions have helped foster executive functioning skills, keeping our students--and our classroom--organized and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them unlock their full potential. Your support is truly opening doors to new opportunities for them every day","fullyFundedDate":1777480883434,"projectUrl":"project/voices-growing-stronger-in-our-el-classr/10220840/","projectTitle":"Voices Growing Stronger in Our EL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baugh-Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10485229"},{"teacherId":10485229,"projectId":10221203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your interest in supporting education, our new headphones have arrived, and my students are already putting them to great use.\r\n\r\nAs English Language Learners, my students work incredibly hard every day to develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Having access to this new, individual tech saves time during instruction and lends confidence to students that their resources are reliable. There's nothing more frustrating than when your students have found their space, opened their device, logged-on and nothing is coming from their headphones! You, Donor, have saved the day--and leveled-up English learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have given my students the focused environment they need to actively participate in their own learning and build essential language skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their education. Your generosity is helping them listen, learn, and succeed every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1777663684392,"projectUrl":"project/from-listening-to-speaking-tools-for-la/10221203/","projectTitle":"From Listening to Speaking: Tools for Language Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baugh-Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10485229"},{"teacherId":9812206,"projectId":10176524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks for our students. Your kindness and support mean so much to our school community, and we are truly grateful for your willingness to help our students succeed. \r\nThe snacks you provided are especially beneficial during testing periods. Throughout the school year, our students participate in important district and state assessments that require them to remain focused, attentive, and engaged for extended periods of time. These assessments can be challenging and sometimes stressful for students, and having a snack available can make a meaningful difference in their testing experience. \r\nThank you again for thinking of our students and making such a thoughtful contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1776190242351,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-rock-for-testing/10176524/","projectTitle":"Snacks Rock for Testing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hammann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812206"},{"teacherId":3752269,"projectId":10131519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of physics lab supplies to our 8th-grade science class. Your support has made a profound difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your kindness.Middle school is a critical time for sparking a lifelong love for science.\r\n\r\n Hands-on experimentation is what truly brings the subject to life for my students. Thanks to your donation, our classroom is now equipped with the tools needed to turn abstract concepts like force, motion, and energy into tangible, exciting discoveries. Instead of just reading about physics in a textbook, my students can now test hypotheses, analyze data, and experience the thrill of real scientific inquiry firsthand.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and our future scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1776190241398,"projectUrl":"project/forces-fields-and-flashlights-powerin/10131519/","projectTitle":"Forces, Fields, and Flashlights: Powering Hands-On Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3752269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673301930505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thyen"},{"teacherId":3752269,"projectId":10383058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of notebook supplies for our 8th-grade science class. Your kindness has provided my students with the essential tools they need to succeed, stay organized, and truly engage with their schoolwork this year.\r\n\r\nIn science classroom, these notebooks are much more than just paper and cardboard. They serve as lab reports, interactive learning journals, and a dedicated space where students document their scientific discoveries and sketch out experiments. Having a reliable supply of notebooks ensures that every single student can fully participate in every hands-on activity, without any barriers holding them back.\r\n\r\nYour support goes a long way in cultivating a love for discovery and critical thinking in these young minds. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and your dedication to education.","fullyFundedDate":1785334521167,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-formula/10383058/","projectTitle":"The Write Formula","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3752269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673301930505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-thyen"},{"teacherId":9812206,"projectId":10231884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for our students. Your generosity means so much to our school community and has made a positive difference in our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly happy and excited to receive the snacks. Their smiles and enthusiasm showed just how much this thoughtful gesture meant to them. Having a snack helps students feel cared for, energized, and ready to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support will have an impact far beyond the snacks themselves. When students have their basic needs met, they are better able to concentrate, participate, and make the most of their time in the classroom. Your generosity will help our students stay focused and engaged as they continue to learn and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create an environment where they can feel supported and ready to succeed. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1785336074919,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/10231884/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hammann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9812206"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":10303862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom by providing calculators for my 8th grade special education students!\r\n\r\nAlgebra can be challenging, and having access to calculators gives our students an important tool to help them focus on understanding mathematical concepts and problem-solving rather than becoming overwhelmed by difficult calculations. The calculators will be used during daily classwork, practice, and assessments when appropriate.\r\n\r\nFor our students, having the right tools can make a big difference in their confidence and willingness to tackle challenging math problems. Your donation helps remove a barrier to learning and gives our students greater opportunities to experience success in algebra.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful that you are helping our students feel more independent, confident, and capable in their math classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1780421959907,"projectUrl":"project/the-right-tools-to-solve-and-succeed/10303862/","projectTitle":"The Right Tools to Solve and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=967,968,x0,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777657046795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":10481604,"projectId":10231938,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought a wave of excitement, curiosity, and hands-on discovery into our science classroom. Just this week, we used your donated materials for a hands-on lab about chemical and physical reactions. Students used the meter sticks to measure the dimensions of various classroom objects, and then used the graduated cylinders to practice precise liquid volume measurements.\r\n\r\nThe new pencil sharpener has helped my students to be prepared and ready for class. We started using the sticky pads to create posters about common compounds that they used in our chemistry lab. \r\n\r\nOne of the biggest cheers came for the electric pencil sharpener! It sounds simple, but having perfectly sharp pencils means less wasted transition time and neater lab notebooks. They felt incredibly special knowing that people out there cared enough about their education to send them brand-new, high-quality gear. Thank you for supporting our community!","fullyFundedDate":1778257104966,"projectUrl":"project/science-classroom-tools/10231938/","projectTitle":"Science Classroom Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10481604"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":10274826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of iPad covers and a charging station for our special education reading class. Your support is helping us provide students with the tools they need to be successful, engaged, and confident readers.\r\n\r\nThe iPad covers will help protect our devices so students can safely use them every day for reading instruction, literacy activities, and individualized learning support. The charging station will keep our devices organized, charged, and ready for student use, allowing us to maximize instructional time and maintain a smooth classroom routine.\r\n\r\nTechnology plays an important role in supporting the diverse learning needs of our students by providing access to interactive reading programs, accommodations, and personalized instruction. Because of your generosity, our students will have greater opportunities to build reading skills, independence, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create meaningful learning experiences in our classroom. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1779207828110,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-literacy-skills/10274826/","projectTitle":"Charging Up Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=967,968,x0,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777657046795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":10184963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of small treats to support our special education students. Your kindness helps us create a positive and encouraging classroom environment where students feel motivated to do their best each day.\r\n\r\nThese treats may seem small, but they have a big impact on our students. They help celebrate effort, encourage positive behavior, build confidence, and recognize student growth and achievements. Simple rewards can make learning more exciting and help students stay engaged and motivated throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to create meaningful moments of encouragement that help our students feel successful, valued, and proud of their accomplishments. Your generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us support and inspire our students as they continue to grow as learners!","fullyFundedDate":1779370479830,"projectUrl":"project/small-treats-big-motivation/10184963/","projectTitle":"Small Treats, Big Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=967,968,x0,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777657046795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":10287523,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of fluorescent light covers for our 8th grade special education classroom. Your support is helping us create a calmer, more comfortable, and welcoming learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nBright classroom lighting can often be overwhelming and distracting for students with sensory sensitivities. These light covers will help reduce glare and harsh lighting, allowing students to feel more relaxed, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom will become a more peaceful space where students can better manage stress, improve concentration, and feel supported academically and emotionally. Small changes to the environment can make a big difference for our learners, and we are truly grateful for your thoughtful contribution.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us create a classroom where every student can feel comfortable, confident, and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1779286335502,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-classroom-environ/10287523/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Noakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7957643_orig.jpg?crop=967,968,x0,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777657046795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7957643"},{"teacherId":7957643,"projectId":10287503,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with essential supplies for the 2026–2027 school year. Your generous donation of tissues, Sharpies, dry erase markers, and small notebooks will make a meaningful difference for our middle school special education students every day.\r\n\r\nThese classroom basics help create an organized, comfortable, and supportive learning environment where students can focus on building confidence and academic skills. The notebooks will be especially helpful for progress monitoring, goal tracking, and celebrating student growth throughout the year. The dry erase markers and Sharpies are tools we use daily for instruction, practice, and engagement activities, while the tissues help keep our classroom healthy and welcoming.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity directly support our students' success and allow us to provide the resources they need to learn and grow. 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