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Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1749476121506,"projectUrl":"project/a-wonderful-tool-for-math/9292526/","projectTitle":"A Wonderful Tool for Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaBoone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3182766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690923459896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-laboone"},{"teacherId":8063111,"projectId":8894572,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing generosity, our 1st-grade classroom is now a more exciting place to learn! The new flexible seating has made a huge difference. Students can now choose where they learn best, whether it's a cozy cushion for reading or a fun stability ball for focused work. We're using these new seats during our reading and writing time, and I've already seen how much more engaged they are. \r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, my students were so excited! Their eyes lit up, especially for the mittens and the variety of snacks. The mittens were perfect for outdoor play, keeping them warm and active. The snacks help them stay energized and focused, especially during our afternoon lessons. The laminating sheets and easel pads are already helping us create lasting learning materials. The small group activity materials have brought so much teamwork to our math centers. Even the floor sweeper has become a favorite, as students love helping to keep our classroom neat.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have given our curious and resilient 1st graders the tools they need to succeed. Next, we'll be starting our \"Earth & Sky\" science project. We'll use the new easel pads to brainstorm ideas and create diagrams of the solar system and constellations. The flexible seating will continue to support their independent work and creative ideas. 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Now they have a binder to share for years to come. Maybe even grad parties in the future!? \r\n\r\nThank you for your donation for our writing binders! They made a big difference with writing motivation this year.\r\n\r\n\r\nKindly,\r\nMs. Aimee Redetzke","fullyFundedDate":1728673894310,"projectUrl":"project/writing-compilation-binders-to-show-writ/8805383/","projectTitle":"Writing Compilation Binders To Show Writing Evolution","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Redetzke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7077056_orig.jpg?crop=842,843,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657667083448","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aimeeredetzke"},{"teacherId":8188549,"projectId":8315127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards our project of readers! The students were so excited to open our package and see that there were fun and interesting books inside. They have spent many moments in class reading and enjoying these stories. We have loved the addition to our classroom library. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate having people in the community who are willing to donate towards classroom projects. The students are such great children and deserve to have access to fun and color books full of great vocabulary.\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1715033857599,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-readers/8315127/","projectTitle":"First Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8188549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665544895423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenwithmrsm"},{"teacherId":8188549,"projectId":7769869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. The students and I were so excited to open the package full of our new supplies! One of the skills that I try to instill in my students is being organized. These materials provided a space for organization so that we can keep our supplies and belongings where they are easily accessed!\r\n\r\nWith your support of our classroom, we are set up for success and ready to learn. The students are doing a great job keeping their things organized!\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1700187308917,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-organizers/7769869/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Organizers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8188549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665544895423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenwithmrsm"},{"teacherId":8188549,"projectId":7680641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. The students were so excited to see our package arrive! We opened it right away and got to using the materials the same day! The students love to use their manipulative tools to learn and understand phonics skills. \r\n\r\nWe are so fortunate to have communities around us that support the classroom. Receiving donation for items that enhance the learning for my students is such a great feeling as a teacher. This job is so rewarding and having the tools my students need to learn is amazing!\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1693399432207,"projectUrl":"project/now-i-know-my-abcs/7680641/","projectTitle":"Now I Know My ABCs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8188549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665544895423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenwithmrsm"},{"teacherId":8188549,"projectId":7030255,"letterContent":"This project was so exciting for us to receive! We have the comfortable couch in the reading library space of our room. My goal as a teacher is to make our classroom feel like a safe and comfortable place to learn, while giving it a home-feeling. The students are enjoying the couch and bins during their reading time. A cozy spot to sit and books in bins gets them ready to read! \r\n\r\nYour donation is much appreciated. My students and I feel so lucky to have communities that support our classroom space and helping us aquire items to enhance areas of learning.\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1669735437303,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-reading-place/7030255/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Reading Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8188549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665544895423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenwithmrsm"},{"teacherId":8188549,"projectId":8806792,"letterContent":"What a joy to receive funding for this project! My students and I have loved learning about different cultural events, world Happenings, and other fun social studies things though our magazine subscription through Scholastic News! We love that the subscription comes with paper magazines, online activities, and fun videos to engage our learning. \r\n\r\nThis project was one that I had wanted to put together right away when starting the year. Your donation made that happen, and my students are always so excited when we use this resource. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1727978132500,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-for-students/8806792/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8188549_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665544895423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenwithmrsm"},{"teacherId":3182766,"projectId":9006238,"letterContent":"I have a wonderful group of kindergartners and boy do we stay busy at school. With all the learning and work they are expected to do, naturally they get super hungry every day. Some students are able to bring a snack to school for themselves, but the reality is that most of my class is not able to on a daily basis. Your donations to our snack project help so much. Not only are you providing food for them, to help meet their basic needs, but they also feel like you care about them by donating to get them snacks that they enjoy. I can't thank you enough on behalf of my grateful and happy students!","fullyFundedDate":1739556715764,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-keep-them-going/9006238/","projectTitle":"Snacks To Keep Them Going!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaBoone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3182766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690923459896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-laboone"},{"teacherId":8063111,"projectId":8541636,"letterContent":"The Scholastic News subscription has made a big difference for my first graders this year! With this resource, my students are learning about the world around them in a fun and engaging way. The colorful articles and exciting videos help bring important topics to life, sparking their curiosity and inviting them to ask questions. For many of my students, who may not have access to news at home, this subscription allows them to explore current events and learn about different cultures and ideas.\r\n\r\nWhat my students love most about Scholastic News is how interactive it is! They get excited to read the articles, look at the pictures, and bring the magazine home for them to share their learning with family. They are always eager to share what they learn!\r\n\r\nI've noticed that some students, especially those who were shy or struggled with reading, have really blossomed with this new resource. One quiet student, who used to hesitate to participate, now confidently shares facts about animals after reading an article. They are becoming more excited about learning and are asking more questions than ever before. \r\n\r\nIn summary, the Scholastic News subscription is not just a tool for learning; it has been a gateway to imagination and discovery for my first graders. Your support has made this experience possible, and I can't thank you enough for helping our young learners grow and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1726002368686,"projectUrl":"project/news-for-knowledge/8541636/","projectTitle":"News for Knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Birdsall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8063111_orig.jpg?crop=1128,1128,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753318403702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8063111"},{"teacherId":3182766,"projectId":8846269,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations for my kindergarten project! My students and I are loving having enough materials for each student to use their own in small group, and with the dry erase paddles there is enough for each student even in whole group learning! \r\nOur materials are super student friendly, easy to use and providing great visual/organization for students to learn to build words with our magnetic letters during our phonics instruction. I am so grateful for these items that were made possible by you! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1733235528372,"projectUrl":"project/we-care-about-phonemic-awareness/8846269/","projectTitle":"We Care About Phonemic Awareness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. LaBoone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3182766_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690923459896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-laboone"},{"teacherId":8063111,"projectId":8541506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of STEM resources to our 1st-grade class! Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom. The new materials have sparked incredible curiosity and creativity among my students, and we've already put them to great use!\r\n\r\nThe students were beyond excited when they saw all the new resources. They immediately dove into exploring the Magna-Tiles, building structures, sharing ideas, and collaborating on projects. The brain puzzles quickly became a favorite, as students challenged each other to think critically and solve problems together. It's been such a joy to see them engaged in these activities, learning through play and discovery.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh and building materials have been used in many creative ways, from modeling shapes to designing their own inventions. These hands-on activities have been perfect for encouraging teamwork and creative thinking.\r\n\r\nOne specific project we are excited to begin is the Botley robot. The students have started to learn basic coding concepts, and soon they'll be able to use coding to program Botley to navigate mazes, avoid obstacles, and complete tasks. This will be a great opportunity for them to apply their problem-solving skills while gaining an early understanding of technology and coding.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for making these experiences possible. 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