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Thank you so much for your help making our project happen!","fullyFundedDate":1744919764406,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-and-clean/9154297/","projectTitle":"Sharp and Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7201153_orig.png?crop=566,566,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636397407112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-kris-romsdal-highfive"},{"teacherId":7201153,"projectId":8730425,"letterContent":"Our students are able to put away the ramps and balls so that they can find them easily and use them more effectively. They are also dressing our dolls in ways that look like what our students wear to school. It's awesome to be able to have our students use materials in our classroom and be excited about dramatic play. \r\n\r\nThanks for supporting our classroom and making children excited for school. Our room is becoming more exciting and well organized. STEM materials help our students to develop their engineering skills. Thanks!","fullyFundedDate":1726688498380,"projectUrl":"project/dress-up-our-dolls-and-our-classroom/8730425/","projectTitle":"Dress Up our Dolls and our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7201153_orig.png?crop=566,566,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636397407112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-kris-romsdal-highfive"},{"teacherId":7201153,"projectId":8865425,"letterContent":"Students love the cozy space we now have in our classroom. Thank you for helping us create that by supplying the materials for it to happen. When students have an opportunity to do something calming, their brains are able to reset so they are better able to participate effectively again.\r\n\r\nPeople of all ages enjoy our sequin wall and students like to have a soft space to sit. It's calming to move the sequins into shapes and just feel them. We truly appreciate you help making this project happen. Thank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1730298047477,"projectUrl":"project/deep-breathe-and-become-calm/8865425/","projectTitle":"Deep Breathe and Become Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7201153_orig.png?crop=566,566,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636397407112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-kris-romsdal-highfive"},{"teacherId":8023311,"projectId":9969440,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the smiles in our classroom when our new books arrived! Because of your kindness, our reading corner is now filled with stories that my students can't wait to open.\r\n\r\nFor a 1st grader, learning to read is like finding a superpower. Before your gift, some of my students struggled to find books that really \"clicked\" for them. Now, I see them huddled together, pointing at pictures and sounding out words with so much pride.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just buy books; it bought moments of discovery and a love for learning that will stay with these children for years to come.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—and our classroom library—thank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1769260138961,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9969440/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023311_orig.jpg?crop=1102,1102,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674933816557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023311"},{"teacherId":8023311,"projectId":10073923,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the smiles in our classroom when our new books arrived! Because of your kindness, our reading corner is now filled with stories that my students can't wait to open.\r\n\r\nFor a 1st grader, learning to read is like finding a superpower. Before your gift, some of my students struggled to find books that really \"clicked\" for them. Now, I see them huddled together, pointing at pictures and sounding out words with so much pride.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just buy books; it bought moments of discovery and a love for learning that will stay with these children for years to come.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—and our classroom library—thank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1770258022554,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-class-library/10073923/","projectTitle":"Expanding Our Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023311_orig.jpg?crop=1102,1102,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674933816557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023311"},{"teacherId":8023311,"projectId":10085887,"letterContent":"I wish you could have seen the smiles in our classroom when our new books arrived! 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Now, I see them huddled together, pointing at pictures and sounding out words with so much pride.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just buy books; it bought moments of discovery and a love for learning that will stay with these children for years to come.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—and our classroom library—thank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1770677410067,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-book-study/10085887/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Book Study","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023311_orig.jpg?crop=1102,1102,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674933816557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023311"},{"teacherId":8023311,"projectId":9963345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library. Because of you, our first graders were able to help select brand-new books, and their excitement was truly contagious! The moment the books arrived, students could not wait to open them, explore the covers, and talk about which stories they wanted to read first.\r\n\r\nThese books will be used in reading groups across the entire first-grade level, helping support all learners as they grow as readers. The variety of stories allows us to meet students where they are, encourage meaningful discussions, and build important reading skills together.\r\n\r\nOur students were especially excited to see characters that reflect themselves and their peers. Seeing familiar experiences, cultures, and emotions in books helps our children feel seen, valued, and connected to reading in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness is helping us spark a love of learning and a genuine excitement for opening a book. You have made a lasting impact on our students, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766090630546,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-our-classroom-library/9963345/","projectTitle":"Expanding Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023311_orig.jpg?crop=1102,1102,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674933816557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023311"},{"teacherId":8023311,"projectId":9873358,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library. Because of you, our first graders were able to help select brand-new books, and their excitement was truly contagious! The moment the books arrived, students could not wait to open them, explore the covers, and talk about which stories they wanted to read first.\r\n\r\nThese books will be used in reading groups across the entire first-grade level, helping support all learners as they grow as readers. The variety of stories allows us to meet students where they are, encourage meaningful discussions, and build important reading skills together.\r\n\r\nOur students were especially excited to see characters that reflect themselves and their peers. Seeing familiar experiences, cultures, and emotions in books helps our children feel seen, valued, and connected to reading in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness is helping us spark a love of learning and a genuine excitement for opening a book. You have made a lasting impact on our students, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1765473873598,"projectUrl":"project/improve-our-classroom-library/9873358/","projectTitle":"Improve Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8023311_orig.jpg?crop=1102,1102,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674933816557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8023311"},{"teacherId":2504018,"projectId":9098506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students LOVE the foam math blocks. They were so excited when I first took them out, and have been using them ever since.\r\n\r\nThe students have been making all the \"Friends of 10\" during math workshop. They are doing all kinds of equations with part-part-total. One of my students who struggles in math was delighted when she made a 10 with the blocks. \r\n\r\nThe hands on approach with the blocks is exactly what I wanted and needed for my math workshop. Thank you so much for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1740691106834,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds-matter/9098506/","projectTitle":"Math Minds Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Axness","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504018_orig.jpg?crop=502,502,x243,y147&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572318575678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504018"},{"teacherId":7201153,"projectId":8156047,"letterContent":"We use the sensory space every day. Our students find it soothing and we are amazed at what a difference it makes in the feeling and calm of our classroom. Thank you so much for your help. \r\n\r\nWe also use the yoga mats at least once per day. Students have a quiet time when they can refresh and relax and while they do, the mat provides a comfortable space for that. We use them also to exercise. \r\n\r\nStudents like both items and jumped right in to use them. We continue to find new ways to use the materials that support the success of our students. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1712289917946,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calming-campus/8156047/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calming Campus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7201153_orig.png?crop=566,566,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636397407112","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-kris-romsdal-highfive"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75473","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":466,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.7,"schoolId":75473,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lyndale Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lyndale Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/lyndale-community-school/75473"}