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They no longer are frequently asking, \"Can I go to the table now?\" Thank you for your generous contribution in providing a comfortable space for students to sit.","fullyFundedDate":1764694944974,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-sitting/9691916/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Sitting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5987056_orig.jpg?crop=2157,2157,x162,y286&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600575797391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ramirezwynn"},{"teacherId":8354709,"projectId":9998257,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously providing comfortable, flexible seating that helps our students relax, engage, and develop a love of reading.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful to the Nevada Department of Education, Governor Joe Lombardo, and State Superintendent Victor Wakefield for providing funds to support literacy at our school. 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They were so eager to dive in that we started a collaborative project that very afternoon, using our hands and hearts to bring our ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using the art materials to integrate visual learning into our core subjects. The incentives have also been a game-changer for classroom culture; seeing the students encourage one another and work toward their goals to earn a special reward has fostered a truly supportive environment.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to use these resources for an upcoming \"Gallery Walk\" where students will present their original masterpieces to their peers. These materials have given my students the tools to express themselves in ways they couldn't before. 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When they first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and curious, asking questions and eager to begin experimenting, which led to high levels of engagement and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous support, students now have ongoing opportunities to deepen their learning by building, testing, and refining their ideas as part of our current STEM unit. The next steps include applying these tools to a longer-term project where students will design solutions to real-world challenges, document their thinking, and reflect on what they learn. 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Several students shared that it felt more like a game than \"work,\" which made them even more eager to participate and practice.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include continuing to strengthen foundational skills as we wrap up the school year and preparing students for a smooth transition into fourth grade. Students will use Summer Brain Quest as a bridge between grades, allowing them to practice consistently over the summer and return to school feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a lasting impact on my classroom and my students' academic growth. Thank you for investing in their success and giving them a valuable resource that will support their learning beyond the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768057856925,"projectUrl":"project/summer-smarts-start-here-brain-quest-fo/9989944/","projectTitle":"Summer Smarts Start Here: Brain Quest for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128949_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634406866374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128949"},{"teacherId":9706943,"projectId":9640774,"letterContent":"I and my class want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support to our classroom. My students benefitted from the resources provided for their learning. \r\nThey were so excited when they first saw the materials arrived in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe materials helped them in their daily center activities. It also enabled them to review their past lessons through collaboration with their classmates in group.\r\n\r\nThe folders helped them in their writing and during testing times. \r\nI am more excited to see more growth in my students learning for the remaining days of school.","fullyFundedDate":1757086057857,"projectUrl":"project/no-learner-must-be-left-behind/9640774/","projectTitle":"No Learner Must be Left Behind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706943"},{"teacherId":10052456,"projectId":9403401,"letterContent":"We use these resources every single day to keep our classroom clean, safe, and ready for learning. My students help wipe down tables after centers, sanitize shared supplies, and take pride in keeping our room tidy. One special moment that stands out was when a student noticed crumbs on the carpet after snack and said, \"It's okay....we can use the vacuum!\" That small comment showed how empowered and responsible they feel in caring for our shared space.\r\n\r\nThey were genuinely excited and curious! Many of them had never seen a classroom vacuum before, and they were amazed that it was \"just for our room.\" They immediately understood that these supplies were meant to help keep everyone healthy, and several students thanked me for making the classroom \"sparkly clean.\" It helped them see that their learning environment matters.\r\n\r\nA clean and organized classroom allows us to smoothly transition between lessons, collaborate during centers, and focus on learning without distractions. Thanks to these supplies, we can maintain a healthy environment that supports consistent attendance, engagement, and growth as we move through the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1750734562294,"projectUrl":"project/cleaning-and-organization-materials-for/9403401/","projectTitle":"Cleaning and Organization Materials for Firsties!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052456"},{"teacherId":8128949,"projectId":9899562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! The new Brain Quest 3-4 workbooks have already made a big impact on our students. They will be using these materials over the summer break to prepare for 4th grade, reinforcing key skills and keeping their learning momentum going. By engaging with the workbooks, students will have the opportunity to strengthen their reading, writing, and math skills while maintaining confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was clear! Many wanted to start immediately, even during winter break, which shows just how motivated and eager they are to continue learning. Your contribution has given them a sense of ownership over their learning and has sparked enthusiasm for staying engaged academically over the summer.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next steps for our students involve using these workbooks to prevent summer slide and to ensure a smooth transition into 4th grade. By keeping their minds active and reviewing essential concepts, they will return in the fall ready to tackle new challenges with confidence. Your support not only provides the tools they need but also helps foster a love of learning that will continue to grow throughout their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1764724149153,"projectUrl":"project/brain-quest-summer-boost-keeping-minds/9899562/","projectTitle":"Brain Quest Summer Boost: Keeping Minds Sharp!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128949_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634406866374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128949"},{"teacherId":8128949,"projectId":9899548,"letterContent":"I wanted to share an update on how the new text has enriched our classroom learning. One of the key skills introduced through Jack: The Real Story is the ability for students to compare and contrast this version with the traditional tale. They are learning to analyze how perspectives shift, how characters can be portrayed differently, and how authors creatively retell a well-known story. This strengthens their comprehension, critical thinking, and their ability to discuss texts thoughtfully.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become more engaging and purposeful because of this book. Students are reading not just for enjoyment, but to understand deeper ideas, make connections, and explore how a single story can change depending on who is telling it. The conversations this text inspires have brought new excitement and energy to our literacy time.\r\n\r\nDifferent students are benefiting from Jack: The Real Story in unique ways. My higher readers especially love the independence the book allows. They enjoy diving into the story on their own and exploring how this fractured version adds twists to the original. Meanwhile, my more challenged readers are thriving when the story is read aloud to them. Hearing the narrative come to life helps them imagine the scenes more vividly and deepens their engagement.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. Your support has made reading more meaningful, accessible, and enjoyable for every student in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764724149461,"projectUrl":"project/a-tale-worth-telling-jack-the-real-sto/9899548/","projectTitle":"A Tale Worth Telling: Jack, the Real Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128949_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634406866374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128949"},{"teacherId":8128949,"projectId":9911742,"letterContent":"I hope you are doing well. I am excited to share how your generous contribution has impacted my classroom and helped my students grow in meaningful ways. Since receiving the origami materials, my students have been using the paper to strengthen their visual–spatial skills and deepen their understanding of geometric concepts. Origami has quickly become a valuable part of our routine, giving students the chance to follow multi-step directions, visualize shapes as they change, and practice fine-motor control. Each fold requires them to think ahead, stay focused, and work with precision—skills that support their learning across many subjects.\r\n\r\nTheir reaction when they first saw the materials was unforgettable. Students were thrilled to have their very own origami paper, especially with the bright colors and patterns. Having personal materials motivated them to be creative and confident. Several students immediately began imagining what they could make and were eager to start folding. That excitement brought a positive energy into the classroom and made the learning feel fresh and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour donation gave you a small window into our classroom, and I'd love to share the next steps in our learning. Students will continue practicing foundational folds while identifying the geometric shapes and angles that appear in each step. We are building toward a classroom \"origami gallery,\" where students will display their creations and label the math concepts used to make them. This project will help students explain their thinking and strengthen both their math and communication skills.\r\n\r\nWe also plan to connect origami to our IB units by exploring how art forms around the world help us express ideas and understand cultures. Students will use origami to represent themes and characters from stories we read, blending creativity with academic learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1764695575047,"projectUrl":"project/origami-fold-to-grow/9911742/","projectTitle":"Origami: Fold to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128949_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634406866374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128949"},{"teacherId":8128949,"projectId":9899618,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share how things have been going in our classroom since receiving the new resources you so generously provided. My students and I have been using the \"Who Has\" materials regularly, and they have quickly become a favorite part of our lessons. The students are fully engaged as they listen closely, analyze each prompt, and think critically before responding. It has been wonderful to see their confidence and collaboration grow through this interactive format.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. The students were thrilled to practice familiar concepts in a completely new and fun way. Their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful hands-on, game-based learning can be.\r\n\r\nAs for next steps, we plan to continue building on this momentum. Students will be using the materials to deepen their understanding of our current math and literacy skills, and I will be integrating the activities into small-group rotations and partner practice. These resources will also support future units, giving students multiple opportunities to revisit and strengthen key concepts throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom. 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