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Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in the next generation of thinkers and creators.","fullyFundedDate":1768088872776,"projectUrl":"project/the-full-toolkit-literacy-technology/9991205/","projectTitle":"The Full Toolkit: Literacy, Technology, and Artistic Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cayuna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360733_orig.jpg?crop=725,725,x55,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746993542216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360733"},{"teacherId":9934260,"projectId":10025188,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my students now have access to the materials and headphones they need to succeed in our classroom. These resources have made an immediate and meaningful impact on their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith headphones, students are able to focus more deeply during independent work time. 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Your generosity is helping my students build the skills and confidence they need for future success.","fullyFundedDate":1768677372999,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-supplies-for-focused-suc/10025188/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Supplies for Focused, Successful Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alamillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934260"},{"teacherId":9353593,"projectId":10014797,"letterContent":"My students have been actively using the new math manipulatives, especially the magnetic base ten blocks and number bonds set, during our multiplication and fractions lessons. One memorable moment was when students used the blocks to build equal groups and better understand multiplication, and later used them to visualize parts of a whole when learning fractions. This hands-on experience really helped make abstract concepts more concrete.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials, they were very excited and eager to participate. They especially enjoyed coming up to the board to model their thinking, which made lessons more interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using these tools to deepen their understanding of multiplication strategies and fraction concepts. 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The printer allows me to quickly prepare worksheets, activities, and resources that support our lessons, while the coloring materials help bring creativity and engagement into the classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited about using the coloring pens and pencils during activities. They love expressing their ideas through drawings, diagrams, and colorful work, which helps them better understand and remember what they are learning. I have also seen students who are usually quiet become more involved and confident when given opportunities to create and share their work using these materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more engaging, organized, and inspiring learning environment for my students. 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The games and practice sets are perfect for both the younger students and the newcomers that are just learning English. I have been wanting to make things more interesting for my Kindergarteners, and the story sets are going to be absolutely perfect!\r\n\r\nThe novel sets will be read by students in the upper grades, and they are going to love them! 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Your support has not only enriched our classroom today but has also opened doors for future learning experiences that will help students grow academically and personally. Thank you for giving our students this opportunity to learn, explore, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768674011387,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-creativity-in-kindergarten-lea/10022768/","projectTitle":"Capturing Creativity in Kindergarten Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9054761"},{"teacherId":9483597,"projectId":9996886,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of school supplies to our school. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students by ensuring they have the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are better prepared to start each day with confidence and focus. Your contribution helps remove barriers to learning and reminds our school community that we are supported by people who truly care about education.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1768167326654,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-success/9996886/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napoleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9483597"},{"teacherId":9327203,"projectId":9067258,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Unlock Creativity: Support Arts & Social Studies for Student Success!\" The materials you funded have already made a tremendous impact in my sixth-grade classroom at Bailey Charter Elementary. 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Bailey Charter Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Reno, Nevada that is part of Washoe County School District.
It serves 174 students
in grades K - 6.
Its teachers have had 74 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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91%
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American, or Asian
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Bailey Charter Elementary School
$34,052
raised using DonorsChoose
74
projects
funded
21
teachers
funded
56
donors
14
projects
for
basic supplies
25
projects for
technology
13
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Bailey Charter Elementary School has received support from
28 individuals from Nevada and
28 individuals out-of-state.