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Thank you!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760917226798,"projectUrl":"project/create-a-comfortable-and-clean-learning/9631027/","projectTitle":"Create a Comfortable and Clean Learning Space for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Briones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747750682712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034629"},{"teacherId":1417522,"projectId":9744914,"letterContent":"I cannot find words to begin telling you about the excitement on my students' faces. Being able to have a sturdy and thick notebook with so many pages helps them get very creative when writing! Their stories, lists, open-ended questions and answers now have plenty of space to take their ideas to another level.\r\n\r\nMy heart is filled with gratitude beyond any description. Today, I received a new student who did not bring any school supplies due to family hardships. My heart jumped with joy when I realized that thanks to all of you, now I have all the notebooks my new student needs! I was at complete liberty to just go to my notebooks stash and provide something for him to write down the work, for each subject!!!\r\n\r\nI find it hard to express my overall gratitude with all the kindness and care with which all my donors think about my kiddos, my students. Such feeling has the greatest impact and magnitude regarding my role as a teacher, mentor, role model. All thanks to my donors, who I can count on every time I face a need in my classroom. Thank you all!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758841402012,"projectUrl":"project/crafty-writers/9744914/","projectTitle":"Crafty Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417522_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689243190658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1417522"},{"teacherId":1417522,"projectId":9385089,"letterContent":"Our newly acquired class novel Esperanza Renace (Rising Esperanza), has brought so much joy to our classroom. My class loves to read!!! \r\n\r\nAccording to research studies, reading a novel aloud to your students brings many many benefits to their learning. My students are improving their inferencing skills, reading and writing skills, drawing conclusions, their vocabulary is expanding, and they're becoming more and more inquisitive due to the different topics they're learning about and the oral discussions we are holding as we continue to read the novel every day. \r\n\r\nI cannot emphasize more or describe better the hope and the happiness we all experience as they keep improving and moving forward in literacy. Thank you so much for such generous contribution to our second grade classroom!!!","fullyFundedDate":1754921623771,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-achievers/9385089/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Achievers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417522_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689243190658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1417522"},{"teacherId":3753040,"projectId":9212045,"letterContent":"When our new resources for \"Learn To Be The Best When You Are Fresh\" arrived, the excitement in our classroom was undeniable! The students could hardly wait to dive in, and their faces lit up the moment they saw the materials. One student even said, \"Wow, this makes learning feel fun and real!\"\r\n\r\nWe've been using these resources during our morning routines and small-group lessons to set the tone for the day. For example, during a recent project, students practiced building positive habits and applying what they learned to their teamwork activities. The new materials helped them stay focused, engaged, and encouraged to do their best.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students are to continue using these resources as part of our ongoing lessons, where they'll apply these skills to real classroom projects and challenges. This will help them build not only academic knowledge but also confidence, collaboration, and a stronger sense of responsibility.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity—your support has created moments of joy and growth that my students will carry with them throughout the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1749215552602,"projectUrl":"project/learn-to-be-the-best-when-you-are-fresh/9212045/","projectTitle":"Learn To Be The Best When You Are Fresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz's Family","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3753040_orig.jpg?crop=2030,2030,x12,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674447411178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sde3rdgradetrip"},{"teacherId":1417522,"projectId":9605606,"letterContent":"I will be forever thankful and appreciative for your generous donations to Food for Thought!! When my students saw the different boxes of snacks delivered to our classroom, they could not contain themselves. It made them feel such warmth and joy to know that there are still people out there who care so much about their learning and well being.\r\nAs I proceeded to explain the project and how donors' hearts are moved to compassion and take the time to provide us with funds to make it come true, my students were so attentive and their eyes reflected appreciation, love, smiles, and overall happiness. I can truly attest to a very well received gift of love from all our donors and I thank you so much for providing all these snacks for my class. \r\nMy students work really hard, not a minute is wasted in my classroom. This is the reason why I wanted to have something they could snack on during mid morning before lunch or mid afternoon before they are dismissed to go home. We all thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!!","fullyFundedDate":1756668057955,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9605606/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417522_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689243190658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1417522"},{"teacherId":3753040,"projectId":9211970,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to basic bathing necessities that help them feel clean, confident, and ready to learn each day. We've already begun sharing these items discreetly with families who need them most, and the difference it has made is powerful. One student recently told me, \"I feel fresh and ready for school now,\" and moments like that remind me just how much these essentials matter.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, students' reactions ranged from excitement to pure relief. For some, it was the joy of receiving their very own hygiene kit; for others, it was the comfort of knowing they would not have to worry about these needs at home. These resources have given my students a sense of dignity and pride, which carries over into the classroom—helping them focus more on learning and less on what they may be missing.\r\n\r\nThe next step for us is to continue integrating these essentials into our support for families throughout the year. As we move forward with lessons and projects, I know my students will be more present, more engaged, and more confident in themselves because of this foundation. Your kindness has not just supplied products—it has provided stability, hope, and a better learning environment for every child in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1750682693351,"projectUrl":"project/necessities-station/9211970/","projectTitle":"Necessities Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz's Family","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3753040_orig.jpg?crop=2030,2030,x12,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674447411178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sde3rdgradetrip"},{"teacherId":9923245,"projectId":9112941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our speech therapy classroom! Your donation has already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. One of my students immediately said, \"This looks so fun!\" and couldn't wait to get started. We used the resources right away for a small-group language activity where the children practiced taking turns, asking questions, and describing what they saw. What could have felt like \"work\" to them turned into play, and their confidence grew with every turn.\r\n\r\nThe resources are not only helping us during therapy sessions but are also creating special moments of joy and discovery. For example, a student who often hesitates to speak eagerly participated in a game we played with the new materials—and ended up sharing more words and sentences than ever before. That moment reminded me how powerful the right tools can be.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these materials to support our upcoming language unit. The students will be practicing storytelling, sequencing, and vocabulary in fun, hands-on ways. These activities build skills that carry over into their classrooms and daily lives, helping them feel more confident as communicators.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly opened new doors for my students, and I cannot thank you enough for making this possible. You've given us tools that will continue to inspire progress, laughter, and learning for months to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742823966054,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-make-speech-and-language-therapy/9112941/","projectTitle":"Help Us Make Speech and Language Therapy Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura Cosnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923245"},{"teacherId":10034629,"projectId":9352393,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to explore learning in a whole new way. When the new resources arrived, their excitement was immediate and contagious—there were gasps, claps, and even a few happy dances! One student shouted, \"This feels like a real classroom now!\" It was a moment of pure joy and appreciation.\r\nWith the new tools, each group had their own set of materials, which allowed every student to actively participate. Watching them collaborate, take turns, and problem-solve together was incredible.\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom. Your generosity continues to inspire us every day!","fullyFundedDate":1747841922648,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-learners-big-dreams-help-us/9352393/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Learners, Big Dreams: Help Us With Basic Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Briones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747750682712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034629"},{"teacherId":10043592,"projectId":9378734,"letterContent":"The science lab organization project has significantly improved the learning environment in my classroom, providing my students with a higher quality educational experience. Research shows that clutter can negatively impact focus, increase stress, and hinder productivity in both students and teachers (McMains & Kastner, 2011). Now that my classroom is no longer filled with boxes and bins—thanks to your generous donations—I have more space for hands-on projects and a much easier time maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies. Your support has truly made a difference, and I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1748225128500,"projectUrl":"project/science-lab-organization-project/9378734/","projectTitle":"Science Lab Organization Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10043592_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y501&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748178535537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043592"},{"teacherId":3753040,"projectId":9212073,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to fresh, healthy snacks and resources that promote wellness and focus throughout the day. The moment our project arrived, the excitement in the room was undeniable—students were wide-eyed and full of smiles as they unpacked colorful fruits, wholesome snacks, and materials for food-based learning. One student said, \"This feels like a treat, but it's good for us!\" These resources have quickly become a part of our daily routine, giving students the energy and nourishment they need to stay engaged and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe recently tied the project into a classroom lesson on healthy choices, where students used the fresh snacks to sort food groups and build their own \"MyPlate\" models. The lesson sparked thoughtful conversations about nutrition, family traditions, and the importance of caring for our bodies. Next, we'll be incorporating writing prompts and math activities using snack-based themes, like creating grocery lists or measuring ingredients for a class trail mix. Your contribution planted a seed of curiosity, wellness, and joy—and it's already blossoming into healthier habits and stronger learners. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1747697377600,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-is-best/9212073/","projectTitle":"Fresh is Best","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz's Family","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3753040_orig.jpg?crop=2030,2030,x12,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674447411178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sde3rdgradetrip"},{"teacherId":2930035,"projectId":8914467,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for donating to our class project. It had really made a difference in our classroom experience. Students were able to locate their headphones quickly because of the different colors which helped with smooth transitions from one activity to another. \r\nStudents used them on a daily basis to learn from different computer programs that were differentiated to their English proficiency level. Students were able to wear them for longer because they were comfortable. Some of our school headphones were very uncomfortable and students were hurting because they clamped too hard on the students' ears. Our class feel very blessed because of your generous donation. Thank you and God bless.","fullyFundedDate":1740748457243,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-ells/8914467/","projectTitle":"Headphones for ELLs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2930035_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536163754763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2930035"},{"teacherId":3753040,"projectId":9212026,"letterContent":"The personal care items like 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, hair bands, and other hygiene products have had an incredible impact on our students' confidence and well-being. Many of my bilingual students, who often face added challenges adjusting socially and academically, now come to class feeling refreshed and ready to learn. We created a \"Morning Ready Station\" in our classroom where students can quietly pick up what they need before the day starts. One memorable moment was when a student smiled and said, \"I feel clean and happy today,\" after using the shampoo and tying her hair back with one of the new bands. These small items have helped promote self-respect and have fostered a stronger sense of belonging for all our students.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reactions were heartwarming. Students were genuinely excited and touched that someone had thought about their needs beyond books and pencils. They immediately recognized that this was about caring for them as whole people. Now, as we begin a unit on self-identity and storytelling, students are drawing connections between how they care for themselves and how they present themselves to the world. Their next step is to create personal \"All About Me\" books, where they'll write about their routines, family traditions, and favorite things. 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