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Thank you for allowing me to be able to provide this opportunity to my students who love reading.","fullyFundedDate":1706122186355,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-a-superpower/8091887/","projectTitle":"Reading is a Superpower","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Battle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp669486_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629528892066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sbattle"},{"teacherId":669486,"projectId":7875308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much donors for funding this incredible collect of books written by Latin American Authors. During Latino/Latina History month it is important to put an emphasis on the rich legacy of writers of the Latin American history.\r\n\r\nThese stories captured students imaginations of exile, struggle, vindication, survival, adventure, culture and achievement. They are unlike any of the other books found in my classroom library. I gave my students extra credit for reading and logging the pages they read and submitting responses to their reading on the school districts Google form. \r\n\r\nYou will never know what an impact your generosity has made. But I assure you these books have been being put to use for independent reading, creative projects and a deep dive into the Latin American Experience through various lenses. So, Thank you so very much.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nMs. Battle","fullyFundedDate":1696031757051,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-latino-heritage-through-lite/7875308/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Latino Heritage Through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Battle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp669486_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629528892066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sbattle"},{"teacherId":669486,"projectId":9232828,"letterContent":"The books and journals donated to my class and students changed lives. From connecting with characters struggles, being inspired to write, emulating athors styles, learning writers craft, to discovering that with persistent, daily journalling something magical happens is a lesson that will stay with my students for a lifetime. \r\nSome of the skills students practiced include character analysis, the structure and features of award winning stories, Identifying authors purpose, and poetry craft. \r\n\r\nIn my class reading looks like meditation. But some students are on chairs while others are on cusions on the floor. \r\n\r\nSome of my students, had never filled a journal, cover to cover until last year. Their end of year reflections were revelations that made my heart beam. Though writing and reading are often solitary endeavors my stidents meet in a creative writing collective to share.","fullyFundedDate":1752505317292,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-writing-save-lives/9232828/","projectTitle":"Reading and Writing Save Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Battle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp669486_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629528892066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sbattle"},{"teacherId":8695386,"projectId":10087125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our dance classroom. The items were used starting immediately. We had a district-wide dance festival in which we utilized the wipes, tide spray, lint rollers and hair ties. The screen wipes for our Smartboard came in handy to remove smudges and fingerprints. The Swiffer refill pads and solution are used almost daily. Our Chlorox jumbo bucket of wipes are used to wipe down yoga mats for cross training and shared surfaces. We also love the room spray and sanitizer and the pop corners were a hit when staying late for rehearsals! Thank you again for your support in making this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772550462788,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-the-momentum-going/10087125/","projectTitle":"Keeping the Momentum Going","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Friedman-Kats","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8695386_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663107010586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katsdancers"},{"teacherId":6909605,"projectId":10041011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this color printer! Our old one broke unexpectedly and we were all devastated! But now, with this new color printer, we are back to completing our amazing projects in color. In addition, we are able to print out other important items that are essential for everyday learning. As a teacher, it is important to differentiate material for my students, and this color printer allows me to do so. Thank you so much for this wonderful addition to the classroom. Thanks for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1770997454148,"projectUrl":"project/in-living-color-pt-2/10041011/","projectTitle":"In Living Color - Pt. 2","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Puicon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6909605_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637103990689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jpuicon"},{"teacherId":6909605,"projectId":10027095,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Students really enjoyed all of the healthy snacks that were provided. They were sorely needed in our classroom. In addition, many students got to try new and healthy snacks that were provided by this project for the first time! They were very excited to try healthy alternatives to their usual snacks. Many came away with liking something healthier than what they were used to - so thank you very much for providing them with this opportunity to try something new. Thanks again for supporting our students in this special way.","fullyFundedDate":1768684772168,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-to-fuel-daily-learning-pt/10027095/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks to Fuel Daily Learning Pt. 3","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Puicon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6909605_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637103990689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jpuicon"},{"teacherId":9995465,"projectId":9249808,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Computer Science classroom is now fully powered—both literally and figuratively! What used to be a daily challenge of reaching limited outlets has been transformed into a smooth, uninterrupted learning environment. Extension cords at each table allows every student to stay engaged in coding activities, and the cable covers keep our classroom a safe, organized space where students (and I) can move freely without concern. The whiteboard posters have quickly become a go-to resource as well, and students have been regularly glancing up to reference key intro-Java structures.\r\n\r\nDuring a recent class activity, students worked together when starting a complex program for their level, and every group was able to stay fully engaged the entire period. It may seem like a small change, but having consistent access to power meant uninterrupted thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are beginning more complex projects, including designing their own interactive programs and tackling longer-term coding challenges. With reliable access to their devices and helpful visual reminders on the walls, they are better equipped to take risks and think creatively. 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