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I am so grateful to our donors for providing these simple but essential resources. Their support helps create a classroom where students have the supplies they need to learn, participate, and feel comfortable each day.","fullyFundedDate":1776708722003,"projectUrl":"project/lysol-and-paper-to-the-rescue/10170805/","projectTitle":"Lysol and Paper to the Rescue!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brodka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9589056_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742844431093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/magdalena-brodka"},{"teacherId":9589056,"projectId":10207917,"letterContent":"The snacks from this project made a wonderful difference during state testing! Students loved having a little snack for them as motivation to do well. 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They appreciated knowing that someone cared about them and wanted them to feel prepared and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1778071107904,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-up-for-the-state-test/10207917/","projectTitle":"Fueling up for the State Test!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brodka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9589056_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y221&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742844431093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/magdalena-brodka"},{"teacherId":10430085,"projectId":10657645,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! While copy paper may seem basic, to my 5th graders and me, it has completely transformed how we write and learn every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, my students were thrilled. One called out, \"Is that our paper?\" When I explained that supporters funded this so we'd never have to hold back on printing our work, the whole room erupted into cheers.\r\n\r\nHaving an abundant paper supply made a huge difference during our recent Narrative Writing Task. Students printed drafts for peer-editing sessions, marking up each other's work by hand. Seeing their final stories physically printed made them feel like published authors and inspired them to take deep pride in their writing.\r\nAfterwards, we'll use our paper to launch our next unit on multi-paragraph persuasive essays.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students the freedom to draft, revise, and take tangible pride in their words. 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These materials allow us to create engaging seasonal crafts and hands-on projects that make learning more enjoyable for my students.\r\n\r\nThe bulletin board borders have also helped make our classroom feel bright, welcoming, and organized. Having colorful materials to display student work gives my students a sense of pride when they see their creations around the classroom. These supplies may seem simple, but they help us create a positive learning environment where my students can express themselves, build new skills, and feel proud of their hard work. 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Having these new books available has made my classroom library more inviting and has encouraged students to spend more time reading independently. The combination of illustrations and text has helped my struggling readers follow the story and, overall, feel more confident as readers. I appreciate you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1773871702630,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books-the-graphic-novel-editi/10154574/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books: The Graphic Novel Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9120356_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736664957992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cando"},{"teacherId":5286345,"projectId":10067735,"letterContent":"These new materials have made a meaningful difference in my students' reading experiences. Beyond simply giving them more stories to enjoy, the texts are helping students build important skills such as reading comprehension, making connections, identifying the main idea, understanding characters and their motivations, learning new vocabulary, and using evidence from the text to support their thinking.\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active experience. Students read independently and together, listen to stories being read aloud, discuss what they notice and wonder, and share their ideas with classmates. We talk about characters, settings, problems, themes, and lessons, while encouraging students to explain their thinking and listen to different perspectives. 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Having the supplies we need allows my students to write, create, and learn without worrying about not having the right tools.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and supporting their education.","fullyFundedDate":1783863571076,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-students-with-essential-writ/10320285/","projectTitle":"Support Our Students with Essential Writing Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abdelqader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9542858"},{"teacherId":8536773,"projectId":9766868,"letterContent":"The animal LEGO sets have brought so much excitement and creativity into our classroom! When my students first saw the new sets, they were eager to start building and especially excited to see the different animals they could create.\r\n\r\nStudents have been using the LEGO sets to practice following directions, problem-solving, patience, and teamwork. They enjoy helping one another find pieces and work through challenging steps, while also using their own creativity to build beyond the instructions.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use the animal LEGO sets to create habitats and scenes for the animals. 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In a Title I school where resources can be scarce, gifts like yours directly impact our daily learning and ensure that every single student has the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we opened them together, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their eyes lit up seeing the brand-new, vibrant materials. One student eagerly exclaimed, \"We don't have to share dried-out markers anymore!\" There was an immediate buzz of excitement and a renewed eagerness to get to work. Seeing fresh, high-quality supplies made them feel deeply valued and supported by the community outside our school walls. \r\n\r\nWe wasted no time putting these resources to great use. Just this week, we used the poster paper, Sharpies, and markers for a collaborative group project. The students worked in teams to map out story elements and create visual timelines for our latest reading unit. \r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, they will have all the glue sticks, poster paper, and colorful markers they need to bring students' work to life and present their findings to the class. We are so grateful for your investment in our education and your support in helping these bright young minds thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1779131242551,"projectUrl":"project/marker-mission-colors-needed/10296434/","projectTitle":"Marker Mission: Colors Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bloom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10072076_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751901432211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072076"},{"teacherId":10086996,"projectId":10056328,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and thoughtful donation to our classroom. The letter games, paper, tissues, snacks, and treasure trinkets have made a meaningful impact on my students and our learning environment. In an urban area classroom where resources can sometimes be limited, your support helps provide students with materials that encourage learning, creativity, and comfort each day.\r\n\r\nThe letter games have made literacy activities more engaging and exciting for my students, while the paper and tissues help meet important everyday classroom needs. The snacks provide encouragement and support for students who may come to school hungry or need an extra boost throughout the day. The treasure trinkets have also become a wonderful motivator, helping students feel recognized and celebrated for their hard work and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people who truly care about their education and success. 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