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With the organizational materials, flash drives, and essential classroom supplies made possible through your support, I am now able to provide a more structured, supportive, and accessible learning environment. These tools have helped students better manage their work, stay organized, and develop independence—skills that are essential not only for academic success, but for daily life.\r\n\r\nAs a result of this project, students are more engaged, experience less stress and frustration, and feel a greater sense of pride in their accomplishments. Having the appropriate resources allows them to participate more fully in classroom activities and build confidence in their abilities. For many of my students, these tools serve as a clear message that their learning matters and that others believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nBy investing in our classroom environment, you have helped create opportunities for growth, confidence, and success. Your generosity has provided my students with a stronger foundation for learning and a sense of hope that will extend far beyond the classroom. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of these bright and capable scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1766963442638,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-classroom-organizatio/9960530/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Classroom Organization and Technology for Special Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohannessian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816217_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767056842805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshoros"},{"teacherId":2816217,"projectId":9874390,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of this project. Your donation has had a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, each student now has their own composition notebook to use consistently across all subject areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. These notebooks have helped students become more organized, independent, and confident in their learning. Having a dedicated space for notes, reflections, and practice has allowed students to take greater ownership of their academic work.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks have also strengthened our use of AVID strategies. Students are now able to practice structured note-taking, identify key information, summarize lessons, and review their learning more effectively. These routines have improved student engagement, comprehension, and study skills, which are essential for long-term academic success.\r\n\r\nFor my students with special needs at our Title I school, consistency and structure are critical. 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Thank you for helping my students build confidence, independence, and academic skills that will benefit them well beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766537640580,"projectUrl":"project/building-better-learners-with-compositio/9874390/","projectTitle":"Building Better Learners with Composition Notebooks for Every Subject","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohannessian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816217_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767056842805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshoros"},{"teacherId":2816217,"projectId":9856037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and making such a meaningful learning experience possible for my students. 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Your support makes a meaningful difference in their learning experiences. My students thrive through hands-on, interactive learning that encourages exploration, creativity, and collaboration, and the LEGO STEM kits you funded will allow them to engage in exactly that kind of learning. With these kits, my scholars will work together to build, design, and experiment, strengthening their teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while exploring basic engineering and coding concepts in an engaging, accessible way. As they see their ideas come to life, they will build confidence, independence, and pride in their abilities. Previously, my students did not have access to materials like these, which limited their opportunities for meaningful STEM exploration. Because of your generosity, these LEGO kits will become a permanent part of our classroom, supporting ongoing STEM learning and collaborative experiences throughout the year. Your kindness is helping my students develop essential skills and a genuine love for learning that will extend far beyond the classroom walls. Thank you for believing in my scholars and for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1763432563125,"projectUrl":"project/lego-stem-kits-for-special-needs-scholar/9882470/","projectTitle":"LEGO STEM Kits for Special Needs Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohannessian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816217_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767056842805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshoros"},{"teacherId":2816217,"projectId":9882498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and for investing in our students. Your generosity helps create a safe, supportive learning environment where students feel understood, valued, and empowered to grow both academically and emotionally. The resources from this project will be used daily to help students manage big emotions, build confidence, and develop essential social-emotional skills that support their success in and beyond the classroom. Your kindness and belief in our students mean more than words can express, and we are truly grateful for the positive and lasting impact you are making on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1763582787055,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-books-for-our-school-commu/9882498/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Books for Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohannessian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816217_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767056842805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshoros"},{"teacherId":4376821,"projectId":9447653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Color, Create, and Organize project. The crayons, colored pencils, markers, glue gun, storage cart, and supply caddy have brought so much joy and creativity into our classroom. My students are thrilled to color, draw, and decorate items for our room—they love making their work bright, neat, and personal. One of the best moments was watching them proudly illustrate their writing pieces using the new materials. Their excitement and confidence grew immediately because they finally had supplies that made their work feel special.\r\n\r\nThe storage cart and supply caddy have also made a huge difference in our limited space. The cart keeps all our materials organized and easy to find, which has helped our classroom run more smoothly and allowed students to become more independent. The caddy is practical and used daily during small groups and projects, giving students quick access to everything they need. Thank you for making our learning environment brighter, more organized, and full of creativity. 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We have already begun creating visuals, task cards, and classroom supports, and I can see a noticeable difference in their engagement and confidence. The laminator, laminating sheets, and paper cutter have allowed us to build durable, hands-on resources that my students can use again and again—without fear of them being damaged.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, I can now preserve essential visuals like behavior charts, communication boards, and vocabulary cards, as well as create reusable learning materials that promote independence and support fine motor and sensory needs. My students love seeing their work displayed around the classroom, and now their creations can be showcased proudly all year long.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a lasting impact—literally and figuratively. You are helping shape a more accessible, organized, and empowering learning environment for every child in our class. We are deeply grateful for your support and for believing in our students' potential. 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We have been using everything every day since, and I am already seeing a positive difference in their engagement, independence, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe laser pointer has especially transformed our lessons. It provides clear visual support and makes teaching so much easier. My students love coming up to the board to use it — it makes them feel confident, proud, and even like the teacher for a moment. Seeing their faces light up has been incredible.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than you know. These tools help my students access technology in ways that truly match their learning needs. They are typing more comfortably, navigating devices more independently, presenting with confidence, and staying organized with their materials. You have opened doors that would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, for investing in their success, and for making a real difference in our classroom. You are amazing, and we are beyond grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761674256557,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-technology/9814428/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Technology: Tools for Presentation and Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohannessian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816217_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767056842805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshoros"},{"teacherId":2816217,"projectId":9225218,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom writing center.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we were able to transform a corner of our classroom into a calm, comfortable, and engaging space for writing. We received the dry erase boards, whiteboards, Expo markers with storage, and the cozy floor pillows that we had hoped for.\r\n\r\nThese resources made a tremendous difference for my students. The whiteboards provided a visual and hands-on way for them to brainstorm, draft, and revise their writing, which especially benefited our students with special needs. The pillows created a welcoming and supportive environment where students felt comfortable sitting and focusing on their work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students grew as writers and communicators. They felt proud of their progress and more confident in sharing their ideas. Your generosity truly helped them shine.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their learning and in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1755716880954,"projectUrl":"project/writing-supplies-for-low-income-special/9225218/","projectTitle":"Writing Supplies for Low-Income Special Needs Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohannessian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2816217_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767056842805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mshoros"},{"teacherId":2816217,"projectId":9366440,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our educational project aimed at enriching the learning experiences of my special needs students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our class was able to delve into the fascinating world of volcanoes through a hands-on, collaborative approach that catered to diverse learning styles.\r\n\r\nOur students worked in small groups to build model volcanoes, which allowed them to actively explore geological concepts. 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