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Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1779017866658,"projectUrl":"project/volleyball-allstars/10289252/","projectTitle":"Volleyball AllStars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rae","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5450269_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778971333191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5450269"},{"teacherId":9074572,"projectId":10432494,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of technology tools, including a mouse and pointer, has helped make our lessons more interactive, colorful, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThese tools allow me to bring lessons to life through creative presentations, interactive activities, and visually appealing materials that capture students' attention and make learning more exciting. They also help me create fun, colorful, and meaningful final products that enhance the learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a wonderful impact on our classroom by helping create a more dynamic and enjoyable learning environment. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make learning come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1789590671705,"projectUrl":"project/the-little-tools-that-make-a-big-differe/10432494/","projectTitle":"The Little Tools That Make a Big Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Afonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074572_orig.png?crop=710,710,x205,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785688947854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-afonso"},{"teacherId":9074572,"projectId":10432245,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of paper and pencils to our classroom! Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nHaving these essential supplies readily available allows students to focus on learning, completing assignments, and showing their work without worrying about having the materials they need. In math, paper and pencils are especially important as students practice problem-solving, organize their thinking, and build confidence in their skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom where every student has the tools needed to participate, learn, and succeed. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and investment in our students' education.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a positive impact on our class.","fullyFundedDate":1786413008370,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-every-learner/10432245/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Afonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074572_orig.png?crop=710,710,x205,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785688947854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-afonso"},{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":10297322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! Thanks to your support, every student now has a stylus pen to navigate and interact with our new digital math curriculum. Transitioning to a digital format is exciting, but trying to solve complex equations, sketch geometric shapes, or show step-by-step working using just a finger on a screen was frustrating and imprecise for my students. Your gift has completely changed that experience.\r\n\r\nUsing stylus pens allows my students to write naturally, comfortably, and accurately on their screens, just as if they were using pencil and paper, but with all the dynamic benefits of our digital program. It has boosted their confidence, made math practice far more engaging, and ensured that technology enhances their learning rather than getting in the way of it. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' mathematical success!","fullyFundedDate":1789650774461,"projectUrl":"project/stylus-pens-for-student-success/10297322/","projectTitle":"Stylus Pens for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/169817"},{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":10349330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with durable book bins that give each student a dedicated, organized spot to store their workbooks right here at school.\r\n\r\nHaving these book bins in our classroom has already transformed our daily routine. Transition times between subjects are smoother, materials stay neat and accessible, and no one loses precious reading or writing time searching through overflowing backpacks. Most importantly, my students take immense pride in having their own personal storage space. Your generosity has created a more structured, comfortable, and productive learning environment for every child in our room, and we are deeply grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1788994499154,"projectUrl":"project/lighten-the-load-math-books-need-a-home/10349330/","projectTitle":"Lighten the Load: Math Books Need a Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Storz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/169817"},{"teacherId":10239663,"projectId":10265169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and supporting my students! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom. With the gift card, I was able to purchase valuable materials from Teachers Pay Teachers that have helped me create greater access to a new math curriculum for my students with disabilities. The curriculum can be challenging to navigate, so having additional resources has been incredibly helpful.\r\n\r\nMy students have benefited from guided notes, visual supports, and other learning tools that break down difficult concepts into more manageable steps. These resources give my students opportunities to better understand the material, participate more independently, and have tools they can use when studying and reviewing for assessments.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped make the math curriculum more accessible and has given my students additional support and confidence as they work toward understanding new concepts. I am truly grateful for your investment in my students and their education. Thank you for helping make a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778223757385,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-resources-to-help-every-student/10265169/","projectTitle":"Engaging Resources to Help Every Student Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239663"},{"teacherId":10239663,"projectId":9964800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Bouncy Bands project! Your generosity has provided my students with a simple but meaningful tool to help them be more successful in the classroom. The Bouncy Bands give my students with disabilities an appropriate way to incorporate movement while they work. They can use the bands for movement breaks and as a way to keep their bodies active while completing classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThese tools have also helped many of my students with attention and focus. Having the opportunity to move while learning can make it easier for them to stay engaged, participate in lessons, and complete their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the importance of supporting the whole child and for helping me create a classroom where my students have the tools they need to learn and succeed. Your generosity is making a positive difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1776088456603,"projectUrl":"project/bouncy-bands-quiet-movement-for-active/9964800/","projectTitle":"Bouncy Bands: Quiet Movement for Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239663"},{"teacherId":4210386,"projectId":10628374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add a new organization cart to our science classroom! We use so many different materials throughout the year for hands-on lessons, labs, and experiments, and this cart is already helping us keep everything organized and easy for students to access. Instead of spending time searching for supplies, students can quickly get what they need and get started.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new cart and, of course, immediately wanted to know what was going in all of the drawers! Each drawer gives us a dedicated place for the different materials we use throughout the year. It may seem like a simple addition to our classroom, but with more than 30 students working on hands-on science activities at the same time, organization makes a huge difference!\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, this cart will be used for materials for our experiments, models, microscope investigations, and other hands-on activities. As we move through each new science unit, the materials inside will change based on what we are investigating. Thank you for helping us create a more organized classroom where students can spend less time looking for supplies and more time actually doing science!","fullyFundedDate":1789908027990,"projectUrl":"project/science-class-organization-cart/10628374/","projectTitle":"Science Class Organization Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kadansky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4210386_orig.png?crop=1087,1087,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781182065124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kadanskyscience"},{"teacherId":4210386,"projectId":10333510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our science classroom! My students are already putting these art supplies to good use, especially as we begin working with microscopes.\r\n\r\nAs students observe cells and microorganisms under the microscope, they are using the new colored pencils, markers, and other coloring tools to create detailed observational drawings of what they see. Instead of just looking through the microscope and moving on, they are slowing down, looking closely, and recording details like shapes, colors, patterns, and structures. They have really enjoyed being able to add creativity to their scientific observations!\r\n\r\nThe students were very excited when they saw all of the new supplies. Having these materials readily available makes it so much easier for me to incorporate drawing, modeling, and creativity into our everyday science lessons.\r\n\r\nAs we move through the school year, we will continue using these supplies for observational drawings, scientific models, diagrams, posters, and hands-on projects. I love giving my students different ways to show what they know, especially students who may struggle to express their understanding through writing alone.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us make science more hands-on, visual, and creative!","fullyFundedDate":1786736915952,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-science/10333510/","projectTitle":"Creativity in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kadansky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4210386_orig.png?crop=1087,1087,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781182065124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kadanskyscience"},{"teacherId":9074572,"projectId":10195683,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students have the cleaning supplies, tissues, and other essential materials that help keep our classroom healthy, safe, and ready for learning each day.\r\nThe importance of maintaining a clean classroom has only grown in the years since COVID-19. Having these supplies readily available helps reduce the spread of germs, supports student well-being, and allows us to focus on what matters most—learning.\r\nYour generosity ensures that students from all backgrounds have access to a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment where they can thrive. Thank you for investing in the health, success, and future of our students. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1777906042160,"projectUrl":"project/a-healthy-classroom-environment-helps-st/10195683/","projectTitle":"A Healthy Classroom Environment Helps Students Learn and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Afonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074572_orig.png?crop=710,710,x205,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785688947854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-afonso"},{"teacherId":9074572,"projectId":10195613,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our 6th-grade math classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students.\r\nBecause of your donations, our students have had the materials they need to learn, practice, and succeed every day. The paper has been used for math journals, classwork, quizzes, problem-solving activities, and collaborative projects. Having an adequate supply of paper has allowed students to show their work, explain their thinking, and build confidence in their mathematical skills.\r\nThe classroom decorations have transformed our room into a bright, welcoming, and engaging learning environment. Colorful math displays, encouraging messages, and organized bulletin boards have helped create a space where students feel motivated to learn and take pride in their classroom. These visual reminders reinforce important math concepts and celebrate student achievements throughout the year.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students are excited to participate, work together, and challenge themselves. Every worksheet completed, every problem solved, and every success celebrated has been made possible in part because of your support.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us provide a positive and inspiring place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1778223754239,"projectUrl":"project/creative-activities-to-inspire-learning/10195613/","projectTitle":"Creative Activities to Inspire Learning and Build Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Afonso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9074572_orig.png?crop=710,710,x205,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785688947854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-afonso"},{"teacherId":169817,"projectId":10192348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project for stylus pens for math class. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have begun using the stylus pens that we have receieved during math activities on our computers, and they have made solving problems digitally much easier for students. Writing equations, showing work, graphing, and annotating directly on the screen feels much more natural and organized with the styluses than using a mouse or trackpad.\r\n\r\nThe stylus pens are helping students better demonstrate their thinking and stay engaged during lessons and assignments. They also allow us to take full advantage of our digital math tools and online learning programs.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support of our students' learning. 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