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Thank you for helping us make our classroom a warm and safe space for our bright learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758835123234,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9654928/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":8171222,"projectId":9655070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Books Galore\" project. With your support we were able to stock up our classroom library with new books. The books we purchased has helped spark student interest in reading. Students are allowed to book shop and borrow books from our classroom library to read at home. Our goal is to help our students build their reading stamina. We hope that each student in our class will be able to find a genre that they love. 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We thank you once again for your generous contributions towards our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758636779070,"projectUrl":"project/calm-chairs/9678555/","projectTitle":"Calm Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":8171222,"projectId":9717746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our \"News for Kids\" project. Our scholastic magazine subscription has helped our fifth graders ignite excitement in learning about current events. The Scholastic News magazines offer insightful information in an engaging way. We have also been utilizing the online features and resources as well. Our class looks forward to our monthly magazines. We can't wait to receive our next one! Thank you once again for your thoughtful and generous support towards our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758857318145,"projectUrl":"project/news-for-kids/9717746/","projectTitle":"News for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8171222_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636254443946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squach"},{"teacherId":4845053,"projectId":9911361,"letterContent":"We are extremely appreciative for all of your support and big hearts! \r\nThe new materials have helped our classroom so much! The notebooks allow for students to practice their writing and reading strategies as well as build their English Language skills! Students are able to express themselves with their drawings and share their ideas with others by using the new paper! The bins have also helped us keep our papers, notebooks, and folders neat and organized in the shelves, so it is easier to take out the materials when needed. \r\n All of your support and generosity will help students continue to grow as learners!","fullyFundedDate":1764699275291,"projectUrl":"project/lets-organize-and-learn/9911361/","projectTitle":"Let's Organize and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wan-Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4845053_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1548020593036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-wan-chan"},{"teacherId":8079770,"projectId":9909535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students will be able to learn, create, and collaborate in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nYour donations made it possible for us to receive MAGNA-TILES microMAGS, large building brick sets, UNO cards, Spoons, and LEGO Minifigures. These materials will be used to strengthen problem-solving skills, encourage creativity, and promote teamwork during both structured lessons and free-choice activities. They will also help make our classroom a more engaging and welcoming place for every student.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and willingness to invest in my students' learning experiences. Your support makes a meaningful difference, and my students and I appreciate it more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1764786621036,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-tools-for-creative-play-and-ima/9909535/","projectTitle":"Game On: Tools for Creative Play and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polkowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8079770_orig.png?crop=580,580,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704818240616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8079770"},{"teacherId":136000,"projectId":9817939,"letterContent":"A huge THANK YOU to Richard and Pui Yin for your generosity in funding the metal water bottles and the class set of insulated lunch bags and ice packs.\r\n\r\nThe water bottles are already helping students stay hydrated at school, and the lunch bags are a game-changer. Seeing children bring fresh fruits, cheeses, and healthy snacks—kept cool while they learn—brings us so much joy.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has directly provided tools that support our students' health and well-being every day. We are super grateful for your thoughtfulness and support. Your gift will have a lasting impact on these students for the months to come.","fullyFundedDate":1762315116975,"projectUrl":"project/sip-chill-store-explore/9817939/","projectTitle":"Sip, Chill, Store, Explore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp136000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727995317094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/136000"},{"teacherId":2225394,"projectId":9862333,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to technology that is truly transforming how they learn each day. This project has allowed us to bring lessons to life in ways that were not possible before, making learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nThe technology helps students by providing immediate feedback, visual support, and opportunities to practice skills at their own pace. In the classroom, we use it for small-group instruction, skill reinforcement, and independent learning. Students can hear directions, see concepts modeled, and interact directly with the content, which builds confidence and deepens understanding. It has been especially helpful for students who need repetition, visual cues, or alternative ways to demonstrate what they know.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how interactive and empowering this technology feels. They love being able to take ownership of their learning, tapping, responding, and engaging in real time rather than just listening. Many students light up when it's their turn to use it, and even those who are usually hesitant to participate are eager to try. Learning feels fun, modern, and meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to stay focused or felt unsure about participating have especially thrived. I've seen quieter students become more confident, students with learning challenges remain engaged for longer periods, and students who need extra support feel successful without feeling singled out. The technology allows me to meet students where they are, and that has made a powerful difference in their motivation and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in tools that help them feel capable, excited, and supported. Your kindness is making a real impact in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764740379805,"projectUrl":"project/loud-and-clear-learning-in-second-grade/9862333/","projectTitle":"Loud and Clear Learning in Second Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2225394_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541104239356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-delossantos"},{"teacherId":136000,"projectId":9881182,"letterContent":"Today was magical. Most of our parents came out to build gingerbread houses with their children making it a heartwarming, shared home-school experience. The extra icing came in super handy as the icing that was included was hardened and there wasn't enough. Students who didn't have a parent had an adult partner helping out. This is our 3rd year inviting families to bond with their children during the holidays! The smiles and laughter were contagious as candy was eaten secretly (wink wink). Some parents were master builders while others were budding novices but a good time was had by all. \r\n\r\nThe pot and induction oven came in so handy for making hot chocolate! It heated up quickly, as students helped to add milk, chocolate powder, sugar and to stir. We addressed the heat and safe cooking practices, learned new words like \"dissolve\" for the sugar and chocolate powder, \"stir and mix\" and how the ingredients help to make hot chocolate taste sweet. The serving spoons came in handy for our Thanksgiving as well as our Pajama day celebration today. Thank you for supporting our Stem Holiday celebration with Families. This is a day that will remain in their memories for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1762762405398,"projectUrl":"project/stem-gets-delicious/9881182/","projectTitle":"STEM Gets Delicious!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp136000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727995317094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/136000"},{"teacherId":1899105,"projectId":9796604,"letterContent":"Thank you for this amazing gift to our classroom. My students are able to not only take individualized assessments and screeners during the day, but they get to work strategically on skills they need to develop in order to close learning gaps.\r\nThe headsets allow the students to practice phonics, math, reading, and science through fun games and activities. A favorite app that the DOE has is Super Teacher. This app has an AI teacher that talks to the student and reinforces tailored skills and drills they need to review. It was impossible for a class to use this application when all the students are working on different levels and individual computers were talking over the others. Without head phones, my class would never be able to take advantage of this opportunity while they are at school. The headsets have made a world of difference. The kids were so excited to receive their own headsets and not have to share with other classes.\r\nThe flexible seating chair is used in our meeting area time. Kids take turns sitting in this chair throughout the day. It is a great focusing tool and it also calms behaviors of students who come to school not ready to work. The kids love to use the chair during independent reading. We may be adding more seats to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760752081757,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-flexible-seating-for-focu/9796604/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Flexible Seating for Focused Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannistraci-D'Apice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1899105_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764948411359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-cannistraci"},{"teacherId":8079770,"projectId":9783531,"letterContent":"The headphones you generously provided have made an immediate and meaningful difference for my third-grade students. With their own sets of headphones, students are now able to focus more deeply during computer-based lessons. Instead of being distracted by surrounding noise or the sounds from their classmates' devices, they can clearly hear instructions, videos, and read-alouds—helping them better understand assignments and follow along with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also boosted student engagement. When the audio is clear and personalized, students immerse themselves more fully in learning activities, whether they're practicing reading fluency, exploring math games, or working through interactive lessons. Their excitement shows every time they put on their headphones—they know they're ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has helped create a calmer, more productive classroom environment where every student can succeed at their own pace. Thank you for supporting their focus, their learning, and their joy in the classroom. 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