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There was a noticeable sense of pride and ownership, and they quickly understood that these tools would help them learn in a more personalized and distraction-free way. It made technology time feel special and purposeful.\r\nNext, students will continue using the headphones for differentiated learning activities, including language development programs, math practice, and interactive lessons. We are also incorporating more multimedia projects, where students can listen, respond, and even record their own voices. 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Watching their excitement as they realized they were creating something real and sustainable was incredibly rewarding.\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled when they first saw the new materials! Their faces lit up with excitement, and many immediately started asking questions about what we would plant and how quickly things would grow. For some, it was their first time seeing real gardening tools up close, which made the experience even more special. Their curiosity and eagerness set a positive tone right from the start.\r\nMoving forward, students will continue caring for the garden by watering, weeding, and tracking plant growth in journals. We're also beginning a unit on plant life cycles, where students will observe and document changes over time. Eventually, we hope to harvest what we grow and incorporate it into a small tasting or cooking activity. This ongoing project will continue to build their understanding of sustainability, nutrition, and the environment.","fullyFundedDate":1765733674402,"projectUrl":"project/scholars-in-the-soil/9931016/","projectTitle":"Scholars in the Soil!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"},{"teacherId":10243996,"projectId":9688510,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and the entire classroom community at PS 16, we want to express our gratitude for your generous contribution to our art projects.\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our kindergarten students, who are working within our A.I.M.S. 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You have helped give these children something priceless — a creative voice and the tools to use it.","fullyFundedDate":1765394239040,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-every-child/9688510/","projectTitle":"Art for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Danny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243996"},{"teacherId":1846710,"projectId":9913397,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has the nutritious snacks we need to keep students energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day. As soon as the snack boxes arrived, my students' faces lit up—they were thrilled to see the colorful variety and immediately began talking about which snacks they were excited to try. Having these resources available has already made a noticeable difference in their engagement, especially during longer lessons when energy levels naturally dip.\r\n\r\nWe have begun incorporating snack breaks into our literacy and enrichment routines. These moments have helped students transition smoothly between activities and maintain concentration during small-group instruction. Several students who often struggled with hunger during the school day are now able to participate more fully and confidently. The impact has been both academic and emotional: students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using these snacks throughout the year, they will play an important role in building a positive, nurturing classroom environment. Your contribution has given my students the comfort and stability they need to thrive, and I am deeply grateful for your support. 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Your gifts help create an environment where no child has to worry about being hungry or thirsty, and where every student has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond the tangible items. It shows our students that they are valued and supported by a community that cares about their well-being. Each snack break and sip of water reminds them that there are people rooting for their success, cheering them on, and helping make their classroom a place of comfort, care, and encouragement.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for thinking of our classroom, for supporting our students, and for helping create a positive, nurturing, and energizing learning environment. Your generosity has a lasting impact — it keeps our students energized, happy, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1664460580604,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-snack-on/6707744/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Snack On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"},{"teacherId":7023266,"projectId":6683818,"letterContent":"Your support has a direct and lasting impact. It allows us to create a safe, organized, and welcoming environment where students feel cared for and valued. Your donations help reduce worries about germs and messes, so that both students and teachers can spend more time engaging in creative projects, meaningful lessons, and joyful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBut beyond the practical impact, your generosity sends a powerful message: you care about our students' well-being and their education. You remind us that it truly takes a village to provide a nurturing, safe, and inspiring learning space — and that together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our children.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your thoughtfulness, your support, and your belief in the power of a clean, healthy, and safe classroom. Because of you, our classroom is not just a space to learn — it's a space to grow, dream, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1664460339504,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-clean/6683818/","projectTitle":"Keeping Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"},{"teacherId":7023266,"projectId":8973030,"letterContent":"We want to give a HUGE, loud, and spirited thank-you to our incredible donors! Your generosity has provided our cheer team with brand-new mats and bright, beautiful pom-poms, and we couldn't be more excited or more grateful. These mats will help our athletes practice safely, push their skills, and build confidence with every stunt, jump, and tumble. And our new pom-poms? They've already brought an extra burst of color, energy, and pride to every routine!\r\n\r\nYour support doesn't just give us equipment—it lifts our whole program. It motivates our team, strengthens our spirit, and reminds us that we have an amazing community cheering for us as we cheer for others. Thank you for believing in our athletes, investing in their growth, and helping our team shine brighter than ever. We appreciate you more than words can say—GO TEAM!","fullyFundedDate":1740360135370,"projectUrl":"project/cheer-necessities/8973030/","projectTitle":"Cheer Necessities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"},{"teacherId":1846710,"projectId":9855876,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are now fully immersed in our \"From Seed to STEM\" project—and the excitement in our classroom is unreal. The moment they saw the new hydroponic materials, they lit up. Many of my students have never grown anything before, so watching them experiment with water levels, light placement, and seed germination has been a brand-new experience. They immediately began making predictions, asking questions, and taking ownership of their stations like true young scientists.\r\n\r\nIn the first week alone, students chose roles such as \"plant technician,\" \"data collector,\" and \"maintenance lead.\" Even my quietest students became leaders as they began tracking plant growth, documenting changes, and explaining what they noticed to their classmates. One of my students who typically hesitates during science lessons proudly announced, \"I feel like a real scientist,\" after observing her first sprout. Your donation didn't just bring supplies—it sparked curiosity, confidence, and a sense of responsibility.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to connect this project to our sustainability unit. Students will design mini-investigations about nutrients, water conservation, and light exposure. Eventually, they will create informational displays to share with the school community during a small gallery walk. Your contribution has given them a hands-on, real-world STEM experience they will remember for years to come. Thank you for believing in my students and making this learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761579732834,"projectUrl":"project/from-seed-to-stem-building-a-sustainabl/9855876/","projectTitle":"From Seed to STEM: Building a Sustainable School Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846710_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463956987748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjconnor"},{"teacherId":1846710,"projectId":9058704,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom now has the tools we need to make learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for every student. The Post-it easel pads and Sharpie flip chart markers will help us create anchor charts that support student understanding and allow us to track our thinking during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe student whiteboards and magnetic dry erase markers give us the ability to practice skills in real-time and receive immediate feedback during small group and whole class instruction. These materials also support students with special needs who benefit from hands-on and visual learning tools.\r\n\r\nThe addition of mobile magnetic easels gives us flexible learning spaces that we can move around the classroom to support group work and independent practice.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. These resources are helping us build confidence, collaborate more with our classmates, and grow as learners every day!","fullyFundedDate":1738805602934,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-through-visuals-and-c/9058704/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Through Visuals and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1846710_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463956987748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjconnor"},{"teacherId":7023266,"projectId":4680295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students be able to learn. All of these supplies will come in handy so they can grow and excel in their learning. These supplies will be used to create master pieces, write wonderful stories, practice letters, and so much more. I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.\r\nWe are overflowing with gratitude and joy as we take a moment to recognize the incredible generosity of our donors. Thanks to your kindness, our classrooms and creative spaces are now brimming with crayons, paper, pencils, markers, and so many other essential supplies that our students need to learn, grow, and express themselves.\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1579908299884,"projectUrl":"project/a-beautiful-rainbow/4680295/","projectTitle":"A Beautiful Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEnearney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7023266_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575946372428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7023266"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_543","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":174,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.9,"schoolId":543,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 16 Leonard Dunkly on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 16 Leonard Dunkly","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-16-leonard-dunkly/543"}