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I've already noticed smoother transitions, fewer distractions, and a stronger sense of responsibility among students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom now feels more welcoming and ready for learning. These desks will continue to support my students as we move forward with new lessons, projects, and collaborative work throughout the year. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1763582750655,"projectUrl":"project/desks-for-success/9815161/","projectTitle":"Desks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9927897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of hats, gloves, and blankets. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful difference for my students. These items are being used daily to help students stay warm and comfortable, especially during cold mornings, outdoor transitions, and quiet reading or rest times. Knowing they have what they need helps students focus better and feel cared for throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the hats, gloves, and blankets, their faces lit up with excitement and gratitude. Several students eagerly shared stories about needing warm items at home or being cold on the way to school, and they were genuinely touched to receive something just for them. One special moment was watching students help each other choose sizes and colors, showing kindness and appreciation for one another in a way that truly warmed the classroom atmosphere.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom is not only warmer but more connected. As we move forward, students are continuing to work on building responsibility and empathy through group activities and classroom routines. We are currently focused on lessons that encourage community, teamwork, and reflection, and your donation has become a real-life example of generosity and care that we will carry with us. Thank you for giving our students comfort, confidence, and a reminder that people believe in them.","fullyFundedDate":1765914877157,"projectUrl":"project/the-warm-hearts-project/9927897/","projectTitle":"The Warm Hearts Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9927836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting The Great Desk Upgrade! Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. When the new desks arrived, my students were beyond excited. They couldn't wait to sit down, organize their materials, and try out their new learning spaces. For many of them, having a sturdy, comfortable desk of their own made them feel proud and excited to start the day.\r\n\r\nWe use these desks every day during lessons, independent work, writing time, and group activities. The upgraded desks have helped create a more focused and organized learning environment. Students are better able to manage their materials, stay engaged during lessons, and take ownership of their learning space. I've already noticed smoother transitions, fewer distractions, and a stronger sense of responsibility among students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom now feels more welcoming and ready for learning. These desks will continue to support my students as we move forward with new lessons, projects, and collaborative work throughout the year. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1765548195413,"projectUrl":"project/project-desk-quest/9927836/","projectTitle":"Project Desk Quest","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9910979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting The Great Desk Upgrade! Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. When the new desks arrived, my students were beyond excited. They couldn't wait to sit down, organize their materials, and try out their new learning spaces. For many of them, having a sturdy, comfortable desk of their own made them feel proud and excited to start the day.\r\n\r\nWe use these desks every day during lessons, independent work, writing time, and group activities. The upgraded desks have helped create a more focused and organized learning environment. Students are better able to manage their materials, stay engaged during lessons, and take ownership of their learning space. I've already noticed smoother transitions, fewer distractions, and a stronger sense of responsibility among students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom now feels more welcoming and ready for learning. These desks will continue to support my students as we move forward with new lessons, projects, and collaborative work throughout the year. 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Their faces lit up as they explored the new options, and they immediately understood that these resources were meant to help them learn, focus, and feel comfortable in their own space.\r\n\r\nWe use these materials every day during lessons, independent work, and small group instruction. Students who once struggled to sit still are now able to stay engaged, focused, and calm while learning. I've noticed an increase in on-task behavior, longer attention spans, and more confidence from students who benefit from movement while they work. One of the most meaningful moments has been hearing students advocate for themselves by choosing the seating or tool that best supports their learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is a more inclusive, supportive, and joyful place to learn. These resources will continue to support our students as we move into new lessons, collaborative projects, and independent work throughout the year. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our students and their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1762266347516,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-no-more/9675924/","projectTitle":"Wiggles No More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9630357,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for the generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your thoughtfulness and support mean so much to us.\r\nThe snacks you provided have made a real difference by helping our students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day. Your kindness reminds our students that there are caring people in their community who believe in their success.\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact you have made on our classroom environment. Thank you again for supporting our students' learning and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1756744791004,"projectUrl":"project/in-crunch-we-trust/9630357/","projectTitle":"In Crunch We Trust","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9725976,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Book Challenge! The new books have brought so much excitement to our classroom. Students love exploring new stories and sharing their favorite parts with their classmates. Reading time has become something they look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped my students grow as readers and thinkers. They are gaining confidence, building stamina, and discovering the joy of reading. Thank you for helping us create a classroom full of curious and motivated readers.","fullyFundedDate":1761667177222,"projectUrl":"project/book-challenge/9725976/","projectTitle":"Book Challenge!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9339575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"No Languages Left Behind!\" project. The translation devices have made a big difference in our classroom. My students are using them to understand lessons more clearly and to express their ideas with confidence. It has been amazing to see their faces light up when they realize they can communicate and connect with their classmates more easily.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped my students feel included and proud of the languages they speak. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every voice can be heard.","fullyFundedDate":1756857450062,"projectUrl":"project/no-languages-left-behind/9339575/","projectTitle":"No Languages Left Behind!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9631016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of plastic fraction strips to our classroom! Your support has truly made a difference in how my students learn and understand math concepts. Having these hands-on tools allows my students to visually see and compare fractions in a way that paper or digital materials simply can't provide.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students who once struggled with fractions are now confidently exploring equivalence, ordering, and addition of fractions with excitement. It's been incredible to see their confidence grow as they manipulate the pieces and work together to problem-solve.","fullyFundedDate":1758792294543,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-frustrations-no-more/9631016/","projectTitle":"Fraction Frustrations No More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9725941,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of printer ink. Your contribution helps ensure that we can continue providing our students with the materials they need each day, from lesson plans and learning resources to family communication and student projects. We could not have done it without you! Our classroom is so grateful! \r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness makes a real difference in our classrooms. We truly appreciate your support and commitment to helping our school run smoothly.","fullyFundedDate":1758898997240,"projectUrl":"project/inkd-up/9725941/","projectTitle":"Ink'd Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9346808,"projectId":9630271,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, we now have a fully stocked printer and it's already making a huge difference in our classroom! With the new ink, we've been able to print out high-quality materials for lessons, student projects, and creative activities that help bring learning to life. One of our recent highlights was a class book project where each student wrote and illustrated their own story. We printed and bound their books, and the pride on their faces when they held their finished work was priceless!\r\n\r\nWhen the ink arrived, students were so excited to see their work printed in full color and professional quality. It may seem like a small thing, but having access to printed materials helps our class stay organized, engaged, and creative. Whether it's visual aids, graphic organizers, or showcasing student artwork, having ink has allowed us to personalize learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning a science fair and will be printing research posters, experiment data sheets, and student-created assignments all made possible by your donation. Thank you for supporting our classroom in such a practical but powerful way. Your kindness continues to have a direct impact on our students' daily learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1758898724044,"projectUrl":"project/copy-that-we-need-paper/9630271/","projectTitle":"Copy That! We Need Paper!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courcy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9346808_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755707217370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346808"},{"teacherId":9714695,"projectId":9272305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Manipulating Math Magic project! Because of your generosity, my first graders now have hands-on tools to build a strong foundation in math.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of two-color counters and 10-frames, my students are learning how to add and subtract within 10 in meaningful, visual ways. They are excited to move the counters, fill in frames, and truly see how numbers work together. For many of my young learners, these materials turn abstract math into something concrete and fun.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also made it possible for our class to explore other important math concepts with manipulatives such as clocks, play money, connecting cubes, and digital timers. As the school year continues, we will keep adding to each child's math toolkit so that they have the strategies and confidence needed to be successful problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for making math hands-on, exciting, and accessible. 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