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Sounding out words is a huge part of our phonics curriculum, which is an important skill when learning to read.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you all so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1761707368721,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-alphamagnets-for-kindergarteners/9594965/","projectTitle":"Phonics AlphaMagnets for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piassek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2640517_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532563160171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrspiassek"},{"teacherId":2640517,"projectId":9866799,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations that helped fund this important project! With your help, we received many new resources for the school year. I was able to purchase many new digital resources, including, center materials, center games, and math number talks. I used the TPT gift card for these resources. These resources will be very helpful for my new students. My students will be in a better position to learn because of all of these new resources.\r\n\r\nAgain, I want to thank you so very much for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1764688288652,"projectUrl":"project/digital-resources-for-kindergarteners/9866799/","projectTitle":"Digital Resources for Kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piassek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2640517_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532563160171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrspiassek"},{"teacherId":2640517,"projectId":9866808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations that helped my class to receive STEM materials. My students are using these materials everyday. They work with partners to complete task cards. They challenge themselves to build and create so many different things with the materials that were provided!\r\n\r\nMy students are becoming critical thinkers! They are collaborating and challenging themselves everyday!\r\n\r\nThese STEM materials are the highlight of their day!\r\n\r\nThank you again so much! My students and I are so grateful for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1763576250205,"projectUrl":"project/stem-toys-for-kindergarteners/9866808/","projectTitle":"STEM Toys for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piassek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2640517_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532563160171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrspiassek"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":9870610,"letterContent":"My pre k students love the train set. The activity set is another center in the classroom where the students can choose to go during center time. It is very big and has a lot of signs, community workers and buildings. They spend a lot of time setting up the people and signs that go with the train set in the way that they want to. The students enjoy talking to each other while they are playing with the trains. They love that there is a bridge where they can pass their train and car over. Thank you again so much for helping to fund my project.","fullyFundedDate":1763665834368,"projectUrl":"project/all-aboard-the-pre-k-train-set/9870610/","projectTitle":"All Aboard the Pre-K Train Set","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":9751870,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how excited I was when I found out this project was funded. This was my sixth attempt to secure a book vending machine for my school, and I truly believe that reading is fundamental. Every student should have the opportunity not only to learn how to read, but also to enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nWe celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the excitement from the entire student body was overwhelming when the book vending machine was revealed. Seeing how happy and enthusiastic the students were brought me so much joy. They absolutely love the idea of having a book vending machine and can't wait to get their hands on a new book to read. Students stop me in the hallways every day asking when they can get a book.\r\n\r\nStudents earn tokens through positive actions such as good attendance, perseverance, kindness, positive behavior, and being good citizens. We also have a book suggestion box so students can request books they are interested in, ensuring the vending machine reflects their voices and interests.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support and may God richly BLESS YOU and your Family.","fullyFundedDate":1758908350306,"projectUrl":"project/inching-our-way-to-a-book-vending-machin/9751870/","projectTitle":"Inching Our Way to a Book Vending Machine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":3346354,"projectId":9840232,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donation. My students were super excited to receive their holiday gift bags. All my boys received stem kits with Hot Wheels cars and a robots. The girls received a doll, pop it purse and a teddy bear. Your support means a lot to me around this time. I am happy that I can put a smile on their faces with something that they like. This project won't be possible without people like you. Thank you for helping me bring the holiday cheer to my students. May God Richly Bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1763578510371,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-cheer-for-my-first-graders-this/9840232/","projectTitle":"Holiday Cheer for My First Graders This Year 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacchus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3346354_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677979862213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bacchus"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":9926132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my project. The students love the markers. The markers are so easy for my students to hold and use. They use them to write their letters. Everyday we practice writing a few letters. The students use them to practice writing their names. The markers are great because the students can easily erase the marker from their board and write it again. They also have been practice writing the numbers 1-5. Thank you so much again from the bottom of my heart for helping to purchase the makers.","fullyFundedDate":1766949952531,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-dry-erase-markers/9926132/","projectTitle":"We Need Dry Erase Markers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gurdal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2732"},{"teacherId":5599957,"projectId":9496344,"letterContent":"My students at PS 245 and I are incredibly thankful for your kindness and support. Thank you so much for your generous donations to my Donors Project! Because of your support, my classroom now has a new rug, bulletin board paper, borders, and decorations that make our space more welcoming and engaging. The rug will be used for comfortable seating, read-alouds, small-group instruction, and community-building activities. The bulletin boards will allow us to proudly display student work, celebrate achievements, and showcase learning throughout the year.\r\n\r\nMy students at PS 2/45 and I are incredibly thankful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757881489171,"projectUrl":"project/revamp-for-learning-a-classroom-makeove/9496344/","projectTitle":"Revamp for Learning: a Classroom Makeover!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eichstadt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5599957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689710302389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-eichstadtlearnstocode"},{"teacherId":5339762,"projectId":9885240,"letterContent":"My students are using the snack during after-school. Most of the students come with their own snacks. But there are a few who needs a snack and it is great to provide them with a snack for our donors.\r\n\r\nMy students are usually grateful when they get a snack for afterschool.\r\n\r\nRight now we are looking for donations for our mac book for helping our students print materials. We are looking for donations for music supplies. We are in need of donations for purchasing other gift items for then doing a good job.","fullyFundedDate":1762882456512,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-me/9885240/","projectTitle":"Snacks For Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5339762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644295201737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-grant"},{"teacherId":5339762,"projectId":9844517,"letterContent":"Your contribution to this project has made a big impact on my students life. In the first unit of science we have been working as astronomer studying the stars and the planets. My students have been so into it and sharing what they know about the planets, sun, stars. It has been so interesting learning from them.\r\n\r\nMy students have been painting and using the resources to create a solar planet. They have enjoyed every minute of it.\r\n\r\nWe are currently looking for donations for a mac book so the students can have a computer to print from. 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Thanks for helping our students become more successful in a Cozy classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761707363825,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-cushions/9539335/","projectTitle":"Cozy Cushions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferrigno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4746915_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724743305036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4746915"},{"teacherId":2732,"projectId":9807676,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping the fund my project. My students love the magnetic tracing boards. They are learning how to write their uppercase and lowercase letters. They are also learning how to write their numbers. They are very focused when they are writing their letters and numbers. They also get practice on how to hold the pencil when they are tracing the letters and numbers. The students are also loving the puzzles. The puzzles help with eye hand coordination and patience. Thank you again for funding my project. 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