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Your contribution provided our students with more than materials—it gave them the opportunity to create, imagine, and learn through hands-on experiences.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for considering our project worthy of your support. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThe Students and Teachers of P36 Junior Entrepreneurs","fullyFundedDate":1778883845917,"projectUrl":"project/junior-entrepreneurs-and-designers/10213982/","projectTitle":"Junior Entrepreneurs and Designers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Porras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8702440"},{"teacherId":8689642,"projectId":7084309,"letterContent":"When the students first saw the materials, they were extremely excited! They immediately wanted to explore the different snacks and began talking about which items they would choose. Their excitement created a wonderful opportunity to turn something familiar and motivating into a meaningful learning experience. Students were able to connect the classroom lesson to something they experience in everyday life like going to a store, choosing an item, and deciding whether they have enough money to purchase it.\r\nWe are so grateful to our donors for making this experience possible. Your generosity has given our students more than snacks, it has provided them with an engaging, hands-on way to learn important life skills and experience the excitement of making their own choices.","fullyFundedDate":1681394281931,"projectUrl":"project/learning-value-and-money-snack-shop/7084309/","projectTitle":"Learning Value and Money Snack Shop","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. STEWART","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8689642_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672707759555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8689642"},{"teacherId":10487256,"projectId":10233905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and believing in our classroom! The students will really benefit from your in school pantry. They love to know that food is not far and is not there because they will be able to go home daily with a bag full of food. We were eager for their arrival and we couldn't was to share out bags of snack, canned food and other shelf stable foods. Donors like you make it possible for me to do my job effectively. 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Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for our students. Because of your support, we are able to provide snacks for students who bring their own as well as make sure there is always something available for those who may not have a snack that day. Having these items on hand helps us create a classroom where every student feels included, cared for, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see all of the snacks! Having access to a snack during the school day helps them recharge, stay focused, and continue participating in classroom activities. It also gives us an opportunity to teach our kindergarteners about sharing, making choices, being thankful, and caring for one another.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support of our classroom. Your donation provided more than just snacks—it provided comfort, smiles, and one less distraction from learning. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a welcoming and supportive place where all of our students can learn, grow, and thrive. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1775151977044,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-taking-action/10176371/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners Taking Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10472496"},{"teacherId":10481473,"projectId":10202253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in providing snacks for my students. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nHaving healthy snacks available helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. For many of them, these snacks provide an important boost that allows them to fully participate in lessons and activities without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution shows my students that there are people who care about their well-being and their success. We are truly grateful for your compassion and commitment to education.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and me, thank you for helping create a supportive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1777328799784,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-help-with-snacks/10202253/","projectTitle":"We Can Help With Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hester-Bey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10481473"},{"teacherId":10479048,"projectId":10192438,"letterContent":"For students with special needs, routine, engagement, and positive reinforcement are absolutely crucial. These new resources have completely transformed our daily routine and are helping our lessons run incredibly smoothly!\r\n\r\nWe are using the new materials as incentive rewards for participation and task completion. In our classroom, staying focused can sometimes be a challenge, but these resources have changed the game. When the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to earn them!\r\n\r\nNow, during our lessons, the students are highly motivated. A specific moment that stands out is seeing students who usually struggle to stay on track eagerly raising their hands to participate, knowing they can earn a reward. Once they receive that positive reinforcement, they proudly settle down and focus entirely on finishing their work.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for sharing with the kids.","fullyFundedDate":1777301871504,"projectUrl":"project/important-snacks/10192438/","projectTitle":"Important snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10479048"},{"teacherId":8152987,"projectId":10177452,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity in supporting our project. Thanks to your donations, every classroom in our school was able to participate by designing and personalizing their own garden bucket, creating a fun and meaningful school experience. As our project continues, students are learning about plant life cycles, responsibility, and caring for living things through hands on experiences Your generosity has given our students a meaningful opportunity to learn, grow, and connect as a school community. Thank you for helping our students grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1775492486472,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-a-student-led-containe/10177452/","projectTitle":"Growing Together: A Student-Led Container Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8152987_orig.jpg?crop=901,901,x0,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661893881382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8152987"},{"teacherId":3914379,"projectId":10177285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my \"Fight Hunger\" project. Your support helped fund our student-created food pantry, which directly assists families in our community. We are truly grateful for your kindness. You made a meaningful difference. The students were so excited to see the items be delivered. They take great pride in stocking the shelves and putting together the packages for the families in need. \r\n\r\nWith the support from donors like you, my students know that anything is possible!","fullyFundedDate":1777325533783,"projectUrl":"project/fight-hunger/10177285/","projectTitle":"Fight HUNGER","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kevorkian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3914379_orig.png?crop=1242,1242,x0,y484&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741960515795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kevorkian"},{"teacherId":10430208,"projectId":10087370,"letterContent":"The snacks provided through this project have made a positive impact on our students each day. Having access to snacks helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day. For many students, these snacks provide comfort and consistency, especially during long academic hours.\r\n\r\nWe have noticed students are more engaged, able to concentrate better, and participate more actively when their basic needs are supported. The snacks also create a sense of care and community within the classroom, showing students that their well-being matters.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more supportive learning environment for our students, and we truly appreciate your contribution to their daily success.\"","fullyFundedDate":1773848814335,"projectUrl":"project/we-see-a-need-and-we-make-a-difference/10087370/","projectTitle":"We See a Need and We Make a Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430208"},{"teacherId":10445008,"projectId":10126420,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to DonorsChoose and all of the generous supporters who made this project possible. Our students are currently exploring ways to make a meaningful difference in their community, and through this experience, they recognized a need within our school food pantry. With your support, they are able to organize a student-led food drive that will provide important pantry staples such as mashed potatoes, vegetables, broth, canned proteins, milk, and juice to families in need. Your kindness is helping our students turn compassion into action.\r\n\r\nThis project gives students the opportunity to take ownership of every step of the process. With guidance, they will gather donations, sort items, and organize the pantry so families can easily access the supplies they need. Through this hands-on experience, students are developing teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while learning the importance of helping others and working together toward a common goal.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project is teaching our students the lasting impact of empathy and community service. They are seeing firsthand how even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of others. Your generosity is not only supporting families in our school community, but it is also helping shape compassionate, responsible, and confident young leaders. Thank you again for believing in our students and supporting their efforts to give back.","fullyFundedDate":1773951838746,"projectUrl":"project/food-to-help-others/10126420/","projectTitle":"Food to Help Others","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10445008"},{"teacherId":10426560,"projectId":10077742,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to snacks and drinks through our classroom store. Many of our students come to school hungry or need a quick snack throughout the day, and having these resources readily available has made a huge difference in helping them stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe decided to turn the snacks and drinks into a classroom store experience so students could practice important real-world life skills in a fun and meaningful way. Students are learning how to count money, calculate prices, determine how much they can afford, and make sure they receive the correct change back. These hands-on experiences help build confidence, independence, communication skills, and math skills in an engaging environment.\r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited when they first saw the classroom store fully stocked. They immediately became eager to participate, ask questions, and practice using money correctly. It has created a positive classroom environment where students are learning while also feeling rewarded and supported. 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