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This allows all of our students to access what they need to learn.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity makes our students feel so special and provides them with the opportunity to be successful with technology and share their amazing work with other classmates, teachers and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1758899119239,"projectUrl":"project/from-digital-to-reality-printer-needed/9691731/","projectTitle":"From Digital to Reality: Printer Needed for My Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avellino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318280"},{"teacherId":1905629,"projectId":9561217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my project. Your donations have allowed my students to gain the hands on experience of using boom whackers to learn all about pitch and how pitch effects music. \r\nThe faces of my students light up when they come into the music room and see the boom whackers out and ready for them to use. The students have been composing short melodies with the boom whackers and they are learning to work cooperatively as a team to find success.\r\nThank you again for helping my inner city students experience the joy of music.","fullyFundedDate":1755697709661,"projectUrl":"project/my-inner-city-students-would-love-to-hav/9561217/","projectTitle":"My Inner City Students Would Love to Have Boom Whackers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Markowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905629_orig.jpg?crop=646,646,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705171672597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1905629"},{"teacherId":6070103,"projectId":9189771,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are now able to explore the world through pretend play! With the new materials you helped provide, children are building social skills, practicing problem-solving, and discovering the joy of learning through imagination.\r\n\r\nIt's incredible to see their confidence grow as they take on different roles, express themselves creatively, and collaborate with their classmates. For many of our students, this kind of play is a bridge to stronger communication, empathy, and teamwork—skills they will carry with them for life.\r\n\r\nYour support has opened the door to new possibilities in our classroom, and we are so grateful. You're not just funding supplies—you're fueling curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1752879963233,"projectUrl":"project/pretend-play-help-us-learn/9189771/","projectTitle":"Pretend Play Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duarte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6070103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543012357044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6070103"},{"teacherId":1905629,"projectId":9242755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to fund my project. Your donation has allowed me to include technology in my music classes. My students are not only learning how to write musical notation on staff paper, but the new technology enables my students to notate and compose music digitally. \r\n\r\nMy students are thrilled to be able to not only use our new technology to compose music, but to also be able to listen to what they have composed as the ipad is able to play it back. Students digitally alter their original music using our new technology.\r\n\r\n\r\nHaving the ability to incorporate technology into our daily music classes expands and enriches the education of our music students. We are very grateful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1752586586001,"projectUrl":"project/inner-city-students-composing-music-usin/9242755/","projectTitle":"Inner City Students Composing Music Using Cutting Edge Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Markowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1905629_orig.jpg?crop=646,646,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705171672597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1905629"},{"teacherId":6078886,"projectId":8937969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support for \"A Seat For STEM\". I would like you to know that having my students make a seat choice for learning has has a positive impact on their eagerness to learn. The stools are a big hit, and students are using them for not only reading and writing, but also to move around and create science stations that more students can join easily. \r\nWhen students saw the extra seating stools, they got very excited and loved the colors. They are taking turns and are excited to start their work. \r\nAs we reach the end of the year in our science lab, we are taking advantage of the extra exploration stations and having a \"seat\" to comfortably explore. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746882437054,"projectUrl":"project/a-seat-for-stem/8937969/","projectTitle":"A Seat For STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6078886_orig.jpg?crop=504,505,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694655329815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6078886"},{"teacherId":1506012,"projectId":8845593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making my project fund. I am able to have my students access their programs for language learning. My English Language Learners have enjoyed using the computers and learning though technology. I have found that my students are excited to learn everyday. Because they have the use of technology, they are excited about doing well in their school work. I have shown my students that are learning English, how to translate their writing of Spanish into English. Without the use of computers, I would not be able to extend their writing. Again, thank you so much for your thoughtful donations.","fullyFundedDate":1728135252521,"projectUrl":"project/laptops-for-learners/8845593/","projectTitle":"Laptops for Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foglia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1506012"},{"teacherId":9318280,"projectId":8845383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for showing kindness and generosity to my students. \r\n\r\nOur school is a title one school located in the Bronx, NY. We do not have the resources for our 27 mix of general education and special education students to have their own devices. \r\n\r\nYour generous donations have allowed us to do the impossible! Our students work in small groups to take turns with our new devices. We are now able to take practice exams to review for the New York State exams, conduct research and use online resources to fill in the gaps our students are missing. \r\n\r\nWe will be forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1735352110238,"projectUrl":"project/technology-to-empower-education/8845383/","projectTitle":"Technology to Empower Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avellino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318280"},{"teacherId":9119913,"projectId":8691485,"letterContent":"am writing to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our kindergarten class in the Bronx. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase essential classroom materials that have already made a significant impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards you helped fund are now a key part of our daily routines. We use them to provide explicit instruction and guided practice on the carpet every day, which helps our students stay organized and engaged during lessons. This simple tool has empowered them to take ownership of their learning in a way that promotes independence and focus.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the movable whiteboard we purchased has become invaluable in our ICT special education classroom. It has enabled us to facilitate small group instruction with greater flexibility, allowing us to meet the diverse needs of our students in a dynamic and interactive way. Whether we're breaking down complex concepts or providing visual supports, the whiteboard enhances our ability to connect with each child and ensure they receive the individualized attention they deserve.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation has made an incredible difference in our classroom. It is thanks to supporters like you that we are able to provide our students with the tools they need to thrive, both academically and personally. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our future leaders and learners.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire class, thank you again for your kindness and generosity. 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