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These projects encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving skills that go far beyond the textbook. Without your support, these engaging learning experiences simply would not be possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in their potential and investing in a space where innovation and learning come together every day. We are deeply grateful for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1764779042420,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-to-power-our-maker-sp/9895652/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies to Power Our Maker Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9625850_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723211449577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9625850"},{"teacherId":9625850,"projectId":9597666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your donations, our students now have access to a color printer, laminating pouches, and printer ink, tools that have truly transformed their learning experience. This year, students learned how to design using Canva, and having the ability to print and laminate their creations has made their work feel real, meaningful, and proudly display worthy. They have even submitted their yearbook cover designs using the skills they developed, and seeing their ideas come to life has been incredibly empowering.\r\n\r\nWithout your support, our students would not have had the opportunity to design, print, and showcase their creations around the school. The excitement and pride on their faces when they see their finished projects displayed is something we cannot fully put into words. Your generosity has given them not just supplies, but confidence, creativity, and real-world design experience.\r\n\r\nWe are also looking forward to exploring the Solar Car Design Kit and the Chibitronics Circuit Stickers Class Set very soon. The anticipation is already building, and we are excited to continue expanding their hands-on learning opportunities. Thank you, your kindness is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1759286976109,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead-printing-powering-an/9597666/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead: Printing, Powering, and Creating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9625850_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723211449577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9625850"},{"teacherId":6320181,"projectId":9271433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support our kindergarten class. Because of your kindness, our students now have LEGO materials to explore, create, and learn through hands-on STEM activities.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to share that we just completed our very first STEM project—building a bridge! The children explored different types of bridges and worked together to design one that was strong enough to help three animals cross safely. Through this activity, they practiced problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking, all while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful impact on our classroom and has helped spark curiosity and creativity in our young learners. We are truly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746540308167,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-for-young-children-through/9271433/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning for Young Children Through LEGO","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6320181_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x41,y496&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659983333780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6320181"},{"teacherId":3942275,"projectId":9968417,"letterContent":"I am incredibly thankful for your generosity in helping fund this project. Because of your support, this laptop will allow me to better serve my students by providing engaging lessons, supporting their families, and completing important legal and educational documentation efficiently.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has a direct and meaningful impact on my work and on the students who rely on these resources each day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in the success of our students. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1767397910336,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-the-hearts-and-minds-of-k5/9968417/","projectTitle":"Supporting the Hearts and Minds of K–5 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3942275_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766243777432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/murraya"},{"teacherId":10361661,"projectId":9924738,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to an Ipad that is already making a meaningful difference in their reading experience. Many of my students face daily challenges, but they come to school eager to learn and your support shows them that people believe in their potential and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nWith this new technology, students are gaining access to text-to-speech tools, interactive literacy apps, and digital reading resources that help them build confidence and independence as readers. For some, this is the first time they can fully engage with grade-level content on their own. Your kindness is helping bridge the digital divide and is directly impacting my students growth, motivation and love of reading. 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Even something as simple as a sketchbook can be the start of a creative journey for an emerging artist, and it meant so much to my students that someone out there cares about their education and believes they can do great things.","fullyFundedDate":1758899036211,"projectUrl":"project/sketchbooks-for-artistic-thinkers/9507967/","projectTitle":"Sketchbooks for Artistic Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097348_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753730246469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097348"},{"teacherId":6211390,"projectId":9743505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous and kind donation. We are incredibly grateful for your support and thoughtfulness. Since receiving the color printer, our classroom has been filled with excitement and creativity. The students absolutely love using the colorful math and literacy games, and having materials in color has made learning even more engaging, interactive, and fun for them.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also been a wonderful resource for strengthening communication with families. Parents truly appreciate receiving important letters, updates, and our monthly class newsletters in color, which makes information clearer, more inviting, and easier to read.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to utilize our classroom printer to create new learning games, activities, and instructional materials that support student growth and make learning enjoyable every day. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so thankful for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1758898747533,"projectUrl":"project/from-boring-white-to-color/9743505/","projectTitle":"From Boring White to Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6211390_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547935425614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-cheung"},{"teacherId":2204470,"projectId":9447694,"letterContent":"My little scientists and I can not thank you enough for funding this project. Putting the Science Spin and Scholastic News magazines in their hands has provided them with so much information, learning, hands-on STEM fun and excitement. They love the real photos, diagrams, fun facts and more that these magazines provide. \r\nMy little scientists also love using the digital resources that come along with the subscriptions such as the video clips (especially the tricky spiders one) and the STEM activities. They are having a blast showing what they learn in new ways! Thank you so much for providing them with these important materials and experiences. YOU ROCK!","fullyFundedDate":1758898838056,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it-science-stem-news/9447694/","projectTitle":"Read All About it! 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My students have been participating more, and eager to participate in reading, writing, and speaking tasks. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the cooperative games that you contributed to have really increased participation and engagement in some of my students who normally do not participate.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1758898954098,"projectUrl":"project/speech-materials/9747115/","projectTitle":"Speech Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2497170_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712152253301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2497170"},{"teacherId":778971,"projectId":9729726,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and the entire school community, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation that made it possible for our students to receive a new laptop. Your support is more than a gift—it is an investment in their education, confidence, and future.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to the tools they need to learn, create, and thrive. This will help them complete assignments more effectively, explore new skills, participate fully in digital learning, and open doors to opportunities that were once out of reach.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a meaningful difference, and our students feel truly encouraged knowing that there are people who believe in their potential. Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected learning environment—one where every student has the chance to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your generosity and continued support of our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1758837238407,"projectUrl":"project/tech-time/9729726/","projectTitle":"Tech Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doremus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp778971_orig.jpg?crop=1975,1975,x0,y188&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694891785855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/778971"},{"teacherId":8047350,"projectId":9207256,"letterContent":"In our 5th-grade classroom, while we certainly use technology to enhance our learning in many ways, having tech-free activities is incredibly important, and it brings a wonderful balance to our day. Think about how much time we spend looking at screens, whether it's on our Chromebooks for research, or even at home with video games and shows. Sometimes, our brains need a break from all that digital stimulation! Tech-free activities give us a chance to use our hands, our imaginations, and to interact with each other in new ways. Whether we're building a science model with everyday materials, playing a board game during indoor recess, or drawing pictures in our art journals, these moments help us develop different kinds of skills that are just as crucial as our digital ones. It's about letting our minds wander and explore without the glow of a screen.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these tech-free times goes even deeper. When we're not glued to screens, we have more opportunities to practice our social skills – talking face-to-face, learning to share, solving problems together, and even understanding each other's feelings by reading body language. It fosters creativity, too! Instead of being given information on a screen, we're actively thinking, inventing, and problem-solving with our own ideas. Plus, it's a great way to improve our focus and attention span. In a world where distractions are everywhere, being able to engage deeply with a hands-on activity helps us strengthen our concentration muscles. So, while technology is a fantastic tool, making sure we have dedicated time for tech-free learning helps us become well-rounded, creative, and socially confident individuals, ready for anything!","fullyFundedDate":1746785868104,"projectUrl":"project/tech-free-activities/9207256/","projectTitle":"Tech Free Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047350_orig.jpg?crop=810,810,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638288737564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047350"},{"teacherId":8047350,"projectId":7523805,"letterContent":"Getting all our beginning of the school year materials ready, like our notebooks, clear pouches, and folders, is so incredibly important, and it makes a huge difference in how smoothly our year starts! Imagine trying to keep track of all your important papers, assignments, and notes if they were just floating around in your backpack. It would be a messy disaster, right? But with our special notebooks, we have a dedicated place for all our thoughts and learning in each subject. And those clear pouches? They're perfect for keeping your pencils, erasers, and other small tools all together so you're never scrambling to find them when you need to write. Having these essential supplies from day one sets us up for success, helping us stay organized and ready to learn from the very first bell.\r\n\r\nBeyond just keeping things tidy, having these materials ready at the start of the year really helps us focus on what's most important: learning and growing. When everyone has their own notebooks for each subject, we can easily keep our work separated and find what we need quickly. The folders are fantastic for organizing handouts and keeping track of completed assignments or things that need to go home. This means less time wasted searching for lost papers and more time diving into exciting new topics and projects. It also teaches us the important skill of responsibility – taking care of our supplies and keeping our workspace organized. 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