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Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1776107950917,"projectUrl":"project/inquisitive-computer-science-digital-min/10112588/","projectTitle":"Inquisitive Computer Science Digital Mindstorms in STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oleotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2384640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602988120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2384640"},{"teacherId":3050629,"projectId":9932519,"letterContent":"Your generosity brought science to life across **four Grade 3 classrooms**! Students were instantly hooked—crowding around the habitats, voting to name their tadpoles **Taddy, Speckles, and Tabby**, and exclaiming, \"This was my first pet ever!\"\r\n\r\nEach day, they observed and recorded the transformation, connecting real-life frog adaptations to their reading and writing—creating frog books, poems, and trading cards. \"It was like our books came alive!\" one student shared.\r\n\r\nStudents shared their projects with younger classes, becoming teachers themselves. Thanks to you, this hands-on experience turned learning into an unforgettable adventure across all four classrooms!","fullyFundedDate":1766326800798,"projectUrl":"project/leap-into-science-grow-your-own-frog/9932519/","projectTitle":"Leap into Science: Grow Your Own Frog","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jean Bianco-Jacobs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3050629_orig.jpg?crop=93,93,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766368545755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jean-biancojacobs"},{"teacherId":2384640,"projectId":10162131,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fully funding this very important project for pencil sharpeners. Happy Spring and Easter to you. My students need to keep organized and having sharpeners at each table limits distraction. The students can easily sharpen their pencil with ease and get right back to work. Your support does not go unnoticed and you are so very much appreciated. You are shaping young minds. They are pur leaders of tomorrow. we are inspired by you and appreciate you very, very much. You are so kind. Thanks","fullyFundedDate":1774641092272,"projectUrl":"project/give-a-smile-surprise-for-my-students/10162131/","projectTitle":"Give a Smile: Surprise for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oleotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2384640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602988120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2384640"},{"teacherId":1482813,"projectId":9919606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Little Caregivers: Building Empathy Through Dramatic Play.\" Because of your generosity, my three-year-old students now have baby dolls, a doll bed, and a doll highchair in our dramatic play center.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the children were so excited. They immediately began caring for the babies—feeding them, putting them to bed, and comforting them. It was wonderful to see them naturally practice kindness, cooperation, and nurturing behaviors with one another.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already made a meaningful impact in our classroom. The children are using expressive language as they talk about caring for their babies and are learning how to take turns and work together during play. Dramatic play has become a place where they practice empathy, communication, and social skills every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are able to explore meaningful pretend play experiences that help them understand feelings, relationships, and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1766340101606,"projectUrl":"project/little-caregivers-building-empathy-thro/9919606/","projectTitle":"Little Caregivers: Building Empathy Through Dramatic Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dell'Orto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1482813"},{"teacherId":6851935,"projectId":9781382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation of a colored printer and ink. We cannot tell you how much it has already impacted our classroom. The students are now able to edit their online writing in color and then print it to bring it to life. We are able to make colored printouts to differentiate materials and have students reach their goals We have also been able to print out colored artwork to help our bulletin boards, and classroom door come alive. \r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts we truly thank you on behalf of our class and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1765387018655,"projectUrl":"project/bright-pages-bright-minds/9781382/","projectTitle":"Bright Pages, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pipolo and Mrs Rapkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6851935"},{"teacherId":2384640,"projectId":9976013,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fully funding ixl for my students. Ixl is a wonderful program that will allow me to differentiate learning in math and reading. This will allow me to meet the needs of all learners. This amazing program directly correlates with our reading and math program and students will be able to get much needed extra practice in their reading and math skills. My students are so elated to receive this amazing program. Thank you so very much for your kindness and generosity. I appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1767390560366,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-excel-with-ixl-math/9976013/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Excel with IXL MATH","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oleotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2384640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602988120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2384640"},{"teacherId":2384640,"projectId":9975468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating toner to our fourth grade classroom. We are so elated to find out the amazing news. We appreciate your kindness and generosity from the bottom of our hearts. You are an angel and your support does not go unnoticed. Toner is a much needed classroom item and we will use it to complete Lunar New Year's activities. Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family. I hope you the best health this new year. God bless you for supporting nyc kids in the Bronx. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. We admire you.","fullyFundedDate":1767390560009,"projectUrl":"project/printing-express-project/9975468/","projectTitle":"Printing Express Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oleotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2384640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602988120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2384640"},{"teacherId":2384640,"projectId":9975465,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for fully funding toner for our new class printer. Toner is an essential classroom material that is always needed. Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family. I appreciate your kindness and generosity. You have a huge heart and you are making a huge difference in the lives of nyc kids. My students will be so elated to find out the amazing news next week. What a wonderful way to ring in the New Year. You are a gem and your support does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1767390557892,"projectUrl":"project/printing-express-extravaganza/9975465/","projectTitle":"Printing Express Extravaganza","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oleotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2384640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602988120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2384640"},{"teacherId":2384640,"projectId":9963187,"letterContent":"thank you for the scholastic storyworks magazine series for the start of the next academic year. I am so grateful to you for fully funding this very important literacy project. I am so blessed to have such amazing, kind, and caring donors like you. You are impacting the lives of N.A. y nyc kids in the Bronx. Happy New Yaar to you and your family. Happy and healthy. We are so elated and thrilled to kick off the next school year with these resources. Literacy is a gift and it is my goal to get all children to love reading.","fullyFundedDate":1767229068627,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-reading-instruction-with-sch/9963187/","projectTitle":"Small Group Reading Instruction With Scholastic Storyworks Magazines Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oleotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2384640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602988120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2384640"},{"teacherId":2384640,"projectId":9964900,"letterContent":"thank you for the scholastic storyworks magazine series for the start of the next academic year. I am so grateful to you for fully funding this very important literacy project. I am so blessed to have such amazing, kind, and caring donors like you. You are impacting the lives of N.A. y nyc kids in the Bronx. Happy New Yaar to you and your family. Happy and healthy. We are so elated and thrilled to kick off the next school year with these resources. Literacy is a gift and it is my goal to get all children to love reading.","fullyFundedDate":1767216449453,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-reading-instruction-with-sch/9964900/","projectTitle":"Small Group Reading Instruction with Scholastic Storyworks Magazines","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oleotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2384640_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470602988120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2384640"},{"teacherId":2384640,"projectId":9975469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding this amazing project for toner for our new classroom printer. Printing in the classroom is an absolute necessity. Thank you for allowing us to print Lunar New Year activities. Toner is a classroom essential. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart. You are a true angel in supporting students in the Bronx. My students will be so very elated. Happy New Year to you and your family. Your support does not go unnoticed. Thanks for funding this project. 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