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He read the book to them, presented a slide show and discussed his process before doing a Q & A.\r\n\r\nYour donation made all this possible and was instrumental in making our dream to inspire creativity a reality.\r\n\r\nThank you again and God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1749230052825,"projectUrl":"project/project-virtual-illustrator/9380494/","projectTitle":"Project Virtual Illustrator","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":4063917,"projectId":9299547,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the professional-grade materials, Prismacolor colored pencils, high-quality erasers, mat board, and frames, their faces lit up with excitement. For many of them, it was the first time they'd worked with supplies used by professional artists. They immediately noticed the difference: richer colors, smoother blending, and the ability to create fine details that elevated their work. The energy in the classroom shifted; students who were once hesitant to share their art began working with a new sense of confidence and pride.\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed my students to create artwork worthy of professional presentation. For example, in our Advanced Art Portfolio class, students are now matting and framing their work to prepare for our school art show and the Katonah Museum of Art's prestigious \"Young Artists\" exhibition. The sense of accomplishment they feel when seeing their own art displayed like gallery pieces has been transformative, inspiring them to take greater creative risks and see themselves as true artists.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, these young artists are not only building stronger portfolios for college and scholarship opportunities but are also developing a lasting belief in their talent. The next step is to continue refining their skills with these tools, learning advanced techniques, and preparing their artwork for regional exhibitions and competitions. Your contribution has given them the resources and encouragement to imagine a future filled with creative possibilities, and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1749763339577,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-access-to-meani/9299547/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students Access to Meaningful Artistic Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chiariello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4063917_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659985814884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4063917"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":9263836,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding a virtual illustrator and author visit. Justin is amazing and truly inspires the kids. His youth and hands on way engage the kids right away. Justin emphasizes the importance of persistence and following your passions to make your dream come true.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support. The library has been an invaluable resource for kids' studies and personal growth. Your donations and help are making the transformation from conception to creation possible. Having a presenter is motivating and makes learning authentic. Kids can now make an intentional plan on making their own pathway to success.\r\n\r\nThank you again and God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1746721313286,"projectUrl":"project/project-illustrator-justin/9263836/","projectTitle":"Project Illustrator Justin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":9245173,"letterContent":"I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible literary resources. The library has been an invaluable resource for kids' studies and personal growth. The quiet and welcoming environment has been a perfect place for all to focus and find a home to think, reflect, learn and grow. Your donations and help are making the transformation from consumption to creation and reflection possible. Your donations are instrumental in helping me find the right materials for our projects and to help all our kids.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for all that you do. The library is a cornerstone of our school, and your help does not go unnoticed. I look forward to continuing to explore and learn through the resources you provide.","fullyFundedDate":1744926995148,"projectUrl":"project/project-books/9245173/","projectTitle":"Project Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":9207704,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. The library has been an invaluable resource for kids' studies and personal growth. The quiet and welcoming environment has been a perfect place for all to focus and find a home to create, make and tinker. Your donations of snacks for the charcuterie board project and for hungry little patrons are truly possible and help foster social and emotional learning. Your donations are instrumental in helping secure attention and project-based learning by letting the students work hands-on.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for all that you do. The library is a cornerstone of our school, and your help does not go unnoticed. I look forward to continuing to explore and learn through the resources you provide. God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1743877367217,"projectUrl":"project/project-snack-bar/9207704/","projectTitle":"Project Snack Bar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":9133911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting author and illustrator visits to the school library. The kids LOVED the illustrator specifically because he is young, a recent high school graduate and also of a diverse background that they could identify with. Justin, the illustrator, inspired the students and also motivated them to work hard. He read the book to them, presented a slide show and discussed his process before doing a Q & A.\r\n\r\nYour donation made all this possible and was instrumental in making our dream to inspire creativity a reality.\r\n\r\nThank you again and God bless you","fullyFundedDate":1742955503810,"projectUrl":"project/project-inspiration/9133911/","projectTitle":"Project Inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":9081365,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting research and charcuterie in the school library. The kids LOVED design their own board, learning about laser cutting, putting the food on and of course eating it as well. This project motivated them to work hard. Hands on learning is fun, memorable and really hits home with learning and recall. Research doesn't have to be boring and you helped prove that!\r\n\r\nYour donation made all this possible and was instrumental in making our dream to inspire creativity a reality.\r\n\r\nThank you again and God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1742931716688,"projectUrl":"project/project-charcuterie-board/9081365/","projectTitle":"Project Charcuterie Board","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":9114982,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. The library has been an invaluable resource for kids' studies and personal growth. The quiet and welcoming environment has been a perfect place for all to focus and find a home to create, make and tinker. Your donations and help are making the transformation from consumption to creation possible and help foster social and emotional learning. Your donations are instrumental in helping me foster peace, calm and belonging in the library and towards greater learning and ownership for our projects.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for all that you do. The library is a cornerstone of our school, and your help does not go unnoticed. We look forward to continuing to explore and learn through the resources you provide. God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1741202568265,"projectUrl":"project/project-calm-down/9114982/","projectTitle":"Project Calm Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":9094128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our school library's social-emotional calm down project.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a significant impact on our students' lives. With your contribution, we will acquire new resources and materials that help students develop essential skills such as empathy, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. These tools are crucial in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we can continue to provide a safe space where students can explore their emotions and build strong, healthy relationships. Your kindness is helping us shape a brighter future for our students, one where they are equipped with the emotional intelligence needed to thrive both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1739594668584,"projectUrl":"project/project-calm-therapy/9094128/","projectTitle":"Project Calm Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":8846779,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. The library has been an invaluable resource for kids' studies and personal growth. The quiet and welcoming environment has been a perfect place for all to focus and find a home to create, make and tinker. Your donations and help are making the transformation from consumption to creation possible and help foster social and emotional learning. Your donations are instrumental in helping secure journals and books for writing a lot. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for all that you do. The library is a cornerstone of our school, and your help does not go unnoticed. I look forward to continuing to explore and learn through the resources you provide. God bless you!","fullyFundedDate":1739464515703,"projectUrl":"project/project-write-a-lot/8846779/","projectTitle":"Project Write a Lot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":8893469,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. We love the Bantam! The kids love to tinker, explore and learn new things to do with their hands. They love getting a chance to create and do something with their ideas becoming tangible. Design can be difficult and the kids have to sit and read the directions and make sure it works and learn new technology software. It is not about the actual product or prototype they are making, but the process and building resilience and persistence. Those life skills then transfer over to academic areas and then later to life.\r\n\r\nThank you and God bless you for caring about and investing in public school children and school libraries. When you care about the kids, you care about the future.","fullyFundedDate":1733281226847,"projectUrl":"project/project-bantam-tools/8893469/","projectTitle":"Project Bantam Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448772458877","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/twong"},{"teacherId":1474,"projectId":8859626,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of supplies to learn about financial literacy our school library. Your support has provided our students with the invaluable opportunity to create and utilize our journals. This space is now a hub of creativity and money savvy, where kids can explore, learn, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a significant impact on our students' educational experience, fostering a love for learning and discovery. 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