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We are incredibly grateful for your help in making this experience possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766442185086,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-sensory-bins/9962188/","projectTitle":"Sensational Sensory Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pizzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119769"},{"teacherId":7139923,"projectId":7215937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second graders, the Class of 2037! These students are full of energy, curiosity, and heart, and your donation made a meaningful impact on their learning experience.\r\n\r\nOur students have been working hard on multicultural arts performances in collaboration with mentors and artists from the Tilles Center. They have loved exploring different types of music and dance while learning about cultures from around the world. The T-shirts gave them a sense of pride and unity and were worn during the performance, allowing them to confidently showcase everything they've learned.","fullyFundedDate":1686952719426,"projectUrl":"project/shirts-for-students/7215937/","projectTitle":"Shirts for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7139923"},{"teacherId":7139923,"projectId":10022191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our second graders, the Class of 2035! These students are full of energy, curiosity, and heart, and your donation made a meaningful impact on their learning experience.\r\n\r\nOur students have been working hard on multicultural arts performances in collaboration with mentors and artists from the Tilles Center. They have loved exploring different types of music and dance while learning about cultures from around the world. The T-shirts gave them a sense of pride and unity and will be worn during several upcoming performances, allowing them to confidently showcase everything they've learned.\r\n\r\nThis year has come with many challenges, but our students are not only surviving—they are truly thriving in this post-pandemic environment. Our second grade includes over 150 students from incredibly diverse backgrounds, including a large population of English language learners, as well as both general and special education students. 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As the kernels popped, classes explored the science behind how popcorn pops, sparking curiosity, questions, and excitement across grade levels. Watching science happen in real time made learning memorable and meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nThese popcorn days have brought smiles, community, and hands-on learning into our school, and the excitement doesn't stop here. Our students are already looking forward to many more \"pop-up popcorn days\" in the future!\r\n\r\nThank you for popping joy, learning, and connection into our school community. We truly couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1768765534518,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-in-school/10038501/","projectTitle":"Snacking in School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. PASCHALL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5893545_orig.jpg?crop=1270,1270,x655,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622316467057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5893545"},{"teacherId":9152115,"projectId":9904553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sunshine Cart project! Because of you, my students were able to bring smiles, surprises, and a whole lot of kindness to our school.\r\n\r\nStudents loved taking turns pushing the cart and surprising other classes with small treats like stickers, cocoa, fidgets, pencils, and snacks. The excitement on everyone's faces was priceless. Even more special was watching my students feel proud knowing they were doing something kind for others.\r\n\r\nThis project helped kindness feel real and achievable. Students saw how simple actions can brighten someone's day and inspire others to do the same. Since the Sunshine Cart rolled through our halls, we've noticed more compliments, more helping hands, and more positive energy throughout the building.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this experience possible and for giving my students the chance to lead with kindness. Your generosity truly made a difference for our entire school community.","fullyFundedDate":1764860096609,"projectUrl":"project/spread-kindness-like-confetti/9904553/","projectTitle":"Spread Kindness like Confetti!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9152115_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694538153328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9152115"},{"teacherId":9152115,"projectId":9350339,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in my students and supporting their vision to spread a love of literacy throughout our Wyandanch community. Because of your generosity, this project became a powerful example of how kids can make a real difference when they work together.\r\n\r\nMy students have been deeply inspired by learning about the Little Free Libraries in our community. With your support, they were able to turn that inspiration into action by creating literacy bags to share with other children. Students proudly filled each bag themselves, carefully including books from their book drive, new books from this project, reading-themed stickers and pencils, plush reading buddies, and even bubbles as a fun reward for reading.\r\n\r\nTo make reading inviting and accessible, each bag also included a beach towel so children could sit comfortably and enjoy their books. The completed literacy bags were placed in the Little Free Library at the park across the street from our school and in the two Little Free Libraries in front of our community's elementary schools.\r\n\r\nSeeing their work placed directly into the community was incredibly meaningful for my students. They felt proud knowing they were helping other children discover the joy of reading. Thanks to you, literacy became more than a lesson—it became an act of service, kindness, and leadership.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students make an impact that will continue long after this project. Your generosity truly empowered them to lead with compassion and purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1748443465411,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-bags-for-our-community/9350339/","projectTitle":"Literacy Bags for our Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9152115_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694538153328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9152115"},{"teacherId":9152115,"projectId":7726788,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have the supplies they need to learn in meaningful, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nMy students are a group of exceptional learners who thrive with multi-sensory instruction. Thanks to your donation, we were able to use chart paper to model lessons, build vocabulary together, and support visual learning during reading and math. These tools have already made a noticeable difference in student engagement and understanding.\r\n\r\nYour support also made our schoolwide Halloween Trunk or Treat extra special. The candy students collected wasn't just a treat—it became a powerful learning tool. Students used it to participate in STEM challenges like building candy towers, experimenting with dissolving Skittles, and exploring math concepts such as counting, sorting, and problem-solving. Learning was joyful, interactive, and memorable.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is filled with excitement, creativity, and opportunity. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make learning fun, accessible, and engaging for all of them. We are so grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1693072855229,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stack-challenge/7726788/","projectTitle":"STEM Stack Challenge!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9152115_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694538153328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9152115"},{"teacherId":7880983,"projectId":9895729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to the students in my class. Your thoughtful support has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment. The headphones allow students to focus more effectively during lessons, engage with educational technology, and participate confidently in individualized learning activities. They have been especially helpful in supporting different learning needs and creating a classroom where all students can learn comfortably and independently. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to supporting our students' success. Your donation has had a positive and lasting impact, and we are very grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1766941850094,"projectUrl":"project/listening-for-literacy/9895729/","projectTitle":"Listening for Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7880983_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625679689988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880983"},{"teacherId":8119769,"projectId":9900479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Winter Wonderland Festival. 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