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We are all looking forward to the impact this project will have on our students' understanding of Architecture.\r\nWe are so grateful for your donation and support.","fullyFundedDate":1756579624544,"projectUrl":"project/art-centers-for-creative-minds/9578361/","projectTitle":"Art Centers for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Obuobisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4658594_orig.jpg?crop=2237,2237,x0,y218&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1608358793226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4658594"},{"teacherId":8791150,"projectId":9638418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding this project. As a school counselor, my goal is to help students develop the social, emotional, and coping skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Many of the students I work with face challenges such as anxiety, peer conflict, academic stress, and difficulty managing emotions. Your contribution makes it possible for me to better support them during these crucial moments.\r\n\r\nThe social–emotional books, games, and resources you helped provide will have a meaningful impact on the students I serve. These tools allow me to create a safe, engaging environment where students can express themselves, practice new strategies, and build confidence. Whether in one-on-one sessions, small groups, or classroom lessons, these materials will help students strengthen skills such as self-regulation, problem-solving, empathy, and healthy communication in ways that feel interactive and age-appropriate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly enhances the support I can offer every day, and I am truly grateful. Thank you for investing in the well-being and growth of our students—they will feel the impact of your kindness for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1756814775927,"projectUrl":"project/counselors-corner/9638418/","projectTitle":"Counselor’s Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bump","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8791150"},{"teacherId":5083945,"projectId":9707858,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our music classroom! Your support provided us with tissues, paper towels, erasable highlighters, and a fun new train center—all of which have made a big difference in our daily learning and music-making.\r\n\r\nThe tissues and paper towels have been a lifesaver during our busy days of singing, dancing, and instrument play. They help keep our classroom clean and comfortable so that we can focus on what matters most—making music together!\r\n\r\nThe erasable highlighters have been a huge hit during our early music literacy lessons. My students love using them to trace rhythms, mark lyrics, and highlight musical symbols. Because they can erase and try again, they feel confident exploring and learning without fear of mistakes.\r\n\r\nAnd the train center—what a joy! It has become a favorite spot in our classroom. Students love singing train songs, creating rhythms as the \"train\" moves, and working together to build new tracks. It's incredible to see their creativity and cooperation in action.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a joyful, hands-on space where our youngest learners can explore music, movement, and imagination every day. 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Because of you, they're stepping onto the field better prepared, more motivated, and with smiles on their faces.\r\nAs a teacher, it's incredibly moving to see how much a simple pair of shoes can boost a child's self-esteem and love for the game. Your generosity truly embodies the spirit of community, and we are so grateful to have your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758636672375,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-toward-success-soccer-equipment/9648023/","projectTitle":"Kicking Toward Success: Soccer Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7399086_orig.jpg?crop=327,327,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596824983886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7399086"},{"teacherId":8805666,"projectId":9535566,"letterContent":"I would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere gratitude for your most generous donation supporting my clinic and my students. The whiteboard, magnets, erassors, and dry erase markers, educational posters, deodorant, and light covers as well as pens and highlighters have already been put to good use enhancing both the physical environment and the quality of care provided to our students on a daily basis. The new whiteboard has already became an essential part of the clinic's daily happenings. Tackling health data, communicating information and providing visual health education during students visits is more effective. I am able to share real-time data, health reminders, community resources and promote a better understanding of personal wellness with our students, parents and staff. \r\n\r\nThe educational posters help to brighten the clinic and share needed information and reminders in a colorful fun way. The light covers are a great help to help minimize the glaring lights in the clinic helping provide an environment that best suits the health and healing of our students when they are not feeling their best. \r\n\r\nThank you again for you for your support - I am truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1755877448042,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-new-clinic/9535566/","projectTitle":"New School - New Clinic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8805666_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666294123309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8805666"},{"teacherId":8545476,"projectId":9458612,"letterContent":"We wanted to send a huge, heartfelt thank you for the recent donation of timers, clocks, and those awesome game buzzers! You've instantly boosted the fun and focus in our elementary classroom, and we are so grateful for your thoughtfulness.\r\n\r\nHonestly, the kids come in every single morning with so much excitement and eagerness to learn new things. Your gifts are helping us make every day count! The new clocks and timers are fantastic—they're helping our students understand time better, practice focusing during important projects like silent reading and math, and make our transitions super smooth. It helps them feel like they're in charge of their day!\r\n\r\nAnd those game buzzers? They are a total game-changer for review! We use them to turn vocabulary, history, and even science facts into energetic, friendly competitions. It gets every student alert, involved, and ready to buzz in with the right answer. We've never had so much fun practicing!\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for investing in the everyday magic and bright futures of our students. We truly feel lucky to have you cheering us on!","fullyFundedDate":1752453908230,"projectUrl":"project/tick-tock-time-to-learn/9458612/","projectTitle":"Tick-Tock, Time to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8545476_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658849768200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiffanycraig"},{"teacherId":7399086,"projectId":9419470,"letterContent":"The donations of jump ropes, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, and scooters have made a tremendous impact on our students. These resources give them more opportunities to be active, build teamwork, and develop important motor skills. Students are more engaged during recess and physical activity time, and they are learning how to share, cooperate, and encourage one another. The equipment also provides a healthy outlet for energy, which helps them return to class more focused and ready to learn. Beyond the physical benefits, these donations bring joy, excitement, and a sense of community that makes school an even more positive place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757450703448,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-hit-shoot-and-score/9419470/","projectTitle":"Help Us Hit, Shoot, and Score!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rubio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7399086_orig.jpg?crop=327,327,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596824983886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7399086"},{"teacherId":9692454,"projectId":9641255,"letterContent":"Our class has been using the snack resources as a way to support learning throughout the day. For many of my students, having a healthy snack during lessons helps them stay focused and engaged. We've especially noticed how much more attentive and involved students are during group work and independent reading time when their basic needs are met.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, the students were so excited and grateful. Their smiles and expressions of relief showed how meaningful this simple resource was for them. It has truly created a more positive and welcoming classroom environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to integrate snack breaks into our daily routines as a way to fuel both learning and community. Our current lessons focus on building reading stamina, and these resources help students sustain their energy and motivation. Thanks to this support, my students can focus less on hunger and more on growing in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756182617092,"projectUrl":"project/academic-learning-vs-hunger/9641255/","projectTitle":"Academic Learning vs Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melegatti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731623441502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmelegatticlass"},{"teacherId":9692454,"projectId":9275608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students and I are already enjoying the new classroom resources, and they have made a big difference. The literature sorter, magazine file holders, and rolling storage cart keep student work and supplies organized, making it easier for everyone to focus on learning. During a recent science project, students quickly gathered materials from the labeled drawers and began experimenting right away.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious! They were thrilled to have special places for their own work and proud to help set up the organizers. Currently, they are working on a writing unit, researching, drafting, and publishing their own informational booklets. Your support helps them stay focused and organized as they prepare to share their work in a \"publishing party.\"\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly transformed our classroom. Thank you for investing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1746786239198,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/9275608/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melegatti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731623441502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmelegatticlass"},{"teacherId":2824089,"projectId":9200527,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my project my students were thrilled to get all the materials that you donated. Every student has high quality watercolors to use in class. It is important that the colors are vibrant, it will help them to clearly identify colors. \r\n\r\nWe are excited to have plenty of glue sticks for students. They are learning how to use school materials and we go through a lot of them.\r\n\r\nThe science and math activities have great learning activities for students to use at center time.","fullyFundedDate":1746563199694,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-pre-k/9200527/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hutchinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2824089_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502656818405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-hutch63"},{"teacherId":9692454,"projectId":9262372,"letterContent":"my students now have the supplies they need to learn, create, and succeed every day. When the new classroom essentials arrived, the excitement on their faces was priceless. \r\n\r\nWith these resources, students can fully participate in lessons without worrying about not having what they need. We've already used the new markers and chart paper during group projects, which has encouraged collaboration and creativity. The next step is to keep building on these opportunities by engaging in more hands-on learning and encouraging students to take ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made my classroom a brighter, more equitable place, and I am deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786323242,"projectUrl":"project/re-stock-classroom/9262372/","projectTitle":"Re-Stock Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melegatti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9692454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731623441502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmelegatticlass"},{"teacherId":3273239,"projectId":9163225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my recent DonorsChoose project for the elementary school library! Because of your kindness, we were able to provide both engaging learning tools and essential organizational supplies that make a big difference in our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe lacing cards will be a wonderful addition for our youngest learners, helping them develop fine motor skills while having fun. \r\n\r\nThe laminating pouches, address labels, zip ties, and name tag badges will help us stay organized and create a more efficient, welcoming library space for all students and visitors.\r\n\r\nYour donation not only supported learning, but also helped us build a stronger, more student-friendly environment. 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