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For many students, especially those who struggle with behavior, these rewards made a meaningful difference. They felt recognized, valued, and inspired to keep trying their best.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to set behavior goals, track progress, and reinforce positive choices on a daily basis. These PBIS resources are helping us build a supportive classroom community where students feel proud of their accomplishments and motivated to succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for the positive impact you've made on our students. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of positive reinforcement.","fullyFundedDate":1764736202437,"projectUrl":"project/falcon-rewards-soaring-with-positive-be/9549571/","projectTitle":"Falcon Rewards: Soaring with Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":9550055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping bring these new resources into our classroom. We have been using them daily during whole-group lessons and small-group instruction, and they have already had a positive impact on student engagement and focus. One special moment was during a recent read-aloud and math problem-solving lesson, when students gathered on the new rug and were noticeably more attentive, excited, and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless—big smiles, excitement, and lots of \"Wow!\" moments. They immediately understood that these items were something special and have taken great pride in using and caring for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have a welcoming space that supports learning, collaboration, and classroom community. Moving forward, we will continue using these resources for reading discussions, math mini-lessons, and community-building activities as students work on deeper comprehension and multi-step problem solving. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1761240276283,"projectUrl":"project/whistles-wiggles-and-a-rug-that-stays/9550055/","projectTitle":"Whistles, Wiggles, and a Rug that Stays Put!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":7072575,"projectId":9535854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the resources your generous donations have provided to my classroom. This has changed the way small groups and independent games have run and are structured in my classroom. \r\nThe students enjoy having more choice when completing work. Your donations have allowed them to have this choice. Using the materials your donations provided I am able to provide new resources that are switched for each new concept we are learning! \r\nThank you so much for helping my students to have a great start and a continued wonderful school year!","fullyFundedDate":1760446592455,"projectUrl":"project/essential-start/9535854/","projectTitle":"Essential Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knoll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7072575_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756036608059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7072575"},{"teacherId":4243250,"projectId":9730050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! By providing my students with snacks I know they are getting something to put in their bellies until they come back to school the next day and get served breakfast. \r\nMy students love getting to choose a snack and enjoy it before the end of the day. By donating to my classroom you have provided my students with a positive opportunity. The majority of my class does not bring one so it has also made my classroom equitable. \r\nThank you again for making my classroom a safe and fulfilling place where my students needs are met and they can continue to be successful and focus on their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1761671911302,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9730050/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schriner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4243250_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536795256092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4243250"},{"teacherId":4243250,"projectId":9507474,"letterContent":"My students have loved these new resources and tools to use during inside recess. My class has enjoyed learning how to tie their shoes, build, and explore with their new tools. The students in my classroom now have access to STEM activities they would not have previously had. Students were so excited to explore and learn how to use all of these new tools for our classroom. My students will create, build, and use these tools to spark their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills. These materials have inspired curiosity and teamwork, and have given my students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences. 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They have given my students choice and voice in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753121727634,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9451816/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schriner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4243250_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536795256092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4243250"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":9205677,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating snacks to our classroom! Your generosity means so much to us. Having snacks available helps my students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when they saw the snacks arrive! It's such a simple thing, but it truly makes a big difference—especially during those long afternoons when everyone needs a little boost.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a caring classroom environment where every student feels supported. We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and for helping make our classroom a place where students can do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1747841654107,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-powering-up-for-learning/9205677/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Powering Up for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":9205657,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, we were able to add new LED lights, dry erase markers, a marker holder, and posters to our learning space—and the difference has been amazing.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new LED lights, their faces lit up with excitement! They love how the colors make our classroom feel calm, bright, and welcoming. The new dry erase markers and holder have made our small-group lessons run so much smoother, and the posters are helping students stay focused on key learning goals.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these resources daily during math and reading lessons. The students especially enjoy using the markers to solve problems on whiteboards together—it's turned review time into something they look forward to.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom feels more organized, engaging, and inspiring. Your support truly brightens our space and helps my students learn in a fun and focused environment.","fullyFundedDate":1745846922827,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-time-expression-and-success/9205657/","projectTitle":"Tools for Time, Expression, and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":5806294,"projectId":9019001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that allowed us to purchase new books for our classroom! Many of our donors love to read books (we do, too!)—but what makes these books so special is how they help our students grow as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, we're exploring skills such as identifying main ideas, understanding character traits, making inferences, and discussing themes that connect to our own lives. Reading in our classroom is active and engaging—students read independently, in pairs, and in small groups, sharing their ideas and discoveries as they go.\r\n\r\nThe excitement around our new books has been contagious! Several students have already found new favorite series and are eager to read during any free moment. It's wonderful to see their confidence and love for reading continue to grow.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference in helping our students build a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for believing in our classroom and our readers!","fullyFundedDate":1744205127376,"projectUrl":"project/open-books-open-minds/9019001/","projectTitle":"Open Books, Open Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Putney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5806294_orig.jpg?crop=290,290,x27,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590170016471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5806294"},{"teacherId":10229768,"projectId":9660554,"letterContent":"Wow! I can't begin to thank all of you for providing the funds for the replacement speakers for my music classroom. The sound quality is amazing and it even is loud enough to use in the cafeteria/auditorium for chorus. It's light-weight and has wheels so it's easy to move to the different areas of the building where we listen to and create music. \r\n\r\nIn music class we sing along for all of our songs, and it's loud enough we can hear it even when we add classroom instruments to our singing. We've also listened to some great music. So far, we have studied W. A. Mozart and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Our favorite song we heard was \"We Don't Talk about Bruno\" from Encanto by Lin-Manuel Mirada. It's also been great for chorus. We've been working on songs for our Holiday Concert. I especially love that it has a microphone so all students can hear me in such a large space without having to raise my voice.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for supporting young musicians at E. H. Phillips Elementary School .","fullyFundedDate":1758319782663,"projectUrl":"project/replacement-speakers-for-music-class/9660554/","projectTitle":"Replacement Speakers for Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fenstermaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756422406544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229768"},{"teacherId":7923799,"projectId":8860187,"letterContent":"This project has had such a powerful impact on my students! With these new books, we've been able to dive into important reading skills like identifying theme, analyzing characters, using context clues, and making text-to-self and text-to-world connections. These texts have helped students build comprehension and critical thinking skills in ways that feel relevant and exciting to them.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now looks like students scattered around the room with their books open, deeply engaged—jotting notes in their journals, whispering to partners during think-pair-shares, and eagerly raising their hands to contribute to discussions. One student who used to shy away from reading now brings her book to recess and volunteers to read aloud to the class. Another student, who struggles with focus, is now completely locked in during reading time because he finally found a book that speaks to him. These moments are possible because of your support. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to experience the joy and power of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1734712091666,"projectUrl":"project/the-one-with-small-group-reading-books/8860187/","projectTitle":"The One with Small Group Reading Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horetsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7923799_orig.jpg?crop=1435,1435,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627173082739","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7923799"},{"teacherId":7923799,"projectId":9018911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new books you helped provide have truly transformed reading in our classroom. These texts have allowed us to explore a range of reading strategies—like making inferences, identifying theme, analyzing character development, and comparing points of view. Students are learning to not just read, but to think as readers—questioning, predicting, and making connections in ways that deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has become one of the most engaged parts of our day. Students spread out with their books, jotting notes in reading journals, turning and talking to partners about their thoughts, and participating in rich discussions. The room often hums with curiosity and discovery.\r\n\r\nOne student, in particular, who had previously shown little interest in reading, now begs for more time with his book. He connected with a character who faced similar challenges and now shares his insights with the class—something he never used to do. Another group of students started their own mini book club during indoor recess! These moments speak volumes about the impact your donation has made. 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