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Your generosity has made our classroom a place where every student can shine brightly, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755908981252,"projectUrl":"project/a-stellar-space-to-learn-and-shine/9616521/","projectTitle":"A Stellar Space to Learn and Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irizarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9475086_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708611985878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9475086"},{"teacherId":9475086,"projectId":9141370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations toward our supplies for independent work and self-regulation. Your support makes a meaningful difference every single day. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to tools that help them stay focused, manage their emotions, and take greater ownership of their learning. These resources help create a calmer, more structured environment where every student has the opportunity to grow. We are truly grateful for your generosity and ongoing support.","fullyFundedDate":1741792499747,"projectUrl":"project/investing-in-independent-work-and-self-r/9141370/","projectTitle":"Investing in Independent Work and Self-Regulation for Lifelong Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irizarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9475086_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708611985878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9475086"},{"teacherId":9403568,"projectId":9088855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. The impact of the supplies has allowed me to provide more for my students when they all deserve the world. Just the headphones alone have brought so much joy to my students who might not be able to afford their own to bring to school. The joy on their faces makes everything worth it and have purpose. Again, thank you so much for your donation to my project and I look forward to seeing my future students use the materials as well.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Triano","fullyFundedDate":1746785771038,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun-in-kindergarten/9088855/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun In Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Triano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403568"},{"teacherId":5395918,"projectId":6598232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom fundraiser! Because of your donation, we were able to start the school year with a fresh collection of essential and exciting materials that are already making a difference in our daily routines and student engagement. From Expo markers that help me lead lessons more clearly, to glue pens that make detailed work easier for students, every item has contributed to a more organized, creative, and productive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions has been the new activity center for early finishers. Thanks to your generosity, students now have access to Etch-A-Sketches, Spirographs, and LCD drawing tablets, which allow them to continue creating even after completing their main projects. This center has been a huge success in keeping students focused, inspired, and artistically engaged throughout class time. The storage bins you helped provide have also been a huge help in keeping the space organized and accessible for all.\r\n\r\nIn addition, practical tools like the manual sweeper and large portfolio have helped me manage the classroom more efficiently and protect important teaching exemplars. It's amazing how these small but thoughtful additions have transformed our art room into a more dynamic and inspiring space. On behalf of myself and all my students, thank you again for helping bring joy, creativity, and order into our classroom. Your kindness has truly made a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1659635988816,"projectUrl":"project/starting-our-new-year-in-a-fun-way/6598232/","projectTitle":"Starting Our New Year in a Fun Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faustner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5395918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536271878356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/minersvilleart"},{"teacherId":9475086,"projectId":8479390,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my thanks for your generous donation to our classroom library. Your thoughtful contribution created a vibrant, engaging space where my students can explore new worlds and develop a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe books you've donated have inspired their imaginations and supported their academic growth. It's because of people like you that we can provide such valuable resources to our students and create a nurturing environment for learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is truly appreciated, and my students have already dove into the new stories and knowledge these books have offered. Thank you again for your incredible support!","fullyFundedDate":1723669414276,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-support-k-2-library-resources/8479390/","projectTitle":"Emotional Support K-2 Library Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irizarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9475086_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708611985878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9475086"},{"teacherId":9475086,"projectId":8469688,"letterContent":"I would like to send out my thank you for your support in the K-2 classroom. The donations made have created an exciting learning environment. The kids enjoy using the resources throughout the day! \r\n We have created a schedule that works with the students specific needs utilizing the tools donated from this project. Our classroom is thriving and it is all because of you!! The kids use these resources in small group and work together in completing the tasks. Their favorite classroom items are the ones purchased from this project! \r\n Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We appreciate you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1721232949924,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-support-k-2-learning-resources/8469688/","projectTitle":"Emotional Support K-2 Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Irizarry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9475086_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708611985878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9475086"},{"teacherId":5395918,"projectId":7466929,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation for a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card for me to use for my classroom. I used the funds to purchase a variety of materials such as lesson plans, handouts, worksheets for students, and other resources like motivational classroom posters that have encouraging messages from video game characters that my students like. I have included pictures of our large, in-progress display that is usually the first thing my students see when they enter my room! It is my hope that they enter my room and can see it is a welcoming, positive environment where they can be their best creative selves! Thanks to your help, I think we are well on our way!","fullyFundedDate":1689623823531,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-art-room/7466929/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Art Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Faustner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5395918_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536271878356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/minersvilleart"},{"teacherId":9403568,"projectId":8682778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. With this project being fully funded, I was able to create a place for my students to regulate their emotions and feel safe while doing it. My students are using my Calm Down Corner regularly and have expressed to me that they feel safe and comfortable in my classroom. The impact of the supplies has allowed me to provide more for my students when they all deserve the world. Again, thank you so much for your donation to my project and I look forward to seeing my future students use the space as well.","fullyFundedDate":1724962023721,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-calm-down-corner/8682778/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten \"Calm Down Corner\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Triano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9403568"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90280","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1023,"numTeachers":62,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":60.6,"schoolId":90280,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Hazleton Elementary Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Hazleton Elementary Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/hazleton-area-school-district/west-hazleton-elementary-middle-school/90280"}