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Your kindness is making a real difference in their lives, and we are so thankful to have you as a partner in education.\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755743893804,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9582542/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbarino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8698435_orig.jpg?crop=367,367,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697748335643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8698435"},{"teacherId":8558423,"projectId":8066053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing access to the wonderful reading materials from Teachers Pay Teachers. My students absolutely loved the engaging and creative resources we were able to use in our classroom. The variety of stories, activities, and comprehension tools kept them excited and motivated to read every day. It was such a joy to see them interacting with the materials, asking thoughtful questions, and sharing their favorite parts with each other.\r\nThese resources have truly enriched our literacy lessons and helped support different learning styles in a meaningful way. Whether it was a fun reading passage or a hands-on activity, the materials sparked curiosity and made reading more enjoyable for everyone. We are so grateful for your support in helping us create a vibrant and inspiring learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1706138102016,"projectUrl":"project/fun-reading-activities/8066053/","projectTitle":"Fun Reading Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8558423_orig.png?crop=1092,1092,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659326390206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robyn-mccoy"},{"teacherId":8558423,"projectId":8983837,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of headphones to our classroom. My students were absolutely thrilled to receive them! These headphones have made a big difference in their daily learning experience, especially during reading time and when accessing digital resources. With the ability to listen without distractions, they are more engaged and excited to explore online books, educational games, and interactive lessons.\r\nHaving access to quality headphones has also helped support our diverse learners, including English Language Learners, by allowing them to hear stories and instructions clearly. It's heartwarming to see their faces light up as they dive into digital reading adventures with confidence and joy. We truly appreciate your support in helping create a more inclusive and enriching learning environment for all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1735487805846,"projectUrl":"project/the-sounds-of-reading/8983837/","projectTitle":"The Sounds of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8558423_orig.png?crop=1092,1092,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659326390206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robyn-mccoy"},{"teacherId":1031629,"projectId":9571281,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and support for the students that I serve. You are helping me give the gift of literacy and comprehension to a new group of students. I read a chapter from Ready Freddy book series almost every day. The kids request it if I forget! Through the read aloud, I ask them comprehension questions so they learn about characters, setting, inferences, and making predictions. I also build a community that loves reading and learning. \r\n\r\nI am now able to give each student 2 of their own books to read as they develop their phonics skills and become independent readers in first grade. I'll wrap them up and give them as gifts at Christmas and again at Valentine's Day. The cheering and joy over a book is amazing. I will then let them find a cozy spot to read and encourage them to take the book home and read with their family. For some students, this is often the first chapter book that they own. \r\n\r\nIn the past few weeks, I have had former students stop by my room and ask if I still read Ready Freddy to my class or tell me that they still have the books I gave them and they still read them! I even had a student who is now in second grade sit in the \"teacher chair\" and read a chapter to my class so my current students can hear how fluently they will be able to read if they work hard this year. 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Your gift is making a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1748868678604,"projectUrl":"project/watch-chicks-hatch-and-grow/9363202/","projectTitle":"Watch Chicks Hatch and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stonick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5655592_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533863063810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5655592"},{"teacherId":5655592,"projectId":9413228,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of seat sacks for our first-grade classroom! They've made a big difference in helping our students stay organized and take care of their supplies.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited to receive them and love having their own space for books, folders, and pencils. 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The freeze pops have brought smiles and joy during warm days and special moments.\r\n\r\nYour kindness means a lot to us. These supplies help us learn, create, and enjoy school even more. We truly appreciate your support and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1750867068462,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9413186/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stonick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5655592_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533863063810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5655592"},{"teacherId":5007189,"projectId":9177242,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love all of the fun pens, stickers, and sensory jars in their student of the month bin! It has ignited both curiosity and excitement that I hope will spark within them a motivation to be the next student of the month themselves! These items have made this reward even better for students to take part in.\r\n\r\nWe could not be more thankful for all of the joy this opportunity has brought to each and ever English language learner I teach! Thank you so much for your time and attention to our very special project! We truly appreciate it!!","fullyFundedDate":1750773702080,"projectUrl":"project/congrats-student-of-the-month/9177242/","projectTitle":"Congrats! Student of the Month!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Srednicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5007189_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511919607254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5007189"},{"teacherId":1031629,"projectId":9277580,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for providing a reward for hard work and a fun learning experience for my students. \r\n\r\nThe kids have loved the books you provided about bubbles. The science lesson was so fun. Then we watch a video on how to blow bubbles. We have had one day where we're learning to blow bubbles and many of them are still learning and eager to do it again. \r\n\r\nTwice we have taken the bubble wands outside and there was pure joy as they made bubbles with their friends. They got fresh air, exercise, and learning was extra fun. We will keep having little periods of hands on, fun learning experiences throughout the year because of your generous donation. Thanks so much for your generosity and support for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755212228460,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-brains-with-bubbles/9277580/","projectTitle":"Building our Brains with Bubbles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meganohler"},{"teacherId":8558423,"projectId":8066072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of headphones to our classroom. My students were absolutely thrilled to receive them! These headphones have made a big difference in their daily learning experience, especially during reading time and when accessing digital resources. With the ability to listen without distractions, they are more engaged and excited to explore online books, educational games, and interactive lessons.\r\nHaving access to quality headphones has also helped support our diverse learners, including English Language Learners, by allowing them to hear stories and instructions clearly. It's heartwarming to see their faces light up as they dive into digital reading adventures with confidence and joy. We truly appreciate your support in helping create a more inclusive and enriching learning environment for all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1701354479976,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-everyone/8066072/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8558423_orig.png?crop=1092,1092,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659326390206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robyn-mccoy"},{"teacherId":8698435,"projectId":9247252,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom community, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our recent project. Your support has made a meaningful impact by providing essential items that will enrich our learning environment and inspire our students every day.\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is now better equipped to foster creativity, curiosity, and growth. The students are already excited to explore and engage with the new materials, and it's clear that your contribution will have a lasting effect on their educational journey.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting education and for believing in the power of learning. Your generosity reminds us that we are part of a caring and thoughtful community.","fullyFundedDate":1750774749360,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-and-collaborative-classr/9247252/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy and Collaborative Classroom for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barbarino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8698435_orig.jpg?crop=367,367,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697748335643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8698435"},{"teacherId":2941254,"projectId":9531810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students were very excited to receive the healthy snacks. 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