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One student said, \"I can finally hear just my work!\"—a moment that truly highlighted how these tools help create a more personalized and distraction-free learning experience. The Ziploc bags have helped us stay organized, especially during our current unit on identity and self-expression, where students are creating digital presentations and storing materials for take-home activities.\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is more focused, energized, and ready to learn. We're excited to continue building on this momentum as we dive deeper into our projects and explore new ways to grow together. Your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1758202838333,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-to-learning/9665890/","projectTitle":"Tune In to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426893_orig.jpg?crop=1915,1915,x423,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650937022873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426893"},{"teacherId":5382442,"projectId":9225805,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. I ended up trading the folders out for motivational prizes due to low stock. This has helped me get the students ready to learn. I work in a title 1 school and that in itself is a challenge. The copy paper that was purchased was desperately needed as in first grade we do a lot of testing on paper to check for understanding and it helps. The printer ink is an important need for my room. Im able to print in my room instead of going to the copier work room. this saves me a lot of instruction time. So again, I words can't express my gratitude. I couldn't do what I do with out the support from donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1746787221497,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-need-supplies-too/9225805/","projectTitle":"Teachers Need Supplies Too","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5382442_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525797245738","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/demaristaylor"},{"teacherId":4086226,"projectId":9274602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom. My students have already loved being able to write their stories and illustrate them to make their creativity come to life. They enjoy sharing their work. The drawing window in their journals are visible for all of their audience to see.\r\n\r\nWe are able to create anchor charts that hang throughout or room, have pencils sharpened and ready, work in a beautifully lit room and so much more because of people like you. My students are proud of their supplies and that there are so many people who not only think their education is important, but they show them!\r\n\r\nIt is because of people like you that our classroom has what we need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746787286518,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-be-authors-and-illustrators/9274602/","projectTitle":"We Can Be Authors and Illustrators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pepper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4086226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756570510022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslsmithmhw"},{"teacherId":8426893,"projectId":8435920,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed by the arrival of new STEM kit supplies! The excitement was palpable when my students first saw the materials—eyes wide, hands reaching, and voices buzzing with curiosity. One memorable moment was during our \"Build a Bridge\" challenge, where students used the kits to design and test their own bridge structures. The room was filled with collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving as they experimented with different designs and materials. It was incredible to see them apply engineering principles in such a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only enhanced our science lessons but have also sparked a deeper interest in STEM fields among my students. They're now more engaged, asking thoughtful questions, and taking initiative in their learning. Our next step is diving into a unit on renewable energy, where students will use the kits to build simple wind turbines and explore how energy can be harnessed sustainably. 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Over the course of the year, the materials they were able to use and manipulate helped them to internalize the letters and sounds and as I did check ins with them, it proved that hands on materials and repetition does help children learn and grow their brains. Thank you again for your donation to our class and pouring into our students who are the future.","fullyFundedDate":1711217976351,"projectUrl":"project/come-learn-the-letters-from-a-to-z-with/8088457/","projectTitle":"Come Learn the Letters from A to Z With Me","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Billups","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5346645_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524534592757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ejwilliams"},{"teacherId":7808469,"projectId":8810600,"letterContent":"Thank you for purchasing snacks for my students. Many do not bring snacks from home which can make for a long day when their lunch period is early in the morning. Thanks to your generosity, students who cannot bring snacks from home are allowed to enjoy a snack with their classmates who do.\r\n\r\nMy students are very appreciative of what you did for them. When I told them people we do not know cared enough to donate to this project, they thought it was very nice and kind of you to do something for people you do know. I hope that your generosity will serve as an example for them when they are older and able to give back. \r\n\r\nMany thanks again for thinking enough of my students and me to give to our project. Many blessings to you!","fullyFundedDate":1733268788346,"projectUrl":"project/a-rumble-in-my-tummy/8810600/","projectTitle":"A Rumble in My Tummy","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sherrie Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808469_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657621186962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808469"},{"teacherId":7808469,"projectId":8785748,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project that has provided snacks for my students who do not get to bring a snack from home. When I shared with the children that someone that we don't know and who doesn't know us paid for their snacks they were surprised. They said it was very nice of you to buy snacks for kids you don't know. \r\nWith your help, my students were provided a snack daily. This snack helped them to have a snack for the long stretch from lunch to dismissal. I believe this allowed them to stay focused on work because they know they would have something to eat before going home and they would not need to ask a classmate to share his/her snack. \r\nThank you so much for your generosity. It is heart-warming to know that there are still people in the world like you who understand the need to give to others.","fullyFundedDate":1733268788542,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/8785748/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sherrie Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808469_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657621186962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808469"},{"teacherId":9563463,"projectId":8441708,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations! My students were extremely excited to get extra supplies and they are treating them with so much care. Supplying a classroom can be difficult for the teacher, students, and parents. However, your donation has helped our classroom tremendously.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we have had so much fun during whole group instruction using the materials provided to us. Students are excited to participate and share materials with each other. Again, thank you so much for this donation, it has truly been a blessing!","fullyFundedDate":1726686059074,"projectUrl":"project/fund-ms-keiths-title-1-4th-grade-class/8441708/","projectTitle":"Fund Ms. Keith’s Title 1 4th Grade Classroom.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563463"},{"teacherId":7808469,"projectId":8785519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the funding that has allowed us to have a color printer for our classroom. The printer is allowing us to have color copies of important things for our notebooks. Like a color copy of the writing process, and color copies of anchor charts that students can glue in their notebooks. In the past we have only had black and white copies and I have already noticed the difference with having color copies. The children are more excited and make comments like \"this is in color\" or \"I like the color on this chart\". \r\nMy first grade students often make books of stories or they draw pictures to go along with their writing. In the past they have begged to take all of their writing home but I was not able to allow them to because I needed to keep some work for their portfolios. Or I would make a copy using the school's black and white copier. \r\nBut now, I can make a copy of their writing that is in color and looks exactly like their original writing and drawings. They are very excited to be able to take a copy of their work home. They have a lot of pride in what they do and being able to take a copy home is great for their esteem.","fullyFundedDate":1726686059499,"projectUrl":"project/in-living-color/8785519/","projectTitle":"In Living Color","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sherrie Jeffries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7808469_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657621186962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7808469"},{"teacherId":8426893,"projectId":8489373,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous contribution toward providing a classroom set of headphones for our students. Your support has made a meaningful difference in their learning environment, especially during online tests and quizzes. With these headphones, students are able to focus more effectively, block out distractions, and engage with their assessments in a calm and concentrated manner. This simple tool has had a powerful impact on their confidence and performance.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to meet the diverse needs of our learners. Your donation not only supports academic success but also sends a strong message to our students—that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. On behalf of every student who now feels more prepared and supported during testing, thank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1722674727759,"projectUrl":"project/from-noise-to-knowledge/8489373/","projectTitle":"From Noise to Knowledge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8426893_orig.jpg?crop=1915,1915,x423,y211&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650937022873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8426893"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6807","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":451,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":75,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":69.2,"schoolId":6807,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary H Wright Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary H Wright Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/spartanburg-school-district-7/mary-h-wright-elementary-school/6807"}