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Your contribution goes beyond the items themselves — it shows our class that there are people who care about their learning and experiences. Thank you again for making a meaningful impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1760886855633,"projectUrl":"project/omg-my-back-hurts/9558848/","projectTitle":"OMG! MY BACK HURTS!","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":8426893,"projectId":9665890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The snacks, headphones, and storage supplies you provided have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. The Pringles, Slim Jims, and cereal bars have helped fuel our students' focus and energy, especially during long project blocks and testing days. Many of my students come to school without breakfast, so having these snacks available has not only supported their academic performance but also shown them that they are cared for.\r\nThe headphones have been a game-changer for our independent learning stations. Students use them during reading and math software sessions, and the difference in engagement has been incredible. 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":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. 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