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For example, our math manipulatives have helped students visualize complex concepts like fractions and place value, making abstract ideas more concrete and accessible. In writing, new graphic organizers and anchor charts have supported students in planning and structuring their ideas more clearly.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a unit on literature responses. . Students will use the new materials to brainstorm, draft, and revise their own opinion pieces. These tools are helping them stay organized and motivated, and I can already see their confidence growing.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom feels more vibrant, inclusive, and equipped for success. 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They're taking such good care of the headphones. I feel that they too share a sense of pride for having been gifted them. Every day that I see my students using their headphones with such care, I'm inspired again.\r\nMy students are using the headphones for many things, but they most important one right now is their English language program. This program is scaffolding their English through listening, speaking, reading, and writing as they acquire more English. It's preparing them for the TELPAS assessment in late February. It's growing their confidence and competence. With the use of these brand new black and white headphones gifted by donors, my students seem a little more enthusiastic. I notice a difference in them from last year to this month as we just started school about 8 weeks ago. \r\nAs I continue to teach, I will continue to be grateful for all the donors who have brought joy and eagerness to my students. I appreciate you for taking the time to read my project, to understand our need, and to fulfill our need for headphones--simple headphones with a microphone so my students will continue to develop and have a vocal impact in their own lives!","fullyFundedDate":1747053462455,"projectUrl":"project/vocal-impact-voice-to-every-single-se/9202685/","projectTitle":"Vocal Impact... voice to every single second language learner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cavazos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8953393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744548790316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953393"},{"teacherId":4943671,"projectId":9102115,"letterContent":"It is with such an honor and gratitude that I share the experiences of utilizing the resources you have provided through your generous support. My students have taken the opportunity to utilize every resource to the best of their abilities. \r\n\r\nWhen classroom projects require resources students can share, my students know where to find theirs, utilize them to the best of their abilities, and always appreciative and confident.\r\n\r\nThis is all possible because of your generosity. My students and I are forevever greateful.","fullyFundedDate":1739993785242,"projectUrl":"project/recharge-redsign/9102115/","projectTitle":"Recharge & Redsign","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tadesse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4943671_orig.jpg?crop=489,489,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629595812199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4943671"},{"teacherId":8953401,"projectId":8851146,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful collection of culturally diverse books provided for our second-grade students.\r\n\r\nThese books give my students the opportunity to see themselves reflected in stories. It is truly heartwarming to see their excitement when they read their new books!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and commitment to fostering inclusivity and understanding through reading. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our students' education and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1733495575146,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-culturelibros-para-nuestr/8851146/","projectTitle":"Books for Our Culture/Libros para Nuestra Cultura","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8953401_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760578158820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8953401"},{"teacherId":4943671,"projectId":8919938,"letterContent":"It's with incredible gratitude and thought that I share impact with every donor who has taken the time to fund our classroom project. The product for this project was geared to motivating students to be creative in their literature. As a result of that, many were encourage to go above and beyond to express their creativity through poetry and self reflection. \r\n\r\nOne specific area of concern is viewing themselves as important citizens of this world. In doing so they've come across researching about students of their age and the contribution they've made to their society, wrote specific poems, drew pictures their career choice and simply wrote their 'why's. \r\n\r\nAll together, the resources have become invaluable to my students. My students and I would like to take this time to appreciate your kind heart to fund our projects.","fullyFundedDate":1733241886247,"projectUrl":"project/writely-balanced-literature/8919938/","projectTitle":"Writely Balanced Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tadesse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4943671_orig.jpg?crop=489,489,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629595812199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4943671"},{"teacherId":9645429,"projectId":8621138,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for all of your donations. Because of your generosity, my students were able to play games in order to get to know each other, use their headphones for academic testing and having their text to speech needs be met, and have fun learning with the manipulative you all helped provide.\r\nWhen my students first saw all the materials, they were in shock and so excited that we were receiving so many things for the classroom. They truly appreciated everything, I could just see it in their smiles. They enjoy using these materials daily.\r\nCurrently, we are working with money and fractions in math, so the manipulatives that were provided have been so much fun and helped students with that tactile learning. I can't wait to see how much more all of your donations continue to help my students have fun and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1723382802439,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-graders-reaching-their-goals-and-hav/8621138/","projectTitle":"3rd Graders Reaching Their Goals and Having Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9645429_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754354261713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9645429"},{"teacherId":4943671,"projectId":8649816,"letterContent":"Our goal this year was to ensure every student has the necessary material to begin and complete the school year. Fourth grade students are required to take state mandated reading and writing assessments. From the time they received their materials, they went to work. During every reading and writing period, students are able to take two-column notes, write their essay drafts, and publish their final work on our online learning management system, Schoology. We celebrate each milestone with weekly student acknowledgments and prepare for the coming with by ensuring resources are at their fingertips. 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