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The flexible seating has provided Dyslexia students a place to practice their reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760380879230,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-and-special-education-s/9740547/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional and Special Education Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronquillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6580496_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758683961102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ronquillo-2025"},{"teacherId":3949283,"projectId":9959569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the garden resources, especially the seed vault! My students got so excited seeing the materials arrive and were very eager to start our spring garden. We ended up planting in waves due to timing issues, but it turned out great! They learned how to check when it is time to water the plants and we learned which plants start well in pots In addition to growing squash and carrots, my students have also decided to grow flowers for Mother's Day! They are very excited to take a piece of our garden home with them and share what they have learned about plants this year.","fullyFundedDate":1769177074006,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-want-to-grow-the-kitchen/9959569/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds Want to Grow the Kitchen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3949283_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757616665920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3949283"},{"teacherId":9421479,"projectId":9873339,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has volcano kits for our geology unit! 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It removes small but meaningful barriers that can interrupt instruction and allows students to stay focused on their work instead of worrying about whether they have the tools they need.\r\n\r\nLaminator sheets and cardstock have also made a significant difference. These materials allow us to create durable, reusable resources that support hands-on learning, small group instruction, and interactive activities. Because of this, I am able to provide engaging materials that last throughout the year and can be used again to support future students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports organization, creativity, and meaningful instruction in our classroom. These foundational supplies truly help create a structured and supportive learning environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and in the everyday tools that make teaching and learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769177071373,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics/9873595/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9421479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703650561783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9421479"},{"teacherId":9421479,"projectId":9605368,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for providing translating devices for our students. This resource has already made a meaningful difference in our classrooms.\r\n\r\nBecause of these devices, our emergent bilingual students are able to better understand instructions, access grade-level content, and participate more confidently in discussions. Instead of feeling frustrated or unsure, they are empowered to take ownership of their learning. The increase in engagement and independence has been incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, these tools have helped students feel seen, supported, and included. When students can communicate effectively and understand what is happening around them, their confidence grows. That sense of belonging has a powerful impact on both their achievement and their overall school experience.\r\n\r\nYour support demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and student success. 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The headphones also help create a calm, supportive environment where every student can succeed - especially during testing, small-group instruction, and technology-based activities.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when the headphones arrived, and they have been eager to use them responsibly each day. Your kindness is helping us build independence, confidence, and engagement in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our success. 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Having access to these books also creates a safe space for reflection and meaningful conversations, helping students feel seen, understood, and supported. Because of our donors' generosity, students are better equipped to grow not only as learners, but as confident, compassionate individuals.","fullyFundedDate":1756174306949,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-teach-hearts-and-minds/9592872/","projectTitle":"Books That Teach Hearts and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9421479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703650561783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9421479"},{"teacherId":9421479,"projectId":9357104,"letterContent":"Our donors made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom by providing binders that help keep student materials safe, organized, and easy to access. For our students, having a sturdy binder means their work is protected from being lost or damaged and stays together in one place. This organization builds responsibility and independence, as students can quickly find notes, assignments, and resources when they need them. It also reduces stress and lost instructional time, allowing students to focus more on learning rather than searching for papers. By meeting this basic but essential need, our donors helped create a more structured, supportive learning environment where students can take pride in their work and feel set up for success each day.","fullyFundedDate":1755038616810,"projectUrl":"project/sturdy-materials/9357104/","projectTitle":"Sturdy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenauer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9421479_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703650561783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9421479"},{"teacherId":3949283,"projectId":9678131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students and I are so grateful to you. As soon as the materials started arriving in my classroom, the students got so excited! They asked me every day when we were going to garden.\r\n\r\nI decided to use our last day of the first marking period to start our garden. We celebrated the students' academic growth with planting herbs and flowers so we can watch them grow too. The students enjoy checking on their plants daily and they are looking forward to planting a spring garden as well.","fullyFundedDate":1757423325579,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-garden/9678131/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3949283_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757616665920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3949283"},{"teacherId":10051839,"projectId":9670888,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generous donations that made our \"Operation Room\" classroom transformation possible! Because of your support, my students were able to step into the shoes of real doctors and surgeons for a day—complete with gowns, gloves, and medical tools (of the classroom kind!). The excitement on their faces as they entered our transformed room was priceless. What began as a simple unit on the human body came to life in a way that deepened their understanding and sparked their curiosity like never before.\r\n\r\nYour contributions didn't just provide supplies; they created an unforgettable learning experience. My students were fully engaged as they got to review all the knowledge that they learned. This immersive experience helped them connect complex concepts to real-world applications, fostering a love for science and learning that will stick with them far beyond first grade.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and in the power of hands-on learning. 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