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Students will have the opportunity to compete in competitions while other students are practicing. This is a huge plus for us as we are just beginning this program and have few volunteers to monitor our students and space is limited. We are beyond grateful for the expansion this is allowing our developing program.","fullyFundedDate":1763599711188,"projectUrl":"project/pay-to-play-on-a-playstation/9886881/","projectTitle":"Pay to Play on a PlayStation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462432_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741976564482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462432"},{"teacherId":9462432,"projectId":9608791,"letterContent":"Our students are greatly appreciative for the donations for this exciting science activity. The projects they are able to build and test electrical devices is not only fun, exciting, but hands on learning at its best. \r\nThe students enjoy watching the play dough help turn on fans, lights, and make sounds. The foundation of anything that is going to grow, begins at a very young age and is where the seed is planted. These students will set the foundation of many more science experiments and activities to come.\r\nWe are very thankful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1756838505546,"projectUrl":"project/squishy-squishy-electricity/9608791/","projectTitle":"Squishy Squishy Electricity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462432_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741976564482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462432"},{"teacherId":2467463,"projectId":9967161,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project for snacks for the 100th day of school. We will be sorting the fruit loops, lacing the fruit loops, making a trail mix with the different cereals, mini morsels, and marshmallows. We will be counting to 100 with the different snacks. \r\n\r\nMy kids are so very excited when the boxes came in. We cannot thank you enough for fully funding our project. \r\n\r\nYou are so very awesome to support teachers and classrooms like mine. We cannot thank you enough. Thank you so very much from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1767129152152,"projectUrl":"project/100th-day-of-school/9967161/","projectTitle":"100th Day Of School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penny Ramsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2467463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767465291030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pennyramsey"},{"teacherId":7813650,"projectId":9728118,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my 5th grade students now have access to new books that are already making a powerful impact in our classroom. These texts help students strengthen key reading skills such as determining main idea and theme, analyzing characters and events, using evidence from the text to support their thinking, and expanding vocabulary through meaningful context. Many of the books also expose students to new topics and perspectives, which helps them grow not only as readers, but as thinkers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and exciting part of the day. Students read independently, in pairs, and in small groups, often stopping to discuss their ideas, ask questions, or make predictions. The new books have increased student choice, which has led to higher engagement and longer reading stamina. Students are eager to pick up a book, recommend titles to their classmates, and talk about what they are reading. The classroom feels more like a community of readers every day.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant or struggling readers are especially enjoying these new books. Having texts that match their interests and reading levels has helped them gain confidence and take risks as readers. I have seen students proudly share favorite scenes, explain their thinking, and feel a sense of accomplishment when they finish a book. Your support has helped make reading more accessible, joyful, and meaningful for my students. Thank you for investing in their success and love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760812687806,"projectUrl":"project/reading-dragons/9728118/","projectTitle":"Reading Dragons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eddins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813650"},{"teacherId":7813650,"projectId":9716799,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been deeply engaged with the I Survived book series. These texts introduce important reading skills such as identifying key details, understanding cause and effect, and analyzing characters' responses to challenging situations. Because each story is rooted in a real historical event, students are also building background knowledge while learning how authors blend facts with fiction. The suspenseful plots and relatable kid narrators help students practice perseverance with longer chapter books and strengthen their comprehension stamina.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is an active and exciting experience. Students read independently, in small groups, and during read-aloud discussions where they eagerly predict outcomes and make connections to history and their own lives. The I Survived books have sparked thoughtful conversations, journal responses, and a renewed enthusiasm for choosing books during independent reading time. Even reluctant readers are motivated to keep turning pages to find out what happens next.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to find books they enjoyed are especially excited about this series. They feel proud finishing a full chapter book and often recommend titles to classmates, creating a positive reading community. Your donation has helped build confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love of reading in our classroom, and my students are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760812972339,"projectUrl":"project/i-survived-sets/9716799/","projectTitle":"I Survived Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eddins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813650"},{"teacherId":2467463,"projectId":9905054,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for fully funding our project for snacks. My kids were so excited. We have already started eating the snacks from this project. You are so very awesome to help students like mine.\r\n\r\nYou rock as a supporter of students from any and all schools. We cannot thank you enough for what you have done for my class. They are so very excited as myself is. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.\r\n\r\nWe plan on enjoying our snacks daily. Thank you so very much for all you do. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1766067620036,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9905054/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penny Ramsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2467463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767465291030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pennyramsey"},{"teacherId":7813650,"projectId":9716756,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been thrilled to dive into our new Dog Man and Harry Potter books. While these stories are wildly entertaining, they also introduce important reading skills in a way that feels natural and exciting to students. With Dog Man, students practice decoding, sequencing events, understanding humor, and making inferences using both text and illustrations. The Harry Potter series challenges students to build stamina, expand vocabulary, follow complex plots, and think deeply about character development, themes, and cause-and-effect across chapters.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is energetic and joyful. You'll often see students curled up with a book, laughing quietly at Dog Man's antics or eagerly whispering predictions about what will happen next at Hogwarts. We use these books during independent reading, small-group discussions, and read-aloud time, where students eagerly share favorite parts, new words they've learned, and connections to their own lives. These books have helped create a classroom culture where reading is something students look forward to, not something they rush through.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are now among the most enthusiastic. Some are proudly finishing their first chapter books, while others are challenging themselves with longer novels and asking for the next book in the series before they've even finished the current one. Seeing students choose reading, talk excitedly about books, and grow in confidence as readers is one of the greatest impacts of your support. Thank you for helping make reading magical for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760812768964,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-together/9716756/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eddins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813650"},{"teacherId":7813650,"projectId":9711028,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these new books have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The texts introduce students to essential reading skills such as building vocabulary through context clues, identifying key ideas and themes, and making connections between characters, events, and their own lives. Several of the books also encourage deeper comprehension skills like inference, predicting outcomes, and discussing different perspectives—skills that are critical as students grow into confident, thoughtful readers.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and joyful. Students spend time reading independently, reading with partners, and participating in small-group discussions where they share ideas, ask questions, and recommend books to one another. It's been wonderful to see students genuinely excited to pick up a book, settle into our reading space, and lose themselves in a story. The new texts have increased engagement, especially during independent reading time, because students now have access to books that reflect their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nSome students who were previously reluctant readers are especially thriving. One student who rarely finished a book is now eagerly talking about characters and asking for similar titles, while another proudly rereads favorite sections to classmates. Seeing students build confidence, stamina, and a love for reading has been incredibly rewarding, and it would not be possible without your support. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student feels inspired to read and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1760813263839,"projectUrl":"project/reading-variety/9711028/","projectTitle":"Reading Variety","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eddins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813650"},{"teacherId":2467463,"projectId":9893547,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for fully funding our project for snacks. My kids were so excited when we started opening all the boxes that held our snacks. \r\n\r\nMy kids were telling me all their favorite snacks. I do believe one of the favorite snacks are going to be the cereal. Several kids have said they love the strawberry cereal. \r\n\r\nThey cannot wait to try all the new snacks to help us focus because we are hungry. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts. We cannot thank you enough for thinking of us.","fullyFundedDate":1763490187944,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9893547/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penny Ramsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2467463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767465291030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pennyramsey"},{"teacherId":2467463,"projectId":9784341,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping to fund our project for raised beds and potting soil. We are going to plant vegetables to help our community in need. We will be sending some home with our students as well as donating some to the food bank. We will also be doing a farm to table as well. \r\n\r\nWe so appreciate your support and generosity for our students. We cannot thank you enough for all you have done. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We were so tickled that you did this for us. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1761148842608,"projectUrl":"project/a-greener-school/9784341/","projectTitle":"A Greener School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Penny Ramsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2467463_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767465291030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pennyramsey"},{"teacherId":7813650,"projectId":9683535,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been filled with the joy and excitement that only a great book can bring. With The Chronicles of Narnia, Percy Jackson, and The One and Only series now on our shelves, reading time has become one of the most anticipated parts of our day. These stories have opened new doors for my students—not just into magical worlds and heroic quests, but into lessons about courage, friendship, empathy, and imagination. Through these texts, we've been working on essential reading skills like identifying themes, analyzing character development, and drawing connections between the fantasy worlds of the books and our own real-world experiences. Students are learning how authors use symbolism and point of view to convey deeper meaning, and they're practicing how to support their opinions with evidence from the text—a skill that builds both literacy and confidence.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is no longer a quiet, solitary task; it's a shared adventure. We hold small-group discussions where students debate whether Edmund from Narnia is truly a villain or just misunderstood, or whether Percy's flaws make him a more relatable hero. During read-alouds, I often pause and ask students to predict what will happen next or to visualize the settings—sometimes they even sketch scenes from the books to capture their mental images. Many of my reluctant readers have discovered that reading can be fun when the stories speak to their imaginations. For example, one student who used to avoid chapter books now rushes to our reading corner to grab The One and Only Ivan, eager to share his thoughts about Ivan's kindness and courage with his classmates.\r\n\r\nThese books have also created an inclusive community of readers. Some of my students identify deeply with Percy's feelings of not fitting in, while others connect with the quiet strength of characters like Stella from The One and Only Ruby. They're realizing that heroes come in many forms—and that their own voices matter, too. Watching them swap books, recommend favorite scenes, and even write their own \"next adventures\" has been one of the greatest joys of this project.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students aren't just learning to read—they're learning to love reading. 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