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These moments of play help students build confidence, cooperation, and a love for staying active.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1758841477379,"projectUrl":"project/recess-ready/9729665/","projectTitle":"Recess Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059575_orig.jpg?crop=607,607,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631401184076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8059575"},{"teacherId":8059575,"projectId":9723939,"letterContent":"Dear Amazing Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our school club project! Because of your generosity, our students now have more opportunities to come together, learn, laugh, and grow as a team.\r\n\r\nOur students truly love club time, and the addition of classic board games and card games has made it even more special. These games bring joy, spark conversation, and encourage collaboration. Students are learning how to work together, communicate clearly, share strategies, and celebrate one another's successes.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, these games are also powerful learning tools. Card games and games involving money help strengthen math skills like counting, adding, and making change—all while students stay engaged and excited. The friendly competition builds confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a natural and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our school has a welcoming space where students feel connected and supported. These moments of play may seem small, but they are making a big difference in building friendships, confidence, and a strong sense of community.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing more smiles, learning, and teamwork into our students' lives. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758420281677,"projectUrl":"project/game-on/9723939/","projectTitle":"Game On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8059575_orig.jpg?crop=607,607,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631401184076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8059575"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":9742485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing breakfast essentials and snacks for our classroom! Many of our students arrive at school after breakfast is over, and having nutritious options available at school ensures that they can start their day ready to learn. Your generosity makes a real difference, knowing there is something they can eat helps students focus, feel cared for, and sets them up for a successful day. Your support not only nourishes their bodies but also supports their confidence, energy, and love of learning. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and the positive impact you are making in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1758802756814,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-essentials-for-a-strong-start/9742485/","projectTitle":"Breakfast Essentials for a Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":9841989,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these items through donations to our ClassBank Store. Students were so excited to have the opportunity to purchase items like mood rings, mood pencils, rainbow pencils, mini mazes, ice cream poppers, mini basket ball hoop games and race cars just to name a few. Students work so hard each day to earn ClassBank money in all of their classes and this makes the difference for many students. Thank you for choosing my classroom to support. I appreciate you, and so do my fourth grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1761935594678,"projectUrl":"project/class-store/9841989/","projectTitle":"Class Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":6387621,"projectId":9402704,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of my classroom! Because of your donations, I was able to purchase exciting incentives and rewards for my students — including a bubblegum machine that dispenses small toys and candy, as well as new treasures for our classroom reward box.\r\n\r\nThese fun and motivating items have made a huge difference in our classroom environment. My students are so excited to earn rewards for their hard work and positive behavior. The bubblegum machine has become a favorite — it's a joyful way to celebrate effort and good choices.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a more positive, encouraging classroom community where students feel motivated and proud of their progress. 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We are so grateful for your kindness and support! So far we have used this twice and it has been a huge success. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758818508494,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-station-fueling-student-succe/9728941/","projectTitle":"Hydration Station: Fueling Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":9398395,"letterContent":"Every student in fourth grade has a personalized binder due to your care and your donation to my class. Last night we had student lead conferences and students were able to use their binders in all three classes to showcase the amazing learning that have been doing so far this school year. Some of the things our student binders hold is, iReady data, awards, writing samples and Habit Heros. \r\n\r\nStudents are confident in their achievements and these binders help keep all of their materials nice and neat.","fullyFundedDate":1751914208590,"projectUrl":"project/binder-essentials/9398395/","projectTitle":"Binder Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":6879003,"projectId":9492136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this! Students were thrilled when they walked in this past week and saw our classroom was ready for a writing day. Writing is hard for many students but this makes it more engaging. My hope is that this will help students learn how long it will take to write their essays and understand the urgency when they write. I plan on making writing magical for fourth grade students this year! I will be using these items every Thursday when we write. I am excited to see how this impacts students writing this year.","fullyFundedDate":1758802756134,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-write-revving-up-our-rac/9492136/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Write!: Revving Up Our R.A.C.E.S. Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Craft","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6879003_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574007750459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/serenacraft"},{"teacherId":5920271,"projectId":9277869,"letterContent":"Our students had a blast exploring circuits and conductivity using Makey Makey kits! They got hands-on experience creating music by turning bananas into musical instruments, learning how conductors and circuits work in a fun and interactive way. Coding Club students, along with students from across the campus, experimented with making melodies and even played the bongos using the Makey Makey system.\r\n\r\nThrough these activities, students not only learned the basics of circuits and conductors but also discovered how technology and creativity can come together to make learning engaging. Many students who don't usually excel in traditional subjects found confidence and excitement in experimenting with these interactive tools. Next, students will take their learning further by creating their own Operation boards using Makey Makey circuits, foil, and Legos, combining engineering, coding, and creativity in an exciting new challenge. 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They created a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, worked through Sphero Edu lessons, and even took on a March Madness Basketball Challenge.\r\n\r\nFor the basketball challenge, students measured angles and coded their robots to score baskets, combining math, coding, and problem-solving. What's been most exciting is seeing students who don't always shine in traditional subjects like Math or Language Arts excel in coding. They've found their place in Coding Club, showing creativity, perseverance, and confidence as they work with the robots.","fullyFundedDate":1746461948079,"projectUrl":"project/bolting-towards-innovation-sphero-bolts/9219587/","projectTitle":"Bolting Towards Innovation: Sphero Bolts 5.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5920271_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680878043479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5920271"},{"teacherId":8059575,"projectId":9488288,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your generosity in funding our classroom snack incentives project! Thanks to you, our students will have daily encouragement that goes far beyond a simple snack. These incentives give them something to look forward to, motivate them to stay focused, and reward their hard work and positive choices.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, small celebrations make a big difference. A snack after completing a tough assignment, showing kindness to a classmate, or reaching a reading goal turns into a moment of pride and joy. These little rewards remind students that their efforts matter and that learning is worth celebrating.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided snacks but also created a positive classroom environment where students feel recognized, supported, and valued. You've given them an extra reason to smile each day, and those smiles are priceless. The excitement they have knowing these incentives are coming makes our room buzz with motivation and positivity.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the importance of celebrating growth, effort, and teamwork. 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