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Because of the materials provided by the Chesmar Foundation, I have been able to create a highly engaging, independent reading environment where my students are genuinely excited to pick up a book every single day. The impact on their learning has been profound, as these new resources have directly boosted their reading comprehension, critical thinking, and overall enthusiasm for literacy.The books have truly transformed our daily reading time, and a few specific collections have become absolute classroom favorites. My students cannot get enough of the mystery and suspense in A Series of Unfortunate Events, and the graphic novel format of the Amulet series has completely captivated even my most reluctant readers. Additionally, the biographical stories in the Who Is series have sparked incredible discussions about history, while the action-packed matchups in the Who Would Win? books have kept everyone eagerly debating and analyzing animal facts. Your investment has made a lasting difference in my teaching and in the lives of my students.Warmly,ecause of your support, reading time in our classroom has become incredibly dynamic and interactive. Instead of reading in isolation, my students are constantly engaging with one another, sharing their favorite parts, and discussing the choices characters make. The conversations they are having about these stories are both exciting and heartwarming. They are making deep personal connections to the characters, showing empathy, and learning how to look at the world from different perspectives.Your investment in our classroom has not only provided beautiful new resources but has also fostered a genuine community of readers. My students are building critical comprehension and analytical skills every single day, all while genuinely enjoying the process. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping to make reading a joyful adventure for every child in our room.With gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1785540650662,"projectUrl":"project/kids-win-when-they-discover-reading-is-f/10326190/","projectTitle":"Kids Win When They Discover Reading Is for Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frankis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9583202"},{"teacherId":8807353,"projectId":9475267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to bring this project to life! We all know how hunger can affect us, so to be able to put healthy snacks in their hands alleviates some unnecessary stresses. I wish you could have seen their faces as the snacks were delivered. You could see the relief on so many of them. Not only do we use the snacks for hunger purposes, because of your generous donation, I am able to send a snack or two home with students on Fridays just in case they do not have snacks available at home. Thank you again for entrusting me with your donation and supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762787033127,"projectUrl":"project/feed-the-hungry-bears/9475267/","projectTitle":"Feed the Hungry Bears!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8807353_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668187606707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8807353"},{"teacherId":9652679,"projectId":9296790,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. The light covers have made my classroom and more warm spot to be and the students enjoy readying the quotes. The bookshelf is being used to house the STEM activities that the students are allowed to explore after we have finished our lesson for the day. I let the students who work hard and are present the whole time during their session to choose a sticker as they exit the room everyday. I have about 50-60 students that I see each week so, having a variety or stickers is helpful and keeps my students working hard each day.","fullyFundedDate":1756344050701,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-classroom/9296790/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lemmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652679"},{"teacherId":9652679,"projectId":9309839,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity. The books I previously had were torn and outdated, so providing my students with books they truly enjoy has been a lifesaver! The variety of graphic novels, which are easier for my students to read because they are written in sections, along with multiple reading levels, means even my lowest readers can enjoy reading. With titles like Pete the Cat, Mo Williams, and other graphic novel options, every student has something engaging. These books will also be very helpful during small group testing, giving students meaningful options to read while waiting for their peers to finish. I deeply appreciate your support in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1752250960080,"projectUrl":"project/library-for-classroom/9309839/","projectTitle":"Library for Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lemmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9652679"},{"teacherId":9794058,"projectId":8860283,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Positive Reinforcement Store. Because of your contributions, students are able to earn \"Bear Bucks\" for demonstrating positive behaviors such as responsibility, respect, and perseverance. These Bear Bucks give students the opportunity to shop in our store for a variety of rewards, creating a meaningful and motivating system that celebrates their efforts. Your donations have helped turn everyday positive choices into exciting opportunities, reinforcing the behaviors that lead to both personal and academic success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a lasting impact by helping us build a positive, encouraging school environment where students feel recognized and motivated to do their best. The experience of earning and spending Bear Bucks not only promotes positive behavior but also teaches valuable life skills such as goal-setting, decision-making, and delayed gratification. We are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to our students' growth. Thank you for helping make this program such a success and for investing in the well-being of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1733762230452,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcement-store/8860283/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcement Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9794058_orig.jpg?crop=375,375,x140,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728491139876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794058"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9673","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":589,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":40,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.2,"schoolId":9673,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blue Haze Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blue Haze Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/white-settlement-independent-school-district/blue-haze-elementary-school/9673"}