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Learning how to play cooperatively, how to win and loose graciously, and learning that learning can be fun are lifelong skills that I hope to encourage and foster throughout the school year! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755697728683,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-boosts/9591303/","projectTitle":"Classroom Boosts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":9510575,"letterContent":"Headphones are essential to our classroom. Working headphones allow students to concentrate and complete their assigned online lessons. Unfortunately, because headphones do not last forever, there is a constant need for new headphones. While it would be ideal for each student to bring their own headphones, unfortunately, not all students' families can afford new headphones.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation to help supply headphones that will allow success for my students. The headphones are being used with their Chromebooks on a daily basis and are used during blended learning for all subjects. My students, as well as students from other classes have been using them since week one of school!! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1753925365765,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-hear-what-i-hear/9510575/","projectTitle":"Do You Hear What I Hear?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":9510466,"letterContent":"With your help, I was able to provide supplies that are always needed and always appreciated! New composition books for their daily journal writings, a classroom set of colored pencils to help add a pop of color to our projects, and construction paper of all sizes and colors have been a wonderful start to their new school year!\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies ready to go at the start of the year was a wonderful relief and comfort for me and for my students! These supplies were a wonderful addition to our classroom! Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1753924143262,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-fresh-start/9510466/","projectTitle":"New Year, Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":9510493,"letterContent":"Alternative seating has become such a necessity in today's classrooms! Many kids need a spot by themselves or a quiet space with a buddy, and because of you, I was able to provide some alternative seating spots for the kids in my classroom, as well as get a new teacher chair for myself. After teaching for 28 years, a new chair that isn't a hand-me down is a real treat. My old chair is now the special seat for my small groups. Each year, I have tried to add one or two new seating spots, and they are always quickly chosen as \"the place\" to be.\r\n\r\nThank you again so much for helping provide these resources in my classroom! These new seating options are a great place to offer my students an alternative learning space!","fullyFundedDate":1753928256523,"projectUrl":"project/introduce-your-bottom-to-the-chair/9510493/","projectTitle":"Introduce Your Bottom to the Chair","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":6586485,"projectId":9788011,"letterContent":"Thanks to you all my students are able to organize and charge their Chromebook's on a daily basis! Also, we have an extra storage pouch for supplies that are used to hang up classroom items. Lastly, the whiteboard paper is available for me to model solving math problems and writing instructional information because I am lacking board space! My students and I feel like these items have helped to improve our classroom culture and the way we remain organized throughout the school year. Many thanks for your contributions!","fullyFundedDate":1759694010314,"projectUrl":"project/ms-browns-scholars-are-in-need/9788011/","projectTitle":"Ms. Browns Scholars are in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6586485_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564716523818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6586485"},{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":9240591,"letterContent":"My class and I had such a great time-sharing books with each other over this past school year. Fact or fiction, picture books or chapter books, we loved them all! One of the favorites was Third Grade Angels, by Jerry Spinelli. I knew I wanted to share with them the sequel, Fourth Grade Rats, but we ran out of time.\r\n\r\nThanks to your help and donations, I was able to gift them a copy of each book as their End-of-the-Year send off!! The kids were actually excited to take the books home to add to their own library, as well as to find out what happened to the characters!!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of my students, and our love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1744197583260,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-help-my-third-graders-bloom/9240591/","projectTitle":"Books to Help My Third Graders Bloom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":9194083,"letterContent":"I cannot even begin to express the impact our class store had on the motivation and success of our entire third grade this past year! The kids absolutely LOVED using their Owl \"money\" they earned during the week to either spend it or save for it on their treasures!\r\n\r\nAlong with the other third grade teachers, we chose students to completely run the store! It was amazing to see the benefits of the leadership as well as the benefits of student's choice. The kids gave input on the items they would like to see in the store, as well as the value of each kind of items.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this amazing opportunity for our third graders!","fullyFundedDate":1742919722032,"projectUrl":"project/owl-store-treats/9194083/","projectTitle":"Owl Store Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":9803661,"projectId":8876641,"letterContent":"I am writing on behalf of the kindergarteners at WH Taylor Elementary School to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your support has made a significant difference in how we showcased our students' artwork. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, all of the kindergarten collages, inspired by artist Sam Gilliam, were able to fit beautifully on one side of the wall. This arrangement gave the display a cohesive, gallery-like feel. The extra space on the back side of the wall allowed us to include a collaborative fabric painting art piece created by the all 3 of the kindergarten classes at the school, which enriched the exhibit even further. \r\n\r\nSince these children are in their first year at our school, it was especially meaningful for them to see their own work presented at such a professional level. Displaying their artwork in this elevated way taught them how professional art exhibitions are arranged. It also gave each child a tremendous sense of pride and confidence in their own creativity and hard work. \r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for your generosity. Your support helped us celebrate our students' hard work and creativity in a truly memorable way. The children were delighted to see their artwork honored so prominently; your kindness has made a lasting impact on our kindergarten community. Thank you again for believing in our young artists and for helping to make their first art exhibition a remarkable success.","fullyFundedDate":1735087273564,"projectUrl":"project/art-show-2025/8876641/","projectTitle":"Art Show 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9803661"},{"teacherId":5760326,"projectId":9019244,"letterContent":"We want to express our sincere gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom. Your support has made a tangible difference in the learning environment and the experiences of our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to the headphones you donated, computer time has become a much more quiet and focused experience. Students are now able to concentrate better on their tasks without distractions, leading to increased engagement and productivity. \r\n\r\nThe whiteboards and dry erase markers have also been a fantastic addition. Students absolutely love having an interactive space to work out problems, brainstorm ideas, and confidently display their answers. It has brought a new level of energy and participation to our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe student mailboxes you provided have been an organizational game-changer! They have significantly streamlined the process of distributing graded work, keeping everything neat and tidy. This has not only helped the students stay organized but has also freed up valuable counter space in our busy classroom.\r\n\r\nFinally, the treasure box and its prizes have been a huge motivator for our students. They are so excited to earn rewards for their hard work, positive behavior, and completion of challenges. The anticipation and joy it brings to the classroom are truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have directly impacted our students' learning and overall classroom environment in such positive ways. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the difference you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1738740900068,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-classroom-for-success-ess/9019244/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Classroom for Success: Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zarate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5760326_orig.png?crop=432,432,x248,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565797425226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5760326"},{"teacherId":9747433,"projectId":8776946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with your generous contributions. Your investment in our project has made a world of difference for my students, and I am thrilled to share the impact it's had so far.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up – many of them hadn't been able to work with such tools before, and it gave them a real sense of empowerment. They tore through the box unable to decide what to open first. \r\n\r\nSince receiving the new resources, my students have been able to engage with learning in fresh and exciting ways. For example, many of my students can identify numbers but are struggling with one-to-one correspondence (i.e., touching each item in a set one at a time, saying \"one, two, three, four\" as they go along) to understand the connection between a number and it's corresponding quantity. One of the materials you so generously funded included thick wooden rectangles (one for each number 1-10) that had holes for students to place pegs as they were counting. For some of my students, when I would lay out objects for them to count, they would say the numbers faster than they would point to each item, thus preventing them from making the connection between one additional item being associated with each subsequent number. The action of putting the pegs in the holes slowed them down enough to count each peg one at a time. On top of that, these materials made the activity feel more like a game. Their level of excitement and focus was palpable. They were not only learning the concepts but actively applying them. They felt proud and validated in their abilities.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the flip books with interactive Velcro pieces, my students have been more engaged with demonstrating their abilities. This has been especially empowering to my students who are non-speaking. They love putting the pieces into the books to demonstrate their understanding of concepts such as letter names and sounds. It was amazing to see how excited they were when they first saw the materials—they couldn't wait to dive in! Their faces lit up as they counted the vibrant pieces and matched the pictures. Their confidence soared, and it was clear that the hands-on materials made the learning feel more real and fun. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're moving into more complex activities where students will use these same materials to expand their understanding of identifying beginning sounds in words and practice addition. I'm excited to see them continue to grow, and with the resources you've provided, I know they'll be able to make great strides in their literacy and math skills. \r\n\r\nWith your support, my students are now equipped to push boundaries and take ownership of their learning in ways that weren't possible before. I can't wait to see how these new tools will continue to inspire them in the future. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. We appreciate you for making such a big difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1731625486768,"projectUrl":"project/autism-activities-for-superstar-students/8776946/","projectTitle":"Autism Activities for Superstar Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. O’Neill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9747433"},{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":8833042,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my third grade class!! There is nothing more than I like than brand new books and introducing my class to new adventures through the pages!!\r\n\r\nI love a well stocked classroom library with new favorites and classic favorites. Our classroom library now has books about soccer, crazy adventures, animals as the main characters, and even books with talking tacos and pizza! The kids loved knowing that these new books were picked out with their interests in mind, and have enjoyed sharing them with me and their classmates!\r\n\r\nThank you again for the donation to my class!","fullyFundedDate":1727960125562,"projectUrl":"project/page-turning-adventures/8833042/","projectTitle":"Page Turning Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turgeon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497335_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x302,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566532409886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sturgeonteaching"},{"teacherId":4497335,"projectId":8626737,"letterContent":"I had no idea when we started our grade level store, what a huge impact it would have on the entire grade level!! Getting kids excited about school and keeping them excited is one of the biggest challenges and this has made such a difference!\r\n\r\nProviding incentives and grade level rewards has given learning a fun twist. 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