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My students are very important to me and I'm so glad that I'm able to give them some tools to make them more successful.\r\nThe supplies will not only help them to get/stay organized, but to help them feel like other students. They often times feel less than because they struggle with academics, and they really want to appear like every other student. 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They're adding personal details to show their roots, like family, culture, and values. Sharing their strengths in the trunk, and their goals and dreams in the branches. They also include leaves for the people who support them, which has been especially meaningful for them to reflect on.\r\n\r\nAs they work, I'm seeing them really think about who they are and what matters to them. The supplies give them the freedom to express themselves in their own unique way, and they're taking a lot of pride in what they create. \r\nIt's been great so far to watch them open up, connect, and build a stronger sense of belonging, especially as we get ready to display and celebrate everyone's stories together.","fullyFundedDate":1773834613520,"projectUrl":"project/roots-branches-growing-strong-identit/10121003/","projectTitle":"Roots & Branches: Growing Strong Identities Through SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8625886_orig.jpg?crop=511,511,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660780220337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-newell1"},{"teacherId":8625886,"projectId":10136290,"letterContent":"From my perspective, this project is a really meaningful way to send students off. 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And will miss them immensely. \r\n\r\nHopefully, it's something they'll hold onto and look back on when they need a little reminder that they're capable of great things.","fullyFundedDate":1773861768082,"projectUrl":"project/the-places-theyll-go-honoring-our-spec/10136290/","projectTitle":"The Places They’ll Go: Honoring Our Special Graduates","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8625886_orig.jpg?crop=511,511,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660780220337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-newell1"},{"teacherId":8625886,"projectId":10094990,"letterContent":"Thank you to the generous donors who supported our DonorsChoose project! 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We're using the new leveled readers during small-group instruction to focus on skills like fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in a way that feels manageable and encouraging for students. Because the texts are at the right level, students are more willing to read aloud, participate in discussions, and try strategies when they get stuck. Each student is also working toward a personal reading goal, whether that's building confidence, improving accuracy, or increasing stamina. We're pairing the books with simple response activities and class discussions to help students think more deeply about what they're reading. As they grow, we'll gradually introduce more challenging texts. Your generosity has given our students the chance to experience success with reading, and that confidence is something truly special to see.","fullyFundedDate":1771522232399,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-one-level-at-a-time/9968365/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers, One Level at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8625886_orig.jpg?crop=511,511,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660780220337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-newell1"},{"teacherId":8625886,"projectId":9472709,"letterContent":"Every day, our students come to school ready to learn, explore, and grow. But as educators, we know that learning cannot happen on an empty stomach. A well-nourished child is better able to focus, engage, and succeed in the classroom. By providing snacks, you have helped ensure that our students have the energy and concentration they need to thrive throughout the school day. 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