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Many of the families I work with face significant challenges, and access to basic items like frying pans and spatulas is not always guaranteed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I now have a small stock of kitchenware that can be shared during times of urgent need. These items help families prepare meals at home, which directly supports students' well-being and readiness for school. 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Because of you, we now have a supply of clean, comfortable uniform pants and skirts ready for students who need them most.\r\n\r\nThese uniforms have already made such a difference. They've helped students feel confident, included, and ready to learn each day. For many of our scholars, something as simple as having a well-fitting uniform allows them to focus on their learning rather than worrying about what they're wearing. It also helps build a sense of pride and belonging within our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us meet such an essential need. 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These kind of experiences bring smiles, build teamwork, and reinforce the value of positive choices and consistent attendance. The reusable water bottles have been a huge hit with students who love earning them as functional, everyday incentives that keep them hydrated and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour support helps me show students that their hard work and positive behavior are noticed and appreciated. These experiences motivate them to stay engaged, encourage one another, and take pride in their success. 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I'm beyond grateful for your generosity in supporting this project and helping me create a warm, welcoming space where students feel seen, safe, and valued.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, I now have new tools to strengthen social-emotional learning, celebrate positive attendance, and provide incentives that motivate students to keep showing up and trying their best. The new storage cart has helped me stay organized and keep essential hygiene items accessible for students who need them. The air purifier has also helped make my office an even calmer, healthier space for check-ins and small groups. I've also given out some of the attendance pencils already and that has been a hit! I didn't even realize they were scented which is so fun.\r\n\r\nEvery single item you helped fund has a purpose. From supporting students' growth, encouraging positive behavior, and making school a place where they feel they belong. Thank you for believing in my work and for being a part of my students' stories. 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The new planners and workbooks are already being used in our weekly meetings to guide meaningful discussions about responsibility, goal-setting, and community impact. I just finished up a two week lesson on how to utilize a planner! It was great and now the kids have what they need to use their planners to their full potential and plan for their future!\r\n\r\nYour support has made it possible for our students to continue growing as confident, compassionate leaders who see their voices and stories as powerful tools for change. From myself, co-teacher, and Red Shirt scholars, thank you for believing in their potential and helping us make this vision a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1754420657219,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-youth-leaders/9401748/","projectTitle":"Empowering Youth Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041325_orig.jpg?crop=365,364,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634259312167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041325"},{"teacherId":8041325,"projectId":9106802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our PBIS attendance incentive project! Because of you, we could recognize and motivate our amazing students for their excellent attendance with fun and meaningful rewards like bracelet-making sets, stuffed animals, and sports equipment.\r\n\r\nAttendance plays a huge role in our students' academic success and social-emotional growth, yet our school struggles with some of the lowest attendance rates in the district. Your support helps us make school a place our scholars want to be every day, encouraging them and their families to prioritize showing up and engaging in learning.\r\n\r\nDespite limited resources, your kindness allows us to create special incentives that truly motivate our students and show them how much we believe in their potential. Your generosity makes a real difference in their lives and inspires hope for a brighter future.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our scholars and helping us celebrate their commitment and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1739455236949,"projectUrl":"project/achieving-excellence-with-attendance/9106802/","projectTitle":"Achieving Excellence With Attendance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041325_orig.jpg?crop=365,364,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634259312167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041325"},{"teacherId":8041325,"projectId":9097278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my school uniform project. Because of you, we were able to provide clean, comfortable, and confidence-boosting shirts and pants to students who need them most.\r\n\r\nMy scholars are truly special—resilient, bright, and full of potential. I learn from them every day, and it means the world to have your help in giving back to them in such a meaningful way. For many of our families, affording school uniforms is a struggle, and having new clothing available, especially for students experiencing homelessness, will make a powerful difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our students can come to school feeling more prepared, included, and cared for. Your kindness helps create a school environment where every child can focus on learning—not on what they're wearing.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our children's comfort, confidence, and dignity. Your impact will be felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1739318292100,"projectUrl":"project/dress-for-success-elementary-school/9097278/","projectTitle":"Dress for Success Elementary School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8041325_orig.jpg?crop=365,364,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634259312167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041325"},{"teacherId":8041325,"projectId":8979199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding my volleyball uniform project! Because of you, my team will have custom jersey tops and leggings that not only fit their needs on the court but also help them feel confident and proud as they represent our school for next year.\r\n\r\nThe previous two seasons, we made do with borrowed track uniforms, but now—with your help—my players will finally get the chance to wear uniforms designed just for them. 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