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We are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our young artists.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThank you for helping creativity stick and grow in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770483636303,"projectUrl":"project/stick-peel-create-reusable-art-tools/10058472/","projectTitle":"Stick, Peel, Create! 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Students had the opportunity to build their vocabulary, strengthen literacy skills, and share their learning in a fun and interactive way alongside their loved ones.\r\n\r\nThis experience not only supported academic growth, but also strengthened the connection between school and home—empowering families to continue fostering literacy beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students and community. Thank you for helping us open new worlds through words.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our learners and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1773845918753,"projectUrl":"project/words-open-worlds-a-community-vocabular/10088755/","projectTitle":"Words Open Worlds: A Community Vocabulary Literacy Night","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"},{"teacherId":495457,"projectId":10119208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Cooperative Learning in Action: Engaging Every Student, Every Day.\" Your generosity is making a powerful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are able to actively collaborate, share ideas, and learn from one another in meaningful ways. These cooperative learning opportunities help build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and ensure that every student has a voice in the learning process.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping create an inclusive and engaging environment where students are not only learning content, but also developing essential teamwork and problem-solving skills they will carry with them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your support and commitment to our students' success.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThank you for helping bring learning to life through collaboration each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773874644046,"projectUrl":"project/cooperative-learning-in-action-engaging/10119208/","projectTitle":"Cooperative Learning in Action: Engaging Every Student, Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"},{"teacherId":495457,"projectId":10119229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Bringing Learning to Life with Color Ink!\" Your generosity has made a vibrant difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith access to color ink, I am now able to create engaging, visually rich materials that help bring lessons to life. From highlighting key concepts to creating interactive resources, these materials make learning more accessible, exciting, and meaningful for all students.\r\n\r\nYour support helps capture students' attention, deepen their understanding, and spark creativity in ways that truly enhance their learning experience. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThank you for helping make learning more colorful and impactful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1774963677896,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-color-ink/10119229/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with Color Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"},{"teacherId":495457,"projectId":9886385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Laptop for a Teacher!\" Your generosity has had an immediate and meaningful impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith this new laptop, I am able to plan more engaging lessons, access instructional resources more efficiently, and better support my students' learning needs. It has truly strengthened my ability to deliver high-quality instruction and stay organized in a fast-paced classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is not only supporting me as an educator, but also directly benefiting every student I teach. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our success.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThank you for making a difference each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1774963892010,"projectUrl":"project/a-laptop-for-a-teacher/9886385/","projectTitle":"A Laptop for a Teacher!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"},{"teacherId":495457,"projectId":10058457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Perfect Place for Our Guided Reading Books.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, our students now have an organized and accessible space for their guided reading materials. This not only helps keep our classroom running smoothly, but also encourages students to take ownership of their learning and build strong reading habits.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a more engaging and effective learning environment where every student can grow as a reader. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThank you for making a difference in our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1774963891401,"projectUrl":"project/a-perfect-place-for-our-guided-reading-b/10058457/","projectTitle":"A Perfect Place for Our Guided Reading Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"},{"teacherId":9445096,"projectId":9907679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of magnetic letters and the Heggerty Primary Phonics resources for our classroom. Your support is already making a meaningful difference in the way my students learn to read and build words.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic letters have been an incredible hands-on tool for practicing phonics skills. My students are able to physically manipulate sounds, build CVC words, practice blends and digraphs, and explore word patterns in a concrete, engaging way. Being able to touch and move the letters helps strengthen their understanding of how sounds connect to print.\r\n\r\nUsing the Heggerty Primary lessons alongside the magnetic letters has strengthened our daily phonemic awareness and phonics instruction. Students are building skills in segmenting, blending, and manipulating sounds — all foundational skills for becoming strong readers. I have already seen growth in their confidence when reading and spelling words independently.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the materials make learning interactive and fun. Students are excited to participate, eager to build new words, and proud of the progress they are making.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their literacy journey and for supporting our classroom. Your generosity is helping build strong, confident readers every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1767229112490,"projectUrl":"project/build-early-reading-skills/9907679/","projectTitle":"Build Early Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Germain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9445096_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706135274270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9445096"},{"teacherId":9445096,"projectId":9903544,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our special education classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students.\r\n\r\nWe have been reading Eerie Elementary and The Pug Diaries, and both have been a huge hit! From the very first chapter, my students were hooked. They were excited to pick up their books each day and couldn't wait to find out what would happen next.\r\nThese high-interest books have been incredibly motivating for my readers. As they read, students practiced important fluency skills such as reading smoothly, accurately, and with expression. We also worked on comprehension strategies including identifying key details, retelling events, making predictions, and discussing character feelings and motivations. Because they were genuinely engaged in the stories, they were eager to participate in discussions and put forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, finding a book series they truly love is a powerful moment. They are already asking to read more from both series! Your generosity has helped build not only their reading skills, but also their confidence and excitement about books.","fullyFundedDate":1764708277569,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-books/9903544/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Germain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9445096_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706135274270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9445096"},{"teacherId":495457,"projectId":9926463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom intervention materials. Because of you, my students now have access to targeted resources that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials are being used during small-group and individualized intervention time to help students strengthen key skills, build confidence, and close learning gaps. For many of my students, having hands-on, engaging, and developmentally appropriate resources has made learning feel more achievable—and even exciting.\r\n\r\nI've already seen increased student engagement and perseverance as they work with these materials. Your kindness is helping create a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged, capable, and motivated to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their success. Your generosity truly has a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1770132500383,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-an-intervention/9926463/","projectTitle":"We Need an Intervention!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"},{"teacherId":495457,"projectId":9948240,"letterContent":"The classroom reading games had a positive impact on students' engagement, confidence, and overall reading development. By incorporating play-based and interactive elements, the games increased student motivation and encouraged active participation from all learners, including those who are typically reluctant readers. Students demonstrated improved focus during reading time and were more willing to take risks with unfamiliar words and texts.\r\n\r\nThe games also supported key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension in a low-pressure environment. Through collaboration and friendly competition, students practiced reading strategies while developing communication and social skills. Additionally, the immediate feedback built into the games allowed students to self-correct and deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nOverall, the reading games created a supportive and enjoyable learning atmosphere that strengthened reading skills while fostering a positive attitude toward reading.","fullyFundedDate":1765982676164,"projectUrl":"project/intervention-is-the-key-to-achievement/9948240/","projectTitle":"Intervention Is the Key to Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"},{"teacherId":495457,"projectId":9936496,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our classroom through the donation of reading intervention materials. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, we are able to provide targeted, engaging reading interventions that help students build essential literacy skills, strengthen confidence, and develop a love for reading. These materials allow us to meet students where they are and support their individual growth in a positive and effective way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts our students' success and helps create a supportive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in our students' futures.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for being an important part of our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1764980118436,"projectUrl":"project/interventions-to-accommodate-all-learner/9936496/","projectTitle":"Interventions to Accommodate All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"},{"teacherId":495457,"projectId":9925672,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Because of your support, we now have new hands-on learning materials that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese resources allow my students to explore, create, and engage with concepts in a deeper, more interactive way. Whether they are experimenting, building, or collaborating, the materials you provided are helping them develop curiosity, confidence, and a genuine love for learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only enriched our classroom but has also reminded our students that there are people who believe in them and want to see them succeed. We are truly grateful for your support, and we will put these materials to great use all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and our future learners.","fullyFundedDate":1764110191804,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-tools-to-help-every-st/9925672/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Tools to Help Every Student Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Loomis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp495457_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673634510124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/495457"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37837","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":229,"numTeachers":10,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.3,"schoolId":37837,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/trowbridge-street-elementary-school/37837"}