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Past projects 13

• A Clean and Healthy Classroom Filled With What They Need!

  Funded Sep 23, 2024

  I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for contributing to our 4th-grade classroom project. Your generosity, whether large or small, has made a significant impact. Thanks to your support, my students now have the supplies they need to thrive—cleaning wipes, tissues, art supplies, and snacks that will help foster a healthy, creative, and energized learning environment.

  You've not only helped provide essential materials but have also shown my students that their community cares about their success. Thank you for being a part of our journey this school year!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 4 other donors.

• Help Us With Self Care and Classroom Supplies!

  Funded May 14, 2024

  Thank you SO much for your generous donation to our 4th-grade classroom. Your support has provided us with an incredible array of supplies, that include Sharpies, whiteboard markers, erasers, fidget stickers, calming mats, pop-its, and snacks.

  These materials will make a significant difference in our classroom. The Sharpies and whiteboard markers and erasers will be invaluable for engaging lessons, while the fidget tools and calming mat will create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all of my students. The snacks will ensure that every child has the energy they need to focus and learn throughout the day.

  Thanks to your kindness, my students will have the tools they need to thrive, both academically and emotionally. Your generosity not only helps in the day-to-day learning process but also shows my students that there are people out there who believe in their success.

  Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom. Your support means the world to us!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 3 other donors.

• Cleaning! Hands and Noses!

  Funded Dec 15, 2023

  Thank you SO much for your generous donation toward ensuring a healthy and clean classroom environment. Your contribution of Kleenex, wipes, and hand sanitizer is greatly appreciated.

  Thanks to your support, we can maintain a hygienic space where we can thrive while practicing positive hygiene habits. Your kindness directly impacts the well-being of our classroom community, allowing us to focus on learning and growth.

  We are truly grateful for your thoughtful donation. Your generosity exemplifies the spirit of community and care, and we are honored to have your support.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.

• Teachers Helping Support Teachers!

  Funded Nov 8, 2023

  What a blessing to have a Donors Choose project funded, thank you! My students and I feel fortunate to have engaging and diverse resources created by teachers for teachers. I love supporting students and teachers at the same time.

  One resource we've enjoyed is a scientific inquiry project titled, "Dissolving Pumpkins." Students were surprised that the water dissolved pumpkins the quickest and they were amazed at the why. Students also enjoyed researching inspiring women. The age appropriate article links and videos at different levels helped each child feel successful. Another highlight is virtual field trips. We can travel across the country, virtually, and feel like we are there learning and enjoying our trip! It builds excitement in students.

  Thank you again for supporting our 4th grade classroom, we appreciate you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors & Young Sheldon on CBS and 7 other donors.

• Let's Celebrate 4th Graders With Diverse Books and Well Being!

  Funded Oct 17, 2023

  I can't thank you enough for generously funding my Donors Choose project! Our classroom LOVED the headphones! The students said that they were SO comfortable and they could actually hear better, they were excited! We were also able to donate our old headphones to another classroom who had none, and they were thrilled! The books were also loved. Students are enjoying reading books that are representative of each other and of our world. Snacks are always appreciated. We don't have lunch until noon and the snacks have definitely kept us learning and not starving. Finally, thank you for the TPT gift card. I love supporting teachers and they save me so much time while making lessons engaging and fun! Thank you again for supporting us, we SO appreciate you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.

• An Organized Classroom Library and Engaging Learning Tools!

  Funded Nov 30, 2022

  Thank you, thank you, thank you, students LOVE their new pocket protectors, markers, and erasers! They are amazed at the quality! Students can't believe how great the erasers work and that they are a magnet so they can attach it to the outside of their desk.

  It makes the erasers so easy to find. They also love how precise the markers are and how easy it is to erase their work from the protectors. Our classroom library is AMAZING! Students are enjoying the organization and the ease in which they can find a just right book! We SO appreciate your generosity to our classroom, thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 6 other donors.

• Teachers Helping Teachers to Help Students with Engaging Lessons!

  Funded Aug 10, 2022

  Thank you SO much for your generous donation! We SO appreciate you by helping teachers and by helping students with engaging lessons. Students LOVE all of the fun lessons and I appreciate all of the time that it saves me. I'm so thankful to have some help while supporting other teachers, teachers pay teachers is a win win for all!

  We adopted a new ELA program this year and it is quite a lot to navigate. Because of your generous donation, my students are able to focus on engaging lessons while I can better focus on them.

  Thank you again for your generosity, we appreciate YOU!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 4 other donors.

• All Are Welcome! Let's Celebrate!

  Funded May 6, 2022

  I don't have all of the materials yet but I had to share what I received so far! Thank you SO much for your generous donations, my students are going to LOVE their 4th grade celebration! The bubbles are huge and look super fun! Students will also enjoy their sunglasses because "their future is so bright, they have to wear shades!" Finally, the pop it bracelets are amazing, such fun colors! The students are going to love wearing them.

  As you can see from the photos, I (with my daughter's help) made a celebration kit for each student with a fun note from me, I can't wait to hand them out and celebrate our fantastic 4th grade year!

  I look forward to receiving the rest of my items soon so students can enjoy our diverse and welcoming classroom through decor and books!

  Thank you again for your donation, we appreciate you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and 7 other donors.

• Diverse, Differentiated and Dynamic Lessons for My Fantastic Fourth Graders!

  Funded Jan 11, 2022

  Thank you SO much for supporting our 4th grade classroom, we appreciate you! Because of your generosity, we are able to access engaging and diverse lessons created by teachers. A BIG benefit is that these lessons can also be used in our Virtual Google Classroom so students can still learn, even if they aren't at school.

  One example of your impact, is an Opinion Writing Unit that I purchased. This unit includes easy to follow lessons and engaging activities that make writing easy and fun. It breaks down the writing process into manageable chunks so all students feel successful.

  Overall, your thoughtfulness has definitely eased my stress level of creating lessons that are engaging for my students, I can't express how much this means to me. Thank you!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

• Storyworks Magazine - Empowering Readers to Be Confident and Successful!

  Funded Sep 24, 2021

  Thank you SO much for contributing to our "Storyworks Magazine - Empowering Readers To Be Confident and Successful!" Donor's Choose! The magazine is filled with engaging articles on various and diverse topics.

  The first issue includes articles on "The History of Potato Chips," "The Grandpa and the Penguin," which is an article about a person and a penguin becoming friends, a story about honoring your culture, a play and MORE! Needless to say, my students were SO excited and engaged and they didn't know where to start reading first!

  Again, we SO appreciate your generosity during this ever changing year, thank you for bringing some joy into our classroom!”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. Shanks

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 4 other donors.