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• A Treasure Trove of Books for My Insatiable Readers!

  Funded Apr 9, 2025

  Thank you so very much for your support of this project. I just told my students and they let out a big cheer! They are so excited to know the books will be arriving soon. Thank you so much for your generosity and making a huge difference in my students' lives!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 2 other donors.

• iCreate: Empowering Young Minds with the Tools for Creative Learning!

  Funded Mar 27, 2025

  Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of this project! The students are already putting it to such good use.

  The iPad Air is an incredible tool for enhancing student engagement in the classroom, especially for creative and hands-on activities like PBL. The iPad is an essential resource for research, collaboration, and presentation creation. The Apple Pencil is elevating the experience by enabling students to sketch, write, and annotate with precision and ease, enhancing their ability to express ideas visually. This is fostering both critical thinking and creativity as students work on cross-curricular projects that require problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.

  By supporting this grant, you have helped to create an environment where creativity flourishes and students are empowered to take ownership of their learning. It is inspiring my students to push boundaries, explore new ideas, and develop essential skills that will serve them well in the future. Thank you for your generosity and for helping to provide my wonderful students with the tools they need to succeed in a technology-driven world. Your support will make a lasting impact on their educational journey.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 7 other donors.

• Print, Listen, Learn: Fueling Success With Toner and Tunes!

  Funded Feb 14, 2025

  Thank you so very much for your support of this project! The supplies have arrived and are making a big difference in the classroom.

  The toner cartridges have already had a significant impact and has allowed me to print many needed materials. Additionally, the I am also earbuds have made such a difference for my students. With the growing use of digital learning tools and educational apps, having personal earbuds has become necessary for students to engage fully in lessons without distractions. Now that all my students have access to earbuds, they are able to participate in many diverse activities. By providing these basic supplies, you have helped create a more effective and inclusive learning environment for every child in my class.

  Thanks again for making a difference for my students. We are all very appreciative! Take care.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Donor and 2 other donors.

• Powering Up Learning: A MacBook for a Brighter, Tech-Savvy Classroom!

  Funded Jan 27, 2025

  I am deeply grateful for your generous support in helping us secure a new Apple MacBook Air for our fourth-grade classroom. Your contribution means so much to my students and me, as it will dramatically improve our learning environment. Our current laptop has been struggling for years, often shutting down during lessons and hindering our ability to effectively use technology in our classroom. Thanks to your kindness, we will now have a reliable, powerful tool that will enhance our lessons and allow my students to engage with technology in exciting and meaningful ways.

  With the new MacBook Air, we will have access to a wealth of interactive learning resources, apps, and online tools that will inspire creativity and help students develop important skills in technology and communication. The reliable performance of this laptop will ensure smooth, uninterrupted lessons, making it easier for students to collaborate and explore new ideas. Your contribution is not just an investment in equipment, but in the education and future success of my students. Thank you for your incredible generosity and for making a lasting impact on their learning journey.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Donor and 2 other donors.

• Colors, Organization, and Rewards!

  Funded Jan 25, 2025

  On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support in enhancing the learning environment of my fourth-grade classroom. Your contributions will make a lasting impact, providing the resources we need to foster creativity, organization, and motivation. With your help, we can ensure that each student has the tools they need to succeed and thrive throughout the school year. The dividers, envelopes, candy, and tissue paper will not only help students stay organized and manage their work effectively, but they will also create an exciting, rewarding classroom atmosphere that encourages creativity and academic growth.

  Your donation is more than just a gift of materials—it's an investment in the future of our students. These supplies will empower them to approach their work with confidence and enthusiasm, and I can already see the positive impact it will have on their learning experiences. Thank you for believing in the potential of these students and for helping to create an environment where they can flourish. Your support truly makes all the difference, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

• Paging Dog Man: a Tail of Literacy Adventure!

  Funded Jan 13, 2025

  I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you for funding our project "Paging Dog Man:

  a Tail of Literacy Adventure!" The students absolutely love the books! Not only are they engaging and fun, but they've sparked so much excitement and enthusiasm for reading. It's amazing to see how captivated they are by the adventures of Dog Man and his friends.

  These books have truly become a hot commodity in our classroom. Every time one of the books is available, there's a line of students eager to borrow it, and it's been wonderful to watch their excitement as they discuss the stories. Your support in bringing these books to my students has made a significant impact, and we are so grateful!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

• Pipe Dreams and Paper Creations: Masterpieces with Tissue and Twists!"

  Funded Dec 13, 2024

  I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous funding of this project to provide my fourth-grade students with the art supplies they need to fully explore their creativity. Your support will allow us to provide a wide variety of materials, including vibrant tissue paper and pipe cleaners, that will open new doors for my students' artistic expression. With these supplies, they will have the opportunity to experiment with color, texture, and design in ways that enhance their creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Your contribution will not only provide them with the tools to create visually stunning projects, but will also help develop their fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and critical thinking.

  The impact of your generosity extends far beyond the classroom. Art education fosters important life skills such as self-expression, collaboration, and resilience, which are essential for students at this stage in their development. By providing these materials, you are giving my students the opportunity to grow both as artists and as individuals. The supplies you've funded will enable them to explore new techniques, take creative risks, and gain confidence in their abilities. Thank you for helping to make these experiences possible and for supporting the growth of my students in such a meaningful way. Your investment in their education is truly appreciated.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

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

• Coloring Outside the Lines: Inspiring Creativity and Curiosity

  Funded Dec 5, 2024

  Thank you so very much for your support of this project! We are grateful for your generosity and are so excite to receive the materials requested.

  These materials include watercolor paints, Play-Doh, and Wiki Stix, which will be used in a range of hands-on art and craft projects. The watercolors will allow students to explore color blending and painting techniques, while the Play-Doh will encourage tactile creativity through sculpting and modeling. The Wiki Stix, with their flexible and reusable nature, will be perfect for constructing 3D shapes, designs, and even reinforcing fine motor skills through intricate projects. Together, these materials will provide an enriching, multi-sensory experience that fosters both individual and collaborative creativity.Additionally, the books about inspirational people that will help motivate and engage my students. I cannot wait to make them part of our classroom library.

  Thank you once again for your support. May you enjoy the happiest holiday season!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kaplan Early Learning Company and 3 other donors.

• Sound Explorers: Crafting Music With Waves

  Funded Dec 3, 2024

  Thank you so very much for making this project a reality! We appreciate your generosity and support! The children were thrilled to receive the supplies and are rarig to go!

  The materials materials will support an exciting fourth grade project where my students will explore the science of sound waves and use this knowledge to design and build their own musical instruments. To help them investigate how sound is produced and travels, we need the basic supplies that come in the wave machine kits: duct tape, wooden sticks, skewers, twine, and molding clay. These materials will allow students to create a variety of instruments, from stringed instruments like guitars to percussion instruments like drums or maracas. They will experiment with how different materials and shapes influence the pitch and volume of sounds, gaining a hands-on understanding of sound waves and acoustics through the design and construction process. The books will help build out their knowledge and inspire their creativity!

  Thank you so very much. Happy holidays!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Valbuena

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 3 other donors.