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My kids were thrilled with the donation you so graciously provided for them. They couldn't wait to get their hands on the paint, glitter, and other fun arts and crafts. My kids have art once per week, so they've been absolutely happy with engaging in projects outside of art class. The supplies have also allowed them to work on projects for longer periods of time since they have the supplies in the classroom.

We used the supplies to make Mother's Day gifts. I took pictures of every student and then they decorated a frame you provided with the items you provided as well. They had a blast and the mother's thought they were adorable. I am also thankful for your donation because I have several students who are budding artists and these supplies truly provide them with an outlet to express themselves artistically.

Since our school doesn't provide teachers with these type of supplies, I've also been able to produce more creative, eye catching bulletin boards. The students made sparkle names by shaking the glitter over their name written in glue. They were amazed at the end result.

I've even used some of the items for math lesson; specifically the assortment of buttons.

Again, thank you so much for giving my kids just another outlet to grow socially, creatively as well as academically.

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With gratitude,

Ms. Spence

Thank you for your generosity! Our students have a performance this week, and we have used the donated item every day. We have recorded the performance, and each of the students were required to watch the recording. One student has been making the same technical mistake all year, but seeing is different than being told. I am proud to say she has learned how to become a better dancer because of your donations. I look forward to using your donated item as a learning tool for years to come.

Because of your gift, we are able to become better teachers.”

With gratitude,

Mr. Parks

This is just a small token of my gratitude for your generous donation to my classroom. The books, iPods, and headphones that you have donated have helped my students every single day become 21st century learners. We've used them to record readers theaters, listen to stories, record and listen to our own readings, and create listening books for other students. The iPods have been used not only with the students in my class but also in other classes on our grade level.

Our school and district continue to face budget shortfalls, so without your help many of my students would never have access to the type of technology that you have provided them. Your support by providing them new learning tools has renewed their energy to learn to read as they are very excited to work with the books and iPods.

Without donors like you, many classrooms would go without 21st century technology.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Wilson

First of all, I want to extend my most joyful gratitude to all of you for the exciting flip video cameras that you purchased for our classroom. During the early spring most students grow tired of the structure, routines, and constant testing that seem to entrap them in the school building. It is during this time of the year that every student dreams of free summer days without homework, assignments, or exams. Needless to say, your gift came at just the right time.

The primary vision behind my flip camera request was to allow my students to participate more fully in our new arts integrated learning style while documenting some of our experiences together. It has truly provided us with another means of capturing learning evidence. It's exciting to act out vocabulary words, or experiment with different mediums in math, but even more engaging when the students can play the role of both the presenter and documenter.

Before the video camera, students were "jumping out of their seats" for an opportunity to play an acting role during a reader's theater script or a drama from our recent book. Now, everyone would rather play the behind the scenes role as videographer! It is true that my students are more engaged and energetic with the new gadget, but I do want to assure you that it has greatly increased their confidence and excitement for the content of their learning as well.

We are recording story summaries with greater ease, capturing vocabulary words as they are displayed with artistic representation, and enticing students to present their artwork in interview format for the class on "the big screen." Most recently, my emerging readers permanently retained the three main "author's purposes" for writing a story on camera. After weeks of practice, the students chanted our "PIE song" complete with 180 degree jumps and sequenced dance. Although it was fun to create and display the chant, the students were motivated most by the possibility of perfecting their abilities on the flip video camera. Every time that I am reviewing any author's purpose lesson with one of the six group members in the room, I am certain to hear a mumbled "what's the author's purpose; what's the author's purpose; it's P-I-E repeeeeeat."

With a month left of school we look forward to finishing out the year with several engaging productions of story problem collages, year reflection interviews, and reader's theater presentations. My students are most excited to dramatize the "fraction to decimal conversion breakout." This will be our first attempt for students to teach others through dramatized lessons. This would absolutely not be possible without your engaging gift that has begun to capture our learning forever. I would love for you to see the smiles that you have created on the faces' of my resource students. Thank you!”

With gratitude,

Mr. Buben

Words alone cannot express how grateful my students and I are for your generous donations. We are truly excited about the endless possibilities we will experience with our new projector. By receiving this projector I will be able to use a variety of teaching strategies and styles to ensure that all of my special needs students receive a better understanding and view of the world around us. The projector will enable me to reach students who are in need of visual aids as well as those who need more one on one instructions. I will be able to project the daily lesson and give step by step instructions and directions.

Again, I would like to thank you for funding my project. We are so excited about "Learning off the Wall".”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Coleman