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Thank you for the wonderful contribution you made to our project. This particular art project contains materials that my students utilize on a daily basis. For instance, in our freshmen class, the students are creating modern interpretations of Romeo and Juliet in the form of comic books. The students are thrilled to have such a wide variety of art supplies to work with. In the junior class, the students are creating autobiographies. I have encouraged them to add personal artwork to their autobiographies and really personalize them.

Students from other classes are utilizing the art supplies as well. I love to share with other classes, so the impact can really reach all the students.

Once again, I thank you. It is generous donors like you that help me to keep my students engaged and willing to learn.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Noland

Thank you for your donation to our projector! This is something that our class will be able to use everyday and in every subject. Students need to be engaged in quality education and your donation will assist in this. You have helped create a fun, digital classroom. My students love using the projector during our Math and Science blocks. We are a rural, low-income area and this projector will help close the technology gap we find ourselves in. Thank you again for thinking of us and giving to our projector fund”

With gratitude,

Ms. Dreiling

I want to personally thank each one of you for thinking of this project and putting your thoughts into action. Your generosity has enabled this school to pilot this pantry project which has benefited many students and families in several ways.

First, it has promoted a sense of responsibility in the students who eagerly unpacked the packages. Sorting through different items brought forth many teachable moments as they asked what the products were. Their curiosity spanned the array of nutritious items that were spawned across the table. Your supply closet allowed them to be neatly organized.

Second, on several occasions, families came bashfully ad sought assistance for their families. In an organized fashion, they were able to choose selections that best fit their families. I cannot describe the sense of relief and smiles that swept across their faces. Thank you so much for giving our school the opportunity to assist the students by supporting their families in this way.

Lastly, during testing and other school events, this pantry project has helped students get a little snack and an extra boost. Certainly during MSA testing, and on hot days the pantry was able to provide much appreciated relief.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Zonenberg

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Wow, I never anticipated the popularity I would gain amongst the students from this project! Every day I get knocks at the door, "Can we use your playground toys?" So, I have definitely "Brought Playtime Back" to my school! There are far more than my fourth graders that are enjoying the fun sporting equipment. (The only person who may not be a big fan of my project is the wonderful custodian, who graciously retrieves our frisbees that end up over the fence and on the roof a few times per week! )

My absolute favorite thing that has come of this project, is that students who used to wander around by themselves that perhaps didn't have the social skills to "invite" themselves to join in other larger group activities, are now interacting with their peers more because there are small group and pairs activities like the velcro mits and frisbees that are less intimidating for socially shy students to be a part of. They are gaining the hand eye coordination that comes from games like pass, the strength and coordination that comes from shooting hoops or tossing a football, and the accelerated heartrate and accompanying endorphins from jumping ropes WHILE they are socializing, destressing, and having FUN!

One particular student of mine, that is overweight, has really started to participate in many of the active games at recess. This was quite a milestone, because as much as I have tried to get him to participate in physical activities prior to getting our equipment, he had never willingly done so. NOW, since we have our new playground equipment, he is running around, chasing the balls, shooting hoops, and always plays pass with me using the velcro mits at recess.

For all of you who supported this project, I know you can appreciate what a tremendous impact these playground "enticers" have had on my students. They are getting physical activity in, they are learning to share and take turns with the equipment, they are benefiting from the structure of organized games with rules, and they are having fun! They work so hard in the classroom for most of the day. I feel pride at having given them something to look forward to at recess, and so should you! Thank you from the bottom of our healthy hearts!" ”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Evans

Thank you very much for your generous donations to our project that have enabled purchasing two flip videos for our students. We are very appreciative of your thoughtfulness and are excited to continue to use these cameras with our kids.

Initially, we had hoped to use these cameras to capture college visits. As we travel across the state each year, visiting college campuses with different grade levels, we wanted to bring back memories from our trip to share with others and for students to have future reference. However, since receiving the cameras, we have not only been able to use them on college visits, but have also used them to record a classroom play performance which was then shared with others and also took the cameras to the State Capitol building to record the happenings of the current legislative session. The cameras are proving to be great additions to our technology supply and the students are enjoying the new twist in the curriculum.

It is truly with great appreciation that I thank you for your support of our school and education.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Jasper

My Art classes would like to thank you for your generous donations to our Art Program. The tables that we were able to purchase with the money you donated are fabulous. We have used them to paint, draw, and create ceramic pieces. The tops are adjustable, so each student can create the work space that best suits them while they work. Now, when we walk into our room, there is a sense of artistic creativity. Students are able to sit at a table and work, uninterrupted. Someone erasing at another table does not effect their work. Wonderful. Thank you again.”

With gratitude,

Mrs. Toynbee

I'm very excited about the recess materials we have received. The students are equally excited. We have been waiting for nice weather so that we could have outdoor recess.

We have had class discussions about what games we can play with the recess materials. We have also talked about rules for playing fairly. My students are learning valuable lessons on being fair and about how to share. My students are also learning responsibility. They have been very concerned about letting other classes play with our playground equipment. I just told them to tell them our rules for using the items correctly and to make sure that they are setting a good example. Over all I am happy about the materials and having an opportunity to play with the children and to get to know them on a different level. They also get to see me be a little silly and I think that's a good thing because they get to see that I'm a "regular" person. Thanks again.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Belger