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Many were eager to try the whiteboards and clipboards right away, and several students gravitated toward the flexible seating options during reading and reflection time. The books were also a big hit; students were immediately drawn to the new titles and excited to add them to our classroom library. The storage bins and shelves helped students see that the classroom was thoughtfully organized for their needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our next steps include expanding movement-friendly learning, increasing student choice in how and where they work, and integrating more collaborative activities. These resources allow students to take ownership of their learning while supporting focus, comfort, and engagement. Your donation has helped create a welcoming classroom space where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn every day. 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These materials have transformed abstract science concepts into real-world experiences, allowing students to observe how living things grow and respond to their environment.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the supplies, they were excited and eager to get started. Many were especially curious about the soil and seed-starting pots and asked thoughtful questions about what plants need to survive. Planting their own seeds created a strong sense of responsibility, and students quickly took ownership of caring for their plants. Seeing their labels on the pots made the project feel personal and meaningful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our next steps include tracking plant growth, collecting data, and connecting our observations to lessons on ecosystems, life cycles, and environmental stewardship. Students will reflect on their learning through journals and discussions, building both scientific skills and confidence. Your support has helped create an engaging and hands-on learning experience that students will remember long after the project concludes. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1704932372932,"projectUrl":"project/going-green-thumbs/8105043/","projectTitle":"Going Green! (Thumbs)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9131815_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y671&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691628136899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgraysstars"},{"teacherId":9131815,"projectId":8257954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and continued support of our classroom. The materials you helped provide are being used daily to enhance organization, promote student independence, and increase access to learning tools. The desk organizers and hanging file folders are helping students keep their work, reference materials, and ongoing assignments neatly organized and easy to find. The shoe organizer has been repurposed as a classroom storage system, allowing us to store and distribute supplies efficiently while keeping our space clutter-free.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited by how organized and functional the classroom felt. The headphones were especially impactful; students immediately recognized how helpful they would be for independent work, assessments, and small-group rotations. Having their own set of headphones has allowed students to focus more deeply during digital learning, free from distractions. The new pencils were also welcomed and quickly put to use during daily lessons.\r\n\r\nDue to your generosity, our next steps include expanding independent learning stations, implementing digital activities, and providing differentiated instruction. With organized materials and reliable tools in place, students can transition smoothly between activities, take greater ownership of their learning, and stay engaged throughout the day. Your support has helped create a calm, structured, and student-centered learning environment, and we are truly grateful for the meaningful impact you've made on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1709901119718,"projectUrl":"project/miss-are-there-headphones/8257954/","projectTitle":"Miss, Are There Headphones?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9131815_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y671&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691628136899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgraysstars"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":9932212,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping equip my 9th graders with the basic tools they need to stay focused and work independently. Your support means we can finally put an end to the daily scramble for headphones and scissors, which has disrupted lessons and slowed students down far too often.\r\nWith reliable headphones, students can concentrate during digital assignments, listen to texts, and record responses without noise or distraction. And with a full class set of scissors, everyone can start hands-on ELA tasks at the same time—no more waiting, sharing, or losing momentum in the middle of a lesson.\r\nThese aren't flashy items, but they make a real difference. Because of your generosity, my students will have a smoother, more organized learning experience every single day. Thank you for giving them the tools that truly support focused, productive work.","fullyFundedDate":1764680471436,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-scissors-tools-every-stude/9932212/","projectTitle":"Headphones & Scissors: Tools Every Student Needs to Stay Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":9932127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity means my 9th graders will finally have the sturdy stools and reliable storage they need to work efficiently and stay focused. These aren't fancy items, but they make a genuine difference in how smoothly our room runs each day.\r\nBecause of you, students will have a clean, organized space where materials are easy to find and group work doesn't turn into a scramble. Transitions will be quicker, the room will stay neater, and my students will feel proud of a space that's cared for and built to help them succeed.\r\nYour support gives them something simple but important: a functional environment where they can concentrate, participate, and learn without unnecessary distractions. We're truly grateful for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1764680758749,"projectUrl":"project/sturdy-stools-storage-to-keep-our-clas/9932127/","projectTitle":"Sturdy Stools & Storage to Keep Our Classroom Running Smoothly","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":9884648,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my students and this project. Your generosity means every 9th grader in my classroom will be able to hold The Outsiders in their hands, mark up the pages, and experience the story the way it was meant to be read.\r\nMy students come from different backgrounds, and they all want to feel seen and heard. A book like The Outsiders speaks to them in a direct, honest way—about identity, loyalty, and figuring out who you are in a world that doesn't slow down for anyone. Having a full class set allows every student to be part of the discussion, not just the ones with access to technology or materials at home.\r\nBecause of your donation, they'll have a shared story to connect over and a real opportunity to grow as readers and as young adults. I appreciate your support more than I can say, and my students do too.\r\nThank you for helping them \"stay gold.\"","fullyFundedDate":1762823023040,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-outsiders-to-life-for-my-9t/9884648/","projectTitle":"Bringing the Outsiders to Life for My 9th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":6473396,"projectId":9538396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students love the new rug area. \r\nTheir faces light up and some just began running their fingers against the rug, commenting on how soft and pretty it is. Students love sitting on the rug to complete their classwork and work with other students. The Takis, Pringles and pencils have been a huge help with keeping students on task. Through out the class period students can earn RISE tickets for staying on task, completing work, or working well with others if they earn enough tickets they can then turn them in for a snack/reward. The pencils went into my RISE box and students can purchase the pencil with their RISE tickets as well. The hyenine items have been very useful, students come to me for pads, band aids, deodorant or hair elastics when needed. I am so thankful I can offer these items to my students when they need them. Finally my classroom decor. I have gotten so many compliments on my classroom from students, staff, visitors and parents, its welcoming, bright, organized and looks nice. Students have complimented me on the way my room looks and wishing (the ones who aren't) that they could be in my classroom.\r\nI wasn't sure what this school year would bring with all the changes our school is going through, but I am off to a great year. Thank you so much again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1755745536735,"projectUrl":"project/start-to-an-amazing-school-year-starts/9538396/","projectTitle":"Start to an Amazing School Year, Starts with the Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duncan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6473396_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655935380351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6473396"},{"teacherId":8056069,"projectId":9862383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation towards our project. The excitement on their faces as the boxes were delivered were priceless. New snacks, what could be better?\r\nStudents are working hard to earn rewards, staying focused, and just being great kids. These snacks are encouragement to be their best selves and to help one another do better.\r\nI love being the teacher that is there to provide them with a snack when they need it. I also love being the teacher who gives them snacks as rewards for winning math games. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be that teacher! Happy holidays.","fullyFundedDate":1763567625692,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9862383/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8056069_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639590710471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056069"},{"teacherId":9714095,"projectId":9492873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, our learning space is more colorful, coordinated, and organized, which has made transitions between activities smoother and less stressful for students and teachers alike. The new wall decor brightens the room and inspires curiosity, and the classroom supplies are already being used to support lessons and hands-on learning. \r\n\r\nMy students and I are deeply grateful for your kindness and investment in their education — you have made a meaningful difference.","fullyFundedDate":1755709950271,"projectUrl":"project/positive-and-safe/9492873/","projectTitle":"Positive and Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Courtney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714095"},{"teacherId":8056069,"projectId":9887414,"letterContent":"Thank you for the ink for our printer. We are back in business, printing up missing work and cool projects. It is such a convenience to have a printer on hand at all times. This colorful ink brings to life the work students do as well as report for me to share with the kids.\r\nYour support in this project means the world to us. Programs like Donor's choose has helped our classroom become a warm and loving place. Your support has made an enormous impact in our classroom and on the students that I teach. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1762965679971,"projectUrl":"project/print-shop/9887414/","projectTitle":"Print Shop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8056069_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639590710471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056069"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":9867630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our 9th-grade English classroom. Your donation of dry-erase poster boards, Expo markers, and specialized resource books is going to make a profound difference in how my students learn to collaborate, think, and write.\r\n\r\nThis project is truly about making thinking visible and collaborative. With the dry-erase materials, we can transform any part of our room into an active, shared workspace. This means students can brainstorm essays, annotate literature and workshop their creative writing together, all on a reusable surface. Instead of wasting paper, they will be practicing real-time revision, becoming more dynamic and accountable for their thought process.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in the power of an active, dynamic learning environment","fullyFundedDate":1762309947351,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-writing-to-life-with-dry-erase/9867630/","projectTitle":"Bringing Writing to Life with Dry Erase White Board Posters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3404840_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662074275930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tricia-harkins"},{"teacherId":3404840,"projectId":9884663,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a full classroom set of Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes.\r\n\r\nThis novel is much more than a required reading—it is an experience that changes hearts and minds. For students just beginning to navigate the complexities of high school, Flowers for Algernon offers a powerful lesson in humanity, dignity, and compassion. By stepping into the shoes of Charlie Gordon, my students will challenge their own understanding of what it means to be \"smart\" and, more importantly, what it means to be kind.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of literature to open up the world for our students. 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