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There usually is poetry and always includes a debate on topics that kids are interested in.\r\n\r\nMy students will gain knowledge about interesting topics and also historical biographies. I am so thankful to be able to teach from this wonderful resource.\r\n\r\nThanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1773891703221,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/10161336/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hunter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4628620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516581992927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4628620"},{"teacherId":1986899,"projectId":9728438,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation which has given our class such wonderful books to enjoy! My students have really been enjoying these books! Students have enjoyed giving recommendations about the books they have read, and also presenting book reports to class. 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It was awesome to see them so excited.\r\nYour generosity has helped them see many ways of creating or writing their information and this will moticate them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758639515679,"projectUrl":"project/show-it-and-share-it-using-lcd-and-paddl/9746035/","projectTitle":"Show It and Share It Using LCD and Paddle Boards!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2029897_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453958078569","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2029897"},{"teacherId":1025908,"projectId":9173191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school community of readers! Our robust library has a steady stream of visitors from all grade levels and classrooms, thanks to your generosity. 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On the first day of school, my students were so excited to have their own pencil box; for many of my students this was their first time having their own!\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes donated have been key to keeping our classroom clean. My students and I appreciate your generosity in supporting our class and having a strong start to the school year with all the supplies donated!","fullyFundedDate":1746786150760,"projectUrl":"project/essential-back-to-school-supplies/9284676/","projectTitle":"Essential Back to School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gulbranson (Ms. G)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9467284_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725666878472","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9467284"},{"teacherId":4628620,"projectId":9207676,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support for our Storyworks magazine. Your donation provides a monthly magazine for each student. 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E.P. Foster Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Ventura, California that is part of Ventura Unified School District.
It serves 308 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.1:1.
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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E.P. Foster Elementary School
$137,980
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289
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teachers
funded
588
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E.P. Foster Elementary School has received support from
427 individuals from California and
161 individuals out-of-state.