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We love you at donor's choose.","fullyFundedDate":1763301746316,"projectUrl":"project/yummy-clean-fun/9454920/","projectTitle":"Yummy Clean Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7101630_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660054814864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7101630"},{"teacherId":6098536,"projectId":9653427,"letterContent":"We did it! As soon as the camera, mics, and background arrived, we put them to use. The response from students and teachers has been overwhelmingly positive! Each morning, the administration gets to peek into all 35+ classrooms and engage with live morning video announcements. \r\n\r\nWe build culture through segments like birthday recognitions, joke of the day, and other positive messaging. Each week, different classrooms send students to be weather correspondents, pledge of allegiance leaders, and joke tellers. 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It's truly becoming something the students will take ownership of, using their voices to help and inspire one another.","fullyFundedDate":1760107046555,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-vision-for-morning-announcements/9653427/","projectTitle":"A New Vision for Morning Announcements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6098536_orig.png?crop=325,325,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634906626317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6098536"},{"teacherId":7717958,"projectId":9462342,"letterContent":"The beginning of the school year is always a hectic time, but these materials definitely made it start off seamlessly. I have been well prepared with extra cleaning supplies for my class, which I'm so thankful for because they really come in handy. We eat breakfast in the classroom every morning, so the wipes and hand sanitizer have been super useful. Our school only provides a small amount of these things, and once again, I'm thankful that donors were able to help supply my class with that. It's really the small things like this that help make the difference.\r\n\r\nWe are very appreciative of your kindness and support, and are excited for future projects that help keep our classroom safe and clean!","fullyFundedDate":1760119053443,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-grade-here-we-come/9462342/","projectTitle":"Fourth Grade, Here We Come","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eaglin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7717958"},{"teacherId":5961078,"projectId":9862688,"letterContent":"By now we know that books rule this classroom! I really wanted to bring some new chapter book titles, as well as some picture books that can be shared with my students, especially my Multilingual Learners. The students are always looking forward to new books that they can check out and borrow, and I'm always proud to be able to show them off and let them know how they got here. \r\nMy goal is definitely to continue to ignite my students' love for reading and read-alouds are one way I want to continue to do that. The new picture books we were gifted are perfect with multi-cultural representation and themes that my students will find interesting and learn from. Thank you for providing me with that wonderful opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1762312507597,"projectUrl":"project/the-moral-of-the-story/9862688/","projectTitle":"The Moral of the Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5961078_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1540393224018","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-alston"},{"teacherId":5961078,"projectId":9813758,"letterContent":"I want to, once again, extend my gratitude for your support in helping this project get funded. These items have helped make big difference in how small groups are ran with my students, making things go more smoothly and excitingly. Things such as the purse hook and pointer fingers have helped make facilitating easier with easy access to my lesson guide and drawing attention to the board during lessons. Journals are being used for vocab building with my English Language Learners, and the pocket chart is the perfect storage solution for stickers I use as incentives. \r\nThe items that my students were the most excited about were the newest additions to the prize box. When it's time for them to get a reward for putting forth their best efforts throughout the week, they are stumped on what to get. I'm grateful to have so many options for them to choose from. 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By providing these back-to-school supplies, you are removing barriers to learning and helping students feel prepared, confident, and included from day one.\r\n\r\nWhen students have access to the right tools, they can focus on learning rather than worrying about what they are missing. These supplies will support daily instruction, encourage responsibility and independence, and create an equitable classroom environment where every child has the opportunity to do their best. Your generosity helps set the tone for a successful school year and empowers students to take pride in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1756910543245,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-back-to-school-supplies/9411273/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Back-to-School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hwang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8500694_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659539591985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8500694"},{"teacherId":8500694,"projectId":9685402,"letterContent":"Your support will have an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' ability to learn and thrive. With our class having one of the latest lunch periods in the school, many students struggle to stay focused while feeling hungry. Providing healthy snacks will help bridge that gap, ensuring students have the energy they need to stay engaged, participate actively, and do their best throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen students' basic needs are met, they are better able to concentrate, manage their emotions, and collaborate with peers. These snacks will support a positive learning environment where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity will help fuel growing minds, improve focus and behavior, and make a lasting difference in my students' daily success—one snack at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1762266300571,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-with-snacks/9685402/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds with Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hwang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8500694_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659539591985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8500694"},{"teacherId":5287306,"projectId":9058008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and for recognizing the importance of equitable testing environments for our Multilingual Language Learners and ESL students. The students were very happy to receive boards to help them stay focused while testing. We cannot wait to use many of them during our English language proficiency test this year starting next week. My English language learners in the dual language program this year have also been using them for testing and during class time to help close out distractions from their sights. I really appreciate you funding my students and helping us afford the things we need to be more successful!","fullyFundedDate":1740493255193,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-secure-testing-environment-fo/9058008/","projectTitle":"Creating a Secure Testing Environment for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5287306_orig.jpg?crop=856,856,x223,y165&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682996325469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5287306"},{"teacherId":8671029,"projectId":9491016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing accessible PE equipment for our program. 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They absolutely light up when they earn a prize, and it has quickly become one of their favorite parts of PE.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made our classroom a more positive, encouraging, and exciting place to learn and grow. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' joy and success.","fullyFundedDate":1750864330691,"projectUrl":"project/champions-of-character-rewarding-sports/9428672/","projectTitle":"Champions of Character: Rewarding Sportsmanship in PE","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lundquist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8671029_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691599416085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lundquist"},{"teacherId":8678398,"projectId":9511807,"letterContent":"I am so appreciative of the items donated to my class for our Calming Corner. My students love everything that we received. I am thankful for the vacuum cleaner, which allows my aide and me to help clean our classroom. I really got excited when I got my pencil sharpener. I love showing everyone my pencil sharpener and want to sharpen everyone's pencil, lol. Once again, to all my donors, I thank you for donating to my classroom, students, and especially the calming corner. You guys are amazing, and you really help teachers like me and everywhere around the US.","fullyFundedDate":1760364912850,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9511807/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bledsoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8678398_orig.jpg?crop=1452,1452,x783,y987&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707502243290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8678398"},{"teacherId":5961078,"projectId":9707323,"letterContent":"I'm sure, as you can guess, the treats have been a hit! 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Broad Rock Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Richmond, Virginia that is part of Richmond Public School Dist.
It serves 612 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
Its teachers have had 351 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
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95%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Broad Rock Elementary School
$117,436
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
351
projects
funded
61
teachers
funded
779
donors
62
projects
for
basic supplies
30
projects for
technology
71
projects for
books
20
projects
for
art supplies
Broad Rock Elementary School has received support from
482 individuals from Virginia and
297 individuals out-of-state.