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The resources have helped strengthen foundational skills and increased student participation and excitement about learning.\r\n\r\nI am grateful to the Bainum Family Foundation for supporting my classroom and helping provide a safe and enriching environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766067140983,"projectUrl":"project/language-launch-station/9930534/","projectTitle":"Language Launch Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2446485_orig.jpg?crop=668,668,x180,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665527311928","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2446485"},{"teacherId":2446485,"projectId":9930526,"letterContent":"The supplies from this project have helped me maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment where students can learn comfortably. 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Many of our students are building their very first personal libraries at home, and these books have become treasured additions that spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Your support helped create moments of pride and joy that will stay with them far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide books — it strengthened the foundation of literacy that is so essential in elementary school. Early reading experiences shape vocabulary, comprehension, imagination, and future academic success, and your contribution directly fueled that growth for our students. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our school community. If you are able, I hope you'll visit our DonorsChoose page again to see future literacy projects and continue supporting the incredible students at our special school. Your impact is real, and it is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1766518862736,"projectUrl":"project/knowledge-is-a-gardenlets-plant-a-se/9733726/","projectTitle":"Knowledge Is a Garden...Let's Plant a Seed with Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5912462_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541018935872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/g-madera"},{"teacherId":8321819,"projectId":9918131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks and school supplies. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students have access to the snacks and materials they need to feel supported, focused, and ready to learn each day. For many of our low-income students, these donations provide comfort, encouragement, and a sense of belonging that goes far beyond the items themselves.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your willingness to invest in our school community and help ensure that every child has what they need to succeed. Your generosity does not go unnoticed and is deeply appreciated by our students, staff, and families.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your compassion and support.","fullyFundedDate":1763813141210,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies/9918131/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8321819_orig.png?crop=272,272,x87,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687873172716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8321819"},{"teacherId":5232543,"projectId":9935731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support our student reward store. 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