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Bright colors are a big part of my classroom because I want it to feel welcoming for everyone. \r\n\r\nThank you one last time for your generosity to my classroom. Without your kind heart, my classroom would not have this seating option.","fullyFundedDate":1757683127866,"projectUrl":"project/seating-for-success/9637422/","projectTitle":"Seating for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McEuen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130315"},{"teacherId":3833966,"projectId":9558447,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous contributions toward our coteaching materials. Because of your kindness, our classroom has been transformed into a space where learning is more engaging, organized, and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, my co-teacher and I can plan and teach side by side more effectively and in an organized way. \r\n\r\nYour support reminds our students that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. 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You won't believe how organized our classroom is now. We really appreciate you picking our project. All of my students come from other countries and they have very little in their homes. They were so excited to finally have a place of their own in the classroom. They know where all the materials are for their lessons and we don't have to waste time looking for their materials. The carts are on wheels and they move around the room so the students can place them close to their areas. I really can't thank you enough for picking our project. You are truly wonderful.","fullyFundedDate":1757682833987,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-start-the-school-year-organized/9558257/","projectTitle":"Help Us Start the School Year Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schrage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tschrage"},{"teacherId":126495,"projectId":9622683,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. You have provided my students snacks that will last several months. This allows us to have a quick snack and continue learning. All of my students come from other countries and are so happy to be provided a snack during class. Most of my students have parents that struggle to make ends meet at home and your generous donation has given us an opportunity to meet their needs. Thank you so much for choosing our project to fund. We really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1757683071430,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-help-us-fuel-our-brain/9622683/","projectTitle":"Snacks help us Fuel our Brain!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schrage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tschrage"},{"teacherId":9130315,"projectId":9072414,"letterContent":"Technology is changing every day. At my district, my students have the opportunity to work with IPads. Each student gets to use their iPad during technology time. Because of your generosity, my students are able to listen to books using the headphones. Listening to others read books helps my students reading fluency. \r\n\r\nA majority of my students do not have their own headphones. Without your support, listening to reading and lessons on their iPads would not be possible. 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