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The materials that were provided for me through donors, choose will continue to help me and my future students and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1768154753656,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-cervantes/9996096/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Cervantes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cervantes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399722"},{"teacherId":10399822,"projectId":10004858,"letterContent":"I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the generous donors who supported our fourth-grade classroom at Cactus Park Elementary School. Your thoughtful donations of mints, snacks, headphones, and notebooks have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. These simple but important items help students stay focused, comfortable, and prepared throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to support every student. 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When they first saw the donation they got they got really excited. \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support and for investing in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768163821908,"projectUrl":"project/equity-in-education-starts-here/9990341/","projectTitle":"Equity in Education Starts Here","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sindy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9586703_orig.jpg?crop=1876,1876,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767934661396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9586703"},{"teacherId":10401695,"projectId":10007518,"letterContent":"Thanks to these new resources I have many new things to show my students. Some of the toys are being used during centers while others are for DI. My students where really excited when they saw the new materials when they were exploring the centers and would tell me how they liked those new toys. We try to make every lesson for them as entertaining and meaningful as we can so that they can get the best of all of this and we have been able to do so because we had new materials that we could use. Thank you for these resources and materials.","fullyFundedDate":1768186807322,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-light-creativity/10007518/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Light, Creativity, and STEM for Pre-K Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahtziri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401695"},{"teacherId":10113968,"projectId":9996145,"letterContent":"When these materials arrived, it truly felt like a gift not just for me, but for every single one of my students. For many of them, this is their very first school experience, and your generosity has helped make it a positive, exciting, and safe place to learn.\r\nThe joy on their faces was unforgettable. They were so excited about everything from the new pencils and fun erasers to the cozy bean bag chair that has quickly become our favorite reading spot. The snacks have also made a huge difference, helping students stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\nOne moment that really stayed with me happened during phonics time. Using the letter crayons and Phonics Bingo, one of my students read a word independently for the first time. She looked up at me with the biggest smile and said, \"I did it!\" That moment of pride and confidence is something I will never forget.\r\nThese materials are helping my students grow not only academically but also emotionally. They are learning to take risks, try again, and believe in themselves. 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Your kindness made a difficult situation so much easier, and my students and I are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768157136930,"projectUrl":"project/ms-amber-kinder-crew/9998729/","projectTitle":"Ms Amber Kinder Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10086353_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768161814599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10086353"},{"teacherId":9633636,"projectId":10006927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much! This project has had a meaningful and positive impact on my students and our classroom. When the materials arrived, students were excited and genuinely happy to receive them. 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