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Many donors may not realize how important simple tools like glue guns can be in a classroom, but for my students, they open the door to creativity, problem-solving, and meaningful STEM experiences.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these resources, my students have shown a new level of excitement during activities. The glue guns have allowed them to build models, prototype ideas, and collaborate more effectively during engineering challenges. A few students who are usually hesitant to participate have become more involved because the tools make the work feel more \"real\" and achievable. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they create and explore.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than supplies—it has created opportunities, strengthened skills, and encouraged students to believe in their potential. Thank you for investing in their future and for believing in the work we do every day. 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Several students who are usually shy became leaders during the competition, and this experience has sparked new motivation and dreams for their future.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your support made a meaningful, lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1683673917323,"projectUrl":"project/take-me-to-state-competitions/7210902/","projectTitle":"Take Me to State Competitions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4609099_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576537440697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgonzalez-martinez"},{"teacherId":6750434,"projectId":9802305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the iPad Pro for our classroom. We are truly excited to have this incredible tool as part of our learning environment. Your generosity will allow our students to explore new ideas, create meaningful projects, and develop important digital skills. This device will open the door to more engaging lessons and opportunities for growth. We are deeply grateful for your support and for believing in the value of our students' education. Thank you once more your support means so much.","fullyFundedDate":1762024970755,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-learning-with-an-ipad-pro/9802305/","projectTitle":"Transforming Learning with an iPad Pro","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750434_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566582186651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-onti"},{"teacherId":6750434,"projectId":9794876,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 8th grade US History class, we extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, History Comes Alive: Harriet Tubman and American Documents.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helped us bring history off the page and into life for our students and community. Through this project, participants explored Harriet Tubman's extraordinary courage and the enduring power of the American documents that shaped our nation's path toward freedom and equality. Because of your generosity, learners were able to experience hands-on, immersive activities that connected the past to the present in meaningful and memorable ways. Your donation not only made this program possible but also helped inspire a new generation to appreciate the struggles and triumphs that define our shared history. We are grateful for your belief in the importance of education, engagement, and storytelling as powerful tools for understanding our nation's journey. Thank you again for your commitment to keeping history alive. Your support makes all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1759850357659,"projectUrl":"project/history-comes-alive-harriet-tubman-and/9794876/","projectTitle":"History Comes Alive: Harriet Tubman and American Documents","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ontiveros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750434_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566582186651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-onti"},{"teacherId":6750434,"projectId":9811807,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a class set of Master History, One Page at a Time. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese books have become an invaluable resource for helping students engage with history in a clear, accessible, and exciting way. 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