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We also used the snacks and string to prepare us for going to Guitar day at Oklahoma City University on November 5th. We re-strung the guitars a couple days before the performance at OCU's Guitar day and shared the snacks on the trip there. My students of course love gummies and pop tarts so they were very happy. \r\nI spoke to my students and let them know they always have a snack if they really need them. Not an everyday thing but they are used quite a bit. We are a title one school so many of my students eat free breakfast in the morning. Some have trouble getting to school and miss breakfast. 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Some of them are involved in sports or after-school activities and don't always have time to grab food between classes. Others simply concentrate better when they aren't worried about being hungry. Your generosity has helped create a more comfortable and supportive environment for all of them.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness. Thank you for helping us take care of our students in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1746785241457,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-snacks-for-hungry-stude/9082177/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Snacks for Hungry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Legesse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8072356_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644112355841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8072356"},{"teacherId":8072356,"projectId":9455874,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to our project. 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It was the first time in a long time that our school and students were this excited and engaged, showcasing a level of school spirit that would rival some of the more established sporting schools in our state.\r\n\r\nThe lasting impact of a successful event like this is still being felt by our students. Attendance at our sporting events is up and people are talking about what amazing decorations and events my students will be creating for the winter and spring Homecomings. \r\n\r\nAll of this was possible because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1760708125586,"projectUrl":"project/homecoming-supplies/9811604/","projectTitle":"Homecoming Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sparks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4632826"},{"teacherId":9172807,"projectId":9752340,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for your generous contribution to our Lab project. Your support has had a profound impact on our classroom, and I'm excited to share with you the incredible experience it has created for my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, we were able to bring the exciting world of chemical reactions into our chemistry lessons. The hands-on opportunity to observe different metal salts burning with distinct colors not only made abstract concepts more tangible, but it also sparked curiosity and enthusiasm in my students. They are now able to see firsthand how the atomic structure of elements relates to the colors produced in the flame, and many have expressed how they feel more connected to the subject as a result.\r\n\r\nThe chemical reaction experiment was more than just an experiment – it was a gateway to deeper learning. It allowed my students to apply theoretical knowledge, develop their critical thinking skills, and experience science in a way that words on a page never could. 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