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Each page is filled with colorful notes, carefully solved problems, and creative strategies that show how much they're growing in confidence and skill.\r\nThese notebooks have also helped students make deeper connections between lessons. As we build new concepts, they can easily refer back to previous examples and recognize how their understanding has multiplied over time — literally and figuratively! It's been so rewarding to see students flipping through their work, realizing how far they've come, and proudly saying, \"I get it now!\"\r\nThe additional materials provided through your donations have made it possible for me to design more hands-on and interactive math activities. We've been using manipulatives, visuals, and creative problem-solving challenges that keep everyone engaged. Students who once hesitated to participate are now eager to share their thinking and help one another succeed. The classroom energy has shifted — there's a new sense of teamwork, curiosity, and excitement around learning math.\r\nBeyond academics, your generosity has sent an important message to my students: that people outside of our school community believe in them and care about their success. When I told them that our project had been fully funded by donors who wanted to help them learn, their faces lit up with pride. They were amazed to know that someone they've never met would invest in their education. That moment sparked a meaningful conversation about kindness, gratitude, and the power of giving back.\r\nYour support has truly multiplied our success in more ways than one. You've helped create an environment where students feel valued, equipped, and motivated to keep striving for excellence. The confidence and enthusiasm you've helped inspire will stay with them far beyond this school year.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart — thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom. Because of you, my students are not just learning math; they're learning that hard work, perseverance, and community support can help them achieve anything.","fullyFundedDate":1753383360296,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-more-needed-lets-multiply/9411633/","projectTitle":"Notebooks & More Needed: Let’s Multiply Our Math Success Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3686836_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469076265699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tishasjackson"},{"teacherId":7884007,"projectId":9172760,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding my math project. Your contribution has made a tremendous difference in providing my students with the resources and opportunities they need to excel in math. Thanks to your kindness, we have been able to create engaging lessons, acquire essential materials, and foster a learning environment that encourages curiosity and confidence in mathematics.\r\n\r\nYour investment in my students' education is truly inspiring, and I am grateful for your belief in their potential. With your help, we are not only improving math skills but also building a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Thank you for partnering with us to make this project a reality and for making a positive impact on the future of these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1746786390154,"projectUrl":"project/masters-of-math/9172760/","projectTitle":"Masters of Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Popperwill/Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7884007_orig.jpg?crop=378,378,x52,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623936103954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jenniferpopperwill"},{"teacherId":10046158,"projectId":9385756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Empowering Minds: Creative Clubs for Our Community's Kids.\" The awesome materials you provided have brought so much excitement to our students.\r\n\r\nMany of them have not had the opportunity to play cards and board games before, and the joy of learning the rules and working together has been truly contagious. The painting station and play dough section were also an instant hit, offering peaceful and relaxing activities where students created some very cute pieces.\r\n\r\nYour support made it possible for us to offer this rich variety of activities, providing new and exciting experiences for our students this year and in the future. The students and I are incredibly grateful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1752512783940,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds-creative-clubs-for-our/9385756/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds: Creative Clubs for Our Community's Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046158_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748614431802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046158"},{"teacherId":10046158,"projectId":9386035,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of my classroom project. 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Thank you again for making this a reality for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1750223897965,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-essential-tools-for/9386035/","projectTitle":"Organized Learning: Essential Tools for Dynamic Stations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046158_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748614431802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046158"},{"teacherId":3413394,"projectId":9192391,"letterContent":"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of school supplies! My students and I were thrilled to receive all the essential materials for a successful school year. As a low-income school, we understand the challenges some families face in providing their children with the necessary classroom items. 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