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Not just for students but also for community and parent events. \r\nI love to see the smile on my students face as they enjoy each other's company and the refreshments we have also been able to provide. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. We look forward to adding more items in the cafe in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1715386218944,"projectUrl":"project/eagle-cafe/8369552/","projectTitle":"Eagle Cafe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1869290_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500383798496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marena-watson"},{"teacherId":9223114,"projectId":8812475,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you for making our learning dreams come true. These supplies have motivated my scholars so much more! They already LOVE technology center time. All of the scholars were elated to receive the new supplies, which were very helpful in independent practice as well as group practice during center time! They were genuinely grateful! The funding of this project gave my scholars the opportunity to experience positive life affirming power for reading as well as allowed them to connect with their own humanity. 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The kids enjoy using these resources and have found different ways of engagement from within our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThey know that the more resources we have available for them, the more exposure they have to using different materials and strategies to build their life skills. I just really appreciate the donors choose community for always coming through and providing the very best equipment for our classroom setting.","fullyFundedDate":1714542925543,"projectUrl":"project/empower-education-classroom-supplies-f/8326576/","projectTitle":"Empower Education: “Classroom Supplies for the Future”","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8573973_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745941543682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8573973"},{"teacherId":9223114,"projectId":8331872,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions for this project. My scholars have been able to access programs and focus via learning games, lessons, and state test preparation. Also, this project has improved their learning goals and increased confidence in goal achievement. By funding this project, you all have pushed scholars to learn more and become stronger and more confident in ELA and having these materials in our classroom have been so essential in helping me reach all of my scholars. These ELA tools especially helped my scholars who are auditory learners. The magical thing was that your funding of this project showed my scholars hat so many people care about their education and want them to succeed and that alone makes them want to try harder and learn more. 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