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I don't have to run around the room with tape and staplers because I have the table buckets that I can put out for them to use. I can't wait to display some of their projects and that will be when the Mavalus tape will come in very handy since it is strong but will not damage my walls. I always love using colored paper to make my letters for displays and to run important reference sheets, such as the periodic table and common ion sheets. \r\n\r\n I know that my students are so supported and for that, I am grateful to each of you.","fullyFundedDate":1755720574132,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-the-basics-for-school/9490338/","projectTitle":"Back to the Basics... 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The combination of hands-on creativity and high-quality resources will help keep them motivated and excited about school.\r\n\r\nYour kindness will bring so many smiles and \"aha\" moments to our classroom, and I'm so grateful for your belief in my students and their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1705506207942,"projectUrl":"project/oodles-and-boodles-of-doodles/7959586/","projectTitle":"Oodles and Boodles of Doodles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abby Caroline Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8438611_orig.jpg?crop=1567,1567,x233,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668521215431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/abbycarolinehughes"},{"teacherId":8438611,"projectId":9130253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, Healthy Hands, Sharp Minds! 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