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Again, thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1746044411373,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-planting-supplies-to-grow/9281736/","projectTitle":"Students Need Planting Supplies to Grow Vegetables and Flowers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5110880_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763092927560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5110880"},{"teacherId":5110880,"projectId":8361878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous gift to my classroom. The table is beloved by the student sand also the special ed teacher that I have in the classroom. The special ed teacher is able to pull students who are having trouble comprehending the lesson. The table provides a great learning environment where the teacher can give personalized instructions to the students. The students enjoy sitting together as a team and also collaborating. 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I am hoping to have the butterflies mate and have a second generation so the students can have further enjoyment. Please know that you have affected many children's lives because they are now more interested in science since we have live specimens in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1730118009713,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-a-writing-table-for-small/8902672/","projectTitle":"Students Need a Writing Table for Small Group Instruction!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5110880_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763092927560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5110880"},{"teacherId":5110880,"projectId":8787526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your supplies. The students and I set up the aquaponics tank early on in the school year. As you can see from the photos, the majority of the plants are thriving. 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Thanks to you we were able to bring it to life and help bring many needed beverages to thirsty students in need. Thank you for your time to read about our project, your kindness to pick us as a worthy project and your generosity to make a donation to make a huge impact on high school students. We are so thankful for your donation and hope you will continue to support us in all our future projects. None of this would be possible without donors like you so thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1749215580714,"projectUrl":"project/beverages-for-biology/9127143/","projectTitle":"Beverages for Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lomet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8531781_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657985411066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8531781"},{"teacherId":10033570,"projectId":9351110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. The supplies you bought my class have made a huge impact on their crocheting skills. The hats, scarfs and blankets that my students have crocheted will also make a huge impact on the individuals we donate them to. \r\nWhen I students first unboxed all of the yarn, crocheting needles and how to crochet book, they were amazed at the amazing supplies. \r\nCrocheting is a life skill that my students were able to increase thanks to your help with the donations of supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1747341322965,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-and-care/9351110/","projectTitle":"Warmth and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033570"},{"teacherId":5110880,"projectId":8026172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the green screen setup. The environmental science students had so much fun with the new equipment. They used the green screen to project images of the weather forecast and had a teleprompter to read their weather scripts. \r\n\r\nThe classroom was filled with smiling faces and also determination to get their speeches correct. The students were able to use what they learned about weather patterns and were able to apply it to real world problems. I greatly appreciate the gift you gave to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1701981055073,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-a-green-screen-setup/8026172/","projectTitle":"Students Need a Green Screen Setup","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5110880_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763092927560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5110880"},{"teacherId":9364713,"projectId":9322473,"letterContent":"The bins and equipment funded through DonorsChoose have had such a positive impact on my students' learning. These materials helped create a more organized and engaging classroom environment where students can easily access what they need for hands-on activities and independent work. The new storage bins made it possible for me to structure lessons more efficiently and allow students to take ownership of their materials. Because of this project, I was able to create smoother transitions, keep supplies in great condition, and spend more time focusing on meaningful instruction instead of managing clutter. 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During group projects, I've seen students come back to the table with renewed energy after grabbing a snack, turning the whole class around.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, my students were so excited and grateful. They loved that the choices were ones they enjoy, and one student said, \"Finally someone listening.\" Moments like that remind me how powerful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nDuring the school year, my students were working on their group genetics projects that strengthened their collaboration skills and patience. Thanks to you, they focused fully on learning and building relationships—because they knew their needs are being met.\r\n\r\nThank you for showing my students that they matter and for helping me create a safe, supportive classroom where they can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746387634184,"projectUrl":"project/a-snack-seems-small-but-to-students-it/9300205/","projectTitle":"A Snack Seems Small, but to Students, It's a Lifeline","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009568_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746230176430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009568"},{"teacherId":7657280,"projectId":9145685,"letterContent":"I cannot even begin to express how your donations have impacted my students. It warms my heart every day when students come to my classroom knowing they have an assortment of snacks to keep them nourished throughout the day. They are more engaged and focused without worrying about being hungry. My classroom has become a more welcoming, safe place for my students. Each of my students sends a special, heartfelt thank you to every donor for your kindness. 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