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THANKS again for your very generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1760157010514,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-authors/9410786/","projectTitle":"Amazing Authors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":9404468,"letterContent":"THANK you so much for these incredible snacks and drinks!! This makes a massive difference for our class - my students will be able to focus and find the energy to make it through the school day, thanks to your generous donation to our snack project! I can't even explain the excitement that my students had as we opened the boxes of AMAZING treats! \r\nYour generosity is much appreciated! THANKS AGAIN for your support for my extra special class. I absolutely would not be able to provide these items without DonorsChoose so I am extremely grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755712206486,"projectUrl":"project/stock-up-snacks/9404468/","projectTitle":"Stock Up Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":9152270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund such a FUN and HANDS ON project! The kids has such a great time unboxing all of the spring materials and began planting right away. Each of them were able to bring a pot and the start of a flower home! I've had many parents reach out to me over the summer saying that it was one of the most exciting things they did in my class - this is THANKS TO YOU! I truly appreciate your generous support! The pots were so beautiful and there were such a vast assortment of flowers. THANK YOU AGAIN!","fullyFundedDate":1747667713926,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-spring/9152270/","projectTitle":"Spring Into Spring!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":9276088,"letterContent":"THANKS so much for these AMAZING Lego kits! My students had the very best time building these kits and used direction following and team building skills as they went through the directions page by page. I had them in groups of two and made sure that both students were working together. What a success these Lego kits were! Thank you beyond words for your VERY GENEROUS donation to this project. We will remember this one forever. The final products are so adorable. The students were so proud of themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1747666872574,"projectUrl":"project/lego-mania/9276088/","projectTitle":"Lego Mania!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":2664880,"projectId":8988926,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation toward the life skills classroom at SAES. Students in the classroom have learned so much about independence in this classroom because of your kindness. Each day we rotate through classroom chores that can carry over into chores at a job or at home.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will continue to touch the lives of those who enter into this classroom. It is because of kindness like you that we are able to support children with special needs in the public education system.\r\n\r\nKeep donating!","fullyFundedDate":1742915685218,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-work-space/8988926/","projectTitle":"A Clean Work Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zalewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2664880_orig.jpg?crop=1474,1474,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701877196691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-zalewski"},{"teacherId":5883132,"projectId":8993271,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to our art classroom. Because of your generous donation, students with limited fine motor skills and varying ability levels can paint with ease and comfort. Large handled brushes and spill proof cups help promote independence in our work space for ALL students. The focus becomes using gross and fine motor skills to apply paint to our projects instead of overcoming the frustration caused from using a tool that is too small to manipulate. The need for adult intervention was immediately limited by these supplies.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room upon seeing the new art supplies at the tables was both visible and palpable. Students could not wait to use the new supplies. Student confidence in their abilities was immediately boosted and can be seen in the artwork they created!\r\n\r\nWe are so appreciative of your donation! These supplies will be used for years to come, impacting a large number of students.","fullyFundedDate":1735498209448,"projectUrl":"project/lions-and-tigers-and-bears-oh-my/8993271/","projectTitle":"Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5883132_orig.jpg?crop=414,414,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763468911820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-heim"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":8922026,"letterContent":"WOW - we had a BLAST unboxing these items this morning!!!! The kids absolutely LOVED everything they were able to take home for hygiene. They even tested out their toothbrushes and toothpaste as well as their deodorant this morning LOL :) We couldn't do this without your support so THANK YOU BEYOND WORDS! \r\nThese items will help make them feel fresh and clean all day long, especially after working hard in their PE classes and with the warmer weather right around the corner, these items came just in time. Thanks Again for the GENEROUS donations to help fully fund this self-care project!","fullyFundedDate":1741134694144,"projectUrl":"project/self-care/8922026/","projectTitle":"Self Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":8967574,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this holiday season THE ABSOLUTE BEST ever!!!!! These kids thoroughly enjoyed the snacks and drinks. We have extra and will do another special day next week to utilize the rest of the treats and hot cocoa. The students couldn't believe the amount of boxes and things that were purchased for them. \r\nTheir excitement was through the roof! I truly cannot express just how thankful we are for your support! Without DonorsChoose, I couldn't provide my class with a tenth of what I am able with your generosity so THANKS again!","fullyFundedDate":1733954770484,"projectUrl":"project/spread-holiday-cheer/8967574/","projectTitle":"Spread Holiday Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":8904280,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to our classroom project! We absolutely loved the snacks so much! The kids couldn't wait to open the boxes to see all of the amazing things inside. We couldn't do it without YOU! Thanks again for your support. It means so very much! My students are able to start their day off right and because of this project, they can work hard and not worry about being hungry! That is a huge relief as a teacher so I appreciate it so much. THANKS DonorsChoose for everything that you'd helped us so far.","fullyFundedDate":1733798270886,"projectUrl":"project/morning-munchies/8904280/","projectTitle":"Morning Munchies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":9026059,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for the tissues! We go through about a box a week with the size of our classes so this is VERY HELPFUL! Without your support, we would go without essential classroom items so THANKS AGAIN! This is such a huge help to our class as well as for our school nurse. She also runs very low and can't supply the entire school with tissues throughout the whole year so please know that your contribution is EXTREMELY appreciated! DonorsChoose is absolutely amazing!! We truly thank you all for the support.","fullyFundedDate":1735832611237,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2025-01-0/9026059/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2025-01-02","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":9012735,"letterContent":"THANKS so much for your generous donation to our classroom essentials! The students loved the fruit snacks and we used all of our Clorox wipes already - disinfecting for flu season. These items have been so very helpful! Thank you again for supporting our class. We really appreciate it and couldn't do it without the help of Donorschoose. This site has been a massive blessing to our classroom. The students always get so excited when boxes arrive - just waiting to see what is inside! Thank you bunches!","fullyFundedDate":1734567759728,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2024-12-1/9012735/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2024-12-18","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5296400_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x1697,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612796968672","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-erika-carson"},{"teacherId":5296400,"projectId":9026731,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom supply list! These items are so important to helping our class run smoothly! We APPRECIATE DonorsChoose so very much for being able to help us purchase these items. It wouldn't be possible without your help so THANKS again! We use these supplies on a daily basis and it's so costly to replenish so with your support, our students can have new classroom items as needed. What a massive help it's been! 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