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Some classes are beginning themed letter-writing projects tied to literacy and character education, while others are planning regular \"mail days\" to keep the post office active. Because of your support, this project will continue to foster connection, confidence, and a love of writing throughout our school.","fullyFundedDate":1760967322473,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-through-cards-and-postcards/9799302/","projectTitle":"Connecting Through Cards and Postcards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liddon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1937380_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628725195216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsliddon"},{"teacherId":1937380,"projectId":9552260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our 3D printer cart and filament! Your generous support means the world to our classroom. 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Thanks to Ripple's generosity, robotics is no longer just something we read about—it's something we do, every single week.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for helping us build bright minds and bright futures.","fullyFundedDate":1742258917931,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-exploring-roboti/8958467/","projectTitle":"\"Building Bright Minds: Exploring Robotics with Cubelets!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Liddon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1937380_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628725195216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsliddon"},{"teacherId":1937380,"projectId":9281818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Fueling Curiosity: Providing Science Resources for Future Innovators! Your generosity has placed high-quality science tools directly into our students' hands, sparking their curiosity and giving them the opportunity to explore, investigate, and think like real scientists.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has transformed into a space where questions lead to experiments, and experiments lead to discoveries. The excitement and confidence my students now show during science lessons is incredible—they're not just learning facts, they're developing the skills and curiosity that will guide them as lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed me to plan hands-on, inquiry-based lessons that truly engage every student. From testing hypotheses to analyzing results, your support has made it possible for us to bring STEM to life every day. 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